Fancy Fancy Ice Cream Sandwiches

As a kid, we all loved when mom made us ice cream sandwiches; specially on those hot summer days after having ran around like maniacs without a care. Even as an adult now and then we still have a craving for such childhood staple. So this weekend I was craving one, however I realized that good old chocolate cookies and vanilla ice cream were not going to cut it for my now adult palate. So I set out to my local bakery to find some freshly baked cookies and make my own cookie sandwich, with Caramel and sea salt vanilla ice cream I had at home. Alas, I could not find a cookie (can you believe that) and decided to create my own "semi-homemade" chocolate sugar cookie. Semi-homemade because I used Betty Crocker cookie mix, but added my own unsweetened Mexican cocoa powder.

Needless to say, they were delicious! and I end up eating 2. Unfortunately it was too late by the time I thought about taking a picture, but below are two pictures of recipes I will make soon, and one is from a lovely blogger who I follow in pinterest.

Enjoy!

Lemon & Blueberry ice cream sandwiches from www.gourmet.com
 

Strawberry & chocolate ice cream sandwiches from www.pureandyummy.com  

Cookie recipe here
Other favorite recipes here

Food, Travels, and Everything in Between: What I Covet this Summer Season!

Food, Travels, and Everything in Between: What I want this Summer Season!

What I want this Fall Season!!!

Remember; the key to not spend more than or what you don't really have is to study; your wants/needs/must and purchase key pieces that would compliment what you already have in your closet. And don't forget to set up a budget and stick to it.

Here are this fall must have items. Some I already have while others I'm still hunting.

Vivienne Tam Orange blazer will light up any outfit
while keeping you cozy

These printed cigarette pants are a must!

Perfect wild factor

A spin on classic moccasins



The perfect dress for a date night

Perfect outfit for pumpkin picking

Tell me; what are your must have for this fall? 





Food, Travels, and Everything in Between: Taking the New Decade in Stride!

Food, Travels, and Everything in Between: Taking the New Decade in Stride!

Food, Fun, & Friends

Once a month, we gather a few of our friends set the table up and prepare ourselves to enjoy an evening full of food, fun, and friends. Every time is a different scene, and this past month it was a "American Bounty" as I called it. We had dry aged steaks, potpie, creamed spinach, and even onion rings! Of course, there was wine. Plenty of wine!

For us, these dinners are a way to talk about the life we lived in the past month, joke, relax, and reconnect with our friends whom because of our daily hustle and bustle are unable to do so as often; and also to let the hubby creative juices flow with his cooking techniques.


So tell me, how do you reconnect with friends?

Taking the New Decade in Stride!

Happy 29th Birthday (again) to Moi!



Delicious Dominican Cake

 So the big 3-0! have arrived, and to be honest, I welcomed them more willingly than I expected. It means a new year has began, and with it (I hope) a clean slate. The past year has not been the greatest one, and I figure that if it started around my birthday last year, it should end around it this year no?? - here is to hoping!

The Brunch Theme celebration was a true testament of who/what I like. There is always an excuse for me to get the girls together and head out to brunch. It is one of the type of restaurant get together I enjoy the most. I mean what better excuse than to drink on a Sunday at noon than heading out to brunch?! So the hubby brought brunch to me. There was an omelet, Crepes, and Waffle station, and an array of other savory deliciousness as well as his famous crab cakes. Oh let me not forget the "Sweets Table" which was every kid and adults dream which included French Macaroons, cheesecake and cake pops and many many more!




 

I have a great family, an amazing hubby and an extraordinary set of friends who have stood by me more than what was expected or asked of them - so do I consider myself to be blessed, even after everything that has happen?  Yes; I can honestly say I'm very blessed in this life.



So here is to taking this new decade in stride. Let's see what new and exciting adventures awaits me!

Until next time!



Back!

I know I know.. I have been a bit of MIA for the past few months. And trust me if was not for lack of wanting to come and chat, but more due to facts of life (later will write all about it).
So here is a bit of what I've been up to;

• Started a Pinterest.com account - can you say hooked??!! If you have not yet checked or created an account, I suggest you do; its your own pinboard without the mess as its all virtual - Oh the wonders of the Internet. So follow me at https://pinterest.com/maryelin
• A new House project which started by repainting my entire house - and I mean entire (and its tiring) to a new shade of grey (pics follow soon) which is the beginning of an living room - dining room  re-decorating project.
• Took a well deserved 10 days off to be pampered by my momma in the Dom. Republic
• And lastly discovered a new found Passion for DIY's which you will see quite of here.

Now, what have you been up to since you last visited this blog??

Remember; if you have not try it don't knock it!
XO!