Easy Summer Appetizers With TRISCUIT

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TRISCUIT crackers and I go way back, you see, I've never been much of a potato chip kinda gal so my mom would pack some crackers along with her famous grape and cheese kabobs (a genius invention if you ask me) in my lunches. To this day I still enjoy snacking on TRISCUIT crackers but instead of mindlessly eating them out of the box (which I often do) I decided to get a little creative and combine my favorite seasonal ingredients to make some party pleasing appetizers.

I headed over to my local Walmart and picked up my favorite flavors including: TRISCUIT Original Crackers, TRISCUIT Cracked Pepper & Olive Crackers, and my new favorite, TRISCUIT Smoked Gouda Crackers. With endless choices of seasonings and spices they provide the perfect base to build any small bite.

Some things to keep in mind when creating your appetizers is you want a balance of flavors and textures - sweet + savory, rich flavors + fresh herbs, crunchy + smooth, you get the idea. To assemble each recipe simply follow the steps starting with one and working your way up. For mine I used similar ingredients with different proteins and it only took me a little over 30 min. to assemble all three so whipping these bad boys up for a party would be easy!

A new spin on the classic deviled egg, this is the ideal breakfast food bite.

Not Your Mamma's Deviled Eggs

makes 15 appetizers

1.TRISCUIT Original Crackers
2.3-4 hard boiled eggs, sliced thin
3.4 strips of crispy bacon, chopped (optional for my vegetarian homies)
4.about 1 TBS of capers
5.Sprinkle of Paprika (optional)
6.Hand full of fresh dill for garnish

The perfect balance of tart, savory, and slightly sweet.

Maple Apple Bacon

makes 15 appetizers

1.TRISCUIT Smoked Gouda Crackers
2.1 green apple, sliced thin
3.3-4 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled
4.drizzle of pure maple syrup

*Side note: I learned through many a fallen apple that you should slice the apple thin, place it on the cracker, then top with bacon (duh Annie).

One of my all time favorite ingredients, smoked salmon, pairs perfectly with cream cheese, salty capers, and refreshing cucumber.

Salm I Am

makes 15 appetizers

1.TRISCUIT Cracked Pepper & Olive Crackers
2.Schmear of cream cheese
3.1 cucumber, skinned and sliced then in halves
4.1 fillet (8oz) of smoked salmon, flaked
5.About 1 TBS capers

What are some of your favorite flavor combinations? Are you more sweet or savory? For more inspiration on awesome apps, check out the TRISCUIT webpage and show off your creations with #MadeForMore.

(Late) Fashion Friday: Avocê Eyewear Review

I was thrilled at the opportunity to review Avocê sunglasses and eyeglasses. For those of you who aren't familiar with this brand, Avocê was founded by a man who wanted to provide stylish frames for his girlfriend who longed for more fashionable frames (a girl after my own heart). Since then, Avocê has focused on creating fun, fresh, and affordable styles for women everywhere.

The Ariela:

The Gata:

The Leticia:
As you can probably tell The Leticia was my fav. I loved the blue lined inside of the frames and they fit most comfortably on my face. Usually when I wear glasses I start to get a headache after about three hours or so but I was able to sport these around town all day without any discomfort. All of these frames were super light weight without feeling too fragile which is what I loved about Avocê Eyewear the most. Another thing I appreciated was the diversity of styles, when you think of glasses as an accessory instead of a mere necessity, you want a pair to match every daytime/evening look, and Avocê definitely delivers.

"Eyewear is an expression of your fashion sense and personality that should complement your personal style."

Want to try out a pair for yourself?
Check out Avoce home try on program! It is 100% free of charge (you will have to provide your credit card information but that is just in case anything happens to the glasses in your care).

How does it work?
Click on a pair of glasses you are interested in and right by the "Add to bag" button there should be a "Add to home style and trial" simply click that button and it will save it to your cart. A limit to three pairs is allowed for home trial and you have a period of five days before sending back your order.
If you would like to view the Avocê website, click HERE.