Homemade jalapeno poppers.

This recipe is always a hit when I make it for an appetizer at dinner parties, especially in the summertime when I can use my BBQ! It is so simple but so very flavorful! Another great bonus is that this dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until your guests arrive and you're ready to throw the peppers on the grill. Also, this recipe is super quick and easy peasy!

All you need is a bunch of jalapeno peppers that are all similar in size, cream cheese, and a pack of thick bacon. That's it! First off, start off by cutting the peppers in half lengthwise so that each pepper makes 2 poppers. Next, using a spoon carefully scoop out the seeds inside the pepper and discard them. After that, use a butter knife to spread the cream cheese into the hollowed out jalapeno halves. Then wrap a strip of bacon around each pepper twice and cut off any excess and secure through the middle with a toothpick.

Preheat your BBQ to a medium-low heat. Keep it mind that every BBQ is different so just be sure that you don't set your temperature too high because you don't want the bacon fat to burn before it's cooked fully through! Leave the toothpicks in and grill the peppers for about 4-5 minutes per side or until bacon is nicely browned. Let cool for a few minutes before serving because these guys are extra hot!

These will make the perfect side dish for your next Mexican feast or at your next summer BBQ! Enjoy!

XO, Stef

Emily G. & a little graffiti

With the official start of Summer just around the corner, we busted out some new dresses that the lovely Emily G. sent to us last week and snapped a couple of photos! Emily designs and makes these dresses and we think she is one talented lady! 

Goldie dress in teal with white polka dots: c/o Emily G.

Heart sunglasses: Market in Italy

White knee socks: Urban Outfitters

Black Wedges: Urban Outfitters

Cups & Cakes dress in red with rik rak: c/o Emily G

Brown cat eye sunglasses: from our shop Rhymes With Orange

Stack of bracelets: Market in Bangkok

Grey heels: Urban Outfitters

Love you, Dad.

Paul McCartney and daughter Heather. Photo taken by Linda.

There is just something so special about a relationship between father and daughter and we want to take a minute to pay a little tribute to our amazing dads. We are so blessed to have these incredible men be a part of our lives and we appreciate everything they do for us. Every shelf hung, flat tire changed, leaky faucet fixed is all done out of their unconditional love for us and that is something that we don't take for granted. These men have been there for us through every broken heart and every tear shed and we have become the women we are today because of their amazing influence. Our fathers' are both the smartest and hardest working men we know and to this day we still look up to them the same way we did when we were little girls.  

Not only do we have amazing father's but we both are blessed with the most incredible father-in-law's as well! Seriously, how lucky can we get? We just want to take this moment to say a big thank you to these men and the role they have all played in enriching our lives. We can't imagine life without you and we love you all to pieces. Happy Father's Day!

Your daughters,

Stef & Erin

xoxo

Things we love: Summer edition.

Happy Friday! Here are some Summery things that we have been loving this season:

How handy would this garden bag be at your next picnic? Too cute.

Finding the perfect vintage or vintage-inspired bathing suit.

Planting pretty flowers, picking them and displaying them throughout our homes. Seriously, is there anything better than the smell of fresh flowers?

Trying out new fruity cocktails like this watermelon strawberry mojito. Hmm.. don't mind if I do.

Do you guys have any weekend plans? We are hoping to squeeze in as much outdoor time as possible, so lots of barbeques and hopefully some bonfires will be had!

XO, Stef & Erin