Chipotle Aioli

Cristian is obsessed with chipotle aioli. He has made the most fabulous version himself from scratch and is now a true master. To pair with this creamy yet spicy concoction he has made chicken quesadillas and "Spanish" turkey sandwiches, inspired by Artisan Cheese Gallery. I am the lucky one who gets to benefit from his experimenting. :)

He now has asked if he can share his new food love with our friends and wants to cook any time we're around new people to show off his talents. I love it! I think he's found a go-to that everyone can love.

Just last week he made an amazing Thai beef salad with homemade dressing and I could have sworn we were at our fav Thai restaurant. My little culinary amateur is certainly impressing me these days and I can't wait to find out what he's going to try next. 

The Quest for the Perfect Shoe

All my lady friends will be able to attest to the difficulty of finding the perfect shoe. For me I wanted a colorful, fun, short heel, comfortable and affordable item. I had truly wanted to wear Kate Spade, Louboutin or Manolo, however, their shoes are not exactly practical for a long evening of walking in grass, dancing and standing. After ordering numerous pairs from a variety of stores I looked at flats, extremely high heels, bling, ivory, navy, tiffany blue, plum, strappy, d'orsday and pumps. I can not tell you the disappointment when the shoe wasn't the right color, was too tall or just plain uncomfortable. I had visited Nordstrom, Macy's, DSW, Shoe Warehouse, Off Fifth, The Rack and countless others over months of time. Am I being too picky I kept asking myself? My honest answer, which you may disagree about, was no. I needed to have something beautiful and able to last the entire 6-8 hours of the wedding day in GRASS!

Let me know your tormented shoe or accessory stories for your perfect birthday, wedding etc.