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Here is what every Monday needs.
Especially the Monday after a holiday weekend when NO ONE wants it to actually be Monday.
These are the cure.
Ok well, these and maybe a nice nap too. That would be really nice, but that’s just so not going to happen.
But you gotta eat, so why not have a little Monday fun? It just makes sense.
So let’s talk about my new-found addiction to Etsy. It’s insane and also going to make me completely broke, BUT Etsy has some of the cutest stuff and since I live in a place that has zero shopping, I am an online girl all the way. But Etsy? Well, it is a love/hate relationship. I love it because I can find some of the coolest stuff, but I hate it because it is so crazy expensive… sometimes shipping costs more than the item being bought, and it takes weeks to actually get to me.
It would seem there are more cons than pros, but for some reason I keep circling back… and paying. UGH.
I have been in desperate need of new dishes and things to shoot with.
The thing is, I get really bored using the same things in photos over and over, so I have had fun looking for new stuff to shoot with.
I even had my dad out looking all weekend. He went to probably a dozen weirdo antique stores (and the Denver Flea Market) from here to Denver and had almost zero luck. I feel bad cause the guy spent his weekend off of work searching high and low for me, and then the whole two days kind of ended up being a bust.
My mom and Asher went too, actually my brother Creighton even went one of the days, but apparently my dad led the charge. I heard my mom was actually laying outside one of the stores sleeping in the sun while my dad combed through the junk.
So yeah, how good of a dad do I have?
Granted, I think he was a little bored without his “boys” here right now (they’re in Aspen at some training thing for Red Bull riders, or something like that), so his weekend was open, but still no one can beat him. He even searches ebay for boards for me to shoot on. I mean, he’s the best. No complaints here.
He didn’t come back completely empty handed though, he did bring back that old light blue cast iron pot you see. It’s from somewhere around 1900 and totally beat up, I am loving it.
New favorite thing.
Along with Margarita Tostadas on a Monday of course.
That’s obvious though.
Oh and that salsa? Well guys, I just want you to know I am on a crazy salsa kick right now. Meaning I have made one every other day and they are all ones you will be seeing. Almost all of them contain some kind of tropical fruit. Salsa without fruit is now a foreign concept to me.
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As are boring Mondays, so not cool. So go on now, tostada them up!
Oh wowza. These look amazing, Tieghan! These are perfect for a Monday. So is a big ole cup of coffee. Maybe not together but both are perfect. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Julie! Hope you had a great start to your week!
Ugh, Etsy… gets me every time. But props are a business expense, right? 😉 These tostadas: loooovee!!
Yes, that is what I keep telling myself! Ha!
Thanks!
Made this for breakfast (used beef because that is what I have). Ate the salsa with a spoon. Delicious.
Haha! Yes!! For breakfast? Tequila and all? You are awesome!
This is perfect! I totally need to try this cocktail inspired dish! Beautiful pics too! Just amazing!
Thanks Sophia! Hope you get to try these out!
Nice pot! I love sifting through antiques and such. So fun but I also don’t have lots of time to do it. Beautiful tostadas and salsa.
Thanks Liz!
GAH! I want this for breakfast!!
Thanks Lauren!
Now these are some tasty tostadas!
Thanks Kevin!
I have a love hate relationship with Etsy too. I could go crazy but try to hold off and see if I really need that item.
I do the same, but i have so much in my cart!
Thanks Meagan!
Yum, these ARE exactly what Monday needs! (especially when this particular Monday, in addition to being the day after a holiday, also involves taking a final exam…blech!) Those fries on top look SO delicious! I’ve been having a hard time finding cotija cheese – do you find yours at a regular or specialty store?
Ya, I can find it in the fancy cheese section and in the not so fancy, store brand cheese section. If you can’t find it just use feta.
Good luck on the exams!!
oh man. . .those look awesome! I was in Austin TX this past weekend and these definitely rival anything we had there. . . .yum!!! Perfect springsummerish meal 🙂
Leah @ georgiapeachonmymind.com
Thank you!! 🙂 PS love this word: springsummerish
Love the pot, and etsy too! Love these tostadas – it’s a love Monday!
Hehe! Thanks!
Love the new pot…your dad rocks!!! and those tostadas look delicious.
Yes he is! 🙂
Thanks Lisa!
LOVE that pot! LOVE that salsa and MEGA LOVE the suggestion of tequila on a Monday. These look as per always! Pinned!
Thanks Taylor!! It’s good to have a little fun on Monday! 🙂
These tostadas look so good- love the colours and freshness! Lovely recipe!
Thank you!
Ahh! I miss your old look