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Grapefruit Ginger, and Sage Fizz: My Diary of Us

Grapefruit, Ginger, and Sage Fizz

I skipped last Thursday's cocktail and I apologize because I know it was hard to go about your weekend without a cocktail.  But it's ok because this week I have the daintiest, prettiest, and most delicious drink for you.  It's definitely a girl's brunch kind of drink and I 'm not thinking the men in your life are going to approve all that much...but who knows, Canean has been known to like a girlie drink here and there!

Grapefruits are just about to come into full season here in Louisiana, and we are pretty lucky to have local ones that grow during the winter months.  I eat them like an orange, just peel and eat no sugar necessary.  For some reason I grew up only slicing them in half and sprinkling sugar on them before eating them, which pretty much cancels the healthiness right out.  It wasn't until about five years ago that I just ate one like I would an orange and I loved it! 

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PostedNovember 13, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesCocktails
TagsShower Cocktails, Weekend Things, Brunch Drinks, Thirsty Thursday, grapefruit cocktails, citrus recipes, fall cocktails, Weekend Cocktails, Cheers, Cocktails
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Tomato Gallette: My Diary of Us

Lazy Weekends

It's been a minute since I've had a weekend that wasn't scheduled to the max.  It seems like September went by in a whirl and October is following down the same path.  How is it already the middle of the month?  After Halloween, the year really flies by and I have a jammed packed November, which means that Christmas will be here like...tomorrow.  Scary.  Anyway this weekend Canean was out of town and it was just me and the pups. 

Here's my weekend run-down.

Friday night I had a girlfriend over and I made eggplant lasagna, a big salad, and we drank some wine, naturally.  We also watched Divergent, because we've read the books (which I loved) and hung out on the couch and chatted most of the night. 

Saturday morning I went to the farmer's market and was super excited to see some new fall produce starting to pop up and filled both my bags up with fresh veggies, eggs, and meats for the week.  I love my Saturday morning farmer's market time.  I see familiar faces, chat with my favorite farmers and get yummy and healthy food for the week.  Last week I was totally thrown off because I was out of town and missed the market and I absolutely hate doing all of my shopping in a regular grocery store.  I end up very uninspired for the week and go the store about fifty times more than necessary. 

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PostedOctober 13, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesWeekends
TagsWeekend Things, Lazy Weekends, Life, Girl's Night, Good Books, bake
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A Date Night Look and Gift Card Giveaway: My Diary of Us

A Date Night Look and Gift Card Giveaway (giveaway closed)

I could use a date night in my life.  Canean and I haven't had much of a chance to do anything together lately and I think tonight we are finally going to make it happen.  I am ready to get fixed up , eat a yummy meal, and hang out with my favorite guy.  I have partnered with The Mint Julep Boutique to show you one of my favorite date night looks and I'm giving away a $20 gift card!

You might already be familiar with The Mint Julep Boutique, and if so then you should be super excited to enter the giveaway because you already know that they have great clothes and the prices are affordable!  There is something for every style and that's what I love the most.

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PostedSeptember 19, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesStyle
TagsThe Mint Julep Boutique, Gift Card Giveaway, Fall Style, Date Night Looks, Friday nights, Weekend Things
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