Missing the Beach...

The weather is just starting to turn a wee bit cooler.  Not too much, and it's still pretty warm in the afternoons.  But the mornings have a chill and so do the evenings and no one is sweating and sweltering in 105 degree temps anymore. 

And I kinda miss it.

I'm a summer girl.  I can't help it.  I do love the Autumn weather, it's not that I don't.  Autumn is definitely my second favorite season.  But I just love the long days and the swimming pool weekends and the beach, oh yes I do love the beach.  I've been (finally) uploading photos of our beach trip from my phone to my computer and it made me realize just how much I miss the beach and how I would love to be there right now.  We took our family trip to Cherry Grove, South Carolina this year and I fell in love with this stretch of beach.  It's a cozy little beach town with a small amusement park, a pier, and quite a few ice cream parlors.  I definitely want to go back next year. 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I Wore...

 

Top: Express

Capris - Loft

Shoes - Gianni Bini

Today I Wore...

 

Dress - Madison

Shoes - Steve Madden

Necklace - gift

Monogram Pumpkin

I saw this idea on Pinterest (of course!) and had to try my own.  I bought the white pumkin, the ribbon, and the sparkly spider from Michael's.  I cut the "H" and the dots with my Cricut.  I think it turned out really cute!  I even made a few for some friends. 

Today I Wore...

 

Top, Sweater, and necklace - NY&Co

Pants - Gap

Lowcountry Lemonade

I love the color of this drink!  Can't wait to try it.  Add a drop of blue curacao to peach Schnapps and lemonade.  Line the rims with sugar.  It's that simple.  A must try for my next Bunco. 


http://www.weddingbycolor.com/highlyfavoredbride/milestones/6081

Aussie Chicken

My family loves Outback Steak House and one of our favorite things on the menu is the Alice Springs Chicken.  I found this recipe online and it is very similar to Alice Springs Chicken.  I left the mushrooms off because no one in my house is a fan, but everything else was the same.  My son really liked the homemade honey mustard. 

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 6 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (I used onion powder instead)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Rub the chicken breasts with the seasoning salt, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, honey, corn syrup, mayonnaise and dried onion flakes. Remove half of sauce, cover and refrigerate to serve later.
4. *Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the breasts in the skillet and saute for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove from skillet and place the breasts into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Apply the honey mustard sauce to each breast, then layer each breast with mushrooms and bacon. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken juices run clear. Garnish with parsley and serve with the reserved honey mustard sauce. 

*I grilled my chicken on my indoor grill pan rather than cooking it in a skillet.  It worked really well.

      http://allrecipes.com/recipe/aussie-chicken/