The Limoncello Journey Continues {Limoncello Mojito}

Limoncello Mojito

You knew this was coming.
In fact, I know you were like WTH is taking so long.


I apologize.  It's this darn diet.


But as promised, I am drinking this weekend and that leftover Easter Limoncello has been calling me....
 "Heeeiiiidi, Heiiiiidddddi.... you know you need to make a Mojito out of me".


And I did.  And SBJ, it was so worthy.
 Please, break out your Limoncello and join me 

Limoncello Mojito

{Addie? Leslie? Are you out there?}


here's what you need
1 & 1/2 oz. white rum {I used Bacardi}
1 & 1/2 oz Limoncello
1 oz Simple Syrup
8 mint leaves

2 key limes quartered {or one regular in eighths}
2 lemon slices 

club soda

here's what you do
Muddle everything {but club soda} to perfection.
Fill appropriate glass with ice
top with club soda, garnish and.... you know, AHHHH

Will Work For Sangria {Shiraz & Cabernet Sangria}

"The problem with the world

 is that everyone

 is a few drinks behind"

 - Humphrey Bogart

Shiraz & Cabernet Sangria

David thinks I haven't been drinking enough.... I think he may be correct.  And although my trial went REALLY well last week I'm still suffering from the residual exhaustion of the inherent stress and gosh darn from thinking so hard ;-/  So, I think I'm spending my Mother's Day weekend relaxing and sipping on some cocktails  and with that always comes some drink posting!

This is one of my favorites....

T.G.I.F. {Young Grasshopper's Featured 5}

This week sucked.

There, I said it.
Really it just sucked the life out of me.
Not actually sucked.
you know,

I worked way too hard.

Blogged way too little.

Sigh.

But good outcomes.

And I did manage to check out a few blog posts.

so, I am able to get back on track AND still do my

FEATURED FIVE!

We have a Feature hog alert.... 

 Gerry over at Foodness Gracious....

I stalk him and his sweets and he killed it this week. 

This is my Father's Day menu.....

shhhhhh don't tell David!

Biscoff Corn Dogs

[oh just Shut. The. Front. Door. Gerry!]

and.... wait for it...

 Coconut Tres Leches Cake [I'm telling you David will propose all over again].

Strawberry Orange Creamsicles on a Chilly Rainy Day.... great post and a recipe I personally will be making this weekend in Sunny Florida!  Thanks Curly Girl :)

Apparently I missed the memo that it was a creamsicle week.... but I'm glad these girls had it covered!  Jen over at Three Little Piglets posted an awesome Orange Creamsicle Cupcake that you shouldn't miss.... fun little giveaway that you can get in on too if you hurry!

A blog hop that I only wish I could have gotten my crap together to be a part of..... Katherine Martenelli featured a Black Bean & Corn Salsa that I am DYING to try.... check it out :)

 And last but in NO WAY least.... my one for good luck!

how could I not include The Smitten Kitchen's Bacon, Egg & Leek Risotto???

Really?

how did I not think of that?!?

I'll be trying this REAL soon!

****ALL PHOTO CREDITS TO THE POST REFERENCED,

HUGE Thank you to all for letting me repost****

And as usual.... I've got some love to share! AND a reminder everyone that May's GIVEAWAY is under way.... a Sea Salt collection & POSSIBLY a grilling rub collection too {quite a few entries so far.... we may get there!}

Finally, Thank you SOOOO much to Jen at Love Food Cook Food for awarding me my second Kreative Blogger & Sunshine Awards.... thank you so much! 

And Jacqueline at Blether for the HUGE sweet shout by featuring Young Grasshopper on her Friday Foodie last week!  XXOO

I LOVE a party! {Honey Roasted Bruschetta with Ricotta & Fresh Basil}

Honey Roasted Bruschetta with Ricotta & Fresh Basil

Oh my goodness I haven't been on since Friday.... serious withdrawal over here. I was joking with David that you guys were either saying thank goodness she has given us a break or OMG has something happened to Heidi there's been no activity on Young Grasshopper for three days... this is unheard of!

Well, here's my story Barbara and I {a.k.a. The Gourmet Girls} had there biggest catering job to date! A 40th birthday party for a good friend that consumed all of my waking time last week and so while I have been cooking up a storm and racking up pictures and recipes and potential posts I haven't had a spare minute to post.

Honey Roasted Bruschetta with Ricotta & Fresh Basil

And so, despite the fact that I have a very large trial in two days and I shouldn't be on here playing with all of you I thought I might perish if I didn't share at least one recipe and so I thought I'd pick a relatively easy one that is an awesome app. A real crowd pleaser... could be for a party, a luncheon or a book club or just your lunch and that is my honey roasted bruschetta. This recipe originally came from a Food & Wine Annual cookbook and it has been a real go to for me over the years.  A lot of time I make my own ricotta, other times I don't, I'll never admit which is the case at any given moment but it's always fabulous.

The tomatoes can be made in advance and still be absolutely delicious, I usually make them two or three days ahead of time.  Leftovers can then be frozen and I have used these tomatoes to cook fish, pork and chicken as sort of a marinara type sauce.  The bread can be made a day in advance and stored in a sealed baggie.

Young Grasshopper's FEATURED 5 & MORE Love XXOO

This segment makes me so happy.


It's always bittersweet that I can only pick a handful, but I love acknowledging some of the awesomeness I see all week!


And so, without further ado I give you... Young Grasshopper's FEATURED FIVE!

I've got a thing for Ricotta and I'm sometimes Drunken.  There I said it.  Thanks Chef Dennis @ A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis for sharing his Honeyed Ricotta Mousse with Drunken Strawberries. 

Ah, yes, Cinco de Mayo is almost upon us.... looking for a sweet treat to offer? Try Laura @ Wylde Thyme's Cinqo De Mayo… Margarita Cupcakes with Salted Tequila Buttercream

I know I've mentioned our coconut thing... well the need was fed by Laura @ A Healthy Jalapeno with her Indian Coconut And Pistachio Laddoos

This was a real Wow.  Right from the title.  Thanks Irvin @ Eat The Love for sharing your Blood Organge Chiffon Cake with Blood Orange Curd and Rich Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting 

Last but definitely not least, Katherine Martinelli got my heart strings with her Strawberry Rhubarb  Cocktail 
Ruthie would have approved, I so vividly recall her many Strawberry Rhubarb Pies!

And my "one for good luck" goes to 

Jennifer at Peanut Butter & Peppers

for her HEALTHY Cinco de Mayo Round Up, YUM!

****ALL PHOTO CREDITS TO THE POST REFERENCED,

HUGE Thank you to all for letting me repost****

While I have your attention, I wanted to take a quick minute to congratulate Laura @ Wylde Thyme for winning my FIRST awesome GIVEAWAY.... her Pomi is en route {and I'm secretly hoping for a POMI guest post} AND to remind everyone that May's GIVEAWAY is under way.... a Sea Salt collection & POSSIBLY a grilling rub collection too! 

WOOT WOOT!

And last but not least a huge Shout to CJ at Food Stories for giving me the honour of doing my FIRST Guest Post at her place AND giving me two AWESOME blogger awards, please stop by her fabulous blog this week XXOO