This past weekend we hosted our second summer seafood boil and invited a new set of California friends to take in this southern tradition! (You can read about last year’s boil here). Seafood boils are one of my favorite parties to host, and we do it at least once a year. You’ll need one of these: And some freezer paper. What’s not to love about a seafood boil? The food is delicious, the cleanup easy, and the fixin’s few! Grap your printable {Read More}
Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
June 2, 2015 By
I adore summer grilling! Partially to keep the heat out of the kitchen, but mostly because I love the flavor of anything grilled. Especially steak! My favorite to throw on the grill is flank steak because it is leaner than many other steaks. And since I’m a huge fan of South American and Latin food, I chose to make a chimichurri sauce to accompany the grilled flank steak. Chimichurri sauce originated in Argentina, and its flavors perfectly complement grilled flank steak. {Read More}
Perfect Summer Cocktail: Guest Post
June 1, 2015 By
Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a guest post, The Perfect Summer Cocktail recipe, over at TheVSpotBlog.com. Hope you check out Vivienne’s blog full of creative recipes and ideas and also this go-to summer cocktail recipe with some of my very favorite ingredients! It’s absolutely perfect for the dog days of summer. I’m finally getting back into normal routines after my crazy days of wedding planning! I have lots to share with you this week, so please check back tomorrow. And have a {Read More}
Mint and Honey Iced Green Tea
May 15, 2015 By
Copycat Sweet Leaf Mint and Honey Iced Green Tea is yummy, yummy, yummy! I’m a huge fan of Sweet Leaf Organic Mint & Honey Green Tea. Love, love, love. But I rarely indulge in that little bottle of goodness because it’s full of sugar. This week I decided to make my own version of Mint and Honey Iced Green Tea, less expensive and sugar free! It turned out wonderful. So wonderful that I drank half of what I made while writing this blog {Read More}
Fresh & Healthy Guacamole
May 5, 2015 By
This fresh and healthy guacamole recipe is delicious as well as quick and easy to make! What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with fresh and healthy guacamole and an ice cold Corona? Living in San Antonio for 13 years gave me ample opportunities to taste some of the best guacamole you’ll ever find (my favorite is the tableside guacamole at Sazo’s at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter). I’ve spend years perfecting my own version to share with you {Read More}
Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
April 27, 2015 By
Summer is in the air! At least in these parts. Lazy afternoons by the pool will be here soon, and I have the perfect poolside beverage: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas. This concoction is not your average margarita. It’s a margarita with a real kick to it! It’s the perfect marriage of two of my favorite things: juicy watermelon and spicy jalapenos. With a healthy dose of tequila, of course. If you’re not a fan of heat in your drinks, just reduce the amount {Read More}
