6.23.2009

the BEST party punch!

this is a perfect punch for any occasion and you can make it your own with whatever jello flavors you choose. the recipe makes a ton so you could easily half it. when i make it i have to do it in 2 batches anyway because i don't have a big enough pot to boil all the water. for an alcoholic version, add vodka when you serve it. i usually make a seperate batch for all the alcies out there. :)

trust me... this one is a keeper!

*party punch*

13 cups water
3 cups granulated sugar
3 small boxes fruit flavored jello (I used strawberry, raspberry & a tropical fruit mix)
1 12 oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate
2 large cans pineapple juice (standard size)
2 liters ginger ale/sprite/fresca/7up/whatever
4 freezer tight ziplock bags

1 orange, sliced (optional)

Boil 13 cups water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gelatin & sugar. *if you are breaking this up into 2 batches, make sure you seperate out 1/2 of the gelatin/sugar mixture so the next batch will be consistently flavored*

Pour the boiling water over the gelatin/sugar mixture & stir to combine. Mix in the lemonade concentrate and then pour in the pineapple juice. Ladle the mixture into ziplock bags… I used a total of 4 *double lined* bags. Put the bags in the freezer and let them freeze overnight. About an hour before serving time, pull out a couple of the bags and allow them to thaw a little. Separate the chunks by kneading the bag while its still closed, you should have a slushy consistency. Pour into punch bowl and cover with ginger ale, more or less to your liking. top with orange slices for looks.

6.19.2009

caitlin & scott's wedding!!


it was such a gorgeous wedding, and the perfect intimate affair.
...and my first wedding attempt at a wedding cake!
thank you for the opportunity and congratulations to the happy couple!











6.05.2009


i feel like i should change my blog to "i heart pets."