Sweet Peach Pie

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

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There is nothing like a midweek trip out to the country. Where dirt roads are accompanied by roadside fruit and vegetable stands, and the farms are plentiful for pick your own fruit. As soon as I pulled into the farm the aroma of fresh peaches filled the air. After spending multiple hours picking the prettiest peaches I decided the best way to use some of them was in my great grandmother’s sweet peach pie. Resulting in the perfect combination of sweet and tart.  

Sweet Peach Pie
Ingredients
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 7 peaches, peeled and sliced
• 9 inch pre-cooked pie shell (homemade or store bought)

Directions
In a medium saucepan combine water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt, whisk until combined. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick (hard to stir). Remove from the heat and add the butter, stir until melted and combined. Add peaches and gently fold to coat. Pour into your precooked pie shell. Refrigerate until set, about five hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.

Five Things

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

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 {never to old to play in the sand}
On Tuesday I was convinced that this week was never going to end. So you can imagine how thrilled I am for the weekend to be here. My weekend will consist of unpacking, DIYing and indulging in some Vitamin D poolside, but for now here are a few things that kept me happy this week. What are your plans for the weekend?

 {red lipstick inspiration}
 {fields of flowers}
 {current manicure: nautical nails}
{whimsical planter half way through summer}

Movies in the Moonlight

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

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 {Puss in Boots}
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday night is go to \”Movies in the Moonlight\”, where the film is played on a giant inflatable screen beginning at dusk. You bring your own blanket and favorite movie time drinks and snacks. There is always a small stand that you can buy a brown paper lunch bag of popcorn for only twenty-five cents. The whole event has a nostalgic feel, and is the quintessential way to end Saturday. 
{essential movie snacks}
 {plenty of blankets}
 {confetti popcorn, pop in old fashioned bottles and chex mix}

Nautical Nails

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

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I am a fan of using my nails as an accessory that perfectly accents an outfit or occasion. Since much of my weekend was spent along Lake Michigan\’s beautiful shoreline I thought a nautical nail design was only appropriate. Here is how I created this simple look…
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2. Paint the base navy blue. I used China Glaze First Mate.
3. Next apply KISS Nail Artist Paint glittery gold polish diagonally on your nail. I skipped my ring finger and used it as an accent nail.
4. Next apply a thin line of KISS Nail Artist Paint in white on the very tip of your nail.
5. Continue applying thin lines down your nail leaving equal space between each line.
6. If you left an accent nail you can get as creative as you want. I created a anchor that is made up of one simple curve, straight lines and a circle at the top.

Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

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This past weekend I met up with a few girlfriends for a movie in the moonlight. We each brought a favorite childhood goodie with an adult twist to indulge in. From chocolate covered gummy bears to pineapple Panko chicken nuggets with honey dijon and everything in between we had an amazing movie night spread. I took a gourmet approach to Rice Krispie treats. I placed Rice Krispie squares onto a popsicle stick, dipped them into homemade salted caramel sauce, sprinkled on nuts and drizzled milk chocolate across the treats creating the perfect salty sweet combination.

Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow créme
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salted Caramel
You can buy packaged caramels like Kraft Caramels and melt them as directed and add a teaspoon of sea salt. Or you can make you favorite caramel recipe (mine is a huge pain so I will spare you the recipe).

Directions
1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallow créme and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Rice Krispie cereal. Stir until coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula evenly press mixture into a 13×9 glass baking dish coated in butter. Cut into desired size with a buttered knife while mixture is warm. Allow to cool.
4. Once cool, place onto a popsicle stick.
5. Spread salted caramel onto part of the treat and sprinkle with nuts. Repeat with remaining treats.
6. Melt milk chocolate in a baggy (I used chocolate wafers from my local candy store, but you can use chocolate chips), cut the corner of your baggy and drizzle the chocolate onto the treat.

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