They arrive in robes and use the Rose Room or Big Blue for putting on their dress/suits and touchups) Usually they arrive at the barn around 1:30/2pm 3:00-4:00 First look (Couples walk around the Barn, the wooded area, in Gazebo, by the Iron gates, inside teepee, at Grasslands, Fun Retro Camper photos and more) Sometimes Family Formal photos are taken at this time
Use it to dress a simple mixed greens salad or give extra punch to a Butter Lettuce Salad, Asian Chopped Salad, or Chilled Asparagus Salad
Chopped Thai Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing Ingredients For the salad 6 cups chopped red cabbage (or a mix of green and red) 2 large carrots, diced or julienned 4 Persian cucumbers or 1/2 English cucumber, diced 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame, thawed 6 green onion or 1 bunch, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, mint, basil or a mix Sesame Ginger Dressing 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, grated or finely minced 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey agave, or maple syrup 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds plus more for garnish 3 Tablespoons cup soy sauce 1-2 teaspoons chili sauce (I use sriracha or sambal oelek) optional Instructions In a small bowl or glass jar combine ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey (or sweetener of choice), toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and chili sauce (if using)
For my girlies who want a bit of drama
