Peonies & Pinot Styled Shoot at Eola Hills Vineyard

May is the month of peonies in Oregon so it was only fitting that I share this gorgeous peonies and pinot inspired styled shoot photographed at Eola Hills last spring. There was an all-star team of vendors who worked together to create a bright and colorful shoot and the images came out beautifully. Keep scrolling below to see some of my favorites!

Coordinator & Stylist: Peach Keen Coordination

Venue: Eola Hills

Photography: Georgia Ruth Photography

Florals: Brenna Burnett Florals

Stationery: Katie Michelle Designs

Cake: Custom Cakes by Krystle

Videography: Jordan and Khrystina

Makeup & Hair: Alex Radekin

Dress: Merrime Bridal & Chic Nostalgia

Cinco de Mayo Fish Tacos with Secret Sauce

Fish tacos have to be one of my favorite Mexican dishes. Generally when you order them, the fish is fried which don't get me wrong, I enjoy but the majority of the time my stomach cannot handle fried food and I mean, do I REALLY need to be eating fried food? Probably not. For this recipe, the fish can be cooked in the oven or on the bbq. It sets itself apart with a secret (not so secret anymore) sauce that completes the taco. 

With Cinco de Mayo coming up, I only thought it would only be appropriate to share the recipe! What are your plans for Cinco de Mayo? Let me know what you think, enjoy!

Fish Tacos with Secret Sauce

Serves: 4

MARINADE:

2 lb. Tilapia fillets (you can easily substitute your favorite white fish)

1/4 avocado oil (or other light neutral oil like olive oil)

1 tbsp. honey

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. pepper

3 limes juiced 

1/4 c. chopped cilantro

TACO TOPPINGS:

1 pkg. flour or corn tortillas (small taco size)

2 Limes

1 Bunch Cilantro

1 pkg. Shredded Cabbage (or you can buy cabbage and shred your own, I hate the mess it makes so I buy it in the package).

2 Avocados

SECRET SAUCE:

2 limes (juiced)

1/2 c. mayonnaise

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tbps. + tsp. Tapatio

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour into ziplock bag with rinsed fish. Place in refrigerator and let marinade for at least an hour (can marinade overnight). Now is also the best time to make the secret sauce because the longer it sits in the refrigerator the better it tastes. Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour. 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove fish from ziplock, place on baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until fish is done (it should feel firm like the back of your hand if you poked it). If you are cooking on the bbq double wrap in a foil pouch and place bbq over medium heat for 20-30 minutes. (Varies depending upon bbq.) 

While the fish is baking prepare your toppings; cut the limes into wedges, finishing chopping the remaining cilantro, slice avocado into wedges and shred cabbage. 

Once the fish has cooled, place on a plate and flake into small chunks. Layer your tortilla (I like to warm up the tortillas first. Wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds and they will steam) with fish, cabbage, avocado and cilantro. Top with secret sauce and enjoy!

DO NOT make these tacos without making the Secret Sauce. Trust Me.

Yummmmm!!! Serve up with a margarita on the rocks and you are set!

Top Ten Favorites of May

1. Gap Camo Pants

I have been searching for a pair of these for months, maybe even years. They had to be just the right tone and fit and I finally found them. Bonus they are super comfy. 

2. Seven Layered Salad

Otherwise known as funeral or potluck salad. I like to make a whole bowl for myself and then have it as lunch for the week. If you are going the lunch route, I have also seen where it is layered individually in mason jars to easily pack with you to work. 

3. Jane the Virgin

It’s hard to commit to a new Netflix show, amiright?? I downloaded a couple of episodes on my iPad for my flight last month and was hooked. 

4. FREE Simplified Planner Sheets

Before I committed to buying a Simplified Planner I wanted to see how well it would work for me. Luckily, they have a whole page of free downloadable planing sheets that you can print yourself. Try them out, I promise you won’t be disappointed. 

5. Ruffle Cuff Mock Neck Sweater

This sweater has proven to be a great central Oregon spring wardrobe staple. It is warm enough for the cold mornings but light enough for the afternoon sun. 

6. Diffuser Blend- Peppermint & Citrus Bliss

Sounds weird but give it a try, it is refreshing and makes your house smell supa’ clean. 

7. Beauty Counter Counter Match Adaptive Moisturizer

While I liked my old skin care regime, I had been really wanting to try some of Beauty Counter’s Products. I ran out of my old moisturizer and snagged this during their Family and Friend’s Event and have LOVED it, especially its almond scent. 

8. Food Network Magazine

I love cooking and we maybe eat out once a week. Cooking so often can sometimes put me in a food rut or idea block. Pinterest is great but sometimes it is fun to be old school and read magazines. Bonus, you can tear out what recipes you want to try, then glue them on a recipe card if they are keepers. 

9. Wallpaper

Yep I said it. Wallpaper is not your grandmother’s version anymore. You better believe you will be seeing wallpaper make an appearance in our new home. 

10. Chili Garlic Instant Pot Noodles

Need a meal idea that literally takes you five minutes of prep? Here you go!