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4th of July BBQ Menu

June 30, 2014

Summer is in full swing and 4th of July is always one of my favorite holidays – the celebration of America’s birthday, the weather… the FOOD. I wanted to share one of my favorite BBQ menus for you to enjoy over 4th of July weekend!

Menu

Pineapple Mint Julep
Smokey Baby Back Ribs
Mom’s Coleslaw (similar)
Corn on the Cob
Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Baked Beans
Cornbread with Honey
Tequila Soaked Watermelon with Agave & Lime (recipe coming Wednesday!)

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Romp Around Town

June 17, 2014

Pebble Beach was the perfect backdrop to kick start our amazing weekend… and for a couple quick snaps of one of my favorite summer outfits – the romper. It’s super comfortable, easy to wear, and a great piece to layer with. Whether it’s wearing it solo in the sun, with a sweater in the shade, or a blazer for a fun dinner out, rompers are definitely going to be in heavy rotation for me this summer.

LOFT Romper , Vince Sweater , Dolce Vita Sandals , GiGi Cross-body , Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Note: LOFT is having a 40% off sale on summer styles (including my favorite eyelet cami!) – no code needed (discount applied at checkout)! I’ve added these, this and this to my cart!

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Maxi Dress Season

June 10, 2014

Maxi dress season! Maxi dresses make up almost half of my dress selection and this flowy, colorful one (that I swooped from my mom’s closet) is one of my favorites.

J.Crew Jacket, Tolani Maxi Dress (similar), Dolce Vita Sandals, Coral Necklace, GiGi Clutch, Sunglasses

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Summer Supper

July 29, 2013

Summer weekends call for most of my time being spent reading by or in a pool. A prefer to cap off a lazy day with a freshly decadent meal and a great glass of wine… but who has time to slave away in the kitchen when you are working through a perfectly great book!? Introduce the impressive yet easy menu! A little prep work in the morning, tan your way through the day and then an hour of so of cooking and dinners on!

Nectarine Caprese with Honey Balsamic Reduction

Summer Veggie Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

BBQ Chicken with Carrot Puree

Root Beer Floats

Tips:

Caprese: Use great ingredients and this will be a crowd pleasure! You also could cube the nectarines and serve on a skewer with tiny mozzarella balls and basil.
Veggie Salad: We used fresh corn and didn’t grill it. Sweet, fresh corn is super tasty (and as my sister mentioned) full of nutrients when in it’s original/”natural” state.
BBQ Chicken: I used nice BBQ sauce and substituted thighs with boneless/skinless breasts. We let it marinate all day in BBQ sauce (in the fridge) and then added minced garlic and seasoning right before we put it in the oven. Make sure to have the chicken sit out for 30 minutes or so before putting it in the oven. The meat turned out super moist and so flavorful!
Carrot Puree: The carrot puree is also out of this world and definitely something I will serve with other meals. The color is gorgeous! You can also substitute 1 cup of half & half for 1 T of melted butter and the remaining amount of 1 cup with milk.