Tasty Tuesday: Shay's Peach Cobbler!!!

If you're hosting an event of any kind the question arises about what sweet treat you can serve.  Are you tired of cupcakes and the like? Me too!  Well, last week at work a few people were having this very discussion as it related to graduation parties and an upcoming bridal shower. I absolutely LOVE planning but talking about desserts and creative ways to serve them is right up my alley. 

In terms of desserts, one of my all time favorites would have to be peach cobbler.  This warm delectable treat is easy, quick and absolutely yumtastic! If you're having a small and intimate function, consider using individual ceramic baking dishes for an additional touch of glam.


SHAY'S PEACH COBBLER- Hope it makes your tummy as happy as it does mine and those I love....

Ingredients
2 large cans of sliced peaches
1/2 stick of butter
some cinnamon (I don't measure)
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 cut Malibu Coconut Rum
1/4 Triple Sec
some flour to thicken the juice
Pie Crust

Directions
Boil Peaches until you think they are almost done. Add 1/2 stick of butter, cinnamon, sugar, Malibu and Triple Sec and continue boiling.  Add pinches of flour to thicken the mixture BUT not too much because it's not a paste


In a separate dish, line the bottom with the pie crusts and bake for approximately 10 minutes.  Pour in the warm mixture and CRUMBLE lots of  pie crusts on top.  Sprinkle with sugar and bake until golden brown.  

Serve warm ... "Toodles"

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Monday Motivation: Loving and Encouraging Words!

Often times in relationships whether they be friendship, marriage or even parenting;  it can be easy to point out all the things that are wrong. Surely, every day isn't sunshine but I'm almost positive that everyday isn't rain.

The challenge and Motivation for this Monday is simply while we are navigating through life change and improve words and I believe we can change and improve life.  "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in HIS sight".

Think on it - live life loving and encouraging.

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Fun Friday Finds: Wedding Tags and Labels

When thinking of escort cards and/or favors for your upcoming wedding or special event, consider personalizing miniature condiment, wine, champagne or even soda bottles. Your guests will know their table is located and have a little something to take with them after the celebration has ended. ~ Enjoy!

"Creating & Maintaining"

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

WEDnesday Love: Leave Me Alone - It's Mother's Day!

Life as a wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter, wedding and event's planner equals one thing.. BUSY!  I can count the times that I'm able to lay across the bed and either read, watch television or simply sit and scratch without someone asking me questions or giving me answers that I didn't ask for. 

This week in particular has been a zoo with weddings, cheer tryouts, driving to Evansville, Indiana in a day and a graduation dance that I must prepare for.  Did I also mention I have a few other designs due for a wedding at the end of this month?  AnyANDwho, my daughter's have also asked me repeatedly for the past week what I want for Mother's Day and each day I give the same thing and they chuckle. I have never imagined that being left alone was such a difficult task.  I love my family and wouldn't trade them for the world.  However, after countless hours of "MA, MOM, MOTHER, HEY... SHARON".... at some point silence is more than golden.

Recently a co-worker asked about Mother's Day and was shocked by me not wanting a lot of hoopla surrounding me on that day.  Today, a friend asked the question on FB what ladies wanted for Mother's Day and I'm sure some thought my response was selfish and others may have found humor in it; seriously...  the idea of a day filled with nothingNESS has me all bubbly on the inside. 

NOTE:   I know I'm a mother, reminded MULTIPLE times throughout the day.  I'm beyond grateful to have been blessed with such precious cargo.  However, I can close my eyes and see myself in the most raggedy pj's I own, with a bottle of wine and snacks very close by.  Ooooh, I just had another thought of me sitting outside on the deck off the bedroom with that same bottle of wine (or another) and Pandora playing Will Downing.  Wait, maybe I'll wander outside onto the patio with ... yep, you've guessed it, a bottle of wine to look at the grass grow.  The last two will only work if ALL the kids in the neighborhood, and their dads have the same idea for their mom/wife/girlfriend and walk around in complete silence so we can actually hear NOTHING!

"Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible."

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Welcome to Tasty Tuesday!! What does this have to do with event planning or weddings? Nothing and everything. Life in itself is an event and daily we find ourselves celebrating in some time of way. Currently, I am doing a weight loss challenge with a group of ChiTown Moms called "Lose Weight in 8".  So, in honor of that challenge and Mother's Day, I thought it would be interesting to post recipes each Tuesday during the month of May.

My alias during the challenge is "The Busy Absentee"!  As a professional wedding and events planner I am typically always busy AND always absent from healthy food choices.   I get so busy planning and managing business and family that I often forget to eat.

Last week I believe I did OK by preparing the following recipe for the family... Try it for yours and even for Mother's Day!!! 

Spinach and Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Mushrooms. 
Ingredients
8 Chicken Breasts
2 Pkg Spinach (I used frozen creamed)
16oz Pepper Jack Cheese
Mushrooms
Cajun Spices
Grape seed Oil
Toothpicks

Directions

Heat oven to 350. In a bowl mix the spinach and cheese until well blended.

Take the chicken breasts and split open and stuff with spinach mixture. Using the toothpicks to keep close, turn over and rub with grape seed oil and sprinkle with Cajun spices.  Place in glass baking dish and put into the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.  In a separate pan, cook mushrooms.  Once sauteed and place over chicken with remaining spinach/cheese mixture

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.