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strawberry mint juleps

With the Derby and Mother’s Day falling on the same weekend I declare nothing but brunch food, mint juleps and mimosas for two days. As far as juleps go I’ve got you covered with this one. Light, fruity and sweet … Continue reading

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mint julep truffles

The derby is this weekend which means it’s time for hats, horses and mint juleps. For those of you who may not know, a mint julep is made up of mint, sugar and mostly bourbon. It is traditionally served in … Continue reading

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poppins party prep

Every year there’s a “party notebook” I tote around for at least 3 months. It’s full of doodles, ideas, hopes, dreams…and mostly overambitious goals. Without a doubt Jettie’s Mary Poppins theme has me busting at the seams with all sorts of … Continue reading

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mango margaritas

Another Friday, another margarita! This time I went with the fresh mango route and boy is it delicious. I have a feeling there will be plenty of lime and mango on our shopping list from here until the end of … Continue reading

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baked black bean flautas

This time of year the crunchy black bean taco post always receives a surge of traffic. It is one of PPJ’s most popular food posts in general, come Cinco de Mayo it is the most popular food post. A few … Continue reading

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