flank steak fajitas

I have some serious beef with you.

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Well maybe not with you, but for you. Did everybody have a good Father’s Day? My pops had an enjoyable one, I think. The rain held off but I spent 99% of the day in the kitchen (yep I was wearing an apron), instead of watching golf with him.

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For the record, it was probably not such a bad thing that I stayed in my realm of domesticity. I know absolutely nothing about golf. Like, zip. And that’s not even an exaggeration. At dinner I referred to Rory McIlroy as Rupert McKinley. And I didn’t think anything was wrong with that–I thought that was his real name. I’ve also only golfed once, and it was with the Attorney General’s office of Michigan. I wore a cute pink skirt (with matching shoes + a coordinating hat), which, you would think, is awesome. But the problem was that everyone in the office (not my office, thank goodness) was under the impression that I was some hot-shot golfer, due to my Natalie Gulbis attire. They soon found out I was replacing divots more often than not and watching my ball soar a whole twenty feet (that’s generous) upon teeing off. But that’s an embarrassing story for another day. Continue reading

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weekly leftovers

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{ I’ve always felt that clothesline have such a cottage-y feel — I love them even more in the sunset }

The last day of school is a euphoria that only teachers can understand. Though many of us choose to take on a second job during the summer, the “mandatory” work is over, and summer can officially begin. So, now that it’s “summer” (in my book, at least), I can’t wait to bring on the many slices of watermelon, barbecues, and trips to the lake. Here are a few photos from Memorial Day weekend, which our family spent at my parents’ cabin in northern Michigan. Enjoy your weekend, all! Have photos or a recipe you’d like to share? Email me!

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{ My twin brother and the family pooch, Rusty Doodle }

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{ Just one of many reasons why I love the sun so much }

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{ The best way to watch the sun set }

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{ One of my all-time favorite houses on Lake Michigan — I may just go ask if I can have a tour sometime! }

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chilled grilled corn & watermelon salad

I will be the first to admit, watermelon and cilantro (and vinegar!) seemed like a bad idea.

But I was wrong.

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I know that, for some of you, cilantro tastes like soap (it’s a thing), but I happen to like it (sorry), so I threw it in here. If you don’t like it, you can leave it out (obviously). 

As for the watermelon and corn: perfect combination. Just as peppermint and chocolate go together effortlessly in winter, the same is true for this pair in the summer months. Like barbecue superhero foods uniting for the greater good. You can grill the corn in-husk after soaking for 2 hours, or use tin foil to grill it. Then just mix, chill and serve for a delightfully refreshing summer salad.

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