Abigail-Madison Chase's Blog: Chasing Abigail , page 30
June 18, 2015
Kiwi Blueberry Mojito & Fashion
On a hot summer day you can pair a Kiwi Blueberry Mojito with a long skirt, blue
jean jacket and the perfect sandal.
Kiwi Blueberry MojitoYield: For 6-8 drinks
Kiwi blueberry mojito or 12th man cocktail - in honor of the Seahawks 12th Man, made with fresh kiwis, blueberries, lime, mint leaves, sparkling water and rum. Ingredients6 kiwis, peeled and cut in half or quartered 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced - to be used as garnishes 6 ounces of blueberries, to be crushed 6 ounce of blueberries, to be kept whole as garnishes ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 1-2 limes ~ ½ cup sugar, adjust to taste 4 ounce pack of mint, leaves only 1 ½ - 2 cups of sparkling water 1 to 1 ½ cups of rum, adjust based on your preference Ice as needed Blue and/or green sugar to decorate glass rims InstructionsPlace the cut kiwis in a small food processor with the sugar and lime juice, pulse until you have coarse puree. Mix the kiwi puree with the rum, you can start by adding the lower amount and then adjust as you prepare the drink. Gently crush the first 6 ounces of blueberries using a muddler. You can make the mojitos in pitcher or in individual glasses. Moisten the rims of the glasses with a slice of lime and garnish the rims with the sugar. If you can’t find blue and/or green sugar, you can use blue/green cookie sugar sprinkles. To make it in a pitcher, pour the kiwi puree into the pitcher, add a layer of ice, add a good amount of mint leaves and kiwi slices. Next add a few more ice cubes, and then add the crushed blueberries, some more mint leaves and whole blueberries. Top off with the sparkling water and mix gently. Taste and add more rum, sparkling water, or sugar if needed. To make the drink in individual glasses, follow a similar process as for the pitcher, but add a few whole blueberries at the beginning. You can also add a slice of kiwi with the blueberries at the end. NotesTo make this as a mocktail variation, just leave out the rum and replace it with additional sparkling water or sparkling lemonade.http://laylita.com/recipes/2014/02/01/kiwi-blueberry-mojito-12th-man-cocktail/
jean jacket and the perfect sandal.
Kiwi Blueberry MojitoYield: For 6-8 drinks
Kiwi blueberry mojito or 12th man cocktail - in honor of the Seahawks 12th Man, made with fresh kiwis, blueberries, lime, mint leaves, sparkling water and rum. Ingredients6 kiwis, peeled and cut in half or quartered 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced - to be used as garnishes 6 ounces of blueberries, to be crushed 6 ounce of blueberries, to be kept whole as garnishes ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 1-2 limes ~ ½ cup sugar, adjust to taste 4 ounce pack of mint, leaves only 1 ½ - 2 cups of sparkling water 1 to 1 ½ cups of rum, adjust based on your preference Ice as needed Blue and/or green sugar to decorate glass rims InstructionsPlace the cut kiwis in a small food processor with the sugar and lime juice, pulse until you have coarse puree. Mix the kiwi puree with the rum, you can start by adding the lower amount and then adjust as you prepare the drink. Gently crush the first 6 ounces of blueberries using a muddler. You can make the mojitos in pitcher or in individual glasses. Moisten the rims of the glasses with a slice of lime and garnish the rims with the sugar. If you can’t find blue and/or green sugar, you can use blue/green cookie sugar sprinkles. To make it in a pitcher, pour the kiwi puree into the pitcher, add a layer of ice, add a good amount of mint leaves and kiwi slices. Next add a few more ice cubes, and then add the crushed blueberries, some more mint leaves and whole blueberries. Top off with the sparkling water and mix gently. Taste and add more rum, sparkling water, or sugar if needed. To make the drink in individual glasses, follow a similar process as for the pitcher, but add a few whole blueberries at the beginning. You can also add a slice of kiwi with the blueberries at the end. NotesTo make this as a mocktail variation, just leave out the rum and replace it with additional sparkling water or sparkling lemonade.http://laylita.com/recipes/2014/02/01/kiwi-blueberry-mojito-12th-man-cocktail/
June 17, 2015
Berry Lemonade Sangria
Berry Lemonade Sangria By Miss Bosslady, 05/04/2015
Ingredients:For the raspberry syrupRaspberries - 1 ¼ cup Water - ½ cup Sugar - 1 cup For the berry pureeStrawberries - 2 cups Blueberries - 2 cups Water - 1 cupFor the sangriaRaspberry syrup - Berry puree - Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 ½ cups (about 6-8 lemons)Berry vodka - ¼ - ½ cupMoscato - 2 bottles (750ml) Blueberries - 1 cup Sliced strawberries - 1 cup Raspberries - 1 cup Lemons quartered - 2Seltzer water - Instructions:Make the raspberry syrup:
Puree the raspberries in a blender with ½ cup water then add it to a medium saucepan with the sugar. Bring it to a boil over medium/high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to come to room temperature. Strain to remove the seeds and set aside until ready to use.
Make the berry puree:
To a blender, add the strawberries, blueberries, and water. Blend on high until completely smooth. Strain to remove the solids and set aside until ready to use.
Make the sangria:
In a large pitcher (One that holds about 2 gallons) add the raspberry simple syrup, berry puree, lemon juice, berry vodka, Moscato, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and lemon slices. Stir to combine, or if you’re using a container with a lid – Shake it! Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and that situation to chill.
Serve topped with seltzer.
http://www.mind-over-batter.com/drink-situations/berry-lemonade-sangria/
Ingredients:For the raspberry syrupRaspberries - 1 ¼ cup Water - ½ cup Sugar - 1 cup For the berry pureeStrawberries - 2 cups Blueberries - 2 cups Water - 1 cupFor the sangriaRaspberry syrup - Berry puree - Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 ½ cups (about 6-8 lemons)Berry vodka - ¼ - ½ cupMoscato - 2 bottles (750ml) Blueberries - 1 cup Sliced strawberries - 1 cup Raspberries - 1 cup Lemons quartered - 2Seltzer water - Instructions:Make the raspberry syrup:
Puree the raspberries in a blender with ½ cup water then add it to a medium saucepan with the sugar. Bring it to a boil over medium/high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to come to room temperature. Strain to remove the seeds and set aside until ready to use.
Make the berry puree:
To a blender, add the strawberries, blueberries, and water. Blend on high until completely smooth. Strain to remove the solids and set aside until ready to use.
Make the sangria:
In a large pitcher (One that holds about 2 gallons) add the raspberry simple syrup, berry puree, lemon juice, berry vodka, Moscato, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and lemon slices. Stir to combine, or if you’re using a container with a lid – Shake it! Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and that situation to chill.
Serve topped with seltzer.
http://www.mind-over-batter.com/drink-situations/berry-lemonade-sangria/
June 16, 2015
Peach Iced Tea
The Very Best Peach Iced Tea 
Save Print Prep time10 mins Total time10 mins This refreshing summer peach tea is easy to make and the perfect summer refreshment!Author: The Happier HomemakerRecipe type: DrinksCuisine: AmericanServes: 6Ingredients2 peaches, additional for garnish if desired2 family size tea bagsfresh mintsugar or simple syrup to taste (optional)InstructionsIn a glass measuring dish add two large tea bags and microwave 3 minutes. Allow to rest 5 additional minutes.Puree two peaches and strain through cheese cloth or fine mesh to remove pulp.Muddle mint leaves to release flavor and add to ½ gallon pitcher.Add 2 cups of ice, peach juice, hot tea and cold water to fill pitcher.Sweeten to taste with sugar or simple syrup if desired.Serve cold and garnished with mint and extra sliced peaches if desired.http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com/2014/08/the-very-best-peach-iced-tea/
Save Print Prep time10 mins Total time10 mins This refreshing summer peach tea is easy to make and the perfect summer refreshment!Author: The Happier HomemakerRecipe type: DrinksCuisine: AmericanServes: 6Ingredients2 peaches, additional for garnish if desired2 family size tea bagsfresh mintsugar or simple syrup to taste (optional)InstructionsIn a glass measuring dish add two large tea bags and microwave 3 minutes. Allow to rest 5 additional minutes.Puree two peaches and strain through cheese cloth or fine mesh to remove pulp.Muddle mint leaves to release flavor and add to ½ gallon pitcher.Add 2 cups of ice, peach juice, hot tea and cold water to fill pitcher.Sweeten to taste with sugar or simple syrup if desired.Serve cold and garnished with mint and extra sliced peaches if desired.http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com/2014/08/the-very-best-peach-iced-tea/
June 15, 2015
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade 
Ingredients12 oz fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh lemon juice, chilled 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) 1/2 cup honey 1 liter (33.8 oz) sparkling water or club soda, chilled Fresh mint and ice, for servingDirectionsPlace raspberries in a food processor and pulse until well pureed. Force raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. In a large pitcher (if you don't have one large enough you may need two) whisk together water and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Pour in honey and mix until blended. Stir in raspberry mixture and lemon juice then pour in club soda and stir once. Serve with ice and fresh mint. Recipe source: adapted from Bon Appetithttp://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/05/sparkling-raspberry-lemonade/
Ingredients12 oz fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh lemon juice, chilled 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) 1/2 cup honey 1 liter (33.8 oz) sparkling water or club soda, chilled Fresh mint and ice, for servingDirectionsPlace raspberries in a food processor and pulse until well pureed. Force raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. In a large pitcher (if you don't have one large enough you may need two) whisk together water and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Pour in honey and mix until blended. Stir in raspberry mixture and lemon juice then pour in club soda and stir once. Serve with ice and fresh mint. Recipe source: adapted from Bon Appetithttp://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/05/sparkling-raspberry-lemonade/
June 14, 2015
June 13, 2015
Tranquility and Silence
I often seek the wind when the hectic pace of life overwhelms me. You can hear the wind roar as it whip around you in a deaf silence. The silence of the wind is what I seek when I want the hectic pace of life to slow down. Abby.
June 12, 2015
You’ve Got Mail
You’ve Got Mail is the perfect remake of The Shop Around the Corner. On rainy days I cuddle up with my favorite cup of hot chocolate and a book or a romantic movie. My favorite rainy day move is You’ve Got Mail. I am a huge Meg Ryan fan and this movie to me is one of her best. There is a hint at romance without being overly sexual. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks correspond through email in the most modern of times and inspire romance from the golden age of romantic comedies. Not to mention that I am totally in love with Meg Ryan’s jumper and turtle neck. I absolutely love being and falling in love You’ve Got Mail is about romance and falling in love. Love should be so many things. Most often it’s what we least expect. Love is a comedy of unexpected errors that only need to go right once. If you have a chance to cuddle up with a romantic comedy on a rainy day you always win if you select You’ve Got Mail.
Abby
June 11, 2015
Summer Cute with a Jean Jacket
It only takes a moment to make summer casual summer cute. One of my favorite summer fashions is my blue jean jacket. Adding a blue jean jacket always takes summer casual to summer cute. Abby
June 10, 2015
Fruit Kebabs with White Chocolate Mascarpone Dip
Fruit Kebabs with White Chocolate Mascarpone Dip Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 2 mins
Total time: 12 mins IngredientsCubed fruit, berries, cherries and grapes to skewer6 ounces white chocolate, chopped1 cup heavy cream8 ounces mascarpone cheese1 teaspoon vanillaInstructionsThread fruit onto wooden skewers. Place on serving platter.Put chopped white chocolate and ½ cup of the heavy cream into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 second increments, stopping and stirring till melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.Whisk the other ½ cup of the cream with the mascarpone cream till smooth. Whisk in vanilla, then add cooled white chocolate.Serve dip with skewered fruit.http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/fruit-kebabs-with-white-chocolate-mascarpone-dip-progressiveeats/
June 9, 2015
Glamping At The Paws In Montana
I always wanted to going glamping or should I say sophisticated camping. A couple of weeks ago I was having a virtual vacation while glamping in Montana. I found the perfect place to enjoy a month long vacation. The Resort at Paws seems like the perfect place to spend a month enjoying the great outdoors in luxury. Somewhere amount those beautiful Montana trees is my soul waiting on me to reclaim it.
Abby
http://www.pawsup.com/glamping/moonlight-camp.php
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