Beyond-my-thoughts: August 2024

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Focus

"Focus on the good."

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Blueberry Margaritas

Love making pretty drinks Alcoholic or not and this is probably one of my favorite!

So refreshing!!

The prettiest Margarita!!

FOR THE BLUEBERRY SYRUP:

1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup water

FOR COCKTAIL:

2 oz silver tequila
0.5 oz orange liqueur
1.5 oz blueberry syrup
1 oz fresh lime juice
Salt and lime slices/wedges, for rimming the glasses
Fresh blueberries, for garnish (optional)

FOR THE BLUEBERRY SYRUP:

Combine the berries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer and cook, mashing the berries gently with the back of a spoon, for about 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Once cool, pass the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the solids; discard the solids. This is an optional step – see note below.
The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to one week.

FOR COCKTAIL:

To a shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, orange liqueur, syrup, and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to combine and thoroughly chill the ingredients.
Rub a lime wedge around the rims of the serving glass and then place the rim in a shallow dish or plate of salt.
Fill the glass with ice and then strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge/slice and more blueberries. Serve immediately.

What's better than Margarita?

Hubby's Enchiladas...

Of course!

Hubby plated it like Restaurant and it just made it extra better!

We also had some Chips and Dips to eat with it.

The most perfect Dinner!!

Let me know what you think!

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Got that Sunshine..

"Got that Sunshine

in my Pocket"

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Seewoog Ramstein Germany

Summer here in Germany has been really really hot,

Not having AC makes it worst

But, we are keeping it positive.

When it's not brutally hot outside we still try to enjoy the outdoor.

I have so many places I want to check out and I'd rather explore more when it's hot

than cold.

We checked out this little hiking/playground area.

There is a little Wine/Snack/Cafe Bar.

I thought that was really nice!

It was a little crowded than I expected but it wasn't bad.

Everyone seemed nice.

The playground is so different to what we are used to.

We couldn't help it but try some Italian treats I was so excited to have Gelato again.

Mango Shake to beat the heat.

It was so refreshing!

It was an amazing Day!!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Breakfast Sliders

Breakfast Sliders is our go to for easy breakfast.

You can even prep it the day before.

The options are endless with Breakfast Sliders,

You can put whatever you want and so so easy to make!

Ingredients

8 slices bacon diced
½ pound breakfast sausage
12 Hawaiian rolls
8 eggs
¼ cup heavy cream or milk
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter divided
6-8 slices American cheese
½ tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F
Heat a large 12 inch skillet and cook the bacon until crispy and remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
Add in the breakfast sausage and cook until browned and done remove to the plate.
In a medium bowl add the eggs and milk and whisk until combined.
Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt add in the whisked eggs and using a spatula stir the eggs around until done sprinkle in the salt remove from the heat.
Slice the Hawaiian rill in half and place the bottom buns on a baking sheet or dish.
Spread the scrambled eggs on the rolls followed by the sausage and bacon.
Place the cheese slices on top of the meat layer. Then place the top buns on top of the cheese slices.
In a small bowl melt 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter then mix in the maple syrup until combined.
Brush the mixture on top of the buns.
Bake for 15 minutes on until cheese is melted. Place a piece of aluminum foil over the top if they start to get to brown on top.