Meet my Faves:: Chris

So I'm going to start a new segment on my blog that will give you an insight into my favorite people. To start this off, I couldn't think of a more perfect person than my very own husband Chris!





Full Name: Christopher Michael Myers



Location: Phoenix, Arizona



Occupation: Business Valuation Associate



Alma Mater: Arizona State University



Starbucks order: Small cappuccino with an extra shot



How we met: The truth is that my beautiful bride was trolling Facebook and added me as a friend. Thinking she was someone else, I awkwardly attempted to strike up a conversation. After completely ignoring me for over a month she finally agreed to a date. I fell head over heels for her within a week and four months later we were engaged.



If you could go to dinner with any three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?:

Ronald Reagan – My political hero.

Ernest Hemingway – My favorite author and an all-around fascinating individual.

Thomas Edison – Edison was a fascinating inventor & businessman. I admire his tenacity and passion for inventing.



Describe your perfect Sunday: My perfect Sunday would consist of sleeping in with my wife, going to breakfast at U.S. Egg, relaxing by the pool, and going to mass with my family.

Thanksgiving Treat

Happy thanksgiving everyone! I hope you are reading this with a tummy full of turkey goodnes and a million slices of pumpkin pie. I thought it would be fun to share some Thanksgiving trivia with you today. Enjoy the randomness!

The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.


Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.


Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey.


More than 40 million green bean casseroles are served on Thanksgiving.


Turkeys can drown if they look up when it's raining!

Where in the World :: Tahiti

So my first Where in the World segment is taking us to Tahiti.

If the aqua blue clear water isn't enough to make you want to go there, how cute are the huts? I could definitely see myself spending a week or two lounging around my hut and taking a dip in that beautiful water. The temperature in Tahiti is about 79 degrees Fahrenheit year round!

Although it's beautiful, the downside to Tahiti is the extremely long flight. Not sure I could make it, but I can always dream. Nana! (goodbye in Tahitian)

And we're back!

I know we've been missing in action, but we're back and ready to blog! Married life is wonderful and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made our day so special. You are all truly wonderful and we're so lucky to have you.

Speaking of thankful, it's almost my favorite time of year....Thanksgiving!!! I thought since it is the most food centered holiday of the year I would post a delicious thanksgiving recipe for everyone to enjoy! Thank you Liene for this delicious treat!

Cranberry Orange Mousse

1 ½ cups fresh cranberries

6 tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup waterzest of 1 medium orange

1 tbsp Grand Marnier

3 oz white chocolate, finely chopped

1 cup whipping cream

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and becomes a jam-like, about 8-10 minutes total. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into a medium bowl, pressing hard onto the solids. Add the orange zest and liqueur, stir. Cool to room temperature.

Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a wide skillet. Turn the burner off (if your stove is electric, remove the skillet from the burner) and wait for 30 seconds, then set the bowl of chocolate in the hot water. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove the bowl of chocolate from the hot water. Let the chocolate cool to about 85 F (a small dab on your upper lip should feel slightly cool, not cold). If the chocolate mixture is too cold, the mousse may turn out grainy; if necessary, set the bowl in the pan of warm water for a few seconds before the next step.

Whip the cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture. Then fold in the melted chocolate. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream. Spoon or pipe into the serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cover with plastic wrap without touching the surface if refrigerating longer.

Serves 8.

Yum!

My love for Monsoon Season::

The time has come again for the most wonderful season of the year (and no, it's not Christmas), monsoon season. Typically people think of Arizona as only having summer and winter seasons, but monsoon season is one all it's own. Tonight Phoenix experienced it's first monsoon of the season and it was fabulous. Monsoons truly are nature's art at it's best. From the lighting that fills the sky to the rolling boom of thunder to the misty rain, this is the most relaxing and enjoyable part of the year. That being said, I'm going to leave you with some monsoon images as I sit back and enjoy the symphony of lightning and thunder.

Good food, good friend, good night

If you've never been to Postino in Phoenix you don't know what you're missin! This amazing little wine cafe is part of the Le Grande Orange family of restaurants and is absolutely worth the trip to the Biltmore area. It is nestled in a quaint neighborhood at 40th St. & Campbell and has daily wine specials with glasses starting at $5.00. Not being a drinker, this special doesn't really appeal to me as much as the unique bruschetta and their wonderful paninis. Tonight however was not just about the wonderful flavors and atmosphere of Postino, but more about the amazing friend I was able to have dinner with. Brooke you are an amazing friend and I love you! We definitely need more dinner dates! And let's make it Postino every time!

A Tribute to Erin: Miss Arizona 2008

So, this weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Miss Arizona Pageant for the umpteenth time only to have the greatest night ever! One of my dear friends from my childhood, miss Erin Nurss, was crowned the 2008 Miss Arizona! I couldn't be happier for her and I know she is going to rock Las Vegas in the Miss America Pageant. I wish I could explain how much this girl deserves this crown, but words just can't do it. Erin is the most beautiful woman I know inside and out. She has worked extremely hard to get where she is today and I can't wait to see what she does with this year. Erin, this is a tribute to you! You are going to be the best Miss Arizona ever!!!!