A Perfect Patio Sip

Happy Friday!

We made it through another week! This post is like really important if you’re looking for a new cocktail to add to your repertoire. This has really been my drink of the moment and I’ve got to admit how obsessed I am.

This cocktail is diet and taste friendly. It also just so happens to be the perfect patio drink and that is exactly where you’ll find me on a sunny day (which sadly isn’t today in my neck of the woods).

What you do:

Add basil to a shaker with lime juice and muddle. Then add ice, vodka (I always use Grey Goose), and syrup. Then,

shake, shake shake!

Pour this into a martini glass and garnish with basil unless….

Want to kick this delicious cocktail up a notch? Add a splash of Champagne or Prosecco on top. Trust me on this one.

It’s friend approved too!

Have a wonderful weekend and

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there!

Summer Is Coming…

Hello! Look at us! We’ve made it half way through the week!

Not that I’m trying to rush spring or anything but if you know me even a little then you know that I absolutely love to really lean in to seasonal cooking and this very easy recipe screams warm weather and sunshine!

One of the best things about this delicious recipe is that you can really use whatever you have on hand. Also, there is no true amount to anything either it just depends on how many you’re planning to feed.

what you do:

So, I didn’t use an exact measurement with any of this because you have to do that with your heart. Use as much or as little as you’d like. Simply add cooked couscous to a serving dish, add sautéed veggies, then seafood of choice. Top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of goat cheese.

I have many, but possibly my favorite thing about this dish is how balanced it is. You’ve got your grain, vegetables, protein, and just a touch of dairy. It’s pretty easy on the eyes, too.

I use a lot of fresh basil but for this dish in particular, I think using it really amps up the flavor and brings out the ingrediencies in the best way possible.

For the scallops: Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan and sear on each side for about 2 minutes. They should release from the pan very easily and not stick. That’s how you know they’re done.

As a very Mediterranean eater, I can’t wait to bring you a ton more fast and fancy seafood recipes (and much more) this season!

Break It Up

Why hello there!

Today I’m talking about my favorite set and why set’s are such a huge part of your closet.

Today on “What I Pulled…”

…for a birthday party at a distillery!

If I’m being very honest I struggle with wearing things over and over. A capsule wardrobe just isn’t for me. But it is something that I’ve been working on. I’ve always been a fan of a set but I’ll tell ya this one is my favorite and I usually always break up a set. I think the key to a great set is a pattern that you like. In this case its a pattern I love. It goes with just about everything! Don’t be afraid to pair patterns with unexpected things too. I didn’t do that here but the next time I wear one of these you bet I will!

So when you’re shopping I urge you to keep an eye out for cool sets with a pattern you can keep on mixing and matching with many things that are in your closet. And in my case, be forced to wear again. Ha!

Cheers to you all! I’m off to do very suburban Mom things today.

Have a fabulous Tuesday!