On Monday, I headed over to my middle school best friend’s house for a little Desi Dress-Up party. I’m attending her wedding in a couple weeks, and she graciously offered to let me where some of her super-cool Indian clothes to the wedding!
Just catching up from this past weekend? You can check out these other posts:
And a couple recipe-related posts from the weekend:
- Fourth of July Cupcakes (vanilla cupcake recipe, plus decoration idea)
- Four 4th of July Dessert Ideas {2011} (red, white, and blue-able desserts)
- Healthy Blueberry Pie Smoothie (better than dessert for breakfast!)
(Btw, you may remember my friend Marium from my trip to San Francisco and wine country in 2009 – click to view)
I tried on 5 or 6 different outfits – a couple skirt/top combos and one “suit.” They were all so pretty, but after showing each outfit to Marium’s family (mom, dad, sister, and aunt), we narrowed it down to 3 options. I can’t wait her wedding! I’ve never been to an Indian wedding before, so I’m really excited!
Marium and I grew up in this town, so we went to a childhood fave of ours while we were both in town – Coffee Underground! For me, this place is another one of my must-sees whenever I’m in town.
We both got omelet bowls and I subbed my toast for a cheddar chive biscuit. I think I could have eaten a platter of those biscuits…they were so good!
We set up in the “Red Room” to catch up over coffee and breakfast.
I wanted a pistachio latte, but they were out of the syrup! 
So I got toffee nut instead. The foam was lovely.
Afterwards, I headed back to my parents house for lunch and then to hit the road. I made my family a summer mocktail with this watermelon and mint.
And once hubby and I got home, I tried yet another creation – a new dough ball flavor!! Any guesses what it is? I added patriotic themed frosting to the dough balls since it was still the Fourth. 
But, I’m going to give you guys directions so you can do any color combo you want for any holiday or occasion. I think it will be a kid-friendly project, too!
How did you spend your Fourth of July (if you were celebrating the holiday or not – we all had a 7/4/11, right?) 
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No idea about the dough balls but they do look lovely and american
Can’t wait to see the outfit you pick out for the wedding!
Here’s the recipe for the dough balls: http://thechiclife.com/2011/07/sugar-cookie-dough-balls-with-quick-drizzle-frosting.html Yum!
I was with my adorable nieces and family and I couldn’t have been happier. Actually, that’s not true, if I’d had those cookies I would’ve been!
Oooooh- a pistachio latte sounds delicious!
Oh my goodness –are those LEMON doughballs? If so, my heart melts.
No, but that sounds amazing! I made Sugar Cookie Dough Balls! http://thechiclife.com/2011/07/sugar-cookie-dough-balls-with-quick-drizzle-frosting.html
WATERMELON!!! That’s how I spent my 4th of July.
No guesses at what the dough ball flavor is, but I look forward to finding out!
I spent my July 4th relaxing – worked out, shopped, then watched a Psych marathon via Netflix. It was just what I needed!
It’s Sugar Cookie…WITH frosting. mmm http://thechiclife.com/2011/07/sugar-cookie-dough-balls-with-quick-drizzle-frosting.html
Diana! I just saw your feature in Zlife…how awesome!! I saw your picture and was like, oh my gosh…I read her blog!! Hehe.
Loved the recipes and photos…congrats!
(New instructor+Zin member here as of last month 
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Danielle! You were the first to comment about the magazine article! Thank you so, so much! I got your comment while I was at convention and it made me smile. Sorry for the delayed response, but thank you again!