Happy Halloween!!!!

Happy Halloween from The Freebird!!!

Stay tuned for an update on tonights halloween costumes. Anyone else dressing up!?

Be safe and have fun!

Homemade French Vinaigrette

You are sure to impress with this delicious homemade French Vinaigrette salad dressing! This recipe is one I learned during my cooking class at Laguna Culinary Arts and it is seriously the BEST thing ever. It is so yummy and surprisingly easy to make. I have made this dressing in double batches and saved the extra in the fridge to use for the rest of the week and it tastes just as good the next day!

Here's what you'll need:

2 Tablespoons vinegar of your choice (I have made it with red wine vinegar and also with champagne

vinegar.... you can also use sherry vinegar if you want)

1-3 teaspoons Dijon mustard

6 tablespoons olive oil (I actually used canola oil because olive oil tenders to solidify in the fridge, which I didn't want since i was making enough for the whole week)

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk to blend well.

While whisking, gradually add the olive oil (or canola, if you choose)in a stream. Whisk continually.

**Quick tip: Since you need both hands for this step,

 if you are using a bowl that doesn't have a lip on the bottom to keep from sliding around the counter, 

twist a dish towel up and wrap around the base of the bowl. This will hold the bowl in place, freeing both hands to whisk and pour.**

Adjust seasoning to taste. Toss with 6 cups of greens.

**Another quick tip: To tone down the bite from the vinegar, 

you can add a tiny bit of honey. The honey neutralizes the bitter vinegar taste.**

Hope you all go try this tasty recipe and enjoy it as much as I do!

Enjoy!

XO,

K

Wedding Attire: Bridesmaid Dresses

It's time for me to start thinking about bridesmaid dresses for all my gorgeous bridesmaids! There are so many options out there..... Matching dresses or different styles? Same color or different colors? 

I checked out good 'ole Pinterest (you can follow me Here) for some inspiration to get me started.

Same length, different styles and colors

Same color, different styles

Same dress style, different colors

Different styles, different colors within a color story

With the colors for my wedding being blush/soft pink and gold,  I  have decided to go with a multi color theme for the girls' dresses. All my girls have such incredible, individual styles and personalities that I want them to pick their own dresses. I really want them to pick something that they are comfortable in and that reflects their style. The only thing I requested was that they stick to the color story of light pink, blush, nude, or gold. I can't wait to see what all the girls pick out!

This was an inspiration board I sent to the girls for them to start thinking about their dresses.

Can't wait to share the final outcome with you all when the wedding rolls around.


XO,
K