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Feb 01, 2016

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I just heard about the Takeaway Taco Kits now being offered from Minero (the mexican outpost from Charleston Chef Sean Brock), and had to share! What a great idea for a quick dinner party! Pair with your favorite Tequila cocktail – I’m sharing a recipe below, and you’re all set.

Build your own taco experience with 20 fresh warm tortillas, Cotija cheese, chopped onion, salsa verde, cilantro, limes, and your choice of two meats from below:

Charcoal Grilled Chicken

citrus marinated

Al pastor

marinated + grilled pork with pineapple

Pork Carnitas

marinated + slow cooked pork shoulder

Grilled Steak

dressed with garlic Amarillo salsa

Each kit includes napkins, utensils, serving spoons, and Valentina hot sauce for your convenience.

Minero Taco Kit – $75/+tax

Menu Additions:

Guacamole + chips for ten – $30

Chips + three-salsa tasting for ten – $30

Beverages:

Mexican Cola – $3

Jarritos, Mexican Sodas – $2.5

Taco kit orders are available for takeaway only and require 30 minutes notice.

More than five taco kit orders require 24 hour notice.

Orders are finalized only upon receipt of credit card payment.

To order, please call the location nearest you.

Minero Charleston

153B East Bay Street

Charleston, SC 29401

843.789.2241

Minero Atlanta|Ponce City Market

675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE #136

Atlanta, GA 30308

404.532.1580

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I love this “Skinny” Paloma Cocktail recipe from Eating Bird Food, go here for the recipe.

2.01.16 | TARA GUÉRARD
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Dec 30, 2015

New Year’s Rehearsal Celebration

I could not think of a more perfect way to spend New Year’s than at a lovely dinner party followed by dancing- i.e. you are close friends or family and someone is having their wedding or rehearsal dinner and you’re invited! You get to dress up, go celebrate with loved ones, and not spend a dime, pretty perfect, don’t you think? This sweet couple celebrated New Year’s at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas on the eve of their wedding with a fabulous three course dinner followed by dancing in the ballroom decked out for a New Year’s bash. Thank you to Liz Banfield for the photos.

Dinner menus were etched on clear acrylic cards placed at each seat. Sometimes working with the already in place hotel decor can be somewhat challenging but with a black, white, silver, and gold New Year’s theme, it worked out!

Place cards were attached to each chair so that the acrylic menus took front and center at each place setting. Tying them with festive silver fringe added to the New Year’s theme!

I loved the killer silver fringe chandeliers we made for the occasion. They made for a perfect twinkling touch inside a hotel ballroom. Which, did have this intricate and lovely latticework on the walls and ceiling which was so unique, we lucked out with that design element!

Of course, Veuve was flowing throughout the night, and all of the proper accoutrements were supplied in the party colors; everyone was decked out in New Year’s gear for the midnight countdown.

The couple rang in the New Year that would bring them a new start as husband and wife, a new home together, and many other personal accomplishments. I’d say that’s a great way to kick off a wedding weekend and a New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone and may 2016 bring a year full of health and happiness.

12.30.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
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Dec 07, 2015

Secret Santa Roundup

It’s that time of year again, offices and friends are hosting holiday get togethers, and Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges come with the territory. We rounded up our favorites for these occasions and ALL are under $25! Click on the links to purchase.

1. The Gray Malin Airport cocktail carry on set. Pop this in your bag for your flight home, and then enjoy once you’re settled in your seat. Brings some cheer to what can sometimes be a frightful travel experience.

2. The Yeti Rambler Lowball tumbler- perfect for bourbon or hot chocolate by the fire pit, and then for drinks on the beach in warmer weather…

3. The High as the Moon coffee mug and the Masala Chai Tea from Anthropologie. Time to clean out all of the old mugs with random logos on them, and drink out of something that’s actually pretty! And their Chai is divine…

4. The Truffle Clarity Pouch small- perfect for keeping all of the small random items in your bag organized and in one place, clear so you can easily find them too. Also, could be great for your carry on toiletries for your holiday trip home.

5. The Stainless Steel garden scissors from Terrain. These are a beautiful addition to have around the house- multi purpose for your garden, flower arranging, gift wrap, food prep, endless options… Comfy and sleek.

12.07.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
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