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Can you guys tell what I am doing here??
Pasta salad yesterday, skewers today…
Cookout/picnic/warm weather/fun time food!! Please tell me you guys are all on board with this?? Like please? Cause I have caught the warm weather food bug and I am pretty sure there is no turning back, like none. The fresh, summertime, fun food is here to stay and man, I am so excited.
Also, ice cream time. Yes, yes, yes to ice cream!!
So along with delicious summertime foods, and the warm weather that is sure to be upon us soon (please tell me when I get back – I will explain below – that we will have magically morphed into full on summer) comes new animals on “the homestead”.
Things are getting kind of exciting around here. I know, I know, I’ve already told you about the goats, which I think will be arriving this weekend (a little bit of a bummer since this weekend I will be out-of-town, BUT very excited to see them when I get home), but now there is also the possibility of a few horses coming to board with us this summer. YES!!
Horses! Like every little girl’s dream (and in my case big girl’s). With that said, there are still a lot of details to be worked out. Horses are a lot more work than chickens and goats (not to mention more money) but this summer we would actually just be boarding three horses for someone else. They would leave in the fall 🙁 but it would be a great trial run to see if we (meaning my dad…who should probably just quit his day job already and become a professional dishwasher/farmer/handyman) can really handle horses…along with the chickens and goats we already have.
Like I said though, this one is still only in the discussion phase. The fellow (<–look I am so grown up) who is interested in boarding his horses here is coming over today or tomorrow to chat, so we will know more details soonish. Fingers crossed though.
Oh, and clearly this is the reason for my Pinterest horse photo binge the other day. Sorry, well not really.
Let’s see, what else.
I feel like updating you guys on life today…but um, my life is really not all that interesting, and all I have to chat about are the facts that I am excited the grass is finally getting green, horses may be coming, the goats ARE coming and a sunny Cali work trip begins tomorrow.
Oh, but the Cali work trip?? Any of you LA people have suggestions for me? Places to eat? Things to do? Possibly the best secret antique prop shops (think dishes and old vintagey things) that I just HAVE to hit up?? I will also be heading down to San Diego, so if you know of some great shops down there as well, PLEASE… share, share, share!
Would LOVE any and all input on this. I head out tomorrow on an early AM flight, so I am currently in the frantic state of “oh my gosh, I have so much to get done in the next 16 hours – help”. It’s so much fun – NOT.
Ok, life matters all summed up, on to these coconut honey lime Filipino chicken adobo skewers.
They’re kind of fun, right?? I mean, I totally regret my styling decisions here in these photos, because now all the colors just annoy the heck out of me and I hate looking at them, but then again, I hate almost all of my photos. Why is it that we are our hardest critics? I mean, it’s really just no fun.
Aside from the photos, this chicken is so delicious. Super easy and perfect for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend plus equally great throughout the rest of the warm summer months. Traditionally, Filipino adobo chicken is not grilled or made on skewers, but something about food on a stick just makes me happy. I think it’s the kid inside of me trying to break through my tough as nails, no fun skin (harsh, but sort of true). Or maybe, I just like the idea of not having to mess with cutting up my chicken, because when it comes to food, I want it in my mouth. Messing with knives and such just plain annoys me.
Wow, I think it is clear that I have like zero patience. Maybe I should work on that?
Ok, but in all seriousness, I adore this chicken. It is so flavorful and so quick to prepare. It’s slightly sweet and tangy with a nice fresh hint of lime. SO GOOD.
I served my chicken with a side of coconut rice and a fruit salad. Perfect for a quick meal or simple entertaining.
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PS. Are the coconuts giving off summer vibes?? Please say yes. Coconuts all summer long please!
I think every single one of your photos is absolutely stunning!
THANK YOU! That is so kind of you to say! Hope you had a great week!
You just come up with the best recipes! i want to eat this RIGHT NOW!!
Thank you so much, Brita!! 🙂
That chicken looks so succulent and flavorful! How serendipitous that I’ve got a few extra limes sitting around from a recipe the other day…hello, dinner!
Thank you so much!! 🙂
Regret your styling decisions? I’m convinced you could not make a wrong decision in that arena Tieghan and this is perfection. Sets such a fun tone for the skewers. Love the rice in the coconut. Enjoy sunny and hopefully warm California! Our Colorado spring is certainly not that, at least in Boulder!
I agree! Your photos are beautiful, creative, and with a wonderful sense of color. They have also evolved over time, and I love your use of different props and flowers, etc. Hope you have a lovely trip!
Thank you so much, Terry! You guys are putting a huge smile on my face tonight!!
AWE! Wow, thank you so much for the kind words!! Some here in Summit, we have had cold temps and rain/snow for weeks. UGH!
Thanks again!
Next beautiful weekend night – I’m going to be all about these. And the colors are gorgeous!
Yeah! 🙂
Hope you love the skewers!!
These are perfect and we will be making them. So gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Lynda! Hope you love he skewers!
These look so fun Tieghan! And so delicious! I am looking forward to the fun foods of summer too! Have a great time on your trip!
Thank you so much, Mary Ann!! Bring on summer, right?!? 🙂
Have fun on your Cali trip! This chicken recipe tho – this looks like it’s going to be summer grilling favorite around here! And the coconut rice ? well you already won me over with that!
Thank Kathy!! Hoping you had a great week!!
jeff’s , a kosher deli , in pico robertson, used to have, hands down, the very tastiest pastrami i ever ate, anywhere. enjoy
These look delicious!!
Thanks so much, Kathy!! Hope all is well with you and gang! 🙂
These look so delicious! Love the simple marinade and it’s use as a sauce…anything to break up the work when I have a bad case of Lazy Cook Syndrome! 😉
Thanks Andrea!! 🙂
I’m with you — 100% on board for fun summertime eats! These look like the perfect place to start.
YEAH! Thanks Rachel! Hope you had a great day!
Divine !!! 🙂 These look so yummy….
Thank you so much, Lynne!! 🙂
I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and I’m really happy to know that you know some Philippine cuisine… HAHAHA cause well, I’m from the Philippines 🙂 I would look forward for more unique dishes from you 🙂
On another note, it’s really hot in here like crazy hahaha =)) How I wish to experience snow someday
Awe!! THANK YOU!! Oh and I would so trade places with you, the heat sounds amazing!
Hahaha I know right! 🙂 I would definitely trade places with you….. if i have enough money to go and fly there =)) haha…. the heat really sounds great at first, but if you’ve been living here for 19 years, then you’ll probably go tired of the heat of the sun.
If you happen to want to go here, I would really be glad to meet you and definitely taste one of your very awesome dishes.. 🙂 hahaha
Amazing!
Thank you so much!! 🙂