Wearing Watermelon

I have always loved the combination of green and pink, and ever since I was little any ensemble that combined the two was always deemed a "watermelon" outfit. Decades later I still love to wear watermelon, and I think the outfit below would be just perfect for a date night out on the town.

Watermelon Wonderful by awmc56 featuring a zipper dress

Salmon and Veggie Croquettes

Growing up I loved when we would have salmon croquettes for dinner, except because my family is so fancy we call them salmon patties.  :)  Either way, they're delicious. I tried a number of recipes until I finally just made one up, and we love it. Typically I serve these as the main dish with a salad, however, you can easily make them smaller and have them as a side.

Salmon and Veggie Croquettes
Serving Size: 2
Makes 4 croquettes

5 oz canned salmon (skinless and boneless if desired)
1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg whites)
15 saltine crackers, crushed
1 carrot, grated
1 shallot, diced
canola oil, for frying

1. Heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Mix first five ingredients together.
3. Form into four patties, squeezing extra liquid out if necessary.
4. Place each patty into the heated oil and fry 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Mustard and Boots

I'm itching to change up my wardrobe, and I think this mustard jacket and these cognac boots would be fabulous (and budget friendly!) additions to my closet.

Mustard and Boots by awmc56 featuring agate earrings

A Winter's Light Table

Things have been a bit crazy around here with interviewing for medical school, and I've finally come to a bit of time where I can take a breather. My brother-in-law got engaged a while back, and my MIL has enlisted my help with the rehearsal dinner. Little does she know that I would love to take it completely over and go a bit crazy with it - I'm having to refrain from going into full on boss-mode. I claim that I was born bossy, so it's really not my fault. : )  We're getting together this weekend to talk about ideas and such, and since they're getting married in January I'm loving (what I call) a winter's light theme. Basically, I'm thinking white and silver and sparkle.

The last picture is more wedding reception than rehearsal dinner, but isn't it breathtaking? Armed with inspiration, we'll see what we come up with this weekend, and I'll do my best not to take over.  : )