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Presto Pesto!

Things are going well with everything at js weddings and events. Summer has been busy with a wedding almost every weekend, and it wont stop until the end of October. While I am waiting patiently for pictures from the photographers of the most recent weddings, I thought I would update on my recent endeavour: making pesto.

My mom and I have been growing basil and we finally realized that it was starting to become as big as a bush. We decided to "harvest" it and make pesto. We loosely followed some directions, but basically we put basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts and a pinch of salt in a food processor, let it whirl, and then just adjusted the ingredient ratio according to taste. We then poured it in ice cube trays and placed them in the freezer. After they hardened, we put the pesto cubes in zip lock bags and presto! Fresh pesto anytime of the year. You can toss a cube or two in your pasts, in your stir fry, on your protein... the options are endless. And now you can be transported back to summer anytime of the year, even in blurry winter.

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And... last one?

Ok, I just wanted to share the sneak peek video of
Tara and Jimmy's wedding.

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Fabulous Fourth

I know, I know... what is that, almost 3 weeks ago. But I still wanted to share what my Fourth of July was like. Food. Family. Faith.

Tara and Jimmy's Wedding

July 9, 2011

When I first met with Tara in September of last year, I had no idea that she was going to become such a good friend throughout this wedding planning process. Being a part of Tara and Jimmy's wedding has been such an honor and I have loved getting to know them, their friends, and their families.

Everything about their wedding Tara had thought out and planned with such detail. When we started out with the planning, the wedding had just a little Indian influence to honor her father. However, as the planning process went along, more and more Indian influence seemed to get added into the mix. At one point I think we realized that the entire wedding was just going to be very Indian-inspired and ran with it. :)

From the custom made gowns from India (that I got to alter) and golden manzanita branches to Indian drummers and elephants galore, their wedding was simply amazing. I really could go on about each detail that Tara planned, but I'll let the pictures (and my comments interspersed) tell you instead.

I LOVE these sandals!

Tara is making a deal with her son Noah… if he cooperates and takes pictures, she’ll buy him a present!

They are the cutest family ever!

Elephants with their trunks up = good luck

Yeah, Tara made these. She’s awesome.

She’s beautiful!

The kids table!

Dessert table = yum!

The broach is Tara’s grandmothers and the beaded bracelet Noah made for her to wear. So sweet.

This dress was gorgeous on her. Yes, it was heavy. I would know; I did the alterations on it. My arms got workouts just from lifting it up and sewing on all the rhinestones.

Drummers to announce the bride and groom.

It’s a long staircase, but they rocked it.

Cutest picture ever! Noah, the cutest ring bearer ever and her 3 nieces, aka: the flower girls!

They are stunning. Simply stunning.

Great couple. Great wedding. Great day.

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Tara and Jimmy's wedding day post...