super simple & tasty vegetarian fajitas.

'tis the season to get back on track with healthy eating. no matter how hard you try, the holidays are just a lost cause when it comes to eating right. oh well. that's what the rest of the year is for, right? here's a healthy recipe that we weren't expecting much from, but we both really enjoyed. and the best part? this is stuff you'll probably have around the house and it's insanely simple and quick. plus, you can add any veggies you want.

vegetarian fajitas 

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

1 small onion, quartered & sliced 

1 small red, green or yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 

2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 

1 can (15oz) black, pinto or kidney beans, rinsed & drained 

3/4 cup whole-kernel corn

1/2 cup bottled salsa

1/3 cup water 

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground oregano 

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 

reduced-fat flour tortillas, warmed

optional: fat free sour cream & low-fat cheese 

directions

heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat

add onion, bell pepper & garlic, cook/stir for 3-4 minutes or until veggies are tender

stir in beans, corn, salsa, water, cumin, salt and oregano; bring to a boil

reduce heat to low, cook/stir occasionally for 3-4 minutes 

remove from heat and stir in cilantro 

warm tortillas, spread sour cream, a little cheese & add fajitas mix 

ladies lunching.

this morning i got a text from my girlfriend angela to see if i was interested in a last minute friday lunch at the main ingredient in downtown phoenix. obvi. the main ingredient is an adorable craftsman style home turned restaurant with tons of charm and equally delicious food & beer. it was the perfect way to kick off the weekend. cheers!

other blog posts of mine featuring the main ingredient ale house here and here and here.

the new man in my life.

look at what i woke up to this morning! a clean-shaven face. it's been almost two years since i've felt this silky smooth skin. back in april 2010, ting decided to give the beard a whirl and it's been around ever since (minus one day when he shaved, but let it grow right back). plus, this week he traded in his longer locks for this new hair do. i'm diggin' the look. 

a fun read: we both enjoyed this New York Times article about what a man's beard says about him.

a totally awesome iPhone app.

love going to concerts but feel like you're sometimes out of the loop with tour dates? you're going to love Songkick. The free app taps into your personal iTunes music library and uses GPS to let you know when your favorite artists are playing a show near you. Via push notifications, Songkick alerts you to scheduled dates and reminders to get your tickets. you can map locations, add the concert to your calendar, learn about new festivals... it's so great. 

don't have music on your iPhone? no problem, enter your favorite bands manually or simply use the website. 

tonight's desert sky as seen from our back patio.

it was the perfect backdrop for patio beers & fetch with huntie.

goin' out island style.

we celebrated matt dewey's birthday island-style last week. after a day at magen's bay, we headed downtown to mojo's rum & surf shack for painkillers on swings (a great way to sit at the bar), gambling at a local casino, hundreds of wings at hooters (don't ask, we were starving and the painkillers were really starting to kick-in) and then ended the night with a serious dance party at a local outdoor club. the club's dance party was the most fun i've had in a long time. in fact, when everyone was walking to the cab, colby and i grabbed each other's hands and bolted for the dance floor for just a couple more songs (we were eventually dragged off the floor by our friends). it's a big old wonderful blur of a night. hope you had a happy birthday, hot rod. we sure had fun celebrating your day.

the seven of you can thank me later for limiting this post to only these photos (and no videos). 

holy moly. 

little love notes.

it's february! the month of love.

 time start thinking about how you're going to let your loved ones know how you feel about them. 

i think all women would agree that above all, a thoughtful card and heartfelt message go a long way. 

hell, why not multiple cards? mail a funny one to the office... save a sweet one for over dessert. 

on that note, here are some fun handmade cards i found on etsy. 

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