Liza Jane is getting married! So we showered her on Saturday. I wanted a garden party theme, but needed a shady place, so...the park shelter. China and cloth linens softened it up a bit, and it ended up being a great location and incredible weather for an afternoon to celebrate her.
It was an intimate gathering and a fun chance to truly honor the amazing woman she is. We took our time together - laughing, eating, remembering perms and junior high clothes, giving gifts, and writing her notes to open in her first year of marriage.
Planning and making the food was fun - just different combos of fruits and vegetables and herbs.
Recipes? Well, since you asked...
Black Bean & Corn Salsa
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans of rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis), drained
1 1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed
1/4 c. chives (fresh)
1/4 c. parsley (fresh)
1/4 c. vegetable oil (this time, don't use olive oil)
1/4 c. lime juice
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
Toss together, and let all the flavors get acquainted for a few hours in the fridge before serving with chips. We used blue corn chips - crispier and more flavorful. I think I'm convinced to buy them every time.
Basil Lemonade
generous handful of basil leaves
1/3 c. sugar
Crush that together and add 3 cans of frozen lemonade concentrate and 10 cans of water.
Let it sit for a few hours before serving over ice. Mom uses a sieve to take out the basil. I left it in and no one complained!
Fresh Veggie Pizza (thanks, Chandra!)
2 tubes of crescent rolls - laid flat on a greased cookie sheet, with seams sealed
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes
Combine:
1 1/2 packages of cream cheese
1/2 cup of sour cream
2 Tbsp. (ish) fresh dill
2 Tbsp. (ish) fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. season salt
1 Tbsp. minced dried onion (or use fresh chives)
Top with your favorite veggies and some shredded cheese. This one had carrots, broccoli, red peppers, tomatoes, and black olives.
Really could not be happier for this amazing girl.
This looks like we are the two getting married. To each other. "Why hello there dear."
But no, I get to stand by her when she marries Mark instead! Win-win for all.
Only 41 days away.