So, I had the best intentions to post these Cinco Things on Cinco de Mayo as I’ve done in previous years, but then I gorged on chips and salsa and sorta lost motivation. Consider this a belated Cinco de Mayo celebration….or another excuse to whip up a pitcher of margaritas. These are a few things I’m loving this May:
Uno. Wild Poppy Juice
I’m such a sucker for the sweet/spicy flavor combo, so I was intrigued when I spotted Blood Orange Chili juice at our local market. Oh my goodness, it’s so good! It’s hard to describe the taste – the first sip is filled with refreshing, sweet citrus and only once it begins to go down do you feel the heat from the habañero peppers. I immediately thought it would make a great cocktail mixer, then found this recipe for a Pink Heat Cocktail. Happy hour, anyone? I’m also eager to try Wild Poppy’s other flavors, specifically the Peppermint Lemonade and Grapefruit Ginger.
I sent Jason to the grocery store the other day and he came home with three bags of Pop Art gourmet popcorn. I was really annoyed by his spontaneous purchase…until I tasted this deliciousness! We’ve tried several different flavors now, but the White Cheddar Jalapeno and the Rosemary Truffle are our faves. This stuff is highly addicting, so beware!
Tres. Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Markers
Who doesn’t adore a Sharpie marker, really? The ultra fine point kind are my go-to pen for everything from making grocery lists to writing love notes. These markers are so bright and fun that I’m convinced the ink is made with rainbows, Skittles, and unicorns. Perhaps that is the marker fumes talking?
Quatro. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Street Tacos
Let’s talk about my obsession with street tacos for a minute. Rarely a day goes by that I don’t have a craving for a good, juicy taco. As far as I’m concerned, they are the perfect food and the filling combinations are endless. Right now, these sweet potato and black bean tacos are where it’s at. I’d be ashamed to admit how often we eat these for lunch and dinner….okay, and even breakfast sometimes. My taco habit is becoming so legit that I should open my own food truck and serve these up on a dimly lit corner in a sketchy neighborhood.
Cinco. Lolë Clothing
A couple of years ago my sweet Mama gifted me with a cute Lolë top for my birthday and I love it so much that I’ve added a few more Lolë pieces to my wardrobe since then. I just like the feminine yet comfortable way this brand fits. I’ve never been one to sacrifice comfort for fashion. REI has some of their stuff on sale right now, so I treated myself to this new dress to add to my growing collection. If Lolë wanted to hook me up with a brand new wardrobe, I wouldn’t be sad.
See previous Cinco Things here, here, and here.
