Friday, May 28, 2010

Treasury by Lemon Lizard on Etsy

I have made my first treasury on Etsy!  If you are not familiar with Esty you must check it out today!!
It is a wonderful site for all thinks handmade.  You will find the most beautiful products all made with loving care!  The items are not cookie cutter designs and are truly one of a kind.  Sellers each have their own store full of all their products.  I also have a store on Etsy.   I made my treasury based on water with beautiful blue sea and red coral colors.  Check out the great sellers featured there!  You can check out the treasury here!




Thursday, May 27, 2010

Low Country Boil Party

Summer is finally here!  I don't know if you are as glad as I am, but bring on the sun!  Now, don't get me wrong I love Fall and the Holidays, but this year I am ready to be outside and feel my feet on the grass, bug spray and all!  I love Adirondack chairs, dining by big chunky white candles flickering in the sunset on pretty floral tablecloths, laughing with the neighbors over wine and all our kids playing and laughing!  I feel a low country boil night coming on!  This is an easy meal to serve with few ingredients.  There are many variations on the recipe but I am including one from Paula Deen.  Who knows food better!
I also love these beautiful picnic blankets from SewnNatural on Etsy!
They would be so pretty on the tables or ground!















Ingredients:
6 ears of corn

6 4-inch smoked sausage link sausage

12 red new potatoes

3 lb fresh shrimp, unpeeled

Crab boil, 2 teaspoons per quart of water

Directions

Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients. Add the crab boil and bring to a boil. Adjust the crab boil to suit your taste. When the water boils, add the potatoes and sausage. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Drain and serve with warm bread.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy