Simply Six… things for a picnic!

Posted on April 22, 2016April 23, 2016 by SimplyStyledEmily

Happy National Picnic Day! The weather here has me dreaming of sunny days in the park and I can not wait to take my favorite fancy picnic cooler for a day out! Our basket isn’t too girly so the husband doesn’t mind carrying it around and is an easy go-to for road trips as well (a few hotel breakfasts have been eaten on those plates).

So grab this picnic basket and a few of the other picnic must-haves I have been lusting lately below. And a picnic would not be complete without a delicious food, so check out this caprese sandwich with pesto from Jessica in the Kitchen… yum!!

What is on your picnic packing list?

Classic Gin Fizz

Posted on March 31, 2016March 30, 2016 by SimplyStyledEmily

We just added some fantastic bar stools to our kitchen and it has us hanging around the counter more. While we were catching up on our day in the kitchen last week I figured we should fancy up our happy hour. I am usually a simple beer or wine fan but have been trying out some new recipes to add to my hostess skills (like this moscow mule recipe here!) I grabbed my cocktail shaker and added a classic gin fizz to my go-to drinks list!

Classic Gin Fizz — mat: Target | shaker: tropicoland c/o

How to make your own:

*I also tried with san pellegrino which was delicious and quite refreshing.

Day Time Sipping

Posted on February 23, 2016February 22, 2016 by SimplyStyledEmily

Can we give mother nature a high-five for the fabulous weather we had here this past weekend. The perfect weather for lunch on a deck overlooking the water has me craving the upcoming warm days ahead (please tell me they are close ahead!).

While I am prepping my beach bag with beach towels (Target hit it out of the park with this one) and bikinis, I thought what better time than now to try out some new recipes to take to the beach house for the hot summer days in the Outer Banks.

Today’s recipe is the quintessential Moscow Mule! Grab a lime and a cooper mug and try one for yourself.

Ingredients {for one mug full}:

1 can ginger beer (not ginger ale… there is a difference, I googled it)

1/2 lime

2 oz of vodka (a shot glass full)

3 strawberries

lots of ice

Instructions:

1. Grab a cooper mug (so you look fancy), muddle your strawberries (which means mash the strawberries enough to get the juice out, but not enough to turn them to paste), add vodka, ginger beer and squeeze the lime juice into the mug.

2. Lightly stir. Garnish with lime slice and strawberry!

Now take your tasty new drink, in your fancy new cup and cheers!

Cooper Mug – c/o Inspired Basics | Cutting Board – The Christmas Tree Shop

Make it Monday {Chocolate Chip Cookies}

Posted on January 11, 2016January 10, 2016 by SimplyStyledEmily

I apologize first for anyone whose diet this threatens, but after a successful day of baking I had to share this delicious recipe.

My mom’s chocolate chip cookies have always been my favorite and when I went into the pantry this weekend and stared at the empty cookie shelf I figured it was time to grab the kitchen aid and curb my sweet tooth.

Below is the simple recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies that have a slightly cakier taste then the average go-to style.