A farmers' market dinner - Dairy Foods

Yesterday evening Erik and I grilled out in our backyard and had the most lovely dinner. It was 85 and sunny, no bugs, a perfect MN night.

I purchased almost every item for dinner at the Minneapolis Farmers' Market including:

Green beans
Red potatoes
Radishes
Ribeye steak

Erik is obsessed with radishes.
The beans were fresh and delicous.

Roasted red potatoes are a favorite of mine.
I had a black bean burger with blue cheese, pickles, tomatoes and lettuce.  YUM.
Erik's enormous ribeye was from Bar 5.  He said it was tender and awesome.
Our little kitty sat and watched us eat from the (very rickety) screened-in porch.  He's an indoor kitty but he longs to be outdoors.  Poor guy.  We gave him plenty of attention when we came inside.

I'm really looking forward to the weekend.  Our friends Chris and Alena are getting married on Saturday, can't wait!

Reddi-wip giveaway winner - Dairy Foods

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the Reddi-wip giveaway.

The winner is:

Pinkflipflops who commented: "my favorite was the blt sliders and the dessert!" and shared the giveaway on Twitter.

Please send me an email with your name and mailing address.

Happy Thursday!

A classic wedding inspiration board - Dairy Foods

{Photo credits: Style Me Pretty and David's Bridal}

By now you have heard of my good friend Libby's upcoming wedding...in the year she has been engaged my husband and I hosted a fall-inspired engagement party and I recently threw her a black and white foodie bridal shower. We also have a wine/cheese/dinner/dancing bachelorette party to look forward to in the next couple weeks as well!

Libby is marrying her best friend, Jason. They met through Erik and I, who also happen to be the matron of honor and best man in their wedding. They are great friends of ours and we never have a shortage of fun and lots of laughs. One of my favorite things to do with Libby and Jason is to grab a few (or more...) beers and bonfire in our backyard. They are a laid back, fun-loving couple who you can always count on. Seriously, they are the type of friends you call when your car is broken down on the side of the road and they'll make it to you quicker than anyone else.

Libby and Jason's wedding in September and it is taking place downtown St. Paul at a historic venue (413 on Wacouta). They have a lot of classic, simple details that will result in a stunning wedding:

• Black and white details with a touch of latte/browns
• Mini calla lilly bouquets and centerpieces (DIY by her talented mother-in-law to be!)
• A black/white/brown dessert table filled with cupcakes, macarons and candy
• A strapless lace gown with gorgeous Badgley Mischka shoes
• A subtle food theme with food labels for each table, tons of delicious appetizers and a family style meal
• No shortgage of great wine

 I can't wait to share her wedding photos with you in a few months!

Reddi-wip giveaway! - Dairy Foods

I have a fun giveaway for you today sponsored by Reddi-wip. Remember the Hoedown BBQ I hosted last week? This is the last installment of that project and it's a good one!

Reddi-wip sent me a gift as a thank you for the partnership.  They are extending the exact same gift to one of my readers.

It includes:

Reddi-wip coupons
Reddi-wip recipe cards
Picnic basket
Fruit bowl
Cocktail shaker
Cocktail recipe book
Pitcher
Beverage dispenser
$100 Visa gift card

Wow, right?  Here's how to enter to win:

- Check out my Reddi-wip Ulttimate Summer Hoedown BBQ and comment on this post which party detail was your favorite (the hay bales, fried chicken, strawberries on a cloud, guests outfits, etc).   *****Be sure to come back to the giveaway post and comment here, not the hoedown post.

- For a second chance to win, talk about this giveaway on Twitter, linking back to this post and using the hashtag #reddiwip.  Example: "I just entered to win the @eatdrinkpretty #reddiwip giveaway, http://tinyurl.com/43xnwkj." Make sure you leave another comment on this post letting me know you tweeted.

- US residents eligible only, the giveaway will close on Wednesday, August 3 at 11:59pm CT.  The winner will be announced Thursday.

I look forward to your comments and tweets!