Today is Rob's birthday! It is so amazing to me that we met when he was just 19, and here we are today. I am so proud of everything he has accomplished in his short 26 years, and even prouder to call him my husband.

Rob, you are the smartest, kindest, funniest person I know and I love you so very much. Thank you for everything you do for me--you are truly my better half and I thank God every day that I get to spend my life with you.

"Birthday", "Rob"Megan Flynn PetersonJuly 10, 2015 Comments

Recipe: Summer Salad with Shrimp & Mango

I don't know about you, but when it's hot outside, I usually don't feel like spending any more time than I have to in the kitchen, which makes a big, easy salad the perfect lunch or dinner. The other day I made a really delicious and bright salad with grilled shrimp and fresh fruit that is just perfect for summer, and I'm sharing it today over on the La Crema blog!

But before you head over there for salad (and candied walnuts!), I thought I'd leave you with a really easy and delicious balsamic vinaigrette recipe. I like to make a big jar of it so I'm always ready to dress a salad, but it's quick enough to whip up anytime you need it

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Combine Dijon, garlic, and balsamic vinegar.
Stream in the olive oil while continuously stirring.
Store in a container with a spill-proof lid so you can give it a quick shake before serving.

Summer Salad with Shrimp & Mango | Freckled Italian

This post is brought to you in partnership with La Crema Winery. Visit their blog for my summer salad recipe today! And thanks as always for your support as I work with sponsors.

Photos by Sarah Gatrell for Freckled Italian.

"Food", "Recipes", "Sponsors"Megan Flynn PetersonJuly 9, 2015Salad, Shrimp, Summer, Recipes, Wine, Food, Mango, Strawberries, Summer Salad, Pinot Gris Comments

The Secret Garden at Tuckahoe Plantation

Earlier this year, Rob and I spent an afternoon at Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond, Virginia and got to be part of our wonderful wedding photographer's second workshop! It was a freezing, wet day in March, but Ashley worked her butt off and partnered up with some truly talented vendors to put on a gorgeous event.

Her styled shoot from the workshop was featured yesterday on Glamour & Grace, so today I wanted to share some of my favorite shots from the secret garden--hope you enjoy!