Fresh Food for Spring!

BEST NEW RECIPE !

AVOCADO LIME CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS!

(BY YOURS TRULY)

Chicken Marinade:

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 TBSP lime zest

Juice from 1 lime

2 cloves of garlic smashed/pressed

1/4 cup olive oil

Avocado Mixture:

2 large avocados thinly sliced

2 TBSP red onion minced

Juice from 1 lime

Lettuce wrap:

Bibb Lettuce

Add chicken to marinade and let sit for 10-20 minutes. Cook chicken until well done. Take some of the lettuce and wash and let air dry. Stir avocado/onion mixture until it reaches a chunky smoothness like guacamole and spoon onto lettuce wraps. Place chicken on top and roll like a burrito and enjoy!

I hope you guys like this recipe My husband and I simply couldn't get enough!

XOXO

The Mrs.

The most amazing Waffles EVER.

Hello dear friends!

I have been absent once again. Life is just so busy and wonderful! A quick update and then on to the waffles. John is playing Ice Hockey this semester WOOT! Carlos is hyper and playful and oh so funny. I'm working at ARTCO as a bridal consultant. John signed on with Pinnacle (I know I know.. ew) BUT they are taking us to Las Vegas ( woot! ). We leave for the Vegas on the 18th and stay for the whole weekend. While we are there John has to work and I'm going to work on my tan by the pool and enjoy weather that has a + as opposed to a - .

AND>>>> we are eating at... wait for it..... wait for it.... MESA GRILL! The one and only BOBBY FLAYS restaurant at Caesars Palace.

BBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!

Bobby flay is only the most amazing Iron chef ever! and I get to eat his food! BAH! I think I might die of happiness! When we called to make the reservation we seriously got the last one for the whole weekend. *faints*

Anyway on to the waffles. These are no surprise a bobby flay recipe, but I swear I'm not super biased on these. When I went to London with my family we had the most delish waffles in Covent Garden. D E L I S H! so I had been keeping my eye out for a recipe that would somehow give reason to why these waffles were so good compared to regular belgium waffles. They are much more dense and sweeter and are doughy and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. Finally one night as I was flipping through the channels Bobby happened to be doing a Throwdown with a waffle cart chef in NYC. This guy in NYC was making these waffles I'd had in London. BAH! PERFECTION! I found the name and after 2 years of hunting I have found the recipe.

Ladies and gents, I give you Leige Waffles. Only the single most delicious breakfast food known to man, woman, and anyone with taste buds. Your welcome.

LEIGE WAFFLES

XOXO

My New Guilty Pleasure

Maybe because it's because I'm married now, or maybe because I am currently stuck in ID and I'm craving some Southern warmth. But I have become obsessed with a new feature on the Southern Living Website. I just drool and drool over all these houses and plans. "If only" I think, and "when I have the funds", ends my thoughts... Enjoy my new guilty pleasure and indulge yourself in the search for the perfect southern manor. ( click the house sketch above for their site)

XOXO

We are having a Blog Sale!

If you want check out the few items that we are selling on our other blog! If your interested leave a comment on this post or on the other blog, email, or call!

http://dowblogsale.blogspot.com/

XOXO

12.22.10

My Wedding Day

Once upon a time there was a girl who wished to be married in a castle to a handsome lad. As the young girl traveled the world she met many people. One day she met a smart and funny young man that made her laugh and smile like no one ever had. She decided he was the one. 5 years later.... they committed themselves to each other for time and all eternity. They both knew that no one would ever be able to compare to each other and they couldn't wait to start their life together.

On their wedding day they were married in a beautiful white building that looked like a castle. They had so many family and friends attend the wedding from all over the country. After the wedding they headed to a private reception with all of their friends and family to celebrate their magical day! They had all sorts of delicious foods and danced and ate cupcakes and partied the night away!

Hope you guys enjoy the pictures from my wedding day! It was truly the most wonderful day of my life and I am so lucky to have married my best friend. Thank you to all of my amazing friends and family that traveled so far so close to the holidays. It meant so much to have each and everyone of you there. I truly believe that being sealed in the Lords house for time and all eternity to your spouse is the greatest privilege and blessing anyone can have. I'll try and post some pics from the Hooneymoon soon :)

XOXO

The Mrs.

Coming out of the Washington DC Temple as Man and Wife!

Everyone who came to the temple

John and I with all of our darling nieces and nephews

My mom was so supportive and amazing throughout every phase of the planning and day. She is my hero and I hope that in 25 years I am as happy as she and my dad are. I love my parents!

The best friends that anyone could ask for!

Me with Sister Garbrick! So awesome that she was able to make it!

All these pictures were taken by Seth Roberts Photography. They did amazing!

This is one of my favorites! It was a chilly 28 degrees but it was still beautiful!

Marriage doesn't change your ability to have fun :)

Our rings. I just love mine.

Johns is cool too... haha

We had Marco Polo cater our reception. We didn't get to eat too much of the food but everyone that came said it was to die for!

Our nephew Bryant was so sick all night. Poor little guy.

Could he be anymore adorable?

My daddy and me

John thinks he is going to be funny..

But I beat him to it!

These little girls faces are PRICELESS!

Off to the Eastern Caribbean as Mr. and Mrs. Dow!

Wedding Pictures!

HELLO LOVIES! FINALLY!

I have wedding pictures! THEY ARE AMAZING! If you want to take a look you can view the entire album at Seth Roberts Photography . The password is shocker: lesliejohn

Enjoy looking at our pictures! It was such a great day! BEST DAY OF MY LIFE actually! Thanks so much to Seth and Emily Roberts our photographers they truly did an outstanding job at making our memories of the day jump to life with their photographs.

XOXO

Life just won't slow down!

WOW what a total whirl wind month of December. I don't even really remember most of the month! SO glad its all said and done. John and I are finally in our apartment in Rexburg with our little doggie Carlos! YAY ;) I unfortunately haven't gotten our professional pictures yet. I know its KILLING ME!!!! Our photographers were AMAZING the were The Knots 2010 best pic. (follow the link for their site) So as soon as I get them I will do a FULL wedding post.

And I am pleased to report that the dust is finally settling on us here in the ICEburg and we are slowly starting to get organized in our apartment. So as soon as all of that is finalized I'll start taking pictures of the apt and get those posted. But for now here is a picture taken at the temple by a friends camera. Just a little sneak for you guys! Also I hope you guys enjoy the updated look for V-day. So excited! I think john is getting me a wedding band for my ring for the blessed 14th day of Feb. YAY ME! I love sparkly things!

XOXO