Cilantro Lime Stuffed Peppers

A few weeks ago, when I was writing my summer list, I added "grill more veggies".

Specifically, attempt to make the famous Pullan stuffed peppers.

Every time we visit the Pullan's house, they make these for dinner.  We love them.

(The peppers and the Pullans.)

When the mister asked what was in the peppers, I knew we had to give it a shot at home.  So armed with the list of ingredients, we set out to try them.

The only real amount I knew was for cream cheese.  Everything else was a guess.

I guess my guessing worked.

We ate two dozen peppers that night..........

Cilantro Lime Stuffed Peppers

(for the grill)

2 dozen small peppers
8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 tbsp. lime juice
2 teas. cumin
1/2 teas. garlic salt

In a medium sized bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the cumin and garlic salt.  Add the lime juice and feta.  Finally, stir in the cilantro.  Set aside to prepare the peppers.

After rinsing the peppers, barely trim off the top.  Using an citrus peeler (or melon baller) scoop out the seeds.  Once the pepper is clean, stuff about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture inside the pepper.  Line peppers up on a large sheet of foil.  Once all peppers are placed, wrap the foil around the peppers.  Set the foil on the top rack of your grill for about 7-8 minutes (our grill cooks slowly).

*The cook time really depends on your taste.  We don't like our peppers to be too mushy, so we like a shorter cook time. We even love to eat them raw!  

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This recipe can really be tailored to your likes.  As far as amounts go, I really did just guess......then taste......then write it down when I liked it.  You could even add jalapeno or bacon for fun.

And speaking of fun, with the Fourth of July coming up and BBQ invites galore, you could bring these as a side! 

With a package of sparklers.

Because everyone like sparklers.

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This Week (in Instagram)

I hit up Silver Dollar City with my sis and her bebes.......

Taffy is a requirement when visiting SDC.

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I tried out a "diy shellac" found on Pinterest........

You need time and patience for this.

One coat of the gel, then dry time.  Two coats of any polish, with dry time in between.  Top it off with one layer of the top coat.

It lasted about three days.  So better than your average polish, but not as good as a legit shellac.

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Got my first pool visit in with the sis.........

We'll just call my niece "Diving Board Diva" because she was glued to that thing all afternoon.

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And while we're talking about the little diva, here she is again at her recital the other night..........

I am basically positive that she is the most beautiful ballerina in all the land.

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And finally. 

My friend Pullan is very good at getting creative birthday gifts.  

We had both talked about trying out a hot yoga class, so she surprised me with a gift certificate.  I loved this gift. 

Last night, we went to our first class........

And as stated on Instagram, it was the "day I almost died".

When they call it hot yoga, they mean hot yoga.  87 degrees hot.  

I lived through summer after summer of band camp as a color guard instructor.

I know what hot is.  

But this.

A whole different level of hot.  I.could.not.breathe.  And sweat.  Ohhhhh the sweat. 

I'd rather go running.

And we all know my track record with that.

Two more classes to go.

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What I Wore (to a recital)

Last night I had a recital to attend.

The cutest little ballerina ever ~ my niece ~ was taking the stage.

Usually, when I head to events like this I dress for winter.  Auditoriums are always so cold.

But Missouri is finally feeling like summer.  So since it was a 90 degree day, I decided to brave the potentially Arctic air and wear shorts.........

flats //  shirt  //  scarf  (Express ~ sold out)  //  shorts (similar) 

I threw on the scarf at the last minute in an attempt to pattern mix (and be warm).

Black gingham with a black tribal scarf:  yes or no?

I guess it's too late now.

At least the auditorium was dark. 

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Thrifting Frenzy

In the last few weeks I've picked up a few things here and there at the thrift.

Some to keep (of course)!

And a few things for the booth.

One item that is already at Relics is this afghan..........

It.  Is.  HUGE! 

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Both of these will make it to the booth eventually........

You know I can't resist suitcases (and they sell quickly). 

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This coffeepot has all of its pieces........

Some fun glassware.......

A rug........
 

And one Pyrex piece........

Here's the problem:  I don't collect this pattern.

But it's turquoise.

So now maybe I should collect this pattern.

Or change my Pyrex rule to:  Keep all turquoise Pyrex no matter what the pattern is. 

That sounds fair.

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Weekly Recap (in Instagram)

The first week of summer was a good one.

I have to go back to work next week for curriculum training, so I thought I'd really do this week up!  (Even though the training is just for a day and a half.)

I even started checking things off my to-do list. 

First up, succulent planting......

Once I found the right piece of vintage pottery and the correct soil, I went for it.

Please live little plants.

Please.

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I went to a concert down in Arkansas.......

My college roommate had free tickets. 

Elton John puts on quite a show.  Amazing performer.  Should I admit this was my second time seeing him?

You haven't lived til you've heard B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets live.

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Lunch dates are my favorite.  (We checked one tea room off our list.)

Dessert trips afterward are a close second.......

Peanut butter ice cream from Elle's.  With Nancy and Schlag.  Good times.

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Last night I tried out two more Pinterest recipes.......

Baked Dijon Salmon and Mexican Street Corn...........both keepers.

Since I worked so hard on this dinner, shouldn't I get the weekend off from cooking?

I think yes.

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I sort of bought a vintage postcard rack at Relics......

I really try not to shop when I'm in there checking my booth.  

But when something goes from "not for sale ~ display only" to "$17.95" you buy it immediately.

Even when you have no plans for it.

But think of all the possibilities!  Cards at Christmas?  A photo holder?

What would you do with it?

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What I Wore (to my high school reunion)

Over the weekend I attended my high school reunion.

Friday and Saturday were both held at downtown venues.  So while they were casual events, I wanted to wear something other than blue jeans (but still be comfortable).

I thought ivory and black skinnies with simple tees and fun shoes would do the trick...........

ivory skinnies  //  red tee  //  black skinnies  //  striped tee

(Never mind our tall grass.  It has since been dealt with.)

Anyway.

The reunion was great.

I'll admit that I wasn't all that excited about going, but I'm so glad I did.  I had way more fun than I ever anticipated.

Walking down memory lane was a good way to kick off summer.

Even if it meant fog machines and director's chairs........

Who ever thought this was a good idea?



 



 

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Summer List

When summer begins, I am always frantic to begin my to-do list.

I've mentioned before with summer break beginning, you go from ninety to nothing in a day's time.

And sometimes I struggle with the transition from being crazy busy to having absolutely no job-related responsibilities. 

Cry me a river, right?

Anyway.

I find that making a list helps.  Otherwise, I might squander away my time. 

(I am an accomplished time squanderer.)

So here are a few things I'd like to accomplish this summer........

• Schedule our laundry room redo
• Find a matching set of thrifted lamps to makeover (get looking glass spray paint)
• Plant succulents
• Prep for our (SEVENTH) annual garage sale
• Clean the special room (again.......and for good)
• Visit as many local tea rooms as possible
• Grill more veggies (corn recipe and the famous Pullan stuffed peppers)
• Conquer the squat challenge
• Have mom teach me how to make her homemade biscuits and pie crust
• Clean and organize utility closet
 

lamps  //  corn  //  challenge

Don't worry.  I have some fun lined up too.  What's summer without a concert or two?  A few float trips.

And maaaybe I'll convince the mister to take me to see some palm trees.