there is not much in this world that says celebration like champagne.

and today we are celebrating!

newfoodtuesdayz started out as an outlet for a girl in her early twenties teaching herself how to cook. and somehow over the last eight years it has transformed into a full functioning website, recipe development workhorse, food styling operation, and now, a full on dessert business.

twenty-four year old me is in shock and awe of the road newfoodtuesdayz has taken.

the goal for me has always ultimately been a restaurant, and while that is still a ways off. today, i got one step closer. starting saturday, september 29th, you will be able to go into an actual location and purchase a slice of newfoodtuesdayz CAKE!

by chance, the wonderful ladies at DOUGH & ARROW in costa mesa (my hood) and i were introduced. they make gorgeous cookies that are even tastier with FUN flavor combinations. not only that, they serve up delicious coffee in a relaxed environment. they are the perfect fit for newfoodtuesdayz and i can't wait to share my little slices of goodness with you and their customers.

so let's celebrate! it's friyay, we are alive and well and pears are headed into season.

pear + lavender mimosa

serves: 1 cocktail

prep time: 1 minute

active time: 1 minute

total time: 2 minutes

ingredients: 4 oz champagne. 1 oz pear puree or pear nectar (i used pear puree by blending up one pear and then straining it because i didn't want any extra sugars. if you are short for time or love something a little sweeter, you can find a lot of options for pear nectar HERE). 1 sprig lavender.

start by filling the bottom of your serving glass with you pear puree or nectar.

top the glass off with your champagne.

smash the lavender sprig between your hands to release the oils.garnish your glass with the lavender.

serve & enjoy.

xo, a