Guava Grapefruit Summer Cocktail

 

What you'll need:

 

1 cup guava juice

1/2 cup grapefruit juice

1/4 cup Perrier sparkling water

1 shot vodka

grapefruit wedges and peel

ice

 

Directions: mix all ingredients together and pour over ice

{Serves:1}

 

 

Lemon Mascarpone French Toast With Almonds

So simple and delicious. It's the perfect combination of sweet, cream and citrus. The lemon mascarpone is magical when it melts on the warm French toast -- it’s basically a beautiful sunny day in your mouth.

 

Ingredients:

 

French Toast 

Bread {pick whatever kind you prefer. I used honey wheat.}

3 eggs

1/3 cup of milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

 

Lemon Mascarpone

3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese

1/2 lemon {squeezed}

1/3 cup powder sugar

 

1/4 cup toasted almonds {chopped or slivered}

 

Directions:

 

-Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla in a bowl.

-Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and then place on a hot frying pan.

-In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, lemon juice and powder sugar.

-After the French toast is done, spread the lemon mascarpone on each slice of bread.

-Stack the toast and finish with a dollop of lemon mascarpone and sprinkled almonds.

 

 

 

 

Camping Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:
1 Box of Yellow Cake Mix
2 (30oz) Cans of Peaches (drained)
1 (12oz) Can of Sprite

Directions:
Line your cast iron dutch oven with foil
Spray the foil with Pam
Mix all ingredients together
Place over coals in your fire pit
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cake is golden brown

Dreaming of Summer Parties

 I can't wait for summer to come! We recently had a really hot week here in California and it brought back memories of summer. Here are some pictures of a June party we threw for Danny's birthday a few years ago. We had it on the empty lot we bought (which is any day now being approve for construction yay). I just love getting together with friends, grilling burgers, eating cupcakes and drinking some cold lemonade. I can't wait to have one of these parties in our new backyard at the La Perle house -- a nice BBQ under our cafe lights and bare feet on our new grass! Dear summer please get here soon.

 

Best Beach Chair!

Ohhh! I want this CHAIR! Ok...it's a tad dorky but who cares -- no more neck pain from reading on your tummy or trying to block the blinding sun with your little book while laying on your back!

The chair lets you relax in almost any position and allows you to read comfortably while tanning your back. Features include extra wide hardwood arms, a carrying handle, a cup holder, metal is rust free, and the fabric is quick to dry and easy to clean. I'll take it!

 

20 Best Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Summer is here! Time to make ICE CREAM!

Surfboard Bike Rack!

Check out this sweet surfboard bike rack! Danny (my lovely hunk-a-man fiancé) has been selling these like hotcakes! It's the perfect gift for your surfing pops (dad's day is just around the corner) or for any of your ocean loving kids or friends or...yourself.

Summer is almost here!

P.S. I'm so proud of you Dan -- way to go for running with something you love.

Side Surfboard Bike Rack

Will hold long and shortboards.

Danny surfing in Costa Rica.

My Style: Summer Lovin

Monki shiny dress, €35

H&M leather flat shoes, £7.99

Ray-Ban ray ban sunglasses, £105

Tom Ford bronzing powder, $90

Butter London lip gloss, 19 CAD

Butter London clear nail polish, $14

Picture: Summer Lovin by brittany

Adorable Bikinis!

Oh! I want one for summer! These cute bikinis are handmade by Eva Elz of Amourouse -- an adorable shop specializing in creating fun, feminine bikinis and intimate apparel that is based in Holland. Aren't they the the cutest? Summer here I come!

A note from Eva,

I've been sewing for a little while now (my mother, is very experienced with sewing and fabric, she is the also a seamstress for our business) and I am very happy with what we do -- creating feminine and fun clothing for beachwear and intimate apparel. Our bow bandeau design is an original pattern; custom fit and fabric choices are unique to Amourouse Boutique. My inspiration often comes from my own imagination wishing to create something that's very handmade with artful, quality fabrics. And then there's little things that inspire me, like whales, colors, the snow, and music.
Much love, Eva

So Cute!

Pictures:Amourouse

BIG FUN WEEKEND PLANS

AHHH so stoked for this weekend. Dan and I have been wanting to have an L.A. weekend for quite some time now. My sweet cousin Emy just got an internship with FOX news and moved to Westwood L.A. for the summer! Lucky us, we get to crash with Em and our friend Bryce for the weekend. Here are a few places we are planning to hit up, maybe we'll see you there.

The Getty - A center well known for its famous art, architecture, gardens, and views overlooking Los Angeles -- can't wait!I've never been and I've heard so many wonderful things about the Getty. The current exhibits feature Parisian artists and rich material ambiance of Paris during the mid-18th century. Oh my...I'm really going to love this!

The Grammy Museum - A museum that uses music as a gateway to learning; inspiring and cultivating creativity, critical-thinking and self-expression. Right now they have exhibits on The Beatles, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson etc.

The Edison - A lounge that retains architectural and mechanical artifacts; a homage to its history of the first private power plant of 1910 in Downtown LA. You enter the lounge through an alleyway! It's located in the sub-basement of the historic Higgins Building. Too cool! The whole lounge has an industrial gothic vibe of the early 1900's. Fun fact...the Edison sells martinis for 35 cents on Thursdays and Fridays. How fun!

Santee Alley - One of the most popular shopping areas in the LA Fashion District and downtown Los Angeles. It's best known for its festive atmosphere and amazing bargains; I like it for it's knock-off's of designer bags and shoes. Shhhhhh don't tell on me. Anything you need, you can find on Santee Alley -- from fluffy bunnies to taser guns, not so sure those are legal. Ha-ha.

Located within two blocks between Santee Street, Maple Avenue, Olympic Blvd., and 12th Street, "The Alley" is open 365 days a year from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Illy Espressamente - An authentic Italian-style café focused on coffee and light gastronomy. Illy food embodies the excellence of Italian cuisine, combining fresh, high-quality ingredients with the creative flare of the numerous chefs who created each recipe. Were going to the Cafe in the JW at LA Live!

Lake Street Creamery -  An ice cream truck of dedicated artisans that brings you unique flavors in ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and the floats. They make all of their ice cream from scratch!  This creamery believes in summer afternoons, ball games and Grampy's old time lemonade.  They believe that a donut-flavored ice cream should be made with real, fresh cake donuts and not Polyol-6 Donut Simulator and that licorice ice cream and grape soda belong together.

Lake Street Creamy sure sounds amazing. I hope we can catch them! Click on their "find us" link to see where they're located for the day.

I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and give you the complete update on our weekend when we get home! Yay!

Our Fishing Trip

Danny and I went fishing with my Grandparents at 6:30AM yesterday. We launched the boat in Dana Point and headed north towards Laguna and Newport.  We snacked on edamame, fresh strawberries and oatmeal cookies while Grandpa gave us lessons on tying polymer and cinch  knots for our hooks. I loved taking pictures of the beautiful coastline and spending time with my family. P.S. Grandma, Danny and I caught about eight mackerel and released them (yucky eats). Grandpa…the fish whisperer of fishermen, caught two beautiful Sea Bass. Good job Grandpops!

Grandpa and Danny getting the boat ready

Lovebirds

 Giant sea cliff mansion in Dana Point

Hoping for a big one!

No luck!

Laguna Beach

This is one of my favorite beaches called Thousand Step in Laguna Beach. This early morning picture doesn't do it justice -- it's a beautiful secluded cove with clear water and a soft white sand. The trek to get here is a little tiring (hence the name) but it's well worth it! I love the  beach huts and the rickety old elevator that someone made to make their daily visit less daunting.

One of Grandpa's Sea Bass! He never fails to catch a fish!

Thousand Step (Laguna)

 A resort in Laguna and our friendly fishing neighbors

Sun bathing beauties (Dana Point)

 Crumbling cliff? Yikes! (Dana Point)

One of Dana's old fishing vessels

 It was a great morning!