Thanks to the Duxbury Guilfoiles for hosting yet another family reunion (less Tommy, but a hermit crab was named in his honor, so it was practically like he was there). Here’s a picture of hermit crab Tommy fighting with hermit crab Joe – so yeah, just like he was there.
Terrific weather and great company makes for wonderful memories for all the cousins:
Happy Father’s Day everyone! We thank the Dads that are still with us and keep those who are not in our hearts.
To quote the song of the summer of the century: Let it go:
The Wileys hosted quite the get-together with scootering, volleyball, giant badminton, gnome eating Godzillas, friendly squirrels and a megaphone. Yes, you do wish you were there.
Here is the sangria recipe I promised and the sprinkle cookies that I didn’t bring to Father’s Day but will taunt you all with by telling you that I made them about a week ago and gave none to you (except Kate and the Rehors). And they taste like Kirschbaum’s sprinkle cookies the day after you make them.
Warning – the recipe makes like 5 dozen. I would halve the recipe the next time. And you need a really big jar of rainbow sprinkles.
Strawberry and Limoncello Sangria
Couple of changes. I don’t use Rosé, I just use regular Prosecco and then add a half a tablespoon of sugar. Also, you need the raspberries to cut the sweetness of the Limoncello.
Sprinkle Cookies from Poppytalk
Poppytalk has a super cute line which will debut at Target later this month of pretty and inexpensive cake stands and other party goods.
DIY Glow Balloons from sayyes.com
(sorry about the link, their server is not responding and I won’t remember to do this later this week)
We didn’t do this either because we all left while it was still light, but this has been a big hit with the 9th Avenue crowd at night. I put two glow braceletes into a white balloon because they are easier to get them into the balloon. If you happen to have awesome next-door neighbors who are also your dear friends who also built your house and who also have a helium tank, the balloons will float just slightly above your head.
So really, it’s one recipe from Father’s Day and a some other stuff I promised people. Happy Summer.
It’s Easter, so you know what that means: Banana Dolphins!
(courtesy of Aunt Kate)
Thank you everyone for a lovely Easter and a big shout-out to Mother Nature for her cooperation. Continue reading
Barefoot Contessa’s Caramelized Onion Dip
The nice thing about this is you can caramelize a bunch of onions ahead of time, split them into separate freezer bags and thaw one the night before to make the dip. Though I am no one to doubt Ina Garten, I find caramelizing the onions on low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, creates an even deeper flavor.
H&H Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Snowcaps
I saw this one in Canadian House and Home magazine, which if you haven’t read, is awesome. First, because you see different household goods than we do in the U.S. Second, because a summer home in upper Canada is sometimes one house on a small island. And finally, what excellent taste in decorating Mr. Michael Buble has! Continue reading