Bites of My Life

So many great moments over the last week. There was the big monumental thing, like turning 23, but my favorite moments from the past few days are all "little things." Small simple pleasures such as the getting to fill my house Monday night to welcome the return of The Bachelorette, having my first s'more of the season, giving my house a good deep clean (it really is the little things), finding my fitbit after it's two month hiatus, and being gifted the most thoughtful cookies decorated to look like some of my favorite things!

I spent my Memorial Day weekend getting in a few birthday celebrations, spending a couple days at the lake with friends and family, stuffing my face with two many chips and crackers and handfuls of snack mix to even count, a swell little dinner with mom and dad, taking a swing at my golf game and some more Monday night Bachelorette (Thunder games need not be mentioned).

-My green tea latte obsession is getting extreme, yet I have no problem with it whatsoever.
-The Bachelorette is back and we are more than ready. Brackets and boy board in tow. 
-Wine down Wednesday.
-Hushpuppies and seafood to celebrate 23.
-Kathleen tried to tell me the cake she made me turned out ugly...I'm still trying to figure that one out too. 
-It was even better on the inside-lavender and blueberry with buttercream!
-A special birthday lunch with my girl Lindz at one of my favorite spots!
-The mix got gobbled up in less than 12 hours at the lake. Catch the recipe from last week's post.
-If only our pregame juju helped the Thunder win Saturday night.
-Doing our best to make it to the lake as many times possible this summer.
-Complete amateurs, but at least we're trying!
-The sweetest and tastiest final birthday surprise! Gingersnaps kills the cookie game! 

Annie

The Mix

I apologize in advance. This snack mix is highly addicting. So addicting that I had to go brush my teeth in the middle of making it so I would stop eating it all. At the same time I kind of want to say you're welcome, because it's so good. 

My sorority chapter advisor used to make us a similar mix when we would have long chapter meetings or during rush week. I had her send me the recipe forever ago and I've been making my version ever since. I would make it as a study snack, party food and it's also great for a road trip treat. I bring you this mix just in time for Memorial Day. Perfect to bring to barbecues or to shovel down while stuck in a cabin at the lake!

No boring chex or weird breadstick things in this mix. The wheat thins and oatmeal squares are my favorite! Feel free to swap out or add any ingredients. Cheez-its are a great addition, I also think popcorn or cheerios would be good. The mix requires no baking either. Once you pour on the seasoning it's ready to eat!

The Mix
yields a lot

Ingredients:
1 box wheat thins
1 box Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal
1 bag pretzels
1 bag Bugels
1 bag oyster crackers

Seasoning:
1 pkg. dry Ranch Dressing seasoning packet
1 cup vegetable oil

Directions:
Pour the bags and boxes of mix ingredients into a large paper grocery bag, roll down the top to seal the bag and shake to combine (I use two bags, double-lined so the oil doesn’t seap out of the bags). Whisk the ranch packet and oil ingredients together in a small bowl or shake together in a mason jar. Pour over dry mix. Close up paper bag again and shake shake shake! Store in an airtight tupperware or large plastic bag.

Note: this is easy to half! I typically make a 1/2 batch at a time and keep the remaining ingredients to make a second batch soon after!

I have a huge bowlful packed and ready to head to the lake with me this weekend. That is if I can refrain from eating it all before we leave...

Annie

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

Bites of My Life

Today starts big girl life. The real world is slapping me in the face as I slip on my business attire and head off to my first day of my real job. Good luck wishes are appreciated!

Last week I tried my best to soak in my last days of full freedom. The long weekend helped! There was back to back Bachelorette watch parties, Wine Wednesday, coffee and lunch dates, another quick trip out of town, lots of bites, lots of friend time, and a little bit of rest before this week starts!

-Maple Banana Nut Muffins made from ripe bananas and maple syrup soaked walnuts.
-An afternoon shift filling in at my favorite place!
-Wine Wednesday is really only about the cheese board.
-Green tea latte and a soy latte at All About Cha was the perfect addition to Kate and I's catch up date!
-Bahn mi's with dad! My adventurous foodie partner in crime!
-An unexpected Tulsa weekend round 2! None of us complained.
-Home style inspiration at a cutie Tulsa shop.
-Can't beat a classic BLT.
-Smoked salmon and grilled corn caesar salad inspired by this recipe.
-Fancy cocktails at OKC's newest spot.
-My barbecue craving was quickly fixed with this Memorial day feast. I kid you not the bone slid right out of the ribs, Dad has gone pro these days.
-Waited all weekend to finally try out Roxy's new brick and mortar shop! Pistachio for me of course!

Annie

Comin' For Ya Texas

I'm southbound I-35, heading to Texas for the second weekend in a row. This time I'm stopping in Dallas for the annual Red River Rivalry game, OU vs. Texas.

Being a sooner, this weekend is very important. We have Friday off of school so that we can pack the Cotton Bowl with as many of us as possible. OU and Texas will go head to head on Saturday. I'll be at the game, but I'll also be going head to head with Dallas shopping, nights out with friends and squishing six girls into one hotel room.

Bring on the long weekend round two. Texas we are comin' for ya again.

Annie