month recap + greek yogurt hummus

well, it seems that september has come to an end. where did it go? as one of the busiest months i have had for a while, i think i just blinked and it was over. its been a month full of hard work with school and some fun. i am trying to enjoy every moment i have with my friends as a senior and still working on loosening up some. i still love living in my apartment! i had the best time hosting a wine and cheese party a few weeks ago and can't wait for my florida-weekend visitors on friday!

after a week that was equal to finals last week (3 tests, 36 hours), i packed a bag and set my sights on murfreesboro. a weekend at home was just what i needed. putting everything about knoxville away for the weekend, i had a really good time at home with my family (and even the zoo animals). the old soul that i am just wanted a simple weekend and that is what i got... pancakes for breakfast saturday, a farmer's market trip, a [heartbreaking] football game from the couch and a pot of taco soup were perfect. i got to see both grandmothers, cousin and family friends! though i always hate going back to knoxville, i will see my mama on thursday and then everyone else on friday so leaving wasn't so bad this time!

i have been wanting to share this recipe for quite some time but am just now getting around to it. oil free and super low fat, this hummus recipe comes together in a flash and is perfect for healthy game day snacking! dip with veggie chips, pretzels, or homemade pita chips!

greek yogurt hummus

2 cloves minced garlic

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

1/3 cup non-fat, plain greek yogurt

1/2 tbsp water

1 tsp lemon juice

1. put all ingredients in food processor or blender. pulse to get started and then blend/process until smooth. 
2. best served chilled. 

(slightly modified from Cook The Story)

have a happy monday, y'all! 

xoxo,

clp

september shopping list

after a busy day of class, workouts, homework, cooking for today and tomorrow (its a super busy day) and coffee-ing with a friend (whom i am obsessed with - so glad we made the time to hang!), i am mentally and physically exhausted! a little retail therapy should help with that though right? i mean, i can do it from my couch and it doesn't require too much brain power at all! so, with fall weather beginning to make its appearance, here is my september shopping list, complete with fall trends you will want to be wearing as soon as you can!

LEONA jess jacket

LEONA semi circle skirt

LEONA not so basic blouse

kate spade autumn leopard fit and flare dress

vince camuto tie neck peplum blouse

j. crew collection draped silk popover

j. crew merino wool pocket tunic

j. crew classic silk blouse

i think that is all my brain can muster for now! as always, the shopping list grows more and more, even as i post these! stay tuned!

xoxo,

clp