A Day at the Farmer's Market!

Hey guys! Here's what I got today at the Farmer's Market. Enjoy! 

Fourth of July 2011 - Favorites Things!

Besides the fireworks, friends, and s’mores- I had a few other favorite things this Fourth of July that made my holiday that much more enjoyable!

#1) My big holiday plants

These Fourth of July plants would make anyone jump for joy! I found these gigantic flowers at a local nursery and honestly, there were so many amazing choices that it took me over an hour to pick out 2 that I liked. Seriously…I had my cart stolen twice because I took so long! Ha ha! I popped two American flags in these babies and I couldn’t be happier. We have had people slowing down in front of our house as they drive by and I like to think its from my plants.

#2) Festive Candy Bags!

I made these candy bags for my cousins and family friends who are much younger. It’s amazing how cute something so simply can be! All I did was get some clear candy bags and Gingham ribbon from Michael’s.  I went to a very COOL candy store called Sweet Thing in Birmingham and filled up on Red, White, and Blue bulk candy. I literally picked through all the colors and took out the ones I wanted – the employees must have hated me! But I am happy with how they turned out. And I am sure the little ones will be happy to have such a big ‘ol bag of sweet!

What cute encounters did you have this Fourth of July?

Yummy-ness to go!

Headed up north for the Fourth of July and I was freaking about all of the fresh groceries I had in the refrigerator. It seems like almost every time we head out of town, there are awesome groceries at home and I dread them going bad. So today, before we left on our long drive, I took most of out yummy groceries and made snack bags. Instead of eating unhealthy fast food, we snacked gourmet style all the way to Northern Michigan. For dinner, I made us these delicious Caprese Panini’s.

I started with the amazing bread we had ordered all the way from San Diego! It sounds silly, but this bread was so good we had to get some! The bread is a whole grain with a sourdough base. Very deeeelish! I topped one side the sandwich with pesto and stacked each sandwich high with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil from my garden. I sprinkled it with a little salt and pepper, oiled the outsides of my bread, and dropped her on the Panini press!

After these Panini’s cooled down, I wrapped them up and took them on the road. It was a great way to enjoy the road trip. Follow that with a dessert drink from Starbuck’s and I was Queen of the Road!

Enjoy the long weekend :-)