Picnics, Potlucks and Barbecues (Oh My!)

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As the temperature warms, the invitations for impromptu get-togethers are ever increasing, it's always good to have a few back pocket recipes to whip out when the occasion calls for it.  Below are two of my favorites, both simple, elegant and unique.

Tomato-Basil Dip
1 Cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Basil
1 1/2 TB Tomato Paste
1TB Grated Lemon Rind


Mix all ingredients and chill for at least two hours, and up to two days. Garnish with Basil Leaves. Serve as crudite for appetizers, on top of barbecued baked potatoes, or grab some roast beef, ciabatta bread and bibb lettuce and put together some artisan sandwiches for picnics. 

















 Almond Pound Cake

2 sticks butter, softened
6 eggs, at room temperature
3 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract (lemon or vanilla can be substituted)
Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer. Pour batter into a greased and floured cake pan and top with slivered or slice almonds.   Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.  You can also bake in muffin pans or mini muffin pans (reduce cooking time to 15 minutes and check for doneness).  Serve with cream and berries, coffee ice cream, or drizzle with icing. 


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Hey guys! My name's Emily-Grace and I'm so glad you've found my blog! E.G. is all about decor, entertaining, laughter and finding joy in the everyday. The meaning of the name is threefold: 1. "Entertaining" in the sense of providing for guests. ("Hey, come on over for dinner and I'll break out the good mason jars and moonshine...") 2. "Entertaining" is also meant to indicate my love of laughter ("That Emily-Grace. She's hilarious. And she should quite possibly be medicated.") 3. And finally, "Entertaining GRACE" is about the idea of granting each other a certain amount of kindness, mercy, and tenderness. This world can be a tough old bird and the truth is, we're all in it together. When we take the time to celebrate the bright moments we magnify that light to the people around us and, hopefully, add some hope and joy to their lives (as well as our own!).

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Hey guys! My name's Emily-Grace and I'm so glad you've found my blog! E.G. is all about decor, entertaining, laughter and finding joy in the everyday. The meaning of the name is threefold: 1. "Entertaining" in the sense of providing for guests. ("Hey, come on over for dinner and I'll break out the good mason jars and moonshine...") 2. "Entertaining" is also meant to indicate my love of laughter ("That Emily-Grace. She's hilarious. And she should quite possibly be medicated.") 3. And finally, "Entertaining GRACE" is about the idea of granting each other a certain amount of kindness, mercy, and tenderness. This world can be a tough old bird and the truth is, we're all in it together. When we take the time to celebrate the bright moments we magnify that light to the people around us and, hopefully, add some hope and joy to their lives (as well as our own!).

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