November 30, 2010

The Yumminess Continues....

The holiday cookie editions are in full effect with this next batch of yum!! A timeless cookie, it can be made outside of the holiday realm!!

Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, instant pudding, and rolled oats. Add oil, sour cream, water, and vanilla; mix until smooth and well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.                                                             Aaron's Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

November 29, 2010


CUZ I'M ON A MISSION!!! 
xoxo

A month of cookies!!

As this is the Holiday Season and baking is at it's peak.. i figured i would bring to you some of my favorite cookies and you can try them all out and decide which ones YOU love the best!!
First up; 
Lemon Zucchini Cookies with a Lemon Glaze
preheat oven to 375degrees
What you will need:
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. butter- softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 c. shredded zucchini
1 c. chopped walnuts

How to Do:

Mix above ingredients. 
Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet.Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.
While warm, drizzle with lemon frosting.

Lemon Glaze:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice



XOXO and lemon love ;) 

Better than Pumpkin pie

This year i was voted into the 'desert' category for Thanksgiving!! 
Now, this is bigger deal than one might expect.. i mean what's Thanksgiving Dinner with out Thanksgiving Desert!?!?! 
So instead of the regular ol' pumpkin pie... i went ahead and made a favorite of mine...and Paula's :) 
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
courtesy of Paula Deen- Food Network
Ingredients:
  • 2 (14-ounce) packages gingerbread mix
  • 1 (5.1-ounce) box cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup gingersnaps, optional
  • Directions:
Bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; cool completely. 
Meanwhile, prepare the pudding and set aside to cool. Stir the pumpkin pie filling, sugar, and cinnamon into the pudding once it has cooled. 
Crumble 1 batch of gingerbread into the bottom of a large, pretty bowl. Trifle Bowl being ideal of course.
Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the gingerbread, then add a layer of whipped topping. 
Repeat with the remaining gingerbread,pudding, and whipped topping. Sprinkle of the top with crushed gingersnaps, if desired. Refrigerate overnight. 


This is a super simple recipe and can be made ahead of time as well!! 
xoxo and good eats! 

November 24, 2010

Anna Dello Russo


Fashion Director and Creative Consultant and up-and-coming blogger Anna Dello Russo will be launching this GORGEOUS new perfume on http://www.yoox.com at the beginning of the Christmas season... which would mean SOON....I'm assuming!! :) 
The video (commercial) for this exclusive will be set to Kanye's Runway.... fitting. 
Smell delish for the holiday season in WHATEVER you decide to adorn yourself with!!
xoxo

November 22, 2010

Cupcakes... out. Pies... IN!!


More specific... Pie Pops are in!!! 
The Winter's perfect snack!!! 
xoxo with someone you love and a lil bit o pie! :) 

George Foreman meets Julia Child

Yes, i put Foreman and Julia in the same comparison sentence ... whatcha know about that?? Ahhh let me help you out a little bit!! 
Williams and Sonoma have an exclusive treat that I am bringing to the forefront of my Christmas wish list!! 
The Breville Pie Machine!!!
Breville Pie MakerBreville Pie Maker
This handy dandy machine makes 4 different kinds of pies at ONCE!!! 
Yes folks... savory... sweet.. whatever creams your Twinkie.. or well pie... 
Get yours for $100 HERE!!
xoxoxo

November 15, 2010

Ring a Ding Ding take two...


1.32 Carats of love.... that's all i can say!! bwahahaha
oh and Lorree Rodkin is a genius with this one!!!!


xoxox 

November 11, 2010

The Des... i mean Diva tweezers!!!

Put a lil DIVA to the brows luvs!! J&D Beauty did!! 
These gems are available at certain retail outlets and online of course.... 
Diva Tweezers are made with surgical grade steel tips and come in an array or 'designs' 




The diva girls DO have names as you might have already guessed... or were about ready to ask.. and they are;
You can procure your own pinup for only $9.99 at www.divatweeze.com
AND there are a few new ladies joining the mix with the holiday 
let me introduce you to 

The Holiday Collection!! 
Tweeze away!!!
xoxo

Flowers are the way to my heart..... yes.

I love flowers, but what to do with them after they've been given or bought?!?!? 
you already know i have the answer!!! 
Chalkboard VaseChalkboard Vase
OMG how adorable are these!!! and how much closer to my heart will you get if this came along with beautiful buds... :) 
They can be found at the MoMa shop and run $40. 
Perfect for impressing a new love... or surprising an old!! 
love on... xoxo

Blinged out Ivories

ok... i've been fiddling around with the idea of learning to play the piano. Luckily for me pianos have come a long way from when i was a little kid... 
For example; if i had an extra $800,000 lying around and wanted to feed my piano learning obsession, i'd go and swoop up one of these;

CrystalRoc and Steinway & Sons, is bringing out the BLING!!! These fully-crystallized and custom built grand pianos are the newest addition to its collection of other blinged out musical instruments. They are encrusted with over a million, individually placed Swarovski crystals. No two of these pianos will be alike! The color and design are personalized to the whatever the purchaser likes!! Which means the options are ENDLESS!!! 
How far instruments have some in the last few decades!! 
to check out other blinged out instruments, hit up http://www.crystalroc.com/ and puruuuuuuse!! 
have a musical day! 
xoxo

November 5, 2010

T minus 4 Days!!

WE are T minus 4 days til the big 3-0!! I know the burning question on everybody's mind is... what i'd really like for my bday!! so here you go... they appear in no particular order.. well almost :) 

1. YAY!! GREASE FOR WII!!!! lol
  or  or both haha
2. Cookware set
 
This would more than likely benefit you as well if you happen to be one if my "taste testers" 
3. Disney Villain Collection
Not a huuuuuge MAC fan.. but i do LOVE the Disney Villain collection!! 
4. 
Lolita Lempicka Women's Eau de Parfum SprayLancĂ´me 'HypnĂ´se' Eau de Parfum Spray
Any of my favorite scents are always a safe option!! 
Gucci Envy Me, Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana, Weekend by Burberry, Lolita Lempicka or Lancome Hypnose. 
4. Candles 
I love candles... and love them in these colors too LOL.. 
5. Cocktail Rings!
Square Rhinestone with Chain Ring SKU: 560433Black and White Cameo Stretch Ring SKU: 599644Silver Bar-Cluster Ring SKU: 528888Silver Oblong Cross Ring SKU: 512133Silver Rhinestone Pavé Wave Ring SKU: 533457
I love these things!!! Torrid.com have a wonderful array of them for your buying pleasure as well! :) 
6. And the universal Gift,
I'm Just sayin!!! lol
Have a great weekend and i'll catch you on the flip side!!
xoxo


November 3, 2010

What ever happened to Customer Service???

I'm sitting on the phone... i'm on hold. 


I'm chatting online with a "customer service rep"... i'm on hold


I am in the store waiting to address a longstanding issue... i'm in line. 


THEN when i finally get to the front... "i'm sorry our policy doesn't support that issue" 




REAAAAALLLLLY...


Well as a CONSUMER of YOUR product... and i'm unhappy with something...need it fixed and I  want it fixed the FUCK NOW!!! THAT'S how i feel this convo should have started out, since i'm sure the outcome would still be the same!! 
Aint that a bitch.. i call and am polite... when i'm the one with the issue... and instead i am bent over and fucked without a kiss. Since there is a serious lack of customer service.... BOOOOO to T-MOBILE!!