Bites of My Life

Why is it that it takes forever to make it to a long weekend then they just end so quick? Coming out of Cali vacation mode and chugging through the days to make it to the weekend, it felt like a relatively long week. Madewell and H&M's opening helped a bit. Both made their debut in Oklahoma this past week. We are slowly gaining more street cred.
By the time the weekend rolled around it was go time. Football is back, my friends were back in town and all was right in the world again. Spent the rest of the weekend grilling, swimming and wearing as much white as possible before we have to wave goodbye to summer. You were a great one summer 2k15, you're welcome back anytime.
-So in love with my egg cup breakfast from Zinc, I picked up a couple for myself before we left Newport. First meal back was breakfast for dinner to use them up. 
-Madewell finally came to Oklahoma and the grand opening was a mad house. I'm thrilled it's here but my wallet is about to suffer.
-New recipe post for my perfect overnight oats.
-Gameday ready with spirited sugar cookies!
-Best part of college football starting back up is having an excuse to reunite with sweet sweet friends.
-Midway's sandwiches = one of the things I miss most about Norman.
-I've been dying to try Half Baked Harvest's bourbon peach bbq baked beans since she posted them. They are AMAZE. Paired with skirt steak and chimichurri (by dad) and a fig and walnut salad, Sunday dinner was a home run. Mom's caramel cake was the sweet finish. 
-Somehow my Sundays always end up looking like this after weekends of indulgences...
-Lovely end to the long weekend with leftover baked beans and grilled salmon.

Annie

And the Oscar Goes to...

First things first, print off your Oscar ballot.
Take a look at past "Best Actress" winners gown's with this infographic. I'll always remember Hilary Swanks navy backless dress in 2005 and Halle Berry's brown mesh and adorned dress from 2002.
Pop the champagne or pour your self a glass of wine. Use this drinking game to know when to take a sip.
Now for the food. With the Grammys, Super Bowl and Miss Universe pageants all happening recently, it seems like my friends and I have just used this as an excuse to make a feast of snacks to eat while we watch. The Oscars are no excuse, so here is a list of themed foods to binge eat while watching.
For some fancier fare, here is a list of more gourmet Oscar party snacks
And last, I stole this from Kathleen's link list on Friday, but I love these fun movie party hacks. I'm sort of obsessed with those chocolate dipped potato chips!
Shamefully, Boyhood was the only Best Picture nominee I saw. But it wins the award in my book! Happy Oscar Sunday!
Annie