Bonjour!!!! Good Morning!!!! Happy Monday!!!!! And excuse the overuse of (!!!!!) I’m feeling chirpy I can’t contain myself!!! Where do I begin? Okay… let’s start with our 7-day family vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Virginia Beach. I had an AMAZING time: beaching, touring, sleeping in, eating out, reading, swimming, exploring- did I mention eating? Is it me or, is breakfast better on vacation? I’m just saying…since returning from our much-needed retreat, my days have been long and busy I can’t accommodate blueberry brioche french toast with a glass of blueberry wine then go for a long walk. 🙁 Sigh….our family vacation is in the history books, but guess what, I…
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GINGER BEER POPSICLES
Yoo-Hoo!!! Just popping in to deliver this public service announcement, this right here *pointing index finger up* is in full progress in my freezer -Right now! Meet the ginger beer popsicle: – It’s 6 inches in length (size doesn’t matter) – Golden on the outside – Icy cold – Hard – Has a nibbly, sweet candy center And will drip all over you if left un-licked. That’s right, I made popsicles today with ginger beer, and they’re DELICIOUS! I made a batch earlier this week, and I’ve come to learn some things are just better when done the second time around. It’s like drinking a glass of ice-cold ginger beer in popsicle form.…
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HIBISCUS SCONES
Happy weekend friends! Yep! This is what I’m loading up on this glorious Saturday morning hibiscus scones. I know you have a weekend to return to so I’ll make it quick. Let’s talk about ingredients. Hibiscus. These alluring red rubies are the new love of my life not only because they’re red and red is my favorite color the flavor profile of these sweet flowering buds will have your taste buds in greedy curiosity mode. They have a lemony-tart, berry element going on that’s fruity and tealike and in my book, translates into breakfast scones. ALL DAY. 🙂 So without further ado, let’s make breakfast! Step 1 Break out your large…
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OLIVE OIL LIME CAKE WITH LIME GLAZE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MYA!!! 🙂 Today is my daughter’s 8th birthday. She wanted me to wish her happy birthday on the blog it was one of her birthday wishes and in full disclosure, I’m bound by the pinky swear. In case you aren’t familiar with the pinky swear, it’s an act of hooking pinky fingers together in an attempt to seal the deal, and in our household, it’s a BIG DEAL. BIG DEAL. In celebration of Mya’s birthday, let’s have some olive oil lime cake. I dig this cake it screams eat me in 0.5 seconds with your eyes wide shut. I made this cake a month ago, and I knew…
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MOSCOW MULE WITH HOMEMADE GINGER BEER
I apologize in advance this post is 5 hours late, but LIFE went all crazy on me this morning, so without further ado here it is . . . . I was feeling adventurous and transformed my innocent, delicious homemade ginger beer recipe into a Moscow mule, and let’s just say; I’ve been smiling ever since. 🙂 #myeyesaretight When it comes to cocktails, wine, or any alcoholic beverage, I have this 3 rule policy I only drink on special occasions. **And NO my life is not this ordered**, but, generally speaking, it would fall under one of these occasions: * Wedding Anniversary * Vacation * My birthday Today’s post falls…
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APRICOT SCONES WITH HONEY APRICOT GLAZE
Good morning, Friends! I hope you had a wonderful, productive week. By the time you read this post, I’ll be at the vet with Dallas for his follow-up appointment. If you’re clueless about Dallas and his follow-up appointment, read this. I went overboard again. As a result, I purchased ( 2) 1-dozen packs of apricots at Costco, but lucky for you this week has two apricot recipes. On Monday, I made this delicious apricot glazed salmon, and today these oh! so sweet and comforting scones. The apricots were screaming, “turn us into breakfast!” so I had to oblige them. And on that note, I’m going to end the week with these golden…
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APRICOT GLAZED SALMON
I’ve fallen in love at first bite. As soon as I had it, I knew I wanted more and I wanted it more often. I was introduced to this apricot glazed salmon while out having dinner with the family a few weeks ago. It’s was a long day that deserved an 8 pm dinner reservation and a glass of wine (shout out a white glass of wine-holla at your girl!) I usually try and have my last meal between the hours of 6:30- 7:00ish, but as I said, it was a loooooong day. It took me longer than usual to decide which is uncommon for me, I know what I…
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FRUIT CREAM SALAD
YAY for fruit cream salad! Then this came along with Happy Friday and a cherry on top. One of my joys in life is being in good company with a bowl of fruit cream salad. We don’t see each other often because of the cream factor, but when we do, we make up for lost times with many bowls to say goodbye. Each spoonful has a different layer combination. Like there’s, black grapes with creamy coconut flakes topped with mini marshmallows in these too cute little cluster formations. Or pineapple and cherries smothered in coconut cream with green and red grapes singing, Kumbaya in your mouth! These luscious combinations will…
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MEATLESS LOMO SALTADO
Good morning, friends! Good morning, Monday. Excuse me while I focus on my breath, Jillian Michaels workout at 6: oo AM- NO JOKE! Phew! #operationgetfit in progress. Yeah, this meatless Lomo Saltado happened yesterday. Yes indeedy! As I mentioned in my easy zucchini ramen noodles post, I no longer eat meat. By the way, I haven’t forgotten I owe you a post on my renewed lifestyle. So in my past lifestyle, I would eat Lomo Saltado at least once a month. I adore Peruvian food as you may or may not know, Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian stir fry dish made with beef, onions, tomatoes, and french fries served with rice. It’s…
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HOMEMADE GINGER BEER
This round is on me! Before I pour you a glass of this homemade ginger beer, can I vent? I promise not to take up too much of your time with “reality talk” I know it’s Friday- Happy Friday by the way! I had an unwanted visitor pop in this week. I bet this ginger beer you know who I’m talking about. He goes by the name of Murphy’s Law-yeah that SOB! And guess what! He blew out our dryer and put the refrigerator in “DEMO” mode for 48 friggin hours! As a result of his uncanny ability to screw things up, he spoiled our food and left a puddle of water on the…
