Hot and steamy Friday in the Twin Cities today! Whooo! Feels like a sauna out there but no worries here because it has been a happening week and I have some good links for ya’ll as usual. Abuela is in town and it is such a treat. Watching my mom and Poppy hug and hangout…
Papaya Smoothie or Merengada
Papaya Smoothie or Merengada. Pretty word right. Me-ren-ga-da. Think…creamy sweetness of a milk shake and the tropical flavors of papaya. Papaya is a fruit that often sits sadly in the corner of the produce section of the grocery store. I always notice people walk past it but few people pick one up. Let’s be honest, papayas are not…
Friyay Happenings 7.15.16
Cover photo (Adorable group of besties) Today I am feeling grateful. Grateful to live in a safe place, where I can live freely, always have food to eat, and have loving family and friends. New friends, old friends and hopefully future friends. We recently hosted our first very kid friendly get together at our new place. This…
Velvety Whiskey Sour
Here is a toast to my baby sister. Who I love, often torment, but did I mention love? In honor of her and the next big chapter in her life, we are sipping Velvety Whiskey Sour tonight. I was not always the nicest to my little sister. I was never terribly mean or anything, just more of a I…
Elderflower kissed Strawberries with Pastry Cream
Date night. Two words that deserve a little something sweet like say my Elderflower Kissed Strawberries with Pastry Cream? A romantic no bake summer classic! [Recipe updated 8/10/18] I have always been a big proponent of date night. Whether we were dating or now as a busy parent, I love love love date nights. It’s super…
Friyay Happenings 7.8.16
Wasn’t it just the 4th of July… like yesterday? Seriously where did the week go? How was your holiday weekend? Are you still recovering or just sad it’s over? Ours was the quintessential Minnesota long summer weekend. Right out of a postcard! Exactly what you’d think that city folk do on a hot holiday weekend. Yea…
5-Ingredient Dog Treats
WARNING. These treats are not intended for humans. What I mean is, they are made by humans but enjoyed by man’s best friend. Dogs. Healthy 5 ingredient Dog Treats are my favorite way to show my furry friends that I care and give them a special treat. Plus they are super easy and make for awesome doggie bag gifts! I…
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with a Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Last week my diet consisted of mainly Poppy’s birthday cake… yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting…ahhhh 🙌 Oh and the 4th of July weekend wasn’t much better with the loads of apple pie bars and chocolate chip cookies consumed. So today I’m in need of a major sugar detox and hydration. This Watermelon Cucumber Salad with a…
Friyay Happenings 7.1.16
It has been a week you guys. Lots of fun stuff/appointments going on every day and night but I am pretty sure we overbooked ourselves. And with a teething baby that is supposed to be in bed by 7pm, this week was a little rough. Needless to say, it has been another sleepless cafenated week. But one thing that…
Veggie Cobb Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
When I first met my hubs, the only vegetables he ate were potatoes… ok fries, tomatoes on BLTs or pizza sauce and the occasional guacamole. 3 years later, we regularly eat salads for dinner 😲 You read that right, SALADS. The kind with veggies and no meat … enter my Veggie Cobb Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing….