High-Low 9
Date posted: August 13, 2012 | By: Dawn Happy last few weeks of summer, golden girls!
I had many memorable moments this week but my favorites came from my party this weekend that I hosted for my big brother, David.
Me with the guest of honor, my big brother - David
David, a.k.a. “Sueno”, has been in Los Angeles for the summer. He lives in Dallas normally, where he is a Government professor, but has had a lovely LA summer out here for the past 2 months.
I’ve been a little more like Julie McCoy – on The Love Boat – than Dawn McCoy, acting as a social coordinator and/or camp counselor for him during his stay here.
It has been a busy, busy summer but a magical and memorable one, as well!
So, of course, I had to give him a proper send-off!
I decided to host “A Fiesta for Sueno” replete with homemade margaritas, summer sangria, friends’ dishes, pie, cupcakes, a kiddie pool and more.
Here are the highlights from the fun fiesta!
HIGHS
The Invite:
My true calling: Party Hostess
The Social Lubrication? Our family’s favorite cocktail. Did somebody say Margarita? I tried to recreate Mi Cocina in Los Angeles. It was good but NOTHING compared to Mi Cocina in Dallas!
Kickin' Cucumber-Jalapeno Margaritas
An added bonus? Utilizing my Nanny’s antique relish tray for customizable margaritas. Love it!
Limes, Jalapeños & Sweet Pickles - oh my!
Pie time!!!
BF and my Avocado Pie with Toasted Coconut and Tequila Whipped Cream
And the food? The food was AMAAAAAAZING!! I made Big Mouth Black Bean Dip, Drunk Pico de Gallo, Zesty Citrus Guacamole, Texas Praline Cupcakes, Avocado Pie with Toasted Coconut & Tequila Whipped Cream and The Devil’s Cupcakes (Mexican Chili Chocolate with Nutella Mascarpone Frosting). And my sweet and culinarily-talented friends brought Bean & Cheese enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas Suizas, Mexican Lasagna, Mexican Salad and Mexican rice casserole. YUM!!!
The Tex-Mex spread
Kickin' Cucumber-Jalapeno Margarita & Avocado Pie
Even the cupcakes were Tex-Mex themed!
My good friend, Amy, brought the biggest hit of all — A KIDDIE POOL!!! On this super-hot LA day, this saved the party! Adults, and kids alike, were in summer heaven! It never hurts to have a little slice of nostalgia served up with your margarita!
Around the campfire? Not on this scorching hot day!
A few of my favorite girls!!
It was one of my all-time favorite days! A beautiful summer day spent with my brother and good friends. Yet again, I am reminded how fortunate I am. To live in this beautiful, beachside city and to have the best friends that make throwing a party an effortless affair.
I know it’s gonna be hard to say goodbye to my big brother but, at least, we have this fun fiesta as a beautiful memory of his time here. Fiesta, indeed.
LOW
Ouch!!
Ouch!!!!!!! That’s what I said when I reached into the drawer of my vanity, to pull out my hairbrush, and was met with a searing pain instead. I’m applying neosporin, and crossing my fingers, praying it doesn’t scar. But it’s a bummer because it’s on my makeup swatting hand! Just thankful it wasn’t worse!
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: What was your High-Low this week?
Posted in High-Low, RecipeBox, Saturday Social Hour, Spoil-Me Sunday | Tags: avocado piebrothercupcakesentertainingfiestaFriendsgratitudeHigh-LowKickin' cucumber jalapeño margaritakiddie poolmargaritanostalgiapartyRecipesTex-mextex-mex theme
Okay, I’ve been tempted to ask all Summer long and can no longer resist: What is the story behind your brother’s nickname, Sueno? I know the meaning of the word but how did this come to be his moniker?
Hi Lynn, Hahahaha!! It’s pretty funny. A friend started calling him “Sueno” thinking it meant “The Dream”. However, years later, he was told it meant “Sleepy”. Just rewards, I tell you! What is your definition of it? Dying here!! xoxo, BF
Well, I’ve always known that it had a number of meanings in spanish (from dream to sleepiness as you mentioned) but I have always used it to mean dream. I figured, as adorable as your brother is, that it probably was given to him by some of your friends back in the day. Thanks for sharing all this fun stuff with us! BeautyFrosting ROCKS!
Lynn, YOU ROCK!!! Thank you for being a daily reader and for all of the love, enthusiasm, encouragement and engagement you bring to the kitchen of BeautyFrosting. You’re the best reader, ever! xoxo, BF