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Hawaiian Sunday Funday
Thanks to Megan, we love a good theme around here, but even the queen of themes wasn’t to thank for this Sunday Funday. I coordinated a play date for Joe with his pal Kennedy, who happens to be my little brother’s fiancé’s niece. Have I told you this wild story yet? My little brother, Michael, is marrying my husband’s childhood best friend/now co-worker’s, sister… I know, it hardly even makes sense to me. But long story short, Laura and Michael got engaged last October in Hawaii and both mine and Laura’s family were there to celebrate the surprise engagement. Sadly, I don’t think we will be going to Maui any…
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COVID Wedding Details
Planning a COVID wedding? I’m sorry! We celebrated our brother and new sister-in-law Betsy last weekend in Chelan in what was originally supposed to be a beautiful 300 person wedding, plus a weekend of events and celebrating. After much heartache, they decided to proceed with a small family wedding ceremony and dinner. We picked up on a few details that worked well for keeping everyone safe during these scary times and thought someone else might appreciate the tips if they find themselves in a similar predicament. First things first, my parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Karma Vineyards (where I got married!) and offered individual boxes of Fran’s Chocolate Salted…
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Summer Recipe Round Up
It’s hard to believe we are already half way through August and Fall is just around the corner; I’m not crying you’re crying! Here are the recipes we’ve been posting about and making all Summer in one place for you to refer to for weeknight dinner inspiration or summer hang outs – all fresh, delicious and perfect for enjoying this last bit of Summer! Bacon Cheeseburger Bowls Burger Sauce ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish 1 teaspoon white vinegar ¼ teaspoon granulated onion ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Salad 6 strips bacon, diced 1 pound organic grass-fed ground beef…
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Golf Picnic Date Night
“Oh you are golfing again? I’m coming!” And by golfing I mean driving around in a golf cart on a sunny evening drinking a cold glass of Washington wine and eating a yummy (and cute to boot) pressed Italian picnic sandwich. I don’t golf but after this lovely evening I’m thinking I should! When our husbands said they were going golfing again, my girlfriend and I decided it was time for us to join them. Given the times and lack of food options at this course, I decided to pack a little picnic for each couple. These are tasty and pretty sandwiches, perfect for a picnic or as it turns…
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Summer Tart Night
Savory and sweet, these tarts are so simple, you can whip up a couple different versions in very little time. An easy yummy way to enjoy summer produce – just add to store-bought puff pastry and you are half way to dinner. Cut them up small for easy party appetizers, or serve one with a salad for a light and delicious summertime meal like we did last weekend! Don’t forget dessert! This strawberry Nutella tart was so simple but SO delicious. Also, I hate to admit it but Megan made the prettier Zucchini tart and I made the rest ha! Hot tip: roll the puff pastry out with a rolling…
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Stay At Home Sushi Night
I am by no means a sushi expert but I love to host a stay at home sushi night. Our good friends who moved to Eastern Washington stayed with us last weekend and I was excited to treat them to a tasty Seattle Sushi evening. It’s not a secret that we have great seafood in Seattle and our friends were ready to indulge in some great sushi they have been missing on the Eastside of the mountains. I started the evening by offering Sapporo beer and my spin on a Sake Spritz. The original recipe I found called for Plum Sake and mango-flavored seltzer water, so why not add mango…
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A Sweet Strawberry Shower
I showered my oldest friend on Saturday with a sweet strawberry baby shower luncheon. An intimate group with individual cheese and fruit plates and all things strawberry made for a lovely afternoon and I am sharing all of the fun details of this delicious baby shower theme below. The Color Palette I originally planned a totally different shower and had to change locations and themes last minute because of Covid. The original shower was going to be a luncheon at our local country club and I picked this pink rattan invitation to match such event. When forced to change venues, strawberry was an easy theme choice because this dear friend…
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Sunday Funday Grapefruit Cocktails
We tried two new grapefruit cocktails over the weekend and both were winners. Each cocktail was refreshing and light for a day in the sun; perfect for the warm week ahead and for all of your backyard summertime cocktail hours. We also pulled out an oldie but goodie recipe of our Aunt Mary’s to serve for lunch – tuna chicken salad. Served on a tasty roll, low carb wrap or boats of lettuce, this tuna salad rivals PCC’s and is the perfect poolside lunch for your family and friends. Grapefruit Kombucha Margarita Ingredients 1 cup tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup grapefruit juice 4-5 tablespoons simple syrup 1/2…
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Summer Sipping
Summer is finally here! Whether grilling at home or sitting poolside at our parents, we find ourselves gravitating towards the same warm-weather favorites. Rosé and white wine taste best in the sunshine and our Dad, our family’s wine expert, makes sure he has all of our favorites lined up. This summer definitely doesn’t look the same but it’s still time to get outside and have some fun so we linked our favorite warm-weather wines for you below. (1) Villa Maria Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and sparkly and my idea of the perfect summer wine (if you are on a bit of a budget you can also give this less…
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Chinese Chicken Salad
This salad is a giant bowl of flavor and crunch and I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love it. It’s our favorite salad to bring to a friend’s house, serve at a gathering or eat al fresco during the summer. Give me all the simple recipes so I can enjoy the sunshine – just make sure to double the recipe because it makes for great lunch left overs all week too. Of all of my mom’s salad recipes, this is at the top of our list. Salad Ingredients 1 head shredded cabbage (I obviously buy the pre-shedded bags) 1 bunch green onions, diced 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds…
