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Spring Roll Party

September 16, 2013

I had my girlfriends over for dinner last week, and wanted a fun, interactive (key word: I didn’t want to have to do that much work) type of a meal.  My answer? Spring Rolls!

Shrimp VegetablesI simply prepped the veggies before work, made a couple dipping sauces and boiled the shrimp once they arrived… a simple tutorial on how to roll them and we were all set!

Mint Jalapeno Shrimp Spring Rolls

Spring Roll Veggies For veggies I did:

  • Carrot (use a veggie peeler for the ribbon effect)
  • Mango
  • Cucumber
  • Jalapeno
  • Red Leaf Lettuce
  • Mint/Basil

Shaved Carrots

Other additions/ideas:

  • Vermicelli (rice noodles)
  • Shrimp
  • Tofu
  • Marinated pork/steak

Rolling a Spring Roll

Soak spring roll wrappers in warm water for 30 seconds or so and then add your favorite toppings and roll burrito-style.

Making a Spring Roll

I also served a super yummy Thai Chicken Salad that I HIGHLY recommend… I used light coconut milk in the recipe and it was delicious!

We paired everything with a yummy Sauvignon Blanc… and we were all set for a wonderful meal together!

Domestic

Happy Birthday Ta Ta!

September 14, 2013

Taylor FeezorHappy Birthday to the most gorgeously fabulous city chick I know.  I love you so much and am so proud of the person you are.  I’m so lucky to get to call you by sister and my best friend… Happy 24th you beautiful beauts! xo

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Ginger Jalapeno Margarita

September 13, 2013

Ginger MargaritaI love infused syrups and I love margaritas… so this past weekend I thought… why not mix the two?!?  I had some ginger syrup and thought that mixing it with some homemade jalapeno tequila could be just the thing… and it was!  Refreshing with a fun kick!

Jalapeno Margarita

Ginger Jalapeno Margarita

  • 3 oz premium infused tequila
  • 2 oz lime juice (I also added a little squeeze of orange juice)
  • 1 oz ginger simple syrup

Shake in an ice filled shaker and enjoy once chilled!

You can try this with any type of infused syrup or tequila… what are some other fun ideas!?

Ginger Jalapeno Margarita

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Farmer’s Market Salad

September 12, 2013

Fig Cataloupe Blue Cheese Almond Salad

The end of the summer has made me go crazy at farmers markets lately, and I can’t get enough of summer produce!  Figs

 I wanted to whip a fun appetizer with my finds – here is what I did:

  • Sliced figs (I used green ones)
  • Sliced cantaloupes
  • Shaved Maytag Blue Cheese
  • Slivered Marcona Almonds

Drizzle honey over everything… Drizzle HoneyAnd voila! And voila! Fig Cataloupe Blue Cheese Almond Salad