DESSERTS This take on Chocolate Pots de Créme is very decadent. The addition of orange liqueur makes this dessert extra special. Check out the recipe here: Chocolate Pots de Crème And don’t be intimidated – this luscious dessert is made in a blender! Have a great Saturday – and hurry and make these for your Oscar…
Moonstruck Margarita
WINE & SPIRITS Moonstruck Margarita comin’ atcha, just in time for your Oscar Party! This stunning Blood Orange Margarita (with a twist) is perfect for your awards night party or anytime for that matter! And, who doesn’t love a movie themed cocktail!
Smoked Salmon w/Roasted Orange Cauliflower, Purple Potatoes & Broccolini
ENTREES Trying to eat a little lighter this week & this meal did the trick! So easy ~ combined crushed garlic, lemon, S&P and olive oil that was then drizzled on the veg. Roasted it all on a lined pan at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Hubs smoked the salmon on our Bug Green Egg for…
Marble Rye Toast w/a Sunny Egg, Sprouts & Bacon
BREAKFAST Any of y’all still get the paper? There’s just something about enjoying your morning coffee & breakfast w/the smell & feel of a real newspaper. On my Instagram post, someone even suggested it is romantic. I agree! BREAKFAST is SPROUTS, instead of hash browns, 2 slices of BACON, a gorgeous thick slice of TOASTED MARBLE RYE,…
Apple Cinnamon Oats
BREAKFAS These oats are just what you need on the gorgeous crisp morning! Prepared steel-cut oats according to package directions and added 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple (baked & mashed), 2 TBS Treehive Maple Syrup + Honey & a dash of cinnamon. Topped it all with my homemade & healthyish pecan crumble, hemp seeds,…
Blood Orange & Avocado Salad
SIDES Here’s a little something refreshing to try this weekend! Super simple way to use your winter citrus. I peeled & sliced these lovelies, topped it with some red onions, pistachios, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt & pepper. BAM. DONE.
PB & J Loaded Toasts
BREAKFAST Aren’t these English Muffin PB&J Loaded Toasts givin’ off an adorable VALENTINE VIBE?! These fab muffins are from one of our local bakeries & the homemade Strawberry Rhubard Jam is all mine! AND, Uh Oh!!!! I’m down to my last jar of Poteet strawberry jam! Thank goodness strawberry season is around the corner! I digress…This simple concoction is…
Spicy Pimento Cheese
APPETIZERS Can. Not. Get. Enough…of this Marble Rye from one of local bakeries. And, what better to slather on a toasted piece of this gorgeousness than some homemade pimento cheese. My version has fresh jalapeños. Especially yummy. Ridiculously simple. Enjoy!
Chocolate Pots de Crème
DESSERTS Need a dessert idea for Valentines Day. Want to impress, but not be stressed? These jars of fluffy, creamy decadence are what you need for your Valentine’s dinner menu. This make ahead dessert always has my guests scratching their heads & asking if this girlie (me) could really be that talented. I mean, even…
Bending Branch Winery CM Tannat, 2014, Newsom Vineyards
WINE & SPIRITS Ok, I’m gonna make Valentines Day easy for y’all. Get your honey a beautiful bottle of wine & tell them you want to spend the evening with him/her ~ just the two of you! BAM! DONE! So, here ya go! My #1 VALENTINES DAY WINE RECOMMENDATION ~ This wine right here. This…