Sheer Delight

Well…hello there!

Have I been in a tunnel of complete and utter busy? Yes. Is my closet a mess? Oh yes. But, I’m a real person and that’s just life right now. No apologies.

Today I’m talking about a summer trend that you might want to jump on. It’s the sheer skirt! So much fun. And you can show as much or as little as you’d like. I have a couple dresses that are great for layering. Maybe if you don’t want to show that much you can throw a blazer situation over it like I did. Or if you’re feelin’ if and yourself rock a bra and short/brief under it (allow me some more time on the treadmill for that). Another way to rock the trend? Thrown on a slip dress under this sheer one.

Anyway, it’s an “add sheer dress to cart” kind of day for me. I feel doing this trend with a dress makes it more versatile and it gives you different ways to be able to wear it.

I hope your Monday is absolutely fabulous, your to do lists get finished, and there’s a cold drink waiting for you at the end.

A Perfect Patio Sip

Happy Friday!

We made it through another week! This post is like really important if you’re looking for a new cocktail to add to your repertoire. This has really been my drink of the moment and I’ve got to admit how obsessed I am.

This cocktail is diet and taste friendly. It also just so happens to be the perfect patio drink and that is exactly where you’ll find me on a sunny day (which sadly isn’t today in my neck of the woods).

What you do:

Add basil to a shaker with lime juice and muddle. Then add ice, vodka (I always use Grey Goose), and syrup. Then,

shake, shake shake!

Pour this into a martini glass and garnish with basil unless….

Want to kick this delicious cocktail up a notch? Add a splash of Champagne or Prosecco on top. Trust me on this one.

It’s friend approved too!

Have a wonderful weekend and

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there!

Summer Is Coming…

Hello! Look at us! We’ve made it half way through the week!

Not that I’m trying to rush spring or anything but if you know me even a little then you know that I absolutely love to really lean in to seasonal cooking and this very easy recipe screams warm weather and sunshine!

One of the best things about this delicious recipe is that you can really use whatever you have on hand. Also, there is no true amount to anything either it just depends on how many you’re planning to feed.

what you do:

So, I didn’t use an exact measurement with any of this because you have to do that with your heart. Use as much or as little as you’d like. Simply add cooked couscous to a serving dish, add sautéed veggies, then seafood of choice. Top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of goat cheese.

I have many, but possibly my favorite thing about this dish is how balanced it is. You’ve got your grain, vegetables, protein, and just a touch of dairy. It’s pretty easy on the eyes, too.

I use a lot of fresh basil but for this dish in particular, I think using it really amps up the flavor and brings out the ingrediencies in the best way possible.

For the scallops: Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan and sear on each side for about 2 minutes. They should release from the pan very easily and not stick. That’s how you know they’re done.

As a very Mediterranean eater, I can’t wait to bring you a ton more fast and fancy seafood recipes (and much more) this season!