Zesty Vegan Red Pepper & Cashew Spread

This is my new go to appetizer.

You know, for those surprise house guests that drop-in when you have NOTHING in your refrigerator that even resembles food. Or for those last minute birthday party gatherings...we had a few of those this weekend.


Fortunately,  this is the sort of snack you can whip together in no time flat. It's tasty and zesty, and for Pete's sake, it's VEGAN too!

Zesty Vegan Red Pepper & Cashew Spread

1 Cup Raw Cashews
1 Whole Jar of Fire Roasted Red Peppers and the liquid (I use the ones from Trader Joe's)
1 tsp Salt
1 Clove Garlic Crushed

Pour all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. Add more salt to taste. For extra zest add a dash of Cayenne pepper. Spread on crackers or use it as a dip for raw veggies.

Weekend To Do

You say weekends shouldn't have to-do lists? Well, I sort of agree, however this weekend of ours has quite a few items that need to be accomplished. There are plenty of fun things thrown in too! Check it out:

•  Work Camp Open House & Kid's Fishing Clinic
• Clean Guest Bedroom (my cousin is coming to visit!)
• Mail that package that has been sitting by my door for ages
•  Attend Farmer's Market
•  Play Tennis with our friends 
•  Go to dinner with friends at a new (to me!) Retro Diner Vegan restaurant (I hear they have vegan milk shakes-oh, my!)
• Meet with contractor
•  Fill a few custom orders
•  photograph all new jewelry
•  list all new jewelry on Etsy
•  Contact Interior Design Gallery to set-up time to bring in my wares
• Make Father's Day Gifts
•  Mop kitchen floor
• Cut E's hair
• Water all plants & Fertilize
• Proof Read 5 freelance manuscripts
• Eat brunch with my sister on Sunday

Wow, that's a lot. We shall see how much I accomplish. Wish me luck!

And what's with the picture of the walking path?  Nothing really. I figured it's better than a boring picture of my to do list..written on the back of a shopping recent. I know, classy- but eco-friendly!

What's on your to-do list this weekend?