This post is LONG overdue. In March, the girls and I threw two very special ladies a "Sip and See" to honor the births of their second children. In case you aren't from the South, a "sip and see" is a small, lower-key baby shower given after the baby is born. Usually, you "sip" on tea, coffee, and some bubbly and "see" the precious baby. We hosted a fun all-girls and babies brunch our my friend Megan's gorgeous new home. We had lots of pretty flowers, yummy brunch . . .
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Happy Friday! First of all, thank you so very much for all of our amazing feedback on Tuesday's "getting personal" post. You guys are seriously the best. Your encouragement and the fact that you too shared your personal experiences with me here and on Facebook made my day. I am sincerely touched. Now, onto today's recipe! This may be one of the simplest and most delicious salads I have made yet. Meet the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cranberries, . . .
Getting a Bit Personal…
You are likely here visiting Fig + Cotton to check out a recipe you found on foodgawker or Pinterest...or maybe you are looking for some entertaining essentials. Today's post is a bit different, but I hope you will stick around. Since this blog's inception, I have not used it as a personal journal. I love to cook and entertain in my home, and Fig + Cotton gave me an outlet to share what I love with you. However, I feel like the content is, at times, a little impersonal and . . .
Roasted Beet and Grilled Citrus Salad
Simple salads are a summer's night dream. Around here, we are always looking for easy recipes that pack a big punch. This roasted beet and grilled citrus salad is no exception. With essentially only four ingredients, you will be making this all summer...and into the fall. The meaty beets paired with the caramelized citrus is a perfect combination. Oh, and that goat cheese. Well, nothing pairs better with roasted beets than goat cheese. Recipe: Roasted Beet and . . .
My 12 Favorite Kitchen Tools
Each home cook has his or her favorite kitchen tools. Whether it be a potato masher with a large surface area, a special rolling pin from a grandmother, or that one great knife you can't live without...every cook has go-to tools that make life a bit easier in the kitchen. Here are my favs... Jacquard Dish Towel: These dish towels are my current favorite. They come in a plethora of different colors and designs. They are absorbent and classic, which is a . . .
Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce
To be honest, we don't eat a ton of pasta in our house. Okay, well, I don't eat a ton of pasta in our house. Mat, however, would eat pasta with just butter, salt, and grated parmesan cheese almost every night of the week. Truth be told, I don't love red sauce. I do enjoy lasagna and dishes like baked ziti, but when it come to just red sauce -- even a good, meaty bolognese -- over noodles, it just doesn't excite me very much. However, a cream sauce over pasta...sign me . . .
Cookbook Essentials: “Pickles, Pigs, & Whiskey”
Happy Friday! Today, I am starting a new series called "Cookbook Essentials" where I will be featuring one cookbook - new or old - that I can't live without. I know I am always looking for easy to read, useful, beautiful...and of course...delicious new recipes, and if you are visiting Fig + Cotton, you are too! All of the cookbooks featured are a part of my personal collection, and I would never recommend a cookbook that I didn't love. First up is Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: . . .
The French 75 Cocktail
Today, I am over at La Dolce Vita today talking about how to throw a cocktail party in a pinch. Come see! The cocktail featured is one of my all-time favorites. It is sweet, sour, and a bit bubbly: the French 75. Now, I like to add in St. Germaine liquor, and some mixologists will say this is not a French 75, but possibly a French 77. Regardless, it is delicious. When my husband I were in New Orleans recently, I must have ordered 20 of these. At every . . .
Free Printable: Popsicle Iron-on
One of my close friends threw her gorgeous daughter her first birthday party a few weekends ago. She chose a popsicle theme, and it was a precious, low-key gathering at our country club pool. I decided to get a bit creative with her gift, and I decided to add a sweet popsicle iron-on to her gift bag. It turned out pretty cute!! And, now you, Fig + Cotton reader can recreate it! Click here for the link for the pink version you see here, and a blue version is also . . .
Warm Corn Salad
This salad is a crowd pleaser. It is so simple, but every time I make it, someone requests the recipe. It is sweet, savory, and spicy...all at once. With corn in its peak season, this dish is a no brainer during the summer. The sweet sauteed corn perfectly compliments the mild heat of the jalapeno, and makes everyone come back for seconds. And, you know what is even better? This takes maybe 30 minutes from start to finish. Yep. Make it this . . .