Popsicles! Peach, OJ, and mint

Adult popsicles actually. I've been rather obsessed with the idea of popsicles in general, but mainly *adult* popsicles. This is the first batch I am testing. Some recipes say you need some gelatin, others that you merely need to have the correct proportions. I, however, will be winging it based on what I had in the house. Here's what I did:

About a half cup frozen peaches
half cup orange juice
a bit less than half cup of mint simple syrup (recipe below)
oops almost forgot half a cup of peach flavored vodka

Blended it all in a blender. It fit exactly into two 2-pk containers of popsicles from Walmart (I know, I was ashamed too, but I couldn't bloody well find them at Target, or anywhere else for that matter). If you lack popsicle molds, you can make them in glasses, or other popsicle shaped containers. Just let them harden for a few hours, then stick the popsicle sticks (or other stick-like items) into the molds.

They did not want to come out of the molds! I ended up eating them with a fork. It was still real nice.

Cajun Andouille Potato Salad

I really love a good potato salad. But it can be kind of boring doing the same thing every time. I really love Cajun food, so this was a natural leap. Other variations I love are a mayo/sour cream sauced, kalamata onions, garlic and garlic scape affair, and a chipotle-lime-cilantro based potato salad. 

3 lbs potatoes, cut into potato salad sized pieces

2 TB olive oil
2 andouille or other smokey sausages, sliced into rounds

2 ribs celery, diced
1 small red onion, diced (opt if using the green onions)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg poblano, minced
5 or so green onions, sliced (or just use red onions; I am partial to green)

1 TB cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper

1/4 cup parsley

1/2 cup mayo
1 TB olive oil
1 TB creole mustard
1 TB apple cider or red wine vinegar
hot sauce, to taste

Cook potatoes, let cool. Brown the sausage in a pan on medium heat, add to potatoes to cool.

Assemble veggies and mix in a large bowl. Sprinkle with cajun seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper, parsley. Whisk together mayo and everything remaining. Add potatoes to bowl and finally the mayo mixture and stir until everything is mixed well.

Because I am terrible about taking pictures of my food, here is a picture of my cat being confused about how she got that bag around her neck.

Fourth of July menu!

Grilled Romaine, avocado, and corn salad
romaine
avocado
corn
dressing ingr.

Jerk Chicken!
scallions
lime
cloves
chicken

Cajun Andouille Potato Salad
scallions
bell peppers
celery
potatoes?

Cherry Tomato, arugula, chevre, orzo salad
cherry tomatoes
arugula
chevre
more orzo

Big ass steak with garlic, thyme, rosemary oil
Olive oil!