California Love..the drink

Ok Im a big fan of cute drinks even though Im always looking for the non alcohol version. But this one caught my eye. One, because I love my state and two its just looks cute.

Its California Peach Sangria

Dont that look yummy?!? Try this for your end of summer parties

Ingredients: (Makes 6 Servings)
1 (750ml) bottle Sauvignon Blanc, chilled
1 cup peach puree (about 2 medium peaches)
1/2 cup Marie Brizard Peach liqueur
1 tbsp sugar
1 peach, pitted and thinly sliced
4 lime slices
Garnish: mint sprigs

Stir together the wine, peach puree and peach liqueur in a large pitcher. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add fruit slices, pressing against the side of the pitcher with a large spoon to release some of the juices. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with mint sprigs.

The ABC’s of Weddings & Special Events

Well Lexus Events is going to take you thru the alphabet of Weddings & Special Events as we see it. And of course we want your input on each letter so make sure that you comment. Ready to start? OK here we go:

A = Appetizers

ap·pe·tiz·er [ áppə tzər ] (plural ap·pe·tiz·ers)
noun

Definition:

1. food served before main course: a small dish of food served at the beginning of a meal to stimulate the appetite
2. stimulating sample: a sample of something that is meant to stimulate an interest

They are a great way to start off a meal or just the right snack when folks are just mingling and chatting away. Are you a DIY kinda person and want to try something new? Check out the recipes on http://www.foodnetwork.com/ or http://www.allrecipes.com/ This picture is of Antipasto Squares…Yummy!

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 pound thinly sliced boiled ham
1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/4 pound thinly sliced pepperoni sausage
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into thin strips
3 eggs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).

Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, and cover the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Layer the ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, salami, pepperoni, and red peppers, on top of the dough.

In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly, and stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Pour 3/4 of this mixture over the peppers. Unroll the second package of dough, and place over the top of the peppers. Brush with the remaining egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and bake another 10 to 20 minutes, or until dough is fluffy and golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

What would be your “A”?