May 27, 2011

Red.




Memorial Day Weekend..... the kick off to the summer and the kick off to BBQ season!!!
I don't know about you, but i love BBQ season.. it's really the only thing i like about summer!! I hate the heat... but with the right spread.. one can forget all about that!! 
when it comes to condiments... i hate the difficulty in using most if them during a bbq.. because we all know.. you hold the plate in one hand and decorate your burger with the other. Now what happens when all the lids are closed.. the bottles are clogged.. .and the mayo has been out too long?? A bad Burger experience!!
So, as always, i have a solution...
BBQ Condiment Organizer... it's $15 and can be found RIGHT HERE
So do yourself a favor.. if you are having a bbq or any kinda get together with burgers... pick one up.. your guests will thank ya. 
*signing off with X's & O's* 
Yes... smoking is bad for your health... but in the event you are not worried about lung cancer and glamour is your middle name.. you might wanna think about picking up a pack of these......
That's right lovey doveys... Yves Saint Laurent has put down his measuring tape and picked up a ciggy!!
These are obviously not geared to be marketed here in the ever consiuous US... but rather toward the Russian and Asian markets. and yes.... I'm debating... hahaha
*signing off with smokey X's n O's* 

Give your Lips some Luxury!!

"Creamy lipstick offers a hint of natural, sheer color that leaves lips with a moist, dewy finish."
These Burberry lipsticks can be found, purchased and love by you if you visit... Nordstrom
I love them... do you??
*signing off with luxurious X's & O's* 

I like it and that's all I need to say....

Danish designer Camilla Skovgaard has mastered designing shoes that are cutting edge and modern yet sophisticated.
Take a look.... 



They can be found at Nordstrom.com ... but be warned... they are not cheap!!! 
*signin off X's & O's* 


Wonton Heaven

I go thru spurts of..what i like to eat...and by spurts i mean i will eat carne asada tacos every day for week or two... that's how I do ... so i feel i'm about ready to hit an asian kinda spurt... sushi.. pho and goodies of that nature... today though...  I feel like some crab cheese wontons.. so i dug thru my old recipes and found this bit of a gem...
(since i'm not cooking right this second.. pic borrowed from HERE)

Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons

Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 pound crab meat (not the imitation kind either!)
kosher salt, to taste
20 wonton wrappers

2 cups canola oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, use a sturdy spoon to mix cream cheese, onions, fresh ginger, crab meat and salt.
2. Assemble the wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface. 
3. Dip your finger in a bowl of water and then rub edges of the wonton wrapper to dampen. 
4. Place a heaping teaspoonful of the crab mixure into the center of the wonton wrapper. 
5. Fold the bottom corner of the wonton wrapper over the filling to meet the opposite corner (you'll end up with a triangle). 
6. Press the edges lightly to seal. Bring the left and right corners up to the center and seal those together. 
7. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue with remaining wonton wrappers- an assembly line of doing 3 or 4 at a time works well.
8. Heat oil in a medium to large saucepan over medium-high heat. Oil is hot enough when a drop of water flicked into the oil creates a crackling sound. 
9. Fry wontons in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Serve immediately.

*I serve these with plum sauce or a sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
*signing off with a hungry tummy.. and X's & O's* 

May 25, 2011

Then and Now....


During My Etsy Travels....

I love surfing Etsy... I'm not sure how i got to this... but i'm sure glad i did!!!
There's only ONE available... so if you buy it.. you MUST share it! haha
i give you....

Yes friends... it's a NES lunchbox!!! How cool would you be if you showed up to school with this in hand .... pretty cool. and for $70 it's a steal ... well almost.
*signing off with X's & O's* 

May 24, 2011

Soups On

On a rainy day such as this...oh AND i'm sick...life calls for Chicken and Gnocchi Soup!!!!
This would have been great to start this morning..... i'm just sayin :)
(photo courtesy of crossroadsofamerica.blogspot.com)
Ingredients:
1¼ lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped carrots
¼ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (32 oz) container of chicken broth
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 package (16 oz) gnocci (if frozen, be sure to thaw first)
1 package (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas, thawed

Directions:
1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and no longer pink in the center.
2. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix chicken and remaining ingredients except gnocchi and peas.
3. Cover; cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
4. Increase heat setting to high. Stir in gnocchi and peas.
5. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer or until gnocchi and peas are tender.

Mmmmm soup....
*signing off X's & O's*

Feel my Phyllo up!

I love phyllo... and if you don't know what it is... well lemme help ya out!!
The thing i probably like the most is the fact that it tastes like it's fried... but it's not!!
So yay on non fried ... fried tasting foods!! Now it's can be kind of a process working with phyllo... so don't be discouraged or frustrated... just be patient!

Spanakopita is a Greek style spinach and feta pie wrapped in light and flaky golden brown phyllo dough. The abundance of fresh herbs including dill as what truly makes this pie special.

(photo courtesy of google search)
Ingredients
2 pounds spinach, steamed, squeezed, drained and chopped
1cup feta, crumbled
1/4 cup dill, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
12 sheets phyllo dough
Directions
1. Mix the spinach, feta, dill, parsley, green onions, eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Brush the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan with olive oil.
3. Brush the top of a sheet of phyllo dough with olive oil and place it in the pan. (You may have to cut the phyllo dough to fit the pan.) Repeat until you have 6 layers.
4. Place the spinach mixture on top of the phyllo dough.
5. Brush the top of a sheet of phyllo dough with olive oil and place it on the spinach. Repeat until you have 6 layers.
6.Bake in a preheated 350F oven until golden brown on top, about 30-50 minutes.

Pull that B out and ENJOY!!!!
*signin off with X's & O's*

May 18, 2011

Hometown Fave... Mondo Guerra

Would you wear Mondo Guerra's new jewelry line??? 
Primary colors and bold shapes.... set to be released in June with price tags to vary between $35-$40. 
All pieces are made of plexiglass but rest assured, he says they are light enough to wear throughout the day....
be on the look out http://www.lovemondotrasho.com/ 
*signin off X's n O's* 

Seduce me....


It is not enough to conquer; one must also know how to seduce.

-Voltaire, 
Seduction isn’t making someone do what they don’t want to do. Seduction is enticing someone into doing what they secretly want to do already." 
- Walter Rant                                                                                                                          Pursuit and seduction are the essence of sexuality. It’s part of the sizzle.


-Camille Paglia
Cause one minute she loves you, the next she don’t. She’s been stolen from you. It’s like a verbal seduction
-Eminem

May 17, 2011

The 7 Deadly 'Disney' Sins

Artist Chris Hill has taken what we know and love about the Disney Princess' and gave them kind of a make over... and not in the most of flattering of lights.. although he insists that he did not mean to portray them as evil... but as over comers... hmm. You be the judge...
Belle: Vanity... not necessarily her own... but the whole story around her is basically focused on Beauty.... Gaston.. the Beast... you get it. 
Ariel: Greed... not so much as never being satisfied with what lies under the sea...looking for that greener grass and such.... 
Snow White: Gluttony.... it was the bite that was her undoing... simple as that.
Cinderella: Lust...dreaming of a life with the Prince... not being able to stay away from his arms after the midnight chime.... 
Aurora: Sloth..... "Sleeping Beauty" duh. 
Jasmine: Wrath..... Geez Louise she has a tiger as a pet... 
Tinkerbell: Envy..... I mean she tried to take out her love rival... 
She's my fave.. HAHAHAHA
I hope this hasn't tainted your Princess love too much... 
*signing off X's & O's*

May 16, 2011

The Lips.... Kiss Me.






I love to be kissed.... just don't mess with my lipstick... 
*signin off X's n O's*

May 13, 2011

The eyes....

They say the eyes are the window to the soul.... 
these must be the stained glass windows ....







*signin off with x's n o's* 

Mary Engelbreit For Pres






Just because life would be a chair of bowlies!!!
xoxo

May 12, 2011

FRESH BREATH COMMITTEE presents - "The Dawn"



Listened to this all morning on repeat while i was getting dressed for work... you should listen too and head over and 'like' the FBC fan page..FBC FB FAN PAGE ... do it cuz i said so...and i know what i'm talking about! 
xoxo

May 10, 2011

LollipaRUza 2011

Hip-hop Covers Presents: LollipaRUza will be showcasing your favorite artists as the entire show will be dedicated to cover songs. From Outkast, to Kanye West, to Erykah Badu, to MGMT, to Mary J. Blige, the song choices are vast, and the artists chosen to perform are spot on for the delivery of an awesome show. In addition to the cover show mash-up, there will be a headlining all female Nas tribute that will cover the New York native’s catalogue.
 Some of the slated performers are:

*Isis Speaks
*Fo' Chief
*Kontrast
*AP
*L.Dot
*Purpose
*KING FOE
*Catch Lungs
*Dealz Makes Beatz
*Mr. Morning After
*Zome
*Dyalekt
*Spoke in Wordz
*ManeRok
*Rockie
*Jane Doed
*Suzi Q. Smith
*Desiree G.
*Yonnas
*Bravo
*Pries & more....

An ALL FEMALE Line-up paying homage to NAS starring:

*LadySpeech
*Dj Manizer
*Rolanda
*Suzi Q. Smith
*Isis Speaks


May 20th - The Walnut Room - Doors open at 8pm - Show will promptly at 9pm  Cover is $7  ONLINE HERE

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE... and don't say i didn't warn ya... I'm gonna be Pie Poppin um in the Face!!
xoxo