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Beautiful photos, thanks for posting Nathanial

This is so easy, I'm trying it too!

I need this now, it's chilly here and that sounds so perfect. Yum!

It was very tasty! I saved the recipe from Latina Magazine, the ingredients were so random I thought it would be fun to make one day. It came together really well

I got ours from Minimus...they were less than $1 each

Sorry I missed this before! Congratulations on a beautiful daughter!!

I've been sitting on this recipe for months and finally made it yesterday...it is delicious! Make it for a special occasion or if you're feeling fancy INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. olive-y and peppery olive oil 4 whole chicken legs, thigh and drumstick separated, or 1 whole chicken, cut up 2 small onions, chopped 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground coriander Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup dry sherry or marsala 1/2 tsp. saffron threads dissolved in 1 tbsp. very hot water 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup vodka 1 heaping tbsp. dried lavender buds 1 tbsp. honey 1 cup chopped toasted almonds PREPARATION Heat large, heavy dutch oven or braising pot over medium heat until pot´s edges are warm to touch; then add olive oil. When oil is hot and shimmery and is beginning to thin and flow, add pieces of chicken, skin side down, until floor of pot is filled. Don't overcrowd pot. You will need to brown chicken in at least two batches unless pan is very large. As pieces brown, turn them over and brown other side. Remove browned pieces and place on platter. When all chicken is browned, drain off all but very thin film of fat and oil. Add onions to pot and cook over low heat until limp and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Then add spices and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in sherry, dissolved saffron, water, and balsamic vinegar, and return chicken to pot. Cover tightly and let cook slowly, over lowest-possible heat, turning once, 45 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove chicken pieces and pour excess fat into defatting pitcher or skim off with spoon. There will be about 1 1/4 cups liquid. About 20 minutes before serving, in small pan heat vodka to just below boiling point; do not boil. Remove from heat and add lavender buds. Allow to steep 15 minutes. Then strain out and discard flowers, and add vodka to defatted pan juices. Heat juices to cook off alcohol, 3 to 4 minutes. Return chicken and its sauce to pot, and heat gently until warmed through. Pour honey over top, add toasted almonds, and serve. Serves 4.

Our GMs were barefoot but what about sandals like these? They are casual but still cover the toes. I've seen similar styles at Target for $25.

Really cute!

Well you looked beautiful and have some awesome photos! Sorry everything wasn't as you thought it would be, the weather was a bummer. But it seems you made the best of it and that's what matters. Congratulations

Woohoo! So glad Las Caletas exceeded expectations. Sounds like a terrific day and the pics are great. It makes an old LC bride like me a little teary-eyed The fire dancers are a great treat, glad you kept it a surprise. And how funny that you had a stowaway snake lol Good times!

Wow, so sorry to hear about the bad experience! Like Lauren, we had a great experience...and it wasn't my first vacation so I had a lot to compare it to. I'm glad you found some positives in there. It wasn't perfect when we went either (they lost the starfish I left for Ann, for example) but not as bad as it seems your trip was...damn Not to say 'I told you so' but BDWers who have been there have posted here that Dreams does not allow outside people past the gate, even to wait in the lobby. It's pretty much never acceptable so you actually lucked out in that aspect...even if they did hound your guests.

Fabulous!! Thanks for posting this

Okay you guys are in

I'd live in Nuevo California...shoot I sort of already do! That was funny, thanks for sharing

Okay that girl is crazy! I hope they both stay away, you deserve to be happy with your future husband.

Okay I'm the odd one out...I have no desire to fill them in on my life or check up on theirs.

way easier!

wow that sounds good, and very easy! thanks for sharing

Yummy...this may go into the Thanksgiving rotation!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host also a tip, if you like the flavor that onions give (and garlic) but not the chunks (i hate chunks of onion in egg salad, potatoe salad etc.) i grate my onion or garlic.. so it gives it the flavor. jamy, i also like my guac chunky and love adding tomatoes or if not in season a can of the roto (mexican tomatoe stuff) in it. yummy... great tip on the grating, some things need that flavor but not the chunks (like meatballs, I hate biting into chunks of onion & garlic but you need that flavor!) the canned mexican tomatoes are good!

Mine is pretty much like the others -avocado, lime, tomato, salt...and chile if I'm feeling spicy. I like mine chunky but a lot of people like theirs smooth...it's up to you

Very interesting, thanks. We'll see what happens with this!

Luvtoteachlaw, thanks for the detailed info. Is it possible that CA may set a precedent by successfully correlating this issue to a 1st Amendment violation? (not holding my breath, just wondering) Michelle, I read everything but as someone said, sometimes your own points don't get a response...it's happened to me as well, sorry. Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I think prop 2 (the chicken prop) was also very important & I'm very happy to see it passed. We are happy about this too, it just seems ridiculous (imo) that so many Californians are for the fair treatment of animals, but remain opposed to the fair treatment of humans. If I had to choose one over the other, it wouldn't be the chickens.

Fabulous news! Thanks for working to keep everyone in the loop with accurate info