July 3, 2013

Pimm’s Cup Popsicles

Aaaaaand the boozy popsicle journey continues with Pimm’s Cup Popsicles. If you’re a fan of the Pimm’s Cup Cocktail, you’ll love Pimm’s Cup Popsicles! They’re super refreshing and pack a ton of flavor. Cocktail on a stick!

In this recipe, I added a few slices of cucumber & strawberries to the pop. So at the very end, you get a nice little frozen treat. I also used Ginger Beer because that’s what I had in our fridge. You may use ginger ale if you please! If you’re wanting to mask some of the booze and make it sweet a simple syrup will do the trick. Maybe even a mint one…oooh!

And if you don’t have popsicle molds, make a simple granita!

You can see how to do it with this delicious Frozen Cappuccino recipe I made last summer. I imagine it to be like a grownup slushee. Mmmm.

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July 1, 2013

Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Yogurt

When we were in Hawaii, we got into this crazy routine of going to frozen yogurt every night after dinner. We became regulars for a week and it was glorious. Casey’s favorite flavor was Taro. He got it every night without fail. Mine? Peanut butter. Unfortunately, there were only two nights out of 6 where they had peanut butter and one of them was Peanut Butter Banana. It was EPIC.

And then we came home and I have craved that fro-yo since. I’ve dreamt about it… and here it is.

One thing I added (because I can!) was a swirl of peanut butter. I added a little bit of brown sugar in the swirl to make it a little sweet and slightly crunchy. It’s sweet, slightly tangy and slightly salty. It’s divine!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m about to have one of those CALGON TAKE ME AWAY moments, but with fro-yo.

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June 29, 2013

My Everyday Life: Week 26

Here’s what this past week looked like:

Today we spent all day shucking oysters in Tomales Bay. I’ll tell you about that soon!

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June 28, 2013

I love lists, Friday!

I want this cocktail just on the name alone!
ALL AMERICAN BEER BOTTLING PARTY! I styled this & ate all this food! YAY.
Oatmeal French Toast & eating dinner together. Two important things.
List of Common Misconceptions. Bookmark this!
This post about the Balance of Blogging hit close to home.
The internet is a great diversion, but we have to learn how to let it go.
A Reminder that Glass Doors are the Biggest Threat to Humanity
DIY Studded Sneakers. Let’s do this!
Got lemon peel? Use it!
Vegan Espresso Fudgesicles! Strawberry Buttermilk Donuts! Cream Cheese Blueberry Galette!
I’m not one who likes baths but I’m thinking this Detox Bath might be cool.
How to make Boozy drinks less bad for you. Another one to bookmark!
Lessons on fear from James Gandolfini. (sniff sniff)
A timeline video of Peggy breaking through the glass ceiling!
Accounting for People Who Hate Accounting (haha, YES and this is my JOB)
No more Google Reader!! I’m moving to Feedly. Here’s a HOW TO if you’re looking for one! There’s also Bloglovin!

Figs In My Belly made my Grilled Greek Panzanella

The Adventures of PC & J made my Curry Coconut Chicken & Rice

Grub with Love made my Three Cheese & Herb Tomato Tart

Creativity Blueprint made my Milk & Cookies Smoothie

The Night Bakery made my Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Thank you to thekitchn for featuring my whipped cream in a jar trick!

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June 26, 2013

Spicy Lemonade

My husband almost always stops at Lemonade stands when we’re out driving. He will also buy magazines or chocolate from anyone who comes to our door. Although I’m kind of bah-humbug about buying stuff when I’m no in no mood to be interrupted, I find this quality in him to be so endearing.

He’s like a magnet to a kid who is eager to make a dollar. He’s been there. I’ve been there. I don’t want to talk about how I was traumatized selling frozen pizzas to the creepy neighbors on my block as a kid. I get a mild panic attack when I think about walking up to the doors of some of the houses…I should remember how it feels to be on the other end when I’m passing by a lemonade stand…Ok. I just worked out my own lesson there.

Today we have some grown-up lemonade. It’s got a kick — thanks to a few dashes of Tabasco. At first you don’t taste the spice…just sweet, refreshing lemonade and then it hits the back of your throat. Hello, spicy kick! It’s just as exhilarating as seeing a customer walk up to your lemonade stand with a $5 bill!

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June 24, 2013

Grilled Greek Panzanella

Take one of my favorite salads and mix it with grilled bread and you have the perfect way to win my heart. Need me to alphabetize your DVD collection? No problem. Want help unpacking your closet after a move? OK. Looking for someone to help you detail the inside of your car and or fridge? You’ve come to the right place. All I require is this entire bowl of Grilled Greek Panzanella alongside a tasty cocktail (or three). Give me some headphones and let me go!

I have a feeling the waiting list will be long…

I made this recipe when we were on vacation! Our friends had a couple of Barefoot Contessa Cookbooks in the condo my parents were staying and while flipping through the pages, my brain immediately locked in on this recipe. Mama wanted GREEK…in Hawaii! I also wanted to make a recipe because I was JONESING to blog.

This panzanella salad is well rounded with flavors. Salt from feta & olives. Crunch and sweetness from the peppers, tomatoes & cucumbers. And the grilled bread that soaks up a little of the tangy dressing?? I think I may have fainted…INCREDIBLE. It’s sure to be a bribing tool this summer.