Annie's Goddess Dressing Substitute Recipe

I fell in love with this dressing in college, when I didn't really mind spending money on expensive dressing because I worked in a restaurant where I ate a lot for free.

The last time I went shopping, I splurged and bought some Annie's Goddess dressing (and by splurged, I mean, I spent $5 on 8 oz). But I was REALLY disappointed. I don't know if they changed the recipe, but something was off. I couldn't/can't put my finger on it. I tried adding soy sauce, garlic salt and more vinegar, but nothing worked.

So, I found this recipe. I had to change it a tad, as I bought tahini instead of seasame seeds and used only what I had on hand.

My version: (all in tablespoons because i didn't want to dirty another measuring utensil. dishes are on the weekend to-do)
3 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs lime juice
4 Tbs apple cider vinegar
5 Tbs sesame oil
2 Tbs olive oil
8 oz. container of tahini
1 garlic clove, crushed or finely minced
2 tbs dried parsley

Whisk all ingredients together. I poured it into my olive oil bottle that I had emptied on this recipe. Works perfectly. The recipe makes roughly 16 oz.

This truly was spot on to the dressing I was craving, and while it's a bit of work to make, you won't be disappointed.

Mod Farmhouse Inspiration Board

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I find I'm drawn to some sort of mod farmhouse style. I love crisp lines, pops of color and hard metals mixed with natural fibers, floral patterns and white porcelain. If I could, I would own all of the above.

Shady's back, tell your friends.

Why hello! 

I know I've been gone forever. As in, four months... which, honestly feels way longer.
See, I'm not much of an impersonal talker. I hate the phone and emails and anything that is not face-to-face. That's why I've pasted my mug above. See, now it's personal, right? We can start a real conversation here?

Good. Here's my second reason for being gone:

I'm selling myself. Not my body, nothing weird. But my brand is me, in a way. Everything I say and do becomes about making you know me and my little handmade business. And this past season has been a time to reflect on who/what that is and will be. I didn't want to go on blogging about my life if I wasn't representing myself well. Looking back though, I am still who I was when I was writing. I just have some fresh ideas and feel less tired.

There will be some changes at kay.em.kay this year. One being that I will soon be releasing baby clothing. The other is that I hope to, by the end of 2013, open a housewares shop with a mix of vintage and handmade items. All the while, gearing up to move across the U.S. AGAIN to Loiusville, KY. (That's not set in stone, but John's applying for seminary there.)

So, hi. Good to see you and catch up. Let's do this again soon.

Fabric Options- Winter '12

1. Purple Large Print Floral

2. Temporarily Out- Contact me if interested!

3. sold out

4. Ikat Diamonds

5. Tiny Red Vines

6. Mustard in Faux Linen

7. Orange Paisley

8. Mustard Blooms

9. Sold Out 

10. Concrete Gray

11. SOLD OUT

12. Sold Out

13. Sold Out

14. Sold Out

15. (top) 8-bit diamonds                                             16. (bottom) SOLD OUT

17. Neon on Navy

18. Floral Paint daubs

20. Large Print paisley flower

Inspired by Sushi

Once you decide on your occupation you must emmerse yourself in your work.

You have to fall in love with your work.

Never complain about your job.

You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill.

that's the secret to success and is the key to being regarded honorably.

-Jiro Dreams of Sushi