VAY CAY!

I'm taking a vacation! Well, sort of. I'm actually on furlough (ugh.) and so I've hopped a plane to the fine state of Virginia where I plan to spend my entire unpaid week off (I do get to collect unemployment, thanks Alabama!) livin' it up visiting with friends and family and stuffing about 200 wedding invitations.

In the spirit of vacation, I thought I would post some recipes that scream fun and relaxation. And what says vacation better than salsa and margaritas?! Nothing, that's what.

This salsa from Pioneer Woman and is amazing. It can easily be made in the blender or food processor. It makes a massive amount of salsa so you might want to half the recipe if you're not planning on entertaining a large crowd.

And what better to go with some spicy salsa, but a nice cold maragarita. This is my own maragrita recipe, which I have titled "the poor man's margarita."





 Follow these steps:

-- Fill a pilsner glass with ice.

-- Pour a shot of tequila into the glass.

-- Pour a half shot of triple sec into the glass.

-- Fill glass to the top with limeade (I recommend Simply Limeade).

-- Stir, garnish with lime and enjoy!

Cheers! I may have to mix one of these up while stuffing those invites!