There are a few things to tell you about today…
A quick way to refresh your Spring space is with pillows.
Check out twenty patterned pillows, sources and tips with my HOUZZ guest post.
Check out twenty patterned pillows, sources and tips with my HOUZZ guest post.
How about a super easy Cinco de Mayo dinner???
Raised in California, I’ve been eating Mexican food all my life.
¡Fiesta! Menu
Cervezas with lime
My Guacamole with Chips
Cheese Quesadillas
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My Guacamole Recipe
(serve with lime tortilla chips)
To get the pit out, slam the knife into the pit and twist.
mash three ripe California avocados
three tablespoons chopped red onion
lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
three tablespoons chopped cilantro
mix the above with salt and pepper and hot sauce to taste
Cheese Quesadillas
Grilled on an Iron Skillet
It’s easy to cut with scissors.
This Black Beans and Rice Recipe Here
is really tasty and easy to make using a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
The apple salsa makes it crunchy and unique.
Photo by Lisa Hubbard
Pretty simple. ¡Happy Cinco de Mayo!
I am over at Marianne’s today answering lots of crazy questions about ME.
Please come over here.
You will love her blog if you don’t already.
Marianne {Style For Living} says
May 2, 2012 at 1:35 pmWhat time is dinner? Wish I could join you! Thanks again for being my guest today. Loved having you! xo
lizziefitz says
May 2, 2012 at 1:51 pmYour mom is so adorable!!!!
Laurie says
May 2, 2012 at 2:01 pmLoving that dinner menu! So fun to read about you over at Style for Living (fab blog -now following)
At The Picket Fence says
May 2, 2012 at 2:13 pmLots of fun things happening over here! Love that recipe for sure and next time I make quesadillas I will be doing them in my iron skillet! 🙂
Vanessa
Karen says
May 2, 2012 at 2:41 pmLooks delicious. Off to Houzz!
The enchanted home says
May 2, 2012 at 3:10 pmThis post is cruel….now I am craving an alocholic drink, guacamole and quesadillas!!!!! Looks SOOOO good. I have zero willpower around such decadent food:) Loved your guest post.
NanaDiana says
May 2, 2012 at 3:13 pmOh-Yum~ I LOVE avacado…even just sliced with salt and pepper. Great menu~ xo Diana
christy says
May 2, 2012 at 4:07 pmEverything looks wonderful. I love guacamole and could easily make a meal of it. Great looking pillows too.
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
May 2, 2012 at 4:39 pmI am bookmarking this post!
Loved your interview today:0.
Happy Wednesday.
Teresa
xoxo
michele says
May 2, 2012 at 5:30 pmfound you via marianne and so look forward to digging into your archives!
your newest follower and new admirer,
michele
Acquired Objects says
May 2, 2012 at 5:37 pmYou're so cute Mary Ann I was just over at Marianne's reading your answers. This post reminds me I need lunch!
XX
Debra~
HAMPTON HOSTESS says
May 2, 2012 at 9:08 pmI bet you make killer guacamole! Love those pillows–perfect for a springtime pick me up!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
May 2, 2012 at 9:56 pmThat's right just entice my addiction!
A Delightful Design says
May 2, 2012 at 11:00 pmWhat a tasty menu! I'm goin to have to make this. Congrats on Houzz! Off to read.
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
May 3, 2012 at 12:03 amAny thing with guacamole has my vote. Sounds wonderful. i will have to check out Houzz…..
Holly says
May 3, 2012 at 1:29 amI'm ready for Cinco de Mayo – YUm!!! And I could also go for that cappuccino in your guest post over at Marianne's – double yum.
SHCInsideOut@gmail.com says
May 3, 2012 at 4:07 amLOVED your interview! Also love Cinco De Mayo – any excuse for Mexican food!
Renée Finberg says
May 3, 2012 at 12:16 pmthis looks so yummy.
because…..i am free at the moment….
i think i will drive to miami for the celebration.
xxx
mwaxter says
May 3, 2012 at 12:45 pmYour menu looks fantastic, I could easily live on that kind of food. And the pillows are beautiful.
Tammy @BeatriceBanks says
May 3, 2012 at 1:25 pmAs a native Texan, I too have eaten Mexican food all my life. A lot of Tex-Mex, of course. You have my mouth watering with that menu!
Karen says
May 3, 2012 at 1:28 pmMary Ann,
I really love Mexican food weekly but there is something so festive and fun about Cinco de Mayo. I love the garnish in your guacamole…I will have to borrow that idea, the lemon and a bit of cilantro looks so pretty with the guac.
Yummy. Have a happy celebration.
Karen
Sara says
May 3, 2012 at 1:47 pmI love those pillows!
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} says
May 3, 2012 at 3:06 pmYour pillow selection is wonderful! And I must be part Mexican, because I could practically live on it alone! So fresh and good!
5th and State says
May 3, 2012 at 10:34 pmfirst time visitor and adore your blog!
love the recipes, look to be easy, healthy and oh so good
best
debra
Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement says
May 4, 2012 at 12:59 amIt all looks delicious! Since we moved from Southern California, boy have we missed excellent Mexican food!! I'm heading over to read Marianne's blog.
Have a great day!
Pam
alisonannblog says
May 4, 2012 at 3:47 amYum! That all look sooo good!
Carrie @ Hazardous Design says
May 4, 2012 at 4:42 pmGreat tip to cut quesadillas with scissors. It never would have occurred to me! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
crisangsteninteriors.com says
May 4, 2012 at 6:32 pmWe make plain ol' guacamole for dinner at least once a week, long as the avocados are in season. might have to play a little with the tortillas, looks yum!
Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says
May 4, 2012 at 7:10 pmMuy delicioso! Gracias!! That's about all I can say, but I figured I should bust out the espanol for Cinco de Mayo! Have a great weekend 🙂
Linda@Coastal Charm says
May 5, 2012 at 2:14 amI love changing pillows out for a NEW LOOK!!! Hope you have a fun weekend celebrating with these yummy recipes.
Blessings,
Linda
annie says
May 5, 2012 at 2:40 amGosh…I wish I had a quesadilla, some of that guacamole and a cold beer right now! Loved your interview at Mariann's. Now I'm going to check out your guest post on Houzz!
Ann says
May 5, 2012 at 6:25 amOh those pillows will surely liven up any space…
and those Mexican foods look really sumptuous.
SavannahGranny says
May 6, 2012 at 3:59 amLove the tip for the avocados and cutting the Cheese Quesadillas. Do you know of an easy way to disect a mango?
I love them but can never peel and section them without making a mess.
Love you inspiration pillows.
Blessings
Ideezine says
May 6, 2012 at 8:06 pmMaryAnn,
How kind of your to entice us this pure delicious food and drink ideas. The pillows…well what's not to love. After all it is spring and time to change thing up a bit. Happy celebrations!
Bette
Acanthus and Acorn says
May 6, 2012 at 11:50 pmI like to lean up against those fresh spring pillows and have this fabulous dinner!
quintessence says
May 7, 2012 at 12:57 pmPillows are the perfect way to spruce up a space for spring. Will hop over and visit you at Marianne's!!