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Italian Stuffed Baguette

What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.

UNKNOWN

It has almost been a month since Chris moved into his new office in the Devon Tower, and I finally got a chance to see the breathtaking views! After my ears popping a million times in the elevator, we finally got to the 39th floor.

Of all the rooms on the floor, my favorite room had to be the break room. I couldn’t get over the modern design and the fancy coffee and latte options.

It wasn’t just the design that lured me to the room. The views and landscaping of the Myriad Botanical Gardens were magnificent.

The gardens are conveniently located right next to the Chesapeake Arena. There was a touch of sadness looking down knowing that Thunder Alley is no longer what it used to be. It was such an amazing sight to see the thousands of fans covering every inch of space during our home games.

There are so many wonderful things happening in Oklahoma City right now. I am so proud to call this city my home. I can’t wait to see more coverage of this spectacular place as the NBA Finals continue. Speaking of spectacular, my spin on Baking Obsession’s Stuffed Baguette recipe turned out better than expected.

Italian Stuffed Baguette

Ingredients:

2 (18 inch) baguettes

2 packages cream cheese

1/3 cup Creamy Italian Dressing

4 ounces salami, chopped

1 (4 ounce) can black olives, chopped

½ red bell pepper, chopped

Directions:

1. Cup of the ends of the baguettes. Cut into thirds for easier access.

2. Use a long knife to hollow out the center of the bread.

3. Continue hollowing out each piece, leaving about a half an inch rim.

4. In a medium bowl, combine cheese, dressing, peppers, olives, and meat.

5. Fill each baguette with mixture.

6. Cover each piece in Saran Wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Baguettes will stay good for up to two days.

7. Slice baguette and enjoy!

I was so worried that this would be too time consuming of a task to get done before my reunion, but they came together easily and were able to be made ahead of time. Score!

I chose more simple ingredients to fill my baguette with, favoring the Creamy Italian Dressing, but I would love the try the original recipe with the rich goat cheese too.

I thought this recipe was so fun because it was like an updated version of the classic pinwheel. It was such a fresh and unique idea!

What are you most proud of your town for?

10-Year High School Reunion

I don’t know where I’m going from here but I promise it won’t be boring.

DAVID BOWIE

The reunion weekend has come and gone, and overall, I think that it went well. While preparing for the events I went with the motto “Do your best and forget the rest.” With six weeks to prepare, I knew that it wasn’t going to be the most organized of events, but all that really mattered was that everyone had a good time.

The first event planned was a social gathering at the Stiefel Theatre with a cash bar and small bites. All my ideas came from Pinterest and were fairly simple to put together. By far the easiest item had to be the veggie cups.

The stuffed baguettes were a little more time consuming, but I was able to make them beforehand. They weren’t as challenging as I had anticipated.

There were also Italian Meatballs, Caprese Bites, cheese and crackers, Oreo Balls, and, of course, Slutty Brownies for everyone to enjoy.

We kept the decorations simple, hanging some lanterns and having the class pictures arranged in a large ten as the main attraction.

As a tribute to the classmates that are no longer with us, we had three memorial candles, a flower arrangement, and a sign in remembrance.

Overall, it seemed like everyone really enjoyed catching up. Next up on our agenda was a tour of the school Saturday morning. There have been some drastic updates made over the last ten years, so it was exciting to see how the school has grown. One of my favorite updates was the addition of the pergolas in the courtyard surrounded by student’s mosaic artwork.

The most impressive update had to be the new weight room, which mimics a university level program. To say athletics are important to our small town is an understatement.  We lived and breathed football during high school, taking home the state championship twice.

My favorite part of the new training room was spotting my shirtless husband in not one but two pictures!!!

Bahahaha, I don’t think he was expecting to see that.

After the tour, we wanted to host a family event for the children to attend. To simplify things we opted for a potluck and had classmates bring items according to their last name.

It was a success. There was plenty of food to go around. That night to conclude the activities, we all met up at a local bar to say fair well.

It was a cram packed weekend, but we did leave plenty of time for people to see their families while home and attend the local Smokey Hill Arts Festival. I had the best time catching up with old friends, but I am glad to have another ten years before planning another reunion.

Have you attended any of your class reunions?

Class Reunion Ideas

Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

C.S. LEWIS

I fall into the category of people that married their high school sweetheart. One of the perks of knowing my husband since we were thirteen is that there can’t be too many skeletons in his closet…that I don’t know about. One of the downsides is the baggage that comes along with him being our high school class president.

This means that it is his responsibility, along with the other class officers, to plan our 10 year reunion, which means since he is a workaholic that it is kind of my responsibility to help out. Now if only Pinterest had been around when I was the social chair of my sorority. It sure does make party planning easier. Here is my Mood Board inspirations:

For decorations, I want to make a 10 year version of this Picture Perfect Idea using pictures of my classmates.

I am covering all the food for the party, so I searched out easy ideas with beautiful presentations like these veggie cups.

I gravitate towards any variation of a Caprese Salad, so these Piruletas Italianas are a must.

After seeing the Stuffed Baguette last week, I knew an Italian theme was developing.

So instead of cocktail meatballs, I wanted to have them dripping with marinara sauce to stay on theme.

The easiest dessert I have ever made was the Slutty Brownies for my friend’s bachelorette party, so naturally I have to bring those.

When making food for 100 people, I think it is best to have a few really good ideas and plenty of each for everyone.

What is the largest party you have catered to?

Sally’s Pins

Peace, it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

UNKNOWN

Is Sunday again? Man this week flew by after having the holiday on Monday, but I still had plenty of time to find some great things on Pinterest. Here is this week’s edition of Sally’s Pins.

Apfel-Lollies: Instead of using whole apples for carmel/chocolate apples use slices. Brilliant!

Repurposed Shutter Wall Display: The shutters are perfect for pinning up keepsakes, and it adds a window-like dimension to the room.

Reeses Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: Um yeah….rice krispie treats are so tempting, but with Reese Chocolate Peanut Butter too, that’s insane.

Dip Dye Cupcake Liners: Taking a plain liner to something spectacular seems so easy with this method.

Stuffed Baguette: I love how the pieces look after being cut from the baguette. What a fun treat for a party!

Newspaper Used as Weed Blocker: Repurposing newspaper to stop weeds sounds great to met. I got to try this!

Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix: This mix would not last long in my house. The sweet cinnamon dusting on the cereal makes my mouth water.

Mint Green Watch: This gold and mint green watch from Anthropology is too cute. I just adore anything mint green.

Summer Pops: Pour champagne over popsicles and serve. This is perfect for a hot summer day.

Side Walk Chalk Photos: This is so adorable, and I bet it is a fun way to get kids involved for the photo shoot.

Skillet Lasagna (275 calories): I love me some lasagna, so with only 275 calories this is a wonderful dinner option.

A Selection of Must Have Wedding Photos: I would consider photography to be one of my hobbies, so I like these suggestions as go-to guide.

15 Ways to Pin Back Your Hair: Battling the humidity in Oklahoma, I will need all 15 of these.

Piruletas Italianas: I can’t wait to serve these at my next party. They are so eye catching, and I love the minced basil topping.

Memory Jar: What a great idea to put memories made throughout the year in a jar and open them on New Years Eve to enjoy.

Do you have a fun way to savor memories over the year?

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