January 27, 2012

National Chocolate Cake Day

Oh Em Gee. It's Chocolate Cake Day!!
as it happens i'm not a huge chocolate fan... but when it comes to cake i'm all about the cocoa bean!! 
German Chocolate cake is probably my flavor-ite one to date... and here's my recipe... try it.. let me know what you think and above all.... enjoy yourself while making and eating it!!

Ingredients: 
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/8 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
2 eggs
3/8 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 
2. Grease and flour one 9 inch square cake pan.
3. Sift the cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
4. Cream 1/3 cup of the butter or margarine. Stir in 3/8 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 
5. Blend in the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. 
6. Add the melted and cooled German sweet chocolate, eggs, and the remaining 3/8 cup buttermilk.
Continue to beat at medium speed for another minute more. 
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
8.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then frost.
To Make Frosting:
1.  Combine the coconut, brown sugar, cream, chopped nuts, 1/4 cup butter or margarine. 
3. Mix until of a spreadable consistency. 
4. Spread over top of baked cake. 
5. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned (about 3 minutes).
Serve and ENJOY!! 

January 25, 2012

Don't Confuse the Two. Ever.


Lessons.

The last few days... weeks... have been a series of trials and tribulations for not only me, but ones i held very very close. I can't even begin to explain to you the lessons i have learned and the ones that keep slapping me in the face.
Which anyone can tell you... it's not a good look! 

I'm stepping away from my usual forum to give myself a little bit of therapy. I thank you for bearing with me, i promise i won't let myself wallow too long... but for me.... talking requires energy, and that right now isn't what i have an abundance of.

So give me a day or two... maybe even three... and then we should be back to our regularly scheduled program... 
PS. it's fine. 



Yes, some of the heartbreak is from years ago but still relevant. 


it's true. I do. 


learning to let go of the things that weigh me down, a life long journey. 

You just don't even know. 


someday this will ring true. 




the God Awful Truth ^^^^ right there^^^ 


and yes. i still would. if i could. 

You love it. 
Just signing off.... 

If You Find Him Let Me Know...


January 24, 2012

Can't Fly With Broken Wings...


"FLY LIKE A BIRD" 
Somehow I know that
There's a place up above
With no more hurt and struggling 
Free of all atrocities and suffering 
Because I feel the unconditional love 
From one who cares enough for me 
To erase all my burdens 
And let me be free to



[chorus]
Fly like a bird/Take to the sky 
I need you now Lord/Carry me high 
Don't let the world break me tonight 
I need the strength of you by my side 
Sometimes this life can be so cold 
I pray you'll come and carry me home 

Can we recover/Will the world ever be
A place of peace and harmony 
With no war and with no brutality 
If we loved each other 
We would find victory 
But in this harsh reality 
Sometimes I'm so despondant 
That I feel the need to 

[chorus]


Keep your head to the sky
With God's love you'll survive 
Fly like a bird
Take to the sky 
I need you now Lord/Carry me high 
Don't let the world break me tonight 
I need the strength of You by my side 

Sometimes this life can be so cold
I pray You'll come and carry me home 
Carry me higher, higher, higher 
Carry me higher, higher, higher 
Carry me home 
Higher Jesus 
Carry me higher Lord

January 18, 2012

Color OUTSIDE the lines.








The truth will set you free!! jajaja (that's Spanish for hilarious) 
bwahahaha
... it's all love... do what i do!! 
Kisses and Shit. 

January 16, 2012

Man Candy Monday- Antonio Sabato Jr.

I know it's been awhile since i've man candied it..
 a lot has been goin on... 
but i'm back in the saddle and am rarin to go!!

My very very VERY first crush can be traced back to one Calvin Klein model turned actor ... 
yep still have the poster i had in my room still tucked away!! 
now you will understand why....




Delicious isn't he!!
Antonio Sabato Jr. ... My Hall Pass Choice!! hahahaha
it's a true story and one you might either find in the Adult section or the Romance section of your local book shop!
*signing off with CK kisses and hugs* 

January 13, 2012

Football All Day!

Denver Broncos and Football Food... 
No better combo if you ask me!!
And as long as you're gonna have football FOOD..
 you might as well have football kitchen accessories!! 

So if you're gonna make a cake... get one of these.... 
or one of these.... 

If Whoopie Pies are more your bag... one of these... might do the trick...
Orrrrrr if a football cookie is what you crave... 
Get these Right Here
and with all the people who are stiiiiiill into cupcakes... 
well at least make em facny...

No matter how  you celebrate your teams victory's or losses...
 good food and friends is always a MUST!! 
with that said... 
!!


*signs off with orange and blue X's & O's* 

January 10, 2012

Who'd have Thought....


"More Than Love"

We were in love before
But now it's so much more
Cause when I kiss your lips I can't explain
What I feel in my heart for you

I don't know what I'd do
Baby if I lost you
Cause I've been without you and I know how it feels 
And I can't be alone anymore

[Chorus]
I know its more than love
Baby I can feel it
When I'm close to you
I know its more than love 
Baby, do you?

Maybe my words don't explain
Why I'm feeling this way

[Instrumental]

Maybe my words don't explain
Why I'm feeling this way

I don't know what I'd do
Baby if I lost you
Cause I've been without you and I know how it feels 
And I can't be alone anymore

[Chorus]
I know its more than love
Baby I can feel it
When I'm close to you
I know its more than love 
Baby I can feel it
When I'm close to you
I know its more than love 
Baby, do you?

January 9, 2012

Pisto-lero Does It Again!! Bang Bang!!


The Mile High Magic continues with a ONE OF A KIND Pisto Design!!
Grab your shirt NOW ... Cuz they won't last long!! 
I already did...
 Thinking about a second one actually.... :) 
Holler at him HERE for pricing and sizes!! 
(i hear a pre-order is the way to go ) 
You love it. 
*signing off with Orange and Blue Kisses* 

January 6, 2012

Accessories that kick ass, Literally!!

Sometimes your handbag becomes a a weapon... let's be honest!! 
sometimes... so do the rest of your accessories!!
 Hey, everything should be multi-purpose... and here's some of the pieces that might just save your life.. or land you in jail...
Either way, you will look GREAT!!
 ha!
First up....
 Christian Louboutin's Spiked Marquis Clutch... 
Watch OUT!! 
Visit Neimans for this killer bag!
Next... 
Another Kick Ass Clutch.. this time... Alexander McQueen!
Don't be scurrrred ... you can pick yours up at C U L T S T A T U S
Next..... 
Bar III Bracelet is KILLER!! be careful moving around with this on your wrist!! 
AND MY PERSONAL FAVE... The Delfina Delettrez Black Widow Bracelet... 
 gangster... i know. 
get yours ... HERE 

Yes, as always... you can thank me later. 

Blowin Kisses to my bitches... and sendin a slap for the rest of you biter B's. 
*snickers* 
ooooo Snickers. 





January 4, 2012

Coach+Year of The Dragon=Swoon

If i don't get one of these soon i might do something drastic like sell a relative or something!! 


Yeah i know.
Seriously. 
Awesome. 

Visit Coach.com to get yours..... and mine. 
*Smooches* 

January 3, 2012

Ear... WHAT???

Oh My Lanta... i just saw the most AMAZING spectacle over on the
 ...Refinery 29  

A $700 Oscar de la Renta x Dr. Dre Beats earmuff headphones... 
Yeah. You heard RIGHT!!!

Want Want and Want....
Even though they remind me of what the people on King Kong wore before sacrificing the blonde!! hahaha 
(the Jeff Bridges Version duh). 
Kisses and Shit. 

I want it so bad i cant taste it.

Not that i would eat it... but you know what i mean. 
LV... you own my heart... or at least the part of the brain that does fashion!


Colors: Turquoise, Coral

Price: US $4,380


Louis Vuitton Beach Bag 2012 




You love it.

January 2, 2012

2011....2012... Jinkies it's been a Ride.

A new Year. Aagin. 

It's been a long one..2011... and i'm glad i got a chance to sit and really think about all of the goings on that occured over the past year. I have to say.. i have weathered a financial storm that would have brought most people to their knees... but as you all know i'm NOT most people and i happen to posses the strength to not only weather the storm.. but come out of it better than i went in. And i did. 

I am truly grateful for the lessons and blessings of 2011 ...Friends... the BIGGEST blessing of them all... and i love each and every one of YOU ... flip side; i know now that while it may be Family First.. be wary.. for it seems that those who are closest to you still have the capacity to do you dirty .... i learned that once you've been treated well in a relationship, ANY relationship,  there's no going back to any other way... . There was a lot of soul searching and separating the wheat from the chaff if you might. Realizing who is toxic is easy... cutting the poison.... a little harder... but necessary. 

Love. Ah you found me again. 
Not in the way that you might be imagining, although that love is around too... but the love of self is what i'm referring to.
 I was given the gift of reclaiming who i was/am/and will be, and that friends, is beautiful!! 



OF course there were other things.....LoillpaRUza 2011... Cocktail Rings n Things... Summer Fun and BBQ's a plenty....Northside benefits with my fave BOOTY, the Baby Sis turning the big 21.... trips to central city... My BEST Birthday PARTY EVER.... Karoake takeovers... lessons on love life and other mysteries... my IMAN WOODS Pin Up Shoot... ...sidewalk chalkin...Plankin Mary Jane... annual camping shenanigans... found a new favorite kitchen to play in...New babies all around.... old friends becoming new again...The DD got it's official dish of delish....The Poker Machine got renewed action ... tarot cards were read and magic happened..... The DD stalkers and jockers were in full effect....some friends moved far away.. some far aways moved back home...Basketball lockouts and season openers....the annual Bronco rollercoaster... The 420 score on yahtzee and beating out Auntie Phyl.. aka my mother.... aka the FORMER Yahtzee champ... and of course...love .. light and Tessmoker. *wink* 

In looking back i can't help but revel in the present and look forward to the future...for no matter what it might hold... good or bad... love or loss... we're all in for the long haul!! ;) 

And as my fave always says... It'll work out in the end... 

SO Sending you hugs n keeeesses and wishing you a FanFrickenTastic 2012... whatever you might do with it!! xoxo

Moving on from 2011's dead weight... lol