Hello, Summer!

It is officially Summer in Atlanta and I am not prepared, I feel like it went from 70 degrees outside to 100 overnight! Now that it's here I put together an ATL Summer bucket list for myself since there are so many things to do here in the warm weather and are only available during select months (links are below!). I've already checked a few off the list and am so looking forward to the rest!

I also gave my front door a makeover with this festive, bright and lemony wreath I found at Target!

SUMMER 2015 To-Do List:

1. Shoot the Hooch!
2. Rent bikes and explore the Atlanta Beltline
3. Eat amazing food at Bacchanalia 
4. Bake a peach pie from scratch (with peaches that I bought at a Farmer's Market)
5. Go to a Braves Game at Turner Field
6. Attend at least 3 festivals
7. Have the award winning Sunday Brunch at the Ritz in Buckhead
8. Take a cooking class
9. Make homemade popsicles
10. Rock out at at least 1 3 concerts

Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

This is one of my go to desserts, not only is it super simple and easy to make, but it is absolutely delicious! My husband and I are in the process of binge watching Orange Is The New Black as we speak and we wanted something sweet, this is the first thing that came to mind. Within thirty minutes we were on the couch enjoying a ooey gooey hot chocolate chip cookie with melty vanilla ice cream while watching Piper and her gang, sounds like the perfect Saturday if you ask me! 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Recipe adapted from How Sweet It Is

Makes: 4-6 servings
Printable Version

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1½ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• Vanilla bean ice cream

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt butter in a medium sized cask iron skillet (8-10 inch).
3. Stir in vanilla and both sugars, still until combined. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Whisk in egg. Then mix in flour, baking soda and salt until smooth.
5. Stir in chocolate chips, you can use whichever kind you'd like.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
7. Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!