Skinny Chickpea Salad Recipe

Skinny Chickpea Salad

  I absolutely am in love with this salad!!!    Not only is this salad healthy but also is so simple to make and will keep in your fridge for up to 1 week after its prepared. For best results make sure the salad chills in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Ingredients

• 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed + drained
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed + drained
• 15 oz can yellow sweet corn, rinsed + drained
• 1 English cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 small pint red cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
• ½ yellow sweet onion, finely diced (you may also use red onion or green onion)
Dressing:
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp cilantro paste or use finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic

Instructions:

1. For salad, add all ingredients to a large bowl and cover mixture evenly with dressing. Toss salad mixture gently to mix ingredients with dressing together.
2. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Dressing:
3. For dressing, add all ingredients into a medium size bowl and whisk until all ingredients are well mixed. Place dressing in refrigerator

ENJOY!!!!

Wedding 101: Brides Against Breast Cancer Bridal Show

Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show – Brides Against Breast Cancer

Friday, September 11, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM;

Saturday, September 12, 2015

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;

 

Price: VIP EVENT: $20 Each General Admission : $5 Each

 

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey

23 South 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101

This amazing bridal show not only showcases a large variety of wedding dress designers, vendors, and other big day essentials, but also gives proceeds to the breast cancer foundation and  a variety of treatment facilities for women and children. I am planning on attending this bridal show in hopes of possibly scoring a cheap designer gown for my upcoming wedding with the added bonus of being able to help women and children who are suffering with cancer. Be sure to check it out if you are planning your own wedding or know a friend or family member who is!

Brides Against Breast Cancer sells all brands of new designer and “gently worn” wedding gowns in all shapes and styles. 

Education, nutrition, exercise, support and therapy are  just some of the many programs and services that they support, all designed to help cancer patients, their families and caregivers.

Brides Against Breast Cancer will distribute over 10,000 breast “self-exam” cards this year.

The average gown price is $600.

Gowns are available in sizes 4 - 18.

They have a dress to fit any bridal budget, and offer a convenient, interest free layaway plan.

To register for a show, or for more information about brides against breast cancer  visit here or call 1.877.721.HOPE.

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning: Up Up and Away!!

 New Jersey Festival of Ballooning!!!

Your Next Date Destination!

If you and your significant other are looking for a fun filled day or evening you should consider taking a trip to the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at the Solberg Airport in Whitehouse NJ.  The Quickchek NJ Festival of Ballooning is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America!!! Held annually, the festival features twice daily mass ascensions of over 100 special shapes and sport hot air balloons, concerts, food, vendors, crafts, fireworks, a balloon glow (evening), and a 5K run. There are also many local hotel accommodations if you would like to lengthen your stay. The hot air balloon ascensions are at 6am and 6pm each day of the festival. The timing helps ensure not only a breathtaking sunrise or sunset experience but is also the calmest time of day in terms of wind. The balloons will not be released if the weather is not adequate.

It has always been on my bucket list to go on a hot air balloon ride and this festival is a perfect opportunity to do so!

Prices and other information:

If you are considering taking your own ride to go up up and away during one of the mass ascensions you will need to order your ticket online for $225-$250 per rider. General admission to the festival is $25 from June 27^th-July 23^rd if purchased over the phone or online. General admission tickets at the gate can be purchased for $35.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. If you are interested in volunteering or working as a vendor inside the festival visit the festival website here.

The address for the festival is:

Solberg Airport

39 Thor Solberg Rd

Whitehouse Station NJ 08889

The Festival is held Friday July 24^th through Sunday July 26^th.  See you there!!!!

XOXO

Jennabelle Adams

Corked Wine Bar and Steakhouse

Review of Corked Wine Bar and Steakhouse

515 Main Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 625-9463

Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11:30am-10pm Friday & Saturday: 11:30am-2am

EXECUTIVE CHEF / Owner Giuseppe Grisafi

Sous Chef Justin Chen Jeff Barlow

Pastry Chef Marie Holtz

Bar Manager Karen Moyzan

Wonderful steaks, craft beers & lots of wines by the glass in modern, lounge-style environment aglow with neon lighting.  The bar area is sleek and trendy offering a modern yet sophisticated atmosphere. Corked Wine Bar and Steakhouse offers an enormous selection of wine from all over the world. The wines range in price substantially from $6 per glass to $35 per glass. There are also a long list of wines that are only available if purchasing the entire bottle. My fiancé and I had a wonderful dining experience both times we visited this restaurant. The foie gras was some of the best I have ever had. The foie gras was served atop a piece of French toast and topped with a blackberry compote. Both times we dined at Corked my fiancé’s steaks were cooked perfectly. I had two different seafood entrees and they were also very good.  Corked specializes in a variety of cuisine and even offers a variety of fish specials each Friday during lent so you can be sure there will be something on the menu for everyone. Corked will also be hosting a beer and wine brunch on May 3^rd 2015 with Hijinx brewing company from Allentown PA. This beer and wine brunch will feature pairings with a selection of beers and wines specifically picked to accompany each course. To inquire about coming to this brunch you can call and make a reservation.  Corked also does wedding showers, parties, special events, fundraisers, and ceremonies. You can check out their website which features their full menu along with contact information if you are planning a special event. Their email address is: www.corkedwinebar.com.