Celebrate: Great Gatsby-inspired Wedding

Edible Obsessions: Brown Sugar Baked Peaches

via The Kitchen is My Playground

Ingredients

per serving:

1 fresh peach

1 tsp. unsalted butter, divided

2 to 4 tsp. brown sugar, divided

sprinkling of brown sugar, to taste

Directions

Halve peaches and remove pit. Place in baking dish, skin side down.

Place 1/2 teaspoon butter in the hollow of each peach, top each peach half with 1 or 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake at 375 degrees until peaches are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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Obsession: Cowboy Boots

Spring is slowly creeping up here in Michigan, and with the rising temperatures come the rising hemlines. What better way to balance a little white dress, mini skirt, or cut-offs with a fabulous pair of cowboy boots? They look perfect with anything from girly neutrals and bright accessories to a slouchy tee and denim. Enjoy!

Sweet Treats: Strawberry Peach Vodka Collins Popsicles

via Endless Simmer

Ingredients

6 oz pureed strawberry (about 10 strawberries)
2 oz peach syrup (recipe follows)
12 oz tonic water
2 oz plus 3 oz vodka (divided use)

Directions

1. Stir strawberry puree with 2 oz. of vodka. Place three teaspoons of strawberry mixture in the bottom of popsicle form; set aside.

2. Stir peach syrup with tonic water stir to combine. Add vodka and stir to combine.

3. Pour peach and vodka mixture over strawberry mixture and stir to combine.

4. Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a popsicle stick upright. Insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing popsicles overnight. To release popsicles run hot water on the outside of popsicle molds for a 2-3 seconds.

Peach Syrup

½ cup sliced peaches (about 4 medium size peaches)
1 cup water
1 cups sugar

Instructions:

1. Wash, peel, and pit peaches. Place peaches in a blender or food processor and process until peaches are pureed.

2. Place water, sugar and peach puree in a pot and bring to a boil and continue to boil for 5 minutes.

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Lately on Instagram

It's been awhile since I've posted some of my Instagram photos, so I have plenty to share with you now! Lately on Instagram, I spent a week in Cape Coral, FL for spring break, went to a Macklemore & Ryan Lewis concert, enjoyed the springtime sunshine, and had some fun Friday nights at the Whiskey Barrel. You can also follow me on Instagram at erin_wiggins. Enjoy!