Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Raspberry Vodka Collins
c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 4 ounces sweet and sour mix
• 2 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces club soda
• 1/4 cup raspberries, plus more for garnish
• lemon slices

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
2. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with extra raspberries and lemon slices.

Jalapeno Popper Hot Dog

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

4 All Beef Hot Dogs

4 High Quality Stadium Buns

4 Tbsp butter, for toasting hot dogs

6 ounces Cream Cheese, softened

12 Frozen Jalapeno Poppers, prepared according to package directions

Jalapeno Kettle Chips, crunched up

4 Fresh Jalapeños

Directions

Prepare jalapeno poppers according to package directions. When slightly cooled, sliced into large chunks.

While the poppers are baking or frying, prepare hot dogs on a preheated grill, that has been reduced to medium-low. Grill until cooked through. While the hotdogs are grilling, on the other side of the grill, roast the fresh jalapenos until blistered on the outside and slightly soft. Remove from grill to rest.

During the last few minutes of the grilling process, butter the hot dog buns, and toast on the grill until golden brown.

To assemble::

Spread cream cheese over the toasted buns. Place the hot dogs into the buns. Top hot dog with chopped up jalapeno poppers. Top with crunched up jalapeno kettle chips.

If desired, slice up fresh roasted jalapenos for an added kick. Remove as many seeds as possible to reduce the heat - or if you are bold, leave them in! Good luck!

*WASH HANDS thoroughly after handling the jalapeños!*

Black and White Chocolate Chip Clouds

c/o Skinny Taste

Ingredients

3 large egg whites (room temperature)

1/8 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Heat oven to 300°F. Cover cookie sheet with nonstick silicone pad or parchment paper.

Using a mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together in large bowl at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar a little at a time, then vanilla, beating well after each addition until you get stiff peaks, the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is glossy.

Fold in chocolate chips. Drop mixture by tablespoons onto cookie sheet.

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or just until dry. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack. Store covered, at room temperature. Makes about 30 cookies.

Split Decision

I love a simple top that requires no ironing and no thought when I just need to get out the door. Split neck tops are those tops for me. The have a great neckline, they are blousy, but also ladylike. They come in a slew of colors, patterns, and most importantly, price points.

Loft, Gingham Split Neck Shell, $54

See? Simple. Add on if you want, or walk out the door and look great.

Nordstrom, KUT from the Kloth Sadie, $68

Let's talk about these colors together. The floral, the stripes, just perfect!

Ann Taylor, Seashell Split Neck Shell, $39

So easy to pair with shorts for the weekend or wear it with a suit.

Forever 21, Floral Flutter Sleeve Top, $17

While I don't think these shorts are for me, this top definitely is.

Don't overdo it on the days when you just need to get out the door. Throw on a go to top that completes an outfit and just do it! You look great.

Be fabulous today!

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Sharp Turn Ahead

It's hump day it's time to have some fun. Color outside the lines, take the long way home, turn up the volume. Did I miss any? Ok good. Going along with this quirky and unexpected theme, let's play with zigzags. These fun and unexpected shapes are great in jewelry because it can be dressed up or down.

Nordstrom, Argento Vivo Zigzag Band Ring, $38

How cool is this ring? Simple, delicate, but anything but vanilla.

Amazon, Rebecca Minkoff Geometric Button Earrings, $38

A little rocker but a little bling. The perfect balance.

Nordstrom Rack, Nadri Zigzag Pendant Necklace, $55 $13

Oh hi there perfection. A little color makes the perfect statement.

Saks Off Fifth, Pave Zig Zag Ear Crawler Set, $19

May have saved my favorite for last. I'm still not over ear crawlers. These are great.

So zig a little, zag a little, who stays in the lines these days anyway? Well if you're driving, stay in your lane, please. We're not crazy here, we're talking about jewelry.

Be fabulous today!

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Flamingo Sing

I may have a new favorite print for summer. This may surpass polka dots. I know. Flamingos. What says hot weather, colorful, and fun more than this bird? I love how they are popping up everywhere in fashion right now and I thought we'd look at some of my favorites.

Macy's, Charter Club Flamingo Shirtdress, $99 $69

Flamingos for work? Oh heck yes. Profesh and fun.

Modcloth, The Fast Resort Slip-on Sneaker, $48

So yeah, these are in my cart right now. Might need these.

Anthropologie, Infinity Scarf, $58

Play with a printed accessory like this quirky flamingo scarf. I love this with a denim jacket.

Loft, Flamingo Riviera Shorts, $49

Who says flamingos have to be pink? Love these cobalt shorts with a crop top!

Have some fun with these playful and colorful birds and mix this great print into your summer rotation!

Be fabulous today!

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