i just can't stop with the salsa!!!

salsa has been my go to this summer! what's not to love about it??? we went on "vacation" aka working vacation in July. i made salsas to add to the fun! i mean really, beach, beer & salsa...what else is there???

black bean + roasted garlic & corn

-2 cups of black beans

-1 cup of roasted corn
-5-6 cloves of roasted garlic

-1/4 cup green onion

-1/2 red pepper

-1/2 yellow pepper

-1/2 large jalepeno (remove seeds to decrease heat)

-1-2 tomatoes

-1/4 cup cilantro

-1/2 cup-1 cup of zesty italian dressing

pretty hint :: use fresh veggies, cook your own beans, no fat back necessary my southern friends! you can serve this in a red or yellow pepper...super yummy & PRETTY!

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baby bow ties.

one of my girlfriends is having her 3rd baby boy. we enjoyed a wonderful brunch to celebrate his approaching due date. i made bow tie cookies with m&ms and sprinkles. the dining room was decorated with adorable onesies that had bow ties...too cute!


no games or icebreakers here. we all just came together on a rainy sunday to celebrate our dear friend and her growing family which we all adore! brunch with baked french toast (to die for with strawberries & maple syrup, cheddar sasauge biscuits, cheese grits and fruit. a little mimosa, coffee & lemonade and it was the perfect menu for our intimate group of 12. we laughed and shared old & new stories. we watched a dear friend glow while she prepares to welcome her new little man with full bellies and full hearts.

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