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If you follow me on Instagram you already know I looove to cook.
I posted a picture of the strawberry-shelled jello shots I made and a few of you asked me for the recipe. So I thought I'd share.

They are really really really delicious (and dangerous because you don't taste the alcohol). The only thing I'd change? I wish I would of made more*! simple & quick. and the worst part? waiting for them to set! 

tips: 

>> alcohol/jello flavor is preference

>> make sure strawberries are large*

>> jello liquid will spill over/out of strawberries (also don't worry if strawberries split when pitting -hence the shot cups!)

Last night (and again on instagram) I posted a picture of the artichokes I made for dinner. 

Super easy to make. Waiting an hour for them to cook- really sucked, but I made some spicy chickpeas to hold me over (my current favorite snack! -- will post recipe too!). 

tips:

>> can use lemons from boiling water for the mayo dip

>> the larger the artichoke the better (for obvious consuming reasons)

>> lemon pepper seasoning from trader joe's is ahhhmazing -- I use it on everything (especially because I am trying to avoid seasoning with salt)

>> don't cut stem completely off -- that's the best* part! 

>> you can completely cheat and just use mayo (and add lemon zest & seasonings)

hope you enjoy the recipes if you decide to try either of them! and if you do-- let me know if you-- I'd loooove to hear see how they turned out!!

I am beyond thrilled today is Friday!! We have a packed weekend filled with friends, baseball, wine and oysters.  Tonight we are heading to the Oakland A's game with our mentees (I'm a mentor in the bay area yearup program). Any big weekend plans on your agenda?? 

oxx & happy cooking

ashley