Thursday, November 29, 2012

The Heart



IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE GIRL: On my 16th bday, my dad gave me a half heart necklace and kept half of it. My half was attached to my bouquet on my wedding day. At the reception, he surprised us by giving his half to Chris. He literally passed down the responsibility of holding on to my heart. (Tucking this away for our girls. I love this idea…)

Happy Planning!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

Lovely Monday Notes



"Love isn't practical. It isn't meant to be easy. It doesn't appear on command. It doesn't let you fall for whomever you'd like. It surfaces neither at the most opportune moment not in the most convenient. It'll pair you with someone you might never have expected. It'll put you face to face with endless obstacles. But in the end, none of that will matter because it's how you overcome those obstacles that will define your love. It may not be practical, but love is ultimately the best thing that will ever happen to you."
-Unknown

Friday, November 16, 2012

Signature Drink of the Week


Non-Alcohol Eggnog Chai Latte

Ingredients
Preparation
Make a concentrate of Chai by steeping tea pouch in 1 cup of boiling water, then add in 1 tsp. sugar and stir until dissolved.

Next, add in 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1/8 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg and stir. Lastly add in 1/2 cup steamed eggnog.








Ingredients:
4 cups whole milk
5 whole cloves
12 eggs yolks
2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups Bourbon
4 cups cream
fresh nutmeg to garnish
 
Directions
-Heat milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, on low until the mixture comes to a boil.
-In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar and whisk together until light and fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture {very slowly} into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not bring to a boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool. Stir in Bourbon, cream, remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Garnish with fresh nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight before serving.


Enjoy your signature Wedding Drink!
Happy Planning!!!