5 things you (might) want know about me

Have you ever decided you wanted to blog then realized you had no idea what you were doing or what to write about? Yep, that's me. So my February resolution is to blog at least once a week, and hopefully even more!

Since this is one of my first posts, here are some things about me!

1. I'm a Hokie! I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2011 and it was the BEST college experience I could have ever asked for.

2. I LOVE to travel- I've been to the Caribbean, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Australia!

3. After completing my dietetic internship (to be a dietitian), I moved to Denver without knowing anyone!

4. Since moving to Denver, I've fallen in love with my random, guy roommate (more to come).

5. I love to: watch the Food Network and immediately cook afterwards, try new beer and breweries, drink WINE, learn about home brewing, explore new cities, and of course- go shopping!

First Post- Now what do I write?

I've been contemplating on what to write about first for about a day now, and still haven't come up with something spectacular for you to ooh and aah about, sorry.

I guess first things first. A HUGEEEE shout-out to Anna, one of my oldest friends, from www.amarchwedding.com who custom designed my blog. If I have to say, it's pretty amazeballs.

Now I know there aren't many recipes up yet, but just wait. Ever since I've moved to Colorado I've been on a large cooking spree, especially now that I'm a nanny for a family who makes the majority of their food from scratch, and the kids eat just about anything. Have you met a 3.5 year old or a 14 month old whose favorite food is avocado? I sure haven't.

Well, I'll do my best to think of something absolutely amazing to write next! Maybe even a delicious new recipe...

Hope everyone had a great Tuesday!

Strawberry Margaritas!

Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

recipe for one margarita, can easily be multiplied

2 ounces Grand Marnier

1 1/2 ounces Tequila

2 ounces lime juice

2 1/2 ounces strawberry simple syrup [recipe below]

lime + fresh strawberries for garnish

salt + sugar for the rim

Rim the ridge of your glass with a lime wedge and dip in a mix of margarita salt + sugar [I used about 3 tablespoons salt to 2 teaspoons sugar]. Fill the glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grand marnier, simple syrup and lime juice with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds. Pour over ice and squeeze in lime slices and add a few strawberries.

For strawberry simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil and let sugar dissolve, then turn off heat and let cool completely. Combine 1 cup simply syrup + 1 1/2 cups slices strawberries in a blender and blend until combined. I don’t mind strawberry seeds, but if you’d like you can strain the mixture over a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.

This recipe can be easily doubled, quadrupled, etc. Since everyone’s tastes differ, add simple syrup 1/4 cup at a time and go from taste. I also suggest buying the lime juice if you plan on making a pitcher (or 2) considering you’d have to squeeze a billion limes to get enough juice.

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