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We’ve had a bit of a makeover this weekend at WhipperBerry.  Thanks to Kristin at Call Me Kristin Designs we have a fabulous new look.  It’s still a bit of a work in progress.  Over the next few weeks you will see a few changes here, and a few changes there.  It’s hard work building a fabulous blog you know!  We do it all for you my lovelies. 

This weekend has been a busy one.  All the WhipperChicks were hard at work on an amazing project that we will unveil tomorrow.  But, here is a sneak peak (I know, I’m such a tease.)

Aren’t they AMAZING!  Emily really out did herself this time.  Tomorrow you’ll get to see what she made them for.  Patience is a virtue my friends.

So, grab a new button and share the WhipperLove, the old one is so last month. You wouldn’t want to be caught wearing white after Labor Day would you?

We would love to hear what you think of the new look.  Leave a comment below or tell us what you think on our Facebook page. 

Heather

Greek meatballs–traditionally called Keftedes–are typically made with lamb or beef.  This recipe from Skinnytaste.com is made with ground turkey and (shhh, don’t tell the kids) zucchini.  I took Gina’s meatball recipe and paired it with her Skinny Tzatziki sauce and put it in a pita for dinner the other night and it was divine!  Here’s Gina’s recipes with a few modifications from yours truly.

Greek Turkey Meatballs

• 1.25 lbs. 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 cup zucchini, grated and liquid squeezed out
• 2 sliced whole wheat bread (I used the Natures Own Sandwich Thins)
• 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2-3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/4 red onion, grated
• 2 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped (less if using dry)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh spearmint, chopped
• kosher salt and fresh pepper
• about 1 tsp. worth of olive oil cooking spray (I use my Misto)

Tear bread into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Combine with turkey, egg, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.


Using a 1/4 cup measure, form each meatball 1/4 cup in size. For best results, refrigerate before cooking to help hold their shape. Spray olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook over low heat or on the grill. Makes about 17 meatballs.

 

Skinny Tzatziki

• 8 oz fat free greek yogurt (I used Fage)
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded (1 cup grated and drained)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• kosher salt and fresh pepper

Strain the yogurt using a metal strainer or a coffee filter for a few hours to remove as much liquid as possible. Set aside.

Scoop seeds out of the cucumber with a small spoon. Place cucumber in a mini food processor or grate with a box cheese grater. Drain the liquid from the  cucumber in a metal strainer and sprinkle with a little salt (this helps release the liquid). You may want to use the back of a spoon to help squeeze out any excess liquid.
Combine strained cucumber, garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dill, chives and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Makes about 2 cups. Store in refrigerator for about a week.

In a whole wheat pita, put two meatballs, lettuce. tomato, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and fat free feta cheese.

Heather

Before WhipperBerry, I was a cake artist.  I still am, though less active now than I used to be.  I’ve accumulated a great collection of cakes in the past couple of years, and I thought I would share some of them with you today. 

They make me happy.

    

Whitney

Today I have an amazing little tidbit for you guys.  I found these fun gifts at Half Baked, The Cake Blog the other day.  We all know that I am in love with Etsy and all of the amazing artisans there and when I saw these on Half Baked, I knew I had to share the love as well.

These would be such fun Bridal Shower gifts or even decoration on top of the gift box.  Either way it would be a fun and quirky gift!  And, you know me, I’m all about quirky.  Visit the Beach House Living shop on Etsy and see all of their fun items.

Heather