Monday, July 6, 2015

The Best Ever.

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...Love the people you can be crazy with....

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"We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun"- 

Who doesn’t love a good 4th of July celebration complete with old friends, new friends, & family?!  

The perfect set up for one of the best weekends I have had in awhile.  From strangers to friends, this was one for the books! Time & good friends are two things that become more valuable when you get older. 

Thank you to my new friends (& porch & palette followers!), my old friends, & family... it was fun!

... returning house guest... 

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Fresh peach & mango mimosas 

The Hagwoods were sweet enough to let me spend the weekend, again.

We started the weekend off with fresh peach & mango mimosas: so refreshing & so simple!  The perfect way to upgrade a mimosa is to throw in whatever fresh fruits your heart desires.  And of course, use your favorite, festive glasses!

Next on the "To-Do" list: Snack time! 

While sipping our mimosas, my fabulous host threw together the perfect savory summer snack for the beach: Fresh Summer Veggie & Herb Flatbread

I'll give you the cliff notes version, for the full recipe & directions you can click the link above.
- Ingredients -  
Garlic (2 cloves)
Cilantro
Parsley
Olive Oil
Crushed red pepper flakes
Pizza crust
Red & Green pepper
Yellow Squash
Italian cheese blend

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- Directions - 
1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Food processor: garlic, Cilantro, Parsley, Olive Oil, Crushed red pepper flakes
3. Bake pizza dough (8ish minutes)
4.  Brush on herb mixture
5. Add squash, peppers, & cheese
6. Return to oven until cheese is melted (4ish minutes)
7. Cut into finger size  & enjoy! 

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A HUGE thank you to the Lesh family for hosting us for the evening! 
(& sweet Cooper, my 4 legged boyfriend)

Time to wind down.

Sunday supper should be easy breezy after a weekend like the 4th! 

Trader Joe's  & all under $10.  On the menu?  Sundried tomato & goat cheese ravioli ($2.99!), tossed with butter, a herb mixture, & vodka sauce, topped w/ fresh herb goat cheese.... all which can be found in one place.

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Sundried tomato & Goat cheese Ravioli

Pour a glass & pull up a seat, there you go, dinner in 10 minutes.  Time to relax!  

...I hope you feel beautiful today....
xo
-W


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