Wedding Wreck Wednesday!!

Bacon Explosion

Is it me or is there bacon everywhere? Bacon is apparently a growing trend. I have seen everything from Bacon Martinis to Bacon Ice Cream. Now those are a little over the top for me, however I am willing to try these tasty Maple and Bacon cookies.

The smoky profile of bacon against the sweetness of maple seems delicious, and not in an off-putting, ironic sort of way. (If you like your pancakes stacked with bacon and smothered in maple syrup, the pairing is a no-brainer.)

I recommend 410 Degrees to any bride looking for delectable welcome basket fillers or wedding favors. Additionally, it would be a surprising and scrumptious addition to a dessert table or for a brunch-time reception (if you want, company owner Adam Koven will work with you on customizing the packaging). For those still wary of meat in their sweets, 410 Degrees also offers a line of signature cookies that ranges from the conventional (maple-oatmeal and PB Overload) to the more daring (lemon-basil and cinnamon roll), and additionally offers the option to create your own Frankencookie. (Coconut cookie dough with dried pineapple chunks and Caramelo candy bits is on my wish list of combinations to try—might be that tropical honeymoon I'm dreaming about right now). All available online for $24 per dozen, plus shipping and handling.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2010

In honor of the Reverand Martin Luther King, I wanted to share a few photos of this amazing couple.

Martin and Coretta were married on June 18, 1953 on the lawn of her parents' home in Marion, Alabama. Martin's father, the Reverend King, Sr., performed the wedding ceremony. Mrs. Edythe Bagley, Coretta's sister, was maid of honor. Reverend A.D. King, Martin's brother, was best man.

Wedding Wreck Wednesday!

Congratulations on your Engagement..now what?

After sharing the news of your engagement with both your parents, make sure you call your insurance company to insure your ring.

Question to ask when choosing a policy:

• Is the ring covered if you lose it accidentally, or only if it's stolen?


• How will the company replace the ring -- with a check? Or will they require you to purchase a replacement through a specified jeweler?


• What if it's a vintage ring or other unique piece? How will the quality and size of your diamond -- and that of a replacement if needed -- be documented?


• Is the ring insured to full cost or a fraction of it?


• How will you need to prove the ring vanished if you make a claim?


• Are there any circumstances that aren't covered? (What if your ring flies off at the circus and gets trampled by elephants, for example?)

Putting a policy on your engagement ring may sound unromantic, but nothing's sweeter than peace of mind.

Add sparkle and make your life brighter

These festive mini sparkling ciders from Beau-Coup can be personalized with custom labels, Now in four delicious flavors, a crisp classic apple cider, a mulled apple pie cider, a refreshing peach cider and a juicy pear cider that's as satisfying as biting into a pear.

You could even hand them out during cocktail hour for a nonalcoholic (yet still celebratory) alternative to champagne. Also greatThey're $60 for a case of 24 bottles. Visit Beau-Coup's website for more information or to order.

Wedding Wreck Wednesday!