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Savory Bacon, Apple, and Egg Salad

By on March 10, 2014 in Appetizers, Recipes

I can easily remember the moment I first tried today’s dish and instantly fell in love with the sweet and savory mix of flavors.

Savory Bacon, Apple, and Egg Salad

I was hanging out at a friends house, when it was time for dinner. I wasn’t really expecting to stay for dinner that night, but as they all say time flies when your having a good time. And boy did I have a good time especially after eating dinner, haah.

One of the first meals we had that day was this savory bacon, apple and egg salad. I had always been a fan of balsamic and olive oil in my salad topped with a nice sprinkle of parmesan cheese. So you can only imagine how amazing I thought this dish was because it was do different than what I was used to.

It incorporated crisp bacon which was chopped into perfect bite-size pieces. Had a slight sweet flavor which was enhanced by the apple, and everything just came together in beautiful harmony with the chopped hard boiled eggs in a ranch dressing.

Savory Bacon, Apple, and Egg Salad in ranch dressing
So if you’re like me and tend to have a salad staple, why not try stepping outside your comfort zone and eat something new like this incredible savory bacon, apple, and egg salad. Time to prepare your stomach’s for an incredible salad recipe.

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Savory Bacon, Apple, and Egg Salad

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 head of Romaine lettuce
  • Ranch dressing
  • 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
  • Optional: Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon according to package directions. If you prefer more crispy bacon cook for a few minutes longer.
  2. Wash and prep the rest of your salad items. Chop up your head of romaine lettuce and place inside a large bowl.
  3. Gather a cutting board, chop your bacon, eggs, and apple and place inside your large bowl with lettuce.
  4. Top your salad with some ranch dressing and enjoy. If you want, you can also sprinkle on some cheddar cheese on top.
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Ready for the Weekend

By on March 7, 2014 in DIY Blog, Easter, Party Blog

Despite Easter being a month or so away I thought it would be great to feature easy Easter DIY that include simple household items that can be revamped to create incredible crafts. Whether your looking for an Easter Egg Boxes to stuff candies in or maybe want to create something more festive like paper Easter egg pinatas this week I’ve rounded up several affordable Easter craft projects I’m sure you’ll love.

easy easter diy
1. Expect to see one of these adorable Easter Egg DIY baskets on the blog next month from Damask Love

2. Paper Mache, Balloons and, crepe paper are just some of the affordable items used to make this adorable Easter DIY from Oh Happy Day.

3. These jelly bean topiary from The Craft Sisters are the perfect decorations for Easter

4. Looking for something creative to stuff your treats this Easter? How about these fantastic bunny ear pouches from The Sweetest Occasion.

5. It truly isn’t a party without a party favor.. and some candy of course. Head over to Confetti Pop to view this delightful favor box .

These easy Easter craft projects are the perfect diy activities for any Easter celebration.
Enjoy your weekend and see you Monday!

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Classic Southern Potato Salad

By on March 5, 2014 in Party Blog

As a child I used to always sneak into the kitchen to take spoonfuls of my mom’s loaded classic southern potato salad.
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Like literally spoonfuls. I can admit it happily, and I’m sure you’re thinking about a time when you did the same and successfully made it back to original place without being noticed.  Or maybe you didn’t make it back BUT…. hopefully the taste was worth the repercussions that may have followed ;o

I think seeing my mom cook in the kitchen and always have meals prepared for my family for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is where I got my love for cooking. Being newly pregnant, I also to hope to pass on the same cooking traditions onto my new bundle of joy in the future as well.

classic southern potato salad

Now, let’s get back to talking about this classic baked potato salad. When I say this easy potato salad recipe taste amazing I’m not kidding y’all it’s so good your family, kids, husband, dog, whoever you live with is going to be asking for more. This dish is perfect because it can be easily customized to appeal to your taste. If you LOVEEEE bacon, like almost everyone I know feel free to add some bacon bits to this dish for an added, crunch it’ll taste incredible. In making this dish I did not use bacon but if you’re a bacon lover  toss it in baby…
Loaded southern potato salad recipe
So get ready here’s how to make this classic southern potato salad in a few simple steps.

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Classic Southern Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 Potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup onions
  • 4-5 baby carrots, blanched, chopped,
  • Half a can of spam, chopped into cubes,
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 chopped celery
  • Mayo
  • Mustard
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  1. Gather your cubed potatoes and place inside a medium sized pot filled with water. Salt water to taste and then bring to a boil.
  2. Cover and cook potatoes for about 15 minutes or until soft and tender when pricked with a fork. Drain water, then create a cold ice bath to stop the cooking by putting ice and cold water inside to let the potatoes cool and set aside.
  3. Fill another saucepan with water, add in your whole eggs, and bring to a boil on medium high heat. The moment the water starts to bowl turn your stove down to low and cook for 11 minutes. During the last two minutes put your carrots inside the water. Once the 11 minutes are up drain the water create another cold ice bath, and let sit for a minute.
  4. Gather a big bowl and cutting board. Drain your potatoes and place them inside your bowl. Now get your cutting board and chop your carrots, eggs, celery, onions, spam and then place this mixture inside your bowl with the potatoes.
  5. Next add your mustard and mayo.
  6. (When I first made this dish, I halved the recipe and put 3 small regular spoonfuls of mayo and about 1 tablespoons of mayo )
  7. The amount of each you add is really open up to you, if you like super creamy potato salad add more mayo. If you enjoy a tangier potato salad add a little more mustard. Season dish with salt and pepper.
  8. Carefully fold in ingredients, making sure not to break the potatoes, then cover and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours untill you are ready to serve serve.
  9. Enjoy!
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For all the foodies out there, where did your love for cooking from?

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Saint Patrick’s Day Banner

By on March 4, 2014 in DIY Blog, Saint Patricks Day

It’s time to start getting ready for

Saint Patrick’s Day Craftalooza!!

Starting with the first craft of the week a Saint Patrick’s Day Banner.
Saint Patricks Day banner diy
What in the heck is a Saint Patrick’s Day DIY Craftalooza?

Well to be honest, it’s just a word I put together to celebrate the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day crafts to be taking place on the blog for the next two weeks leading up to the holiday celebration on Monday, March 17.

But ssshhh you didn’t hear that last part from me… okay who are we kidding you did:)

For the first holiday craft project I wanted to go back to the simple childhood diy basics we all used to do while growing up and that’s starting with simple paper crafts. Paper crafts are not only affordable to assemble but their incredibly fun to put together. The following details below are going to explain how I made today’s Saint Patrick’s Day Banner.

 

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Here’s what you’ll need:

Colored Construction Paper

Blank Paper ( Optional can use any type of paper for banner background)

Scissors

Tape or Glue

String

How to assemble:

1. Start by tracing your banner shape onto the blank paper. ( You can use any type of paper you feel would match the color palette of your shamrocks and hat). Cut that out and set aside.

2. Gather piece of green construction paper and cut out hearts. ( I first cut out my heart shape from scrap paper, folded it in half as you can see above and traced that on my green construction paper, which was also folded in half).

3.Glue or tape hearts on banner in the form of a shamrock.

4. To assemble the hats get black construction paper and cut out one long strip. Measure that strip along the top of your banner and cut off the excess as shown below.

5. Glue the base of your hat on the very top of your banner. And with the excess piece use your scissors to create curved edges and glue that piece in the center of your hat. To make the gold buckle simply cut out small hollow squares from yellow construction paper and glue. To add gold coins to your banner cut out small circles from construction paper.

6.Punch holes in your banner or cut slits to insert your ribbon or string to hang up and enjoy.

 

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My banner was inspired by this old vintage Saint Patricks Day Banner from Liluna

All Photos from The Party DIY. Please credit if reposting.

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French Toast drizzled with Chocolate Syrup

By on March 3, 2014 in Recipes

Right now I want you to imagine eating a SOFT FLUFFY and SUHWEET piece of French toast that has been enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla to bring out that classic French toast aroma you know and love.
Classic french toast topped with powdered sugar
WAIT THERE’S MORE…

Now imagine that same French toast sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with a delicious chocolate syrup made with fresh cocoa powder, milk and brown sugar. Okay who are we kidding, why would anyone want to drizzle chocolate syrup on top of French toast when you can dip it.. Hello more chocolate syrup for me..
homemade french toast recipe
But doesn’t that sound AHHMAZZZING PEOPLE?!

Trust me it didn’t just sound incredible because I have pregnancy food cravings constantly…
like all the time….
it’s kind of ruining my wallet now that I think about it BUT…

Seriously guys, this French toast recipe drizzled with chocolate syrup is a classic and one I fell in love with while browsing Crunch Creamy Sweet’s website on Valentines Day. Yes, that was on Valentine’s Day so ever since my mouth started drooling over the images she posted I knew I had to make this French Toast for myself.

So here you go a classic, french toast recipe that makes the perfect morning treat…

YOUR WELCOME:)

With Love, Charmaine

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French Toast

Ingredients

  • French Toast:
  • 8 slices of thick day old white bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 and 1/4 c milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Additional toppings:
  • Fruit of your Choice
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream
  • for the 10-Minute Hot Fudge Sauce:
  • 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 c unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. To prepare the 10-Minute Hot Fudge Sauce:
  2. Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, cook butter and milk until it starts to bubble ( about 5 min on medium heat).
  4. Add cocoa mixture. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook for 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. Let sit for at least 5 minutes. It will thicken. Once ready to use reheat syrup in microwave for 10 seconds.
  7. This chocolate syrup and be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  8. To prepare the French Toast:
  9. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla.
  10. Preheat a griddle. You can place a teaspoon or two on it to melt and coat it.
  11. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and place on a hot griddle.
  12. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  13. Place on a baking sheet and keep warm, covered with a sheet of aluminum foil, until ready to serve.
  14. To present, place two French toasts on a plate, sprinkle powdered sugar on top, and drizzle some of the Hot Fudge Sauce ( I used a fork to drizzle mine). You can also place fruits and/ or whipped cream on the side as an added garnish.
  15. Enjoy!
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Ready for the Weekend

By on February 28, 2014 in Party Blog

This week I couldn’t get enough of the cute kids diy party ideas that I came across around the web. There we’re a few cupcake toppers, delicious edible gold speckled macaroons, and an adorable pot of gold pinata that’s perfect for the upcoming Saint Patrick holiday. I must say I’m pretty excited about recreating a variety of these kids diy’s because soon enough me and my husband Joe will be expecting our little one later this year, who I’m sure will love to play with these cute designs as he or she grows up.

adorable kids diy party ideas

For all of you ladies and gents who are taking a break from college and starting Spring Break 2014 off with  a bang like I am I hope you have a blast on your travels this next week:)

1. How cute is this Pot of Gold Pinata DIY & Rainbow Yarn Trail from Oh Happy Day

2. These party hats from Shop ruche are too cute!

3. YUM! Despite never having any macarons these Edible Gold Macarons from Sugar & Cloth look scrumptious.

4. Pass the popcorn please.. words can’t describe how cute these popcorn cupcakes are from A Beautiful Mess.

5. Birthday’s are simply to much fun to be apart of and these birthday printables from You Are My Fave are just that… FUN.

The Party DIY on the web:
Just found out my DIY Cupcake Balloons were featured on Oh Dulces Cupcakes today: BEYOND EXCITED. Thank you Oh Dulces Cupcakes:)

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Colorful Paper Fortune Cookie DIY

By on February 24, 2014 in Party Blog

Who doesn’t love fortune cookies? Write a fun message to your loved one or friends with these  colorful paper fortune cookie diy! Everytime I go into my favorite restaurant, I always cherish the moment the waiter or waitress brings over a handful of fortune cookies which I can’t wait to open and bite into. The allure of […]

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5 Ways to Style Print this Season from Forever 21

By on February 19, 2014 in Fashion, Style Guide

Today’s Fashion Style Guide brings you 5 Ways to Style Print this Season from Forever 21. The moment I first discovered and walked inside a Forever 21, I’m pretty sure I almost died in awe of all the affordable fashions and unique designer styles at my finger prints. Let’s face it Forever 21 has everything […]

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