Now that summer is almost over, it is time to start planning for fall events. When the outside starts to get a little chilly, it doesn't mean you need to bring the fun indoors. Check out these blankets for guests ideas from Pinterest.
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DC resident Erick Sanchez successfully raised 30,000 dollars via Kickstarter to have Kenny Loggins play in his living room. The lesson here - if you want to take the party in your condo to the next level, turn to the internet.
Destination weddings can be a great, more intimate, option if your looking to have a smaller wedding (unless of course you're Kim and Kanye and can have all your friends and family with you abroad). Here are some of our favorite destination wedding spots across the globe!
Bahamas
Italy
Paris and London
Tahiti
Hawaii
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1.5 ounces (3 Tablespoons) 100% agave tequila (such as Altos)
1 ounce (2 Tbsp) fresh lime juice
3 ounces (6 Tbsp) ginger beer
.5 ounce (1 Tbsp) simple syrup
Coarse salt for lining rim
Instructions:
Line a small serving glass with fresh lime juice and dip in coarse salt (optional).
Add tequila, simple syrup, ginger beer and lime juice to a large glass or cocktail shaker with 1/2 cup ice and stir vigorously. Don't shake with a lid on or it will erupt from the ginger beer carbonation (lesson learned).
Pour liquid (reserving ice) into serving glass with a few ice cubes (we just ordered this oversized ice cube mold and LOVE it). Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately. Repeat for more drinks, or double/triple the amounts for more people.
Recipe courtesy of Minimalist Baker.
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1 pound (16 ounces or about 1 1/2 cups packed) Medjool dates, pitted
2.5 Tbsp melted coconut oil, DIVIDED
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup natural salted peanut butter (creamy is best, but crunchy works, too)
1 heaping cup dairy-free bittersweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
If your dates aren’t sticky and super moist when squeezed, soak in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. Then drain thoroughly and pit. Otherwise, just pit and add to food processor.
Add 1 TBSP melted coconut oil and mix. If it’s not quite combining, drizzle in warm water a little at a time - 1 tsp - scraping down sides as needed, and mix until a rough paste or ball forms. If you add too much water it will be difficult to handle them later as they won’t freeze up well.
Lastly, add 3/4 tsp sea salt and mix once more to incorporate. Taste and adjust saltiness level if desired.
Freeze for 30 minutes or until no longer warm and pliable enough to scoop into balls.
Using a small melon baller or a Tablespoon and finger, scoop out small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for another 20-30 minutes to set.
Add peanut butter and 1/2 TBSP coconut oil to a small mixing bowl and microwave to melt (or heat in a small saucepan).
Remove truffles from freezer and drizzle with warmed peanut butter. Freeze again for another 30 minutes, or until the peanut butter has formed a semi-firm “shell.”
Warm the chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30 second increments with remaining 1 TBSP coconut oil.
Remove truffles from freezer and, using a fork, scoop truffles up and quickly immerse in chocolate, using a small spoon to drizzle chocolate evenly on top. Then gently shake off excess chocolate and place back on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top with a small sprinkle of sea salt (optional), and repeat until all truffles are coated.
Place back in freezer or fridge to set - about 30 minutes. Serve straight from the freezer or fridge. Let set out for 15-20 minutes to soften. Store in a freezer-safe container in the fridge or freezer to keep fresh. Makes about 20 truffles.
Recipe courtesy of Minimalist Baker.
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