Recipe of the Week: Glitter Grapes

This isn't technically a "recipe" but I'm going to share it anyway.

Grapes are one of my favorite fruits by far.  I like that they're not "fussy" like oranges and there's no core to get rid of once you're finished. I also love sour candy (think Sweet Tarts and Sour Patch Kids).  I don't eat the candy often for obvious reasons, but I do like it every now and again.

I stumbled across a pin on Pinterest and of course was intrigued.

The "recipe" is called Glitter Grapes or Sour Patch Grapes because they taste like Sour Patch Kids.  The original recipe I found called for green grapes and melon Kool Aid powder... yes, you read that right. Kool Aid Powder.  The thought is to use a color that is similar to the color of the grapes.

Source: puresugar.net via Miranda on Pinterest

I had some red grapes in my fridge and an assortment of individual packets of Crystal Light.  I went with Raspberry Lemonade powder and the red grapes... OH MY GOODNESS. What a treat.

I think I just found a fun way to satisfy that sour/sweet craving that hits sometimes.  Try it and let me know what you think.

Weekend, Where are You??

Typically, I try not to wish for the weekend.  Most weeks fly by, but this one has been a doozy.  Work has been great... busy, but great.  My personal life has been great, too, with the exception of a frustrating situation that I don't have the energy to discuss-- let's just say being a landlord is stressful.

I need a weekend in the worst way.  Typically I cram my weekends with to-do lists and things, but I'm going to try to focus on relaxing and having some fun.  Do you have any fun plans??

Here's what I'm thinking:

• Mani/Pedi:  I actually think I will do it myself this weekend.. I find it relaxing when I have the time. Plus it's free.
• Craft Project:  I don't want to give it away just yet, so I'll leave you in suspense.
• Take a nap... during the day even
• Bowling: I do have one obligation this weekend.  I'm the team leader for a group of analysts from my work for a Bowl-a-Thon to raise $$ for Habitat.  I'm looking forward to it.  I can see myself slowly but surely becoming the unofficial social chair of my department.  Go figure. 

Tomorrow should be a pretty chaotic day with back to back to back meetings (yes, three backs).  Chaos is good, though.  Time flies when things are crazy.  I love it.  I am ever-so-grateful for a job I love so much.