05.05.2014
Inspired By: Avocado

avocado beauty

If you know me, then you know that guacamole is one of my all-time favorite foods, which is why I always jump at the chance to test out ANY beauty product that contains AVOCADO.  I mean, aside from being delicious, avocado is packed with vitamins and oils that are great for your skin and hair, like vitamins A, D and E and its mild oil is also great for soothing irritated skin.  Since today is Cinco de Mayo, trying out an avocado-enhanced beauty product seems like a great way to celebrate (that, AND a margarita, of course).

Here are a few of my favorites:

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05.02.2013
How To Make The Best Margarita EVER

best margarita

It’s almost Cinco de Mayo, which means you have until Sunday to master this recipe.  After years of consuming margaritas (you are welcome), here’s what I consider to be the BEST margarita ever.  What are some of your favorite cocktail recipes?

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 tsp simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)

Directions:

  • Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously
  • Salt rims (you don’t have to, but I love a salted rim) using lime juice
  • Strain into glass over fresh ice
  • Garnish with a lime wedge or two and serve