I love surprises! How about you? Check out this brides light – up dress…Would you wear it?
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Rustic Summer Colors
When planning a summer BBQ this year - keep these colors in mind.Putting it together...
Start with a chocolate brown picnic table
Add a purple table runner...
Set the table with pale yellow dishes
Decorate the table with watermelon red flowers
Top those pale yellow plates with a splash of orange (not exactly cantaloupe - but still lovely)
Happy Picnicking!Napkin Rings
Formal, Informal or fun, napkin rings add a certain sophistication to any dinner party or get together.
Get the girls together for a Sex and the City party and use the above "Ring" napkin rings to add a little bling to your party!
These napkin rings are perfect for an afternoon tea - English Style
Make your napkin rings do double duty! Use this whimsical napkin ring to liven up a fun cocktail party.Find other uses for your napkin rings - be creative and have fun with it!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Pancetta-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese and Mint
Pancetta-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese and Mint
Yield: Makes 20
INGREDIENTS
20 Medjool dates
20 whole fresh mint leaves
1 3-ounce piece Manchego cheese,* cut into twenty 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips
4 3-ounce packages thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)
PREPARATION
Cut small slice off 1 short end of each date and discard. Using tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove pits from dates through small opening; discard pits. Place 1 mint leaf across opening of 1 date, covering cavity.
Using 1 cheese strip, push mint leaf and cheese into date cavity. Using fingers, pinch date opening closed. Repeat with remaining dates, mint leaves, and cheese strips.
Wrap 3 pancetta slices securely around each date, enclosing date completely.
Place pancetta-wrapped dates on baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake dates uncovered until pancetta is crisp and bottoms of dates caramelize, about 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer dates to platter and serve warm.
* A Spanish cheese made from sheep’s milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Yield: Makes 20
INGREDIENTS
20 Medjool dates
20 whole fresh mint leaves
1 3-ounce piece Manchego cheese,* cut into twenty 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips
4 3-ounce packages thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)
PREPARATION
Cut small slice off 1 short end of each date and discard. Using tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove pits from dates through small opening; discard pits. Place 1 mint leaf across opening of 1 date, covering cavity.
Using 1 cheese strip, push mint leaf and cheese into date cavity. Using fingers, pinch date opening closed. Repeat with remaining dates, mint leaves, and cheese strips.
Wrap 3 pancetta slices securely around each date, enclosing date completely.
Place pancetta-wrapped dates on baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake dates uncovered until pancetta is crisp and bottoms of dates caramelize, about 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer dates to platter and serve warm.
* A Spanish cheese made from sheep’s milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
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