I have been dying to share this for a while. I became obsessed with Antipasto salad a while ago. I served this to a few friends last month and they all loved it. They took the recipe home with them and I am hearing that every time one of them makes it, their crowd go WILD!!!! Bon Appetit!!!
- 8 oz. container cherry-size fresh mozzarella
- 14 oz. can baby artichoke hearts, halved
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- Half of an 8 oz. jar Peperoncini
- 1 lb. dry salami, 1″ slices – diced
- 3/4 lb. Provolone cheese, 1″ slice – diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored/seeded – diced
- 1 green bell pepper, cored/seeded – diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, halved lengthwise and then 1/2″ slices
- 1 c. shredded Romano cheese
- 1 c. Girard’s Italian Vinagrette
- 1 tbsp. coarse-ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic
When was the last time you treated yourself to a gorgeous floral arrangement? I don’t mean flowers from your local Whole Foods or Trader Joes? A gorgeous curated arrangement in a proper vessel? Our sponsor Outdoors Contained, though they are known for their incredible planters and window boxes, create the most incredible flower designs. Also, they are perfect for Mother’s Day’s gifting. Keep them in mind for your graduation parties and milestone birthday parties. Here are some of my favorites over the past year. For more information or to place an order, click HERE.
I am so excited to introduce you to our new sponsor Redi Pedi, a shoe designed with a Pedi in mind…OMG!!! I LOVE this!!!!! Jacqueline Segura is the designer who came up with the concept. It is so brilliant, a flat shoe with a collapsible front and adjustable Velcro strap. It is the one pair shoes that you can wear before and after your pedicure. No more walking in the rain or snow in your flip flops or no more smudged toes in regular shoes. The Redi Pedi makes the perfect gift, AND just in time for mother’s day!!!! How perfect would a pair of these be bundled with a pedicure at your local salon. Trust me it is the BEST gift for your mom or your bestie!!! For more information or to purchase, click HERE.
Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix
2 sticks butter
3 cups flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 tsb cinnamon
3 tsb vanilla
1 pinch salt
Make the cake according to the directions.
Spray a rectangle baking pan with non stick spray.
pour batter into pan and bake according to directions (do no over bake).
Melt butter on stove
Add sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt
Add flour slowly (if it gets too dry add more butter)
After cake cools crumble mixture on top of cake, covering it completely.
Put cake in warm oven (turned off) for 20 min.
Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar before serving.
It’s time to start focusing on your outdoor living plan. Memorial Day will be here before we know it. I have been noticing a lot of exterior spaces have the most amazing outdoor lighting plans. I def do not!!! It’s on my wishlist though. I asked our sponsor, Patdo Light Studio to show us some examples of the spaces they created. WOW!!!! It really is amazing with a little light will do!!
A new sensation is coming to Broadway this fall, Moulin Rouge, The Musical. It is already getting impossible to get tickets.
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular… Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and—above all—LOVE, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.
How wonderful life is…at the Moulin Rouge.
We have a limited number of mezzanine tickets for Tuesday, September 24th at $160. EMAIL me to save your spot.
