Bubble Fun

I saw an article on Martha Stewart's website for making your own bubble solution and bubble wands. What a great way to create long lasting fun and skip those cheap bottles of bubble solution that barely work! Martha and her crew suggest using a "bubble solution (of) 10 cups water to 4 cups dish-washing liquid, plus 1 cup Karo corn syrup."

She also gives instructions on how to make your own big bubble wands, but I'm guessing the ones you get in the bottles of bubble solution work just as good (for tiny bubbles). Click here if you want to read the article on her site to learn more.

As an FYI, I've learned from experience that the Gymboree brand of bubble solution is amazing if you don't want to make your own.

Rosemary Lemonade

I love weddings, especially when it comes to family weddings.  My cousin Jake married an amazing gal today, who is coincidentally a Kappa.  Gotta love Dana even more thanks to that! :)  At the reception the caterers served an amazing rosemary lemonade.  That made this pregnant lady quite happy!

Here is an adapted rosemary lemonade recipe.  Perfect for a hot day or baby shower...

Rosemary Lemonade

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
4 large sprigs of rosemary
2 c. fresh lemon juice
4 c. water
Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Stir together sugar and two cups of water in saucepan to create simple syrup.  Add rosemary sprigs.  Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and let cool.  Strain syrup to remove any grit or rosemary parts.  Mix together syrup, lemon juice and four cups water.  Add fresh rosemary sprigs and chill for a few hours.  Serve with ice.

And whats a wedding without a picture of Jake's dad, Uncle Ricky, singing with the Michael Benson Band!?  It was awesome!

Ross Andrew Winery

This afternoon we finally visited Ross' new tasting room in Woodinville. It was torture having to watch Tony enjoy nice pours of fabulous Ross Andrew wines! I highly recommend you make the drive out to Woodinville (12-5pm, Th-Sun) and taste these wines for yourself. You might even catch a glimpse of Ross and Ali's new baby... a bernese mountain puppy named Galena!

The Ross Andrew tasting room is located behind the Hollywood School House in Woodinville. Stay for dinner - the Woodinville Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is just a block or so away!