House Planning and Hot Toddies

Dan and I are so excited to finally begin planning the houses! To make a long story short, our 1920's house was too far gone to fix up. We tried remodeling it, but the house didn't pass inspection. Bummer huh? So we were left with no choice but to scrape it and start fresh. We have a soil tester coming soon and our plans are getting approved for 2, 4 bedroom houses. Hopefully we can get the ball rolling. Arghhh so many hoops to jump through. In the meantime we are having fun designing the houses and drinking hot toddies in our cozy little rental home. Life is grand.

 Goodbye Old House...

 

Hello

Hot Toddy

 

• 1 oz of brandy, whiskey or rum (pick your poison)
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp lemon and a wedge for later
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tea bag (I like to use Wild Sweet Orange)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 5 cloves

1. Coat the bottom of a mug with honey.
2. Add the liquor and then lemon juice.
3. On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag. 
4. Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.
5. Add the lemon wedge, cinnamon stick, star anise and cloves

Picture: Hot Toddy 

Spiced Figs with Ricotta and Honey

4 Dark Figs (cut into quarters with the bottom still attached)

1 Spoonful of Ricotta Cheese (in each fig)

Drizzle with Clover Honey

Sprinkle with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

 

 

Pictures By: A Bit Of Bees Knees

We Are Back!

After a loooooong glorious honeymoon, a few weeks of writing thank you notes and getting settled in, I am more than ready to catch up with A Bit Of Bees Knees. Oh how I've missed you!

Danny and I had a wonderful wedding -- the best day of our lives, filled with love, family, friends and good times. I am so excited to share some pictures with you over the next few months.

 I kept a journal with me while we were honeymooning in Europe and jotted down all the fun things we encountered...from the lemon ice in Positano,  to fabulous recipes, must see sights and some swanky European fashion ideas. I'm bursting with fun stories and a bazillion pictures to share with you. 10 countries and 17 cities in 30 days. What a whirlwind!

 

Sneak Peek...

Danny and I will be on our honeymoon until late September. We are having a blast exploring Europe; Spain, Switzerland, France, Italy, Turkey, Austria, Germany etc.! We can't wait to show you all the pictures from our wedding and our adventures abroad. Here is a sneak peek of our wedding! We don't have our pictures back yet, but this is a snapshot from one of our friends.

We miss you guys! See you soon!

 

Lovin' Italy

 

Exploring Rome like Audrey Hepburn...on a scooter, dancing & eating gelato on the Spanish Steps. Ahhhhhhh lets never come home Dan.

Pictures: 1, 2

Getting Lost

Le Poulbot, Le Montmarte, Paris. Like out of a fairytale... Dan and I want to rent bikes and check out each arrondissements. Mmmmm stinky cheese and wine in Montmarte and drink rich Chocolat Africain at Angelina's in the 1st arrondissment. we are so excited to get lost.

Picture: 1, 2

Dreaming of This....

I can't wait! Paris here we come!