Mojo Kabobs

I told you guys a few weeks ago, that I attended a Go Red Luncheon for work and Chef Chamberlain was there showcasing his Mojo Beef Kabob Recipe. I made this recipe last week - it was so delish & will for sure be on our menu again soon!

The pic doesnt exactly capture the kabob.. it was intended for the veggies - but its all I got peeps!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick
• 1 tsp. coarse grind black pepper
• 1 large lime, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 small red onion, cut into 8 thin wedges
• 1 container grape or cherry tomatoes (about 10 oz.)

Mojo Sauce

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 3/4 tsp. salt

 Instructions

Whisk Mojo Sauce ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
Cut beef steak into 1-1/4 inch pieces; season with pepper. Alternately thread beef with lime and onion wedges evenly onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Thread tomatoes evenly onto four 12-inch metal skewers.

Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill tomato kabobs, uncovered, about 2-4 minutes or until slightly softened, turning occasionally. Grill beef kabobs, uncovered, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.

Serve kabobs drizzled with sauce.

Randommmmm Thoughts

I have realized lately that I have way more random thoughts than I would have ever imagined.

Whats been on my mind over the last week??? ... that I am willing to share anyway ;)....

1. Remember when I complained about my grocery store going topsy turvey on me? Well, I retract my annoyed-ness (yes I just made that word up - dont hate) I walked in a week later and almost wet my pants I was so excited. There is a full on cheese and antipasto bar. I know that this is completely normal in most grocery stores, but ours was a little on the ghetto side previously and so these improvements are really striking my fancy.

2. Alley Courtesy... Our house is the first time I have ever lived with an alley for our drive ways.. Luckily we live on the corner house so I am not going through the alley all that much - HOWEVER, there is a shirt cut to the grocery store that I often sometimes take, and I tend to bump into other cars on my way through. Who stops? Who reverses? Do you pull into a random persons driveway? What if its that cars drive way???? I mean.. its complicated. I tend to stick with the idea "whoever is most stubborn wins"?? But I am sure the other cars are constantly cussing at me.... Are there rules???

3. In the past year I have been in hotels that have been filming for movies/TV series, but hadnt heard anything about either project. Until last week... all over the TV!!!

Savages was being filmed while I was in Terrenea for 17 days last summer

& Political Animals was being filmed just a few months agon when I was in Philly

Kinda neat!!

4. Cottage Cheese scares me. I see it all over the place saying its good for you. I have never had it and I am not sure I intend on eating it either. Ew!

5. I am slowly learning patience. In particular when I travel (airport/airplane). I tend to be more patient if I am alone. Only because I have no one to vent to.. unless you are one the the lucky people that I text my frustrations to - and for those texts, YOU.ARE.WELCOME! I mean just Monday I added at least 5 items to my growing list - yes this growing list will become a post someday... you'll enjoy. I guarantee. Unless you are one of the types of people I am talking about, it might frustrate you, but it will educate you to be a better passenger. I guarantee it.

6. My Bachelor Update - I am obviously still rooting for Sean... but I somehow stumbled on this blog and will definately be following.. I am laughing. out.loud. Her sarcasm is amazing!

Thats my short list for the week - hope yall are having a great one!

Busy Busy June!

June has been crazy busy - but really great busy! No complaints, thats for sure!

Before I jump into this past weekend, I completely forgot to share on my High Five post last week, so I neeeeed to share now!!!

We all know J's hatred dislike for vegetables.. Its been quite some time since I have pulled my hide veggies in his food stunts, but only because he has become so much more BRAVE and willingly will try new things.

Just last week, he ate: Asparagus, Brusselsprouts, Collard Greens and although not a vegetable, he tried quinoa as well!

I am such a proud wifey!

Ok - now that I have gotten that off my mind - lets jump into the weekend.

We kicked Thursday off by going to the Food Truck Park in Addison. It was great - live band, 8 - 10 trucks, BYOB, and my hubby... I think we will be doing this much more often - you should come with!

Friday J&I decided on a lazy date night in... Here's a secret - these types of nights are my favorite. & to make it even better it consisted of a lot of my favorite things.. Cartoon Movies (Madagascar & Madagascar 2), Kettle Korn Popcorn and Pretzel M&Ms, Mini Tortilla Pizzas & my man! ((pardon my no makeup face!))

Saturday J went golfing with his brother & Dad for fathers day & I headed into my home town to run errands and meet my bestest for a drinky poo :) I will never pass up girl talk with that girl - ever.

Much later in the afternoon we headed over to the Tapellas to celebrate Landon Baby's 1st birthday! Jacqueline outdid herself. The minute we walked up to their house there was the cutest sign for "Landon's Street" ((The party theme was Elmo)) & the details just kept on coming - be sure to stalk the Massey's blog... she has all the good pictures!

I took J with me to pick up Landon's gift - a new Aggie Tee and then we went into Toys R Us to find something fun. What a horrible decision. Jarrett is probably worse than bringing a group of 5 year olds. Every toy, down every aisle was making noise, until he finally chose an Elmo Guitar... Jacqueline is already threatening to bring all the noisy toys to the lake house this weekend.... oooh the payback begins ;)

After the party we went to dinner with the Cabreras and Masseys.. Can i hang out with these 3 couples every weekend? Oh, we kinda do? Yeah... We kinda like them, I guess!

We stayed out at my parents - they did a day trip to Chicago for my cousins graduation party, so we were watching their puppy. They came home late - so in the morning we made my dad breakfast for Fathers Day - J made his specialty - WAFFLES! They were delish! & then we followed that up with a White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes... to.die.for.

We headed home - we were lazy bums when we got home & it was fabulous! Monday morning I was off to Boston for work... quick trip! I get home late tonight - woot woot!

Hope you guys had just an amazing weekend as we did! XoXo

PS - HAPPY HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY to my Baby Cousin - Aeryk! Party it up, buddy!

High Five for Friday!

Thank the lord for the weekend!

Linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk to share the goodies of the week!

1. Birchbox came this week!! Love when it appears in the mail!

What was included this month? A bronzer, facial moisturizer, a brightening mask, a lip stain... all useful! And the glam bandaids that were a bonus, & will obviously be used by this clumsy girl!

2. I picked up my bridesmaid dress for Miss Jenna B's wedding!! Its so cute! I would post a pic, but I am not sure she wants everyone to see.. But this big step means that its getting closer!!!

3. Addison Food Truck Park.. we have been saying we would go to this for the past 3 weeks... and FINALLY we made it out there. So fun - food trucks and a band... ((Negative - your hair smells like outside.. but I guess I will live.))

We want to do it again soon... whos coming with???

4. Our youngest Supper Club Member, Baby Landon, is a baby no longer. He turns 1 today! We cant wait to celebrate with you sweet Landon!

5. **DOUBLE DOUBLE - TRIPLE - HIGH HIGH FIVE** Remember I talked about secrets earlier this week?? Well, I can officially say OUT LOUD that some of our besties - The Massey's AND The Cabreras are pregnant!!!

Our Supper Club is growing by 6 feet!!! Yes, you read that right, 6! The Masseys are pregnant with twins!!!!! I am willing them to have at least one girl, but we wont know for a bit... cant you see it?? Ruffles, Bows & Sparkly things - yayaya! We are so excited for both the Massey's & Cabreras - they are going to be amazing parents with some super sweet kiddos! & maybe these babies will cure my baby fever! :)

I dont have any obnoxious pics of Diana, but of course Amber & I are ridiculous. ALWAYS. She's already rockin her maternity capris!

Love is...