Hola, Chicas! Can you believe May is only days away?! Yep, time is flying fast. Before you know it, summer will be knocking on our door. But before that happens I’m going to savor every minute of spring. I just love to grab a cup of coffee and head outside to my patio to soak in the morning sun and watch the birds flit to and fro. It’s the perfect way to ease into my day.
Today is all about Cinco de Mayo that’s headed our way. I’m always up for a good taco or margarita. Okay, make that a pineapple tequila sour, but it’s just as delicious as a margarita. Trust me! And the cheesy shrimp tacos are delicious. The two go together like tea and crumpets (and you thought I would say peanut butter and jelly!).
Today, we are sharing Cinco de Mayo Inspiration
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We are making a festive tequila sour and cheesy shrimp tacos
Per usual for a Friday I’ve slipped into a cute and comfy outfit that’s perfect for those warmer temps we have from time to time in Georgia. One never knows what Mother Nature will deliver. We’ve flirted with 80-degree temps, then fallen back to the 60s. Today was a warmer day, so I trotted out a pair of Colette denim shorts available in four colors from Anthropologie.
Beth’s Outfit: Floral Blouse | Denim Colette Shorts | Grasscloth Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch Band | Bangle
Kelly’s Outfit: Maxine Button-Back Top in Linen | The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean | Mena Slide Sandal
If you haven’t tried a pair of Colette pants then I highly recommend you change your ways. Kelly is also a big fan of Colette! These pants and/or shorts come in a variety of colors, patterns, and silhouettes and are hands down one of the most comfortable pants I own. Plus, Colette also offers skirts, dresses, denim, and jumpsuits! Go check Colette out.
Beth’s Outfit: Floral Blouse | Denim Colette Shorts | Grasscloth Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch Band | Bangle
Kelly’s Outfit: Maxine Button-Back Top in Linen | The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean | Mena Slide Sandal
The denim shorts are meant to hit below your knee, but I decided I wanted a shorter length, so I sent them to my tailor. Pair them with a feminine and flirty floral blouse from Anthropologie for an easy, breezy outfit. And I can’t tell you how many compliments I received on the grasscloth sandals from J. McLaughlin. I think it’s the square heel! But, again, comfort is key and these sandals deliver just that.
I too went for Colette today with The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean. so comfortable and on-trend! J.Crew always has a great selection of linen, so I went for the Maxine Button-Back Top, which I absolutely love. I think I might go back to get more colors, it's just the perfect top for summer.
Beth’s Outfit: Floral Blouse | Denim Colette Shorts | Grasscloth Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch Band | Bangle
Kelly’s Outfit: Maxine Button-Back Top in Linen | The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean | Mena Slide Sandal
Beth’s Outfit: Floral Blouse | Denim Colette Shorts | Grasscloth Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch Band | Bangle
Kelly’s Outfit: Maxine Button-Back Top in Linen | The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean | Mena Slide Sandal
An easy choice for Cinco de Mayo would be a margarita, which is perfect, but we decided to try something new with a Pineapple Tequila Sour. Fruity and not too sweet, this cocktail is a great alternative if you're looking for something a little different this Cinco de Mayo.
Makes 2 Cocktails
Jalapeños, halved
1 oz. Simple Syrup
2 oz. Lime Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
4 oz. Tequila
1 Egg White
Add jalapeños and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Then add lime juice, pineapple juice, tequila and egg white. Dry shake and then add ice and shake again. Double strain into coupe glasses and garnish with a lime wheel.
These cheesy shrimp tacos were a revelation! So simple to make and so delicious! A great way to lighten up the typical taco. You can swap in your favorite cheese and make them your own.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 poblano chile, diced
1/2 medium yellow or white onion, diced
Salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped roughly
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped
Olive oil or oil of your choice, for crisping tacos
8 to 10(5- to 6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
6 ounces queso Oaxaca, queso Chihuahua or Monterey Jack, grated
Lime wedges, hot sauce, and salsa, for serving
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the poblano, onion, and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring often, until softened about 5 minutes. Turn heat down to medium, stir in the garlic and Worcestershire sauce, and once fragrant, about 30 seconds, turn the heat down to medium.
Stir in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer the shrimp mixture to a plate, and wipe the skillet clean.
In the same skillet, pour enough olive oil (about 1 tablespoon) to leave a light slick on the bottom and heat over medium. Place 2 to 3 tortillas (whatever comfortably fits flat) in the pan, sprinkle cheese over, and place a spoonful of shrimp mixture over the top. Cook, open-faced, turning the tortilla to evenly cook the bottom, until the cheese is melted and the bottom is golden, about 3 minutes, fold in half and transfer to a plate. Repeat with more olive oil and the remaining tortillas, cheese, and shrimp filling. Serve immediately.
Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!
Beth’s Outfit: Floral Blouse | Denim Colette Shorts | Grasscloth Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch Band | Bangle
Kelly’s Outfit: Maxine Button-Back Top in Linen | The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean | Mena Slide Sandal
Beth’s Outfit: Floral Blouse | Denim Colette Shorts | Grasscloth Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch Band | Bangle
Kelly’s Outfit: Maxine Button-Back Top in Linen | The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Jean | Mena Slide Sandal
Yesterday, Beth shared spring arrivals at Chico's and J.Jill. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Great post for style and, of course, taco and cocktail recipes! What a wonderful photo of Oscar sleeping (and Ollie yawning)!!
Happy Friday!