Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

It's only natural to crave popcorn when you spend your weekend cuddled on the couch watching movies. Since I have an incessant sweet tooth I decided to try making a sweet and salty treat. I found this marshmallow popcorn recipe in Real Simple Magazine. It's super easy and way too addicting. If you are on a gluten free diet these are a fun snack option for parties. However, avoid eating big portions if you are trying to loose weight.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1/2 cup popcorn kernels or one 3.5-ounce package plain microwave popcorn
1 10-ounce bag marshmallows


Directions:

1. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pop the popcorn according to the package directions.
2. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Fold in the popcorn until coated. Press into the prepared dish and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into 24 bars.

My Bookshelf

With such a long weekend I would usually share a style post today, but with the rain and my lingering cold I spent most of the time indoors. On the bright side it gave me the opportunity to put together our new bookshelf from Ikea. I didn't want to overcrowd the bookshelf. Instead I mixed it up with magazines, books, knickknacks and pictures. Once we get boxes for storage and a new desk our spare room will be just about finished!

Preview my bedroom and desk and cottage (all works in progress). If you have questions about any of the items ask in the comments and I will try my best to get back to you.

Home Sick

This weekend I am home sick with a cold. Luckily, it's gloomy outside and I feel content cuddled on the couch watching movies with a hot cup of tea. With all this free time I should be catching up on the insane amount of emails filling up my inbox, but instead I'm swept away in fantasy land. Yesterday, I watched Marie Antoinette and today I am watching Amélie. Both of these movies are whimsical and visually stunning. Once I have my strength back I plan to put together a new inspiration board full of these dreamy images.

For more inspirational images head over to my Tumblr.

Photos: 1. Scan from Domino Magazine, 2, 3, 4. Eva Lindh Stylist, 5, 6, 7. unkown and taken from my Tumblr page.

Raw Donut Holes

Alright so these are nothing like real donut holes, but I pretend they are. Actually they are a lot more like granola bars, but without the granola. These hard to define raw vegan desserts are the perfect snack for after a work out or with your morning coffee. They're easy to make and you can play with the ingredients without messing them up. I used this recipe (Raw Pecan "Chocolate Chip" Cookie) but changed a few things based on what we had in the house.

Ingredients:
1 cup raw almond butter
20 pitted medjool dates, pitted
3/4 cup shredded, dried coconut flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup pecans, chopped

1. Place dates into a food processor and mix until smooth
2. Add almond butter, pecans, coconut, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla and blend together
3. Using your hands or a spoon form mix into small round orbs
4. Refrigerate before eating. Makes approx 15-20 donut holes.

I just came across this recipe and I am eager to try it next time.