JessicaJaeger

Behemoth Bouquet

We went to my cousin’s wedding last weekend up in the North Shore. It was lovely – ceremony overlooking the ocean, cocktail hour outside, reception in an open air tent. Perfect summer night, not too hot, not too cool… At the end of the night we realized the DJ never played a game or hadContinue reading “Behemoth Bouquet”

Basil-palooza

For some reason, our basil crop is growing extremely well this season (and the only herb in our garden actually growing at all, for that matter). We realized last weekend that we need to start eating it. So, we made a basil-focused dinner of grilled chicken with homemade pesto with a tomato and mozzarella saladContinue reading “Basil-palooza”

Wedding Thank You’s

Sure, Emily Post requires all Wedding Thank You notes to be sent within 3 months of receipt of gift. But, when it’s a gift from your husband’s friends, thus requiring HIM to write the note…I think getting it out the door no matter what the time-frame is a success! We received a lovely wedding giftContinue reading “Wedding Thank You’s”

Newport 3 Ways

My husband and I love to go to Newport, RI. We frequented the city this summer to beach, bike, relax, etc… We’ve been quite a bit this summer so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite scenic photos… Newport by air: And this was our view: Newport by land: Newport by sea:

Back Deck Mexican

To me, summer dining at home equals a light meal on your back deck with a delicious ice cold beverage. There’s nothing more enjoyable than this Homemade Mexican Dinner for two… Main Meal: Grilled shrimp Tacos Mix shrimp (3 to 4 shrimp taco per taco) with olive oil, s&p, and cumin. Grill 2 mins perContinue reading “Back Deck Mexican”