FRIDAY 18 MAY 2012
Popsicles Soaking in Prosecco!
The perfect way to toast the new season. This is just a FUN idea!
Erin Ever After
CHEERS!
FRIDAY 11 MAY 2012
Colorful Salsa with a Kick!
Summer is upon us when you walk into the market and greeting you is a display of sweet corn. SWEET! It is one of my favorite veges! I am making BBQ chicken tonight and this spicy salsa will be the perfect pairing!
Gather your ingredients for grilling: 3-4 sweet corn on the cob, 1/2 red onion, red & yellow peppers, grape tomatoes, and 2 jalapeno peppers. (this recipe is for me & my hubby….feel free to double, triple…etc)
Position all ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Heat the flat top. (or outside grill) Drizzle the pan with olive oil. Sear the ingredients for 6 to 10 minutes. Rotate on all sides until ingredients start to become tender and brown on all sides.
Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar,4 fresh garlic cloves,4 fresh chopped basil leaves, kosher salt & pepper to taste in a measuring cup and blend together.
Allow the vegetables to cool lightly after grilling. Chop the onions and peppers. Scrape the corn kernels off the cob, dice the tomatoes and incorporate together. Blend in the dressing…..DELISH! Wonderful on Chicken or as a salsa with chips or crackers.
WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 2012
CELEBRATING MOM!
Here’s a present you know she’ll love — breakfast in bed with a surprise, a heart-shaped egg in the hole!
Using a cookie cutter or a knife, cut out a small heart shape from the center of a thick slice of bread. Spread each side of bread with herb butter.
Heat skillet over medium heat. Saute bread until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower heat, and gently flip toast.
Break an egg into heart-shaped hole. Cover, and cook until egg white turns opaque, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate along with the heart-shaped piece of cutout bread, perfect for dipping into yolk.
Serve with a cup of hot cocoa, hot tea or steaming coffee.
source: Martha Stewart
TUESDAY 8 MAY 2012
OLIVE & COCOA!
A great place to shop for Mom on her special day! I found so many unique & lovely gift ideas from Olive & Cocoa.….have fun choosing!
Bella Rose Le Coeur
Fresh floral array of tiny pink hued rosebuds arranged in the shape of a heart!
Bella Sera
A warm palette of persimmon, carmine, and chocolate hued blooms. Composed of roses, magnolia & ti leaves , cymbidium orchids, smokebush & kangaroo paw artfully arranged in an aspen bark pot.
Bella Aubergine
Bundled in a silver-tone julep cup, fragrant eggplant & lavender colored hyacinth & lime green roses form petite Bella Aubergine!
Bella Madre
The words “Bella Madre” meaning “Beautiful Mother” are hand stamped in a 1 1/2 inch diameter 14 karat gold filled hoop. Chain measures 18″.
One of my favorite catalogs! Shop online @ www.oliveandcocoa.com or dial directly at 800-538-5404!
MONDAY 7 MAY 2012
GARDEN SURVIVAL!
At the end of a long day you may realize that you forgot to eat, drink, or apply sunscreen. Before the gardening season officially hits, spend a few minutes gathering the necessities. Your kit items should be stored in an apron, bag, flower pot, wheelbarrow or anything that can conveniently travel around the garden with you.
Seasonal Wisdom
GOODS IN THE BAG!
- Water bottle
- Protein bars
- Sunscreen
- Insect spray
- A hat or headband
- Garden tools
‘VAPUR’ H2O BOTTLE
I love this water bottle! Light and leak proof! As a flight attendant I am always on the prowl for great products and a chance to lighten my load. This bottle is perfect for travel, working out and great for running errands. Clip it on your garden pants and get to work!
CRATE & JOURNAL
Display this lovely crate in your garden all the time and grab items you frequent when you need them. Keep a garden journal….the need for keeping a garden diary is as apparent as the limitations of our memories. Not only do we frequently lose plant names, but also freeze dates and garden triumphs as well as failures.
WELCOME WARM WEATHER AND COLORFUL LANDSCAPES!
MONDAY 30 APRIL 2012
What’s for Dinner??
When I plan a celebration at home I always aspire to make it special by incorporating little touches. Inspire your guests with these menu ideas for your next affair!
Attach a menu to patterned paper and wrap around bare wine bottles. I am doing this at my next party. Maybe a Wine Tasting??
Chalkboard menus are always fun. Frame yours in a lively color for a fun and casual party.
The inventive menu was printed on cards that doubled as napkin bands
This menu is written on a vintage window frame and would fit in perfectly with a natural decor and setting.
This chalkboard menu is written on a wall that was painted with chalkboard paint.
These menus are placed on easels in an outdoor setting. I love the use of crates and fresh flowers.
source: Martha Stewart
SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2012
Spring Centerpiece!
I absolutely love peonies and this is perfect for Spring entertaining!
Group a few big, bold peonies together, and you’ve got a gorgeous tablescape. But that’s not all! Invite guests to take a vase home at the end of the evening, and you’ve got your favors covered, too. Cut flower stems to varying lengths and place each in a vase filled with water.
source: martha stewart
