Strawberry Basil Sangria and Jalapeno Poppers

I found the recipe for this sangria on Pinterest.  It is so yummy!  It is very refreshing and perfect for spring and summer.  Here is the original link - http://www.daydreamkitchen.com/2012/07/strawberry-basil-sangria-tastes-like-spring/ 

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• ½ lb strawberries
• 1 apple
• 1 ounce fresh basil leaves
• 1 bottle white wine
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup club soda
• 1 cup white grape juice

method

1. Cube strawberries and apple.
2. In a large punch bowl, mix all the ingredients but the soda. mix well until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the soda.
4. Enjoy!

The other day, my husband special requested jalapeno poppers.  I had some stuff around the house and came up with this! 

Ingredients

16 Jalapenos

16 slices Bacon

1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

8 oz Cream Cheese

1 lb Italian Sausage

Method 

Split and seed the jalapenos

Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese and italian sausage.  Stuff into jalapeno halves.  Slice bacon in half and wrap one half around each jalapeno.  Bake at 400 until bacon is crispy and sausage is cooked, 20 - 30 minutes.