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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