July 8, 2015

Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

I had this image of shrimp & pineapple in my brain for a few weeks now. Non-stop shrimp & pineapple images going through this mind of mine. When I took this photo you see above, I was like YAAAAAAAAS. FINALLY. Food fantasy actualized! Hello, Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers!!!

I knew that I wanted the shrimp to be kind of spicy….with an Asian/cilantro flavor profile.

And that spicy was going to be balanced with pineapple and honey.

The pineapple would be infused in the marinade so you’d get a nice kick of the lime, jalapeño and garlic with each juicy bite.

Here we are. Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers. I told Casey that I was thinking of putting some of the leftovers in a taco for lunch and he got all sad that he’d have to share leftovers. I know how he feels, man. I get super possessive when it comes to food.

favorites, recipes

July 6, 2015

How to Make Kombucha At Home

New post: How to Make Kombucha At Home

I started brewing my own kombucha a few months ago and was instantly hooked. Considering that a bottle of kombucha goes for about $4 in my hometown, I’ve saved quite a few dollars and I’ve been able to enjoy a bottle of kombucha almost every single day of the week. A lot of readers have asked how I do it, so I thought I’d show you! I’m by no means an expert, but I’d like to show you how easy it is and how you shouldn’t be intimidated by the process.

With the continual brewing cycle system, I brew my kombucha every Wednesday. Each brew yields 6-7 bottles depending how much juice I add in the batch. Pretty cool, huh?

Let’s check out the brewing process first!

Inspiration

July 5, 2015

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

July 4, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 27

Here’s what this past week looked like:

So…I have purple hair now.

A zone for smiling.

This morning. Having coffee outside is my favorite.

A detour turned into this.

Stopping for a moment to make a wish.

Date night last night with my husband.

July 3, 2015

I love lists, Friday!

Technology & the Evolution of Story Telling. I enjoyed reading this.
More dark house porn!
What a beautiful photo. I love the color in the water
This designer does some good work
Summer Camp Ruined by iPhones.
How Doing Nothing Became the Ultimate Vacation
Related: Mom Spends Beach Vacation Assuming All Household Chores (TOO REAL)
Dishwasher loading…Ughhh. Also haha. The struggle is real.
10 Benefits of Having a Cat
Hehehe. I could have written this article.
Greatest Jokes Ever Told
Worst types of Instagrammers. This video cracked me up.
Such a cute summer outfit.
Time’s when it’s OK to be Lazy.
Photos from a space station. I’d be taking pics 24/7.
Nice moves, Channing.
I am terrified of Sharks. Omg. This is my worst nightmare.
This is pretty awesome.
Are you apart of the compliment club? You should be.
Who else is SUPER EXCITED about Wet Hot American Summer on Netflix??!
Currently reading: The All You Can Dream Buffet and I picked up The Dinner from the library.

recipes

July 2, 2015

Honey Mascarpone Stuffed Apricots

I had a little mascarpone leftover from a recipe so I stirred a little honey up in…then I dolloped it in the center of a few fresh apricots. I finished each half with a raw almond and ate all three in record time. I would have made four but my snack instinct took control. Likely story. Here’s another snack that involves mascarpone. It comes in handy during blackberry season 😉

To see more of my Thursday Snack Ideas, follow my Pinterest Board!

recipes

July 1, 2015

Arnold Palmer Popsicles

I’ve been on an Arnold Palmer kick the past week. I love the combination of half lemonade and half iced tea. Sometimes I throw in a little bit of bubbly water to make it spritz-y. Sometimes bourbon makes an appearance…especially after work… I had a little bit of lemonade hanging out in my fridge and freshly clean popsicle molds on the kitchen counter and then before I knew it I was brewing tea and had Arnold Palmer Popsicles in the freezer.

We had these Arnold Palmer Popsicles the past weekend and they were SUPER good. Casey and Cooper were playing baseball outside and it was hot and I was gardening and we all stood on the deck with the popsicles dripping down our hands enjoying every bite. It was a delicious way to cool off from the heat. You have a little bitterness from the tea but it’s balanced out by the sweet tangy lemonade. My only regret was not dunking them in a glass of vodka. Next time… oh yes. Next time. Definitely after work.