Sex on Safari

Tarzan is here! 

The movie surprised me...I liked it a lot more than I thought I would! Plus who doesn't love them some sexy Skarsgård! Margot Robbie was a great Jane and Christoph Waltz always plays the perfect villain! 

I was so excited to see the movie that it only seemed right to pair it with a new cocktail! So as Tarzan (John) belongs to the Jungle I also loved the way the movie chose to highlight the safari and the other creatures and tribes he loved and belonged to. 

Playing off of a recipe for Sex in the Jungle I used:

1 1/2 oz. Vodka

1 oz Rum

1 oz Midori

1 oz Lime Juice

3 oz Orange Juice

3 oz Pineapple Juice

This mix was sweet, thanks to the pineapple and a tad sour. I really liked how the different juices added some depth to this zesty cocktail. So refreshing!

For a Sex on Safari Sunrise add in 1 oz of grenadine and top with cherries! Such a perfect gradation of colors. Nice and sweet too. Yum!!

Ok...one more ab pic!! he he

Love, Bunny

#Take15Challenge

Alright!

The always fab Barre Studio is having a 15 class challenge and it couldn't have come at a better time! The wedding is close...but more importantly the Honeymoon and I want to look and feel awesome! 

I think I have been slacking a bit with Barre but only because there is so much going on and I'm exhausted lol! 
Ashley and the Barre ladies really have a way of motivating a girl. Push myself and be rewarded with a tighter bod and a prize he he! Sounds good to me!

 They are also celebrating their 1 year Birthday at the end of the challenge. But Ashley said I am excused seeing as I will be getting married on the 24th....yikes! 

So now I just need to go...ha ha....it will be good for me and I will be so happy with myself! You should stop by and check out the Barre Studio, or check out their social-media.

Please leave me words of encouragement if you can! 

Only 14 more classes to go!
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-Bunny xoxo 

All Mixed Up Red Beans and Rice

Howdy!! Yesterday I made some Red Beans and Rice which turned out great. Thanks Sam!

The recipe is similar to the Jambalaya with the biggest difference being that the rice is cooked separately. That turned out to be helpful for me because the broth gets a tad spicy...i'm a wimp! 

First you soak the beans overnight then rinse and sort the next day. I found that if you are in a time crunch a can of kidney beans works well too. To start, cook the bacon fat on medium heat and add in the onion, celery, bell pepper and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the salt and pepper as well. 

After the veggies are browning/golden add in the bay leaves, salt pork, ham and sausage.

Let the meat cook until pieces are beginning to brown and tender, then add in the beans. Stir and add in water so veggies and meat are submerged, about 1 inch. 

Let cook, stirring intermittently for about an hour. The book says to cook for 2 hours but it really didn't need that long. Add more water if it become too dry/thick.

*I added some black beans to make the dish more complex and yummy...plus who doesn't like black beans?!

Next, take a wooden spoon and mash half of the dish to one side of the pot and continue stirring until the mixture is creamy and beans are soft. About 35-40 mins. The dish should begin to thicken into more of a soup (not watery)...completely enveloping each piece with flavor. 

Remove the bay leaves and serve with rice and garnish with green onion and parsley.

Voila! Dinner for the next few days!! 

I am so happy with how this turned out. It was nice to make something so hardy and flavorful. The beans and veggies were delicious with the rice. Great combo! 

I knew I did good when I caught Craig eating some out of the fridge (left-over container). He gave it a "Sublime"!

   Thanks, Bunny

Lou Pine's Special

Howdy Everyone! 

It was about time to make another cocktail! YAY!! he he

I guess all the wedding planning has been on my mind these days but what could go better with planning than a good drink!?

For the Lou Pine's Special I mixed Rum, Moonshine, ginger beer and blood orange juice together with a splash of lime.

I was surprised at the taste. I expected the Moonshine and ginger beer to make it bitter and hard to drink, at least for me, but I was wrong. In fact this in one of my new favorites, it's up there with the Necromancer! 

The ginger beer and blood orange mix add a mildly sweet and refreshing flavor! Perfect for a hot afternoon. YUMMY!

Pretty sure I will be making these in the future he he!

Thanks for watching! Until next time, Bunny

Ranchero Eggs

Howdy!

Happy Saturday! This morning I made Craig eggs and bacon but with a spicy twist. I added salsa, cheese and pepper. 

Then I took half of an avocado and attempted to put a poached egg in the middle...but I failed to flip properly ha ha! So he got a broken egg yolk in the middle. No complaints though!

The avocado added a creaminess that enhanced the eggs and really brought his regular Sat brunch to another level. 
Craig was in love.

I was very happy with myself! 

Gotta take care of my baby...especially when he bring me such pretty flowers!

-Bunny