Lion.

Strawberry Jell-O shots

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Here is what you will need:

• 24 Strawberries (the bigger the better)
• 1 box of Strawberry Jell-o
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chilled tequila
• 1/4 cup sugar or salt
• 2 or 3 Limes

Before you make the jell-o you’ll need to prep the strawberries so they are ready to be filled. Start by snipping off the bottom ends of the strawberries so they will have a flat base to stand up. Make sure to not cut off too much of the bottom end or you will have a hole and your jell-o will run out the bottom. Try slicing off very thin pieces and to make sure the strawberry can stand on it own without tipping over while still not cutting through and making a hole. Once the strawberries can stand on their own, use a pairing knife or a melon baller and carve out the middle flesh of the strawberry to make a nice cavity. This is where you will be pouring your Jell-o so make it a nice sized hole.

Now that your strawberries are prepped, you can start making the Jell-o mixture. Boil the cup of water and then whisk in the Jell-o mix. Once the Jell-o is all dissolved, pour in your tequila. Continue to stir it all together until you are satisfied it is properly mixed. The chilled tequila should cool down the mixture to the point you can pour the Jell-o into your strawberries. You can garnish with a thin lime wedge and let set overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, just roll the top edges of the strawberries in sugar or salt depending on your preference and serve.

Think I'll attempt these for Cinco de Mayo!

:)

UPDATE:

Used oranges instead. Super easy and they looked and tasted great!

as national poetry month comes to a close, I thought I would introduce you to an awesome poet that was brought to my attention by a friend. Truly a delight.

And again, the link to all of my works.

I need an eraser, to erase her

from the story of us,

of we

but no matter how much time has past

my mind wanders

and I can't shake the thought of time shared

between you me,

and she

forever flawed is our tale

moving past, 

your past

discrepancies

arms weak,

the boxes are too heavy

a love thesis for emotionally unavialable men. good read.



today is my birthday.

this is how I brought it in.

goodnight.

pattern mixing

neon

pastels

jewel tones

sheer
tassles

mirror print

cut offs

tribal
black + white

heavy metal accents

Models wearing some of the pieces from the "Pretty Woman" line

The Designers, Marq and Raisa

Fellow blogger, Tre of "Duplicate Dreamz" and half of the design duo, Raisa

My cousin, Kia and I

Marq and Raisa's "Pretty Woman" clothing launch

4.3.12

Close up of the blue fringe earrings that I bought months ago.. finally had the chance to wear them.

a

constant

 on going 

battle

and then,

suddenly

nothing.

a retreat from both sides

and the war is over

with everything but a wave of the white flag,

everything worth fighting for

is no longer.