Friday, September 9, 2011

Friday Foodday

Oh we made it! Thank goodness it's Friday.  Do you have any plans?  I'm hosting a birthday party for my friend Sarah tonight and then celebrating another birthday with my friend Lauren tomorrow. 

Please take a moment on Sunday to remember those we lost on 9/11 and those who keep us safe abroad.

Skinny Taco Dip (perfect for football!)
c/o Skinny Taste
Ingredients
  • 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 8 oz reduced fat sour cream
  • 16 oz jar mild salsa
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2.25 oz black olives
Directions
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mixer. Spread on the bottom of a large shallow glass dish. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and black olives. Serve with baked tortilla chips.


Baked Eggs with Spinach and Bacon
c/o Great Eats with Petes
Ingredients
Cooking Spray
4 slices bacon
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 onion, minced
5 oz spinach
Salt
Pepper
Italian Blend Cheese, shredded
4 whole eggs, if making 2 servings
2 ramekins
Bread, for toast

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a fry pan with cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat. Add in bacon. Cook bacon until crisp. Once cooked remove the bacon from the pan and place on paper towels. Cool the bacon. Once cool crumble the bacon into pieces. Set aside. 
In the same pan remove the grease and add in the olive oil. Add in the onions. Cook the onions until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan to allow the spinach to steam. Cook the spinach for about 3 minutes or until wilted. Remove from pan.  Spray each ramekin with cooking spray. Add in the spinach mixture to the bottom of the ramekin leaving a hole in the center. Next add some bacon pieces. Top with cheese. Break two eggs over the cheese being careful not to crack the yoke. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat for each ramekin. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake eggs in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the egg yolks are just set and the whites are not runny.  Serve with buttered toast and more bacon!


 Egg in a Hole Grilled Cheese
c/o Food Network
Ingredients
  • 2 (1/2-inch) slices sourdough or French bread
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 slices Canadian bacon
  • 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 teaspoon honey mustard
Directions
Cut a 2 1/2-inch hole from the center of one slice of the bread. Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. When it foams, place the cut slice of bread and the round in skillet and toast lightly, about 1 minute.

Crack the egg into the hole and season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Flip the egg bread, sprinkle half of the cheese on bread and top with ham. Spread mustard on second piece of bread and close sandwich. Cook until well browned and bottom part of cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute more. Flip whole sandwich and cook until all cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Get in Line

Lovebugs,
Yesterday we talked button downs and I thought we'd continue that trend with military inspired dresses that are so often detailed with buttons, grommets, and other bling.

J Jill, Military Sweater Dress, $35 (!!)
I love this outfit with a pair of flat boots.  And the price? Hello.

I never really got into the chambray trend but this dress with these suede wedges- perfect.

J Crew, Jane Dress, $69
The v-neck, the pockets, the sleeves, the price! Buy it.

Lutz & Patmos, Short Dress, $79
Now this is how you dress up the military trend.  Black silk and a deep drape neckline.

Military jackets will surely be seen this fall, but why not try military dresses? Great with flat knee high boots of suede lace-up wedges.

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Silk for Work

One of my favorite blouses to wear to work is a silk button down.  They are so cool and sleek and ultra comfortable for a long day at the office.

The roll-up sleeve is lovely for transitioning into fall.

Jenny Han, Smock Neck Blouse, $69
This pattern is over-sized and super graphic.  Beautiful.

Banana Republic, Teresa Floral Blouse, $79
I love the soft colors in this blouse.  I would belt it with an oversize bf cardi in the fall.

Old Navy, Women's Breezy Blouse, $29
Ok, so it's not perfect 100% silk but its got the same silhouette and movement.  And this pattern is to die for!!

I just adore the softness mixed with the traditional button down.  Mix in pattern or a pop of color and you're ready to go.

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Cherry Picking

Hey lovebugs,
How was your weekend?  Hopefully extra lovely and enjoyable.  The best part about coming out of a long weekend is coming into a short work week!  Am I right?

Today I thought we'd take a look at a color I'm loving right now: cherry.  Not just plain red, but something that is a little more saturated and juicy.

Modcloth, Homemade B-red Skirt, $43
Loving the breezy qualities of this skirt, but pair it with black tights in the winter and a metallic tweed cardi in the winter.


White House Black Market, Flowing Micro Pleat Dress, $89
I love the v-neck on this dress, perfect for bold earrings or a chunky bauble necklace.


So sleek and perfect for happy hour or an LBD.


Nine West, Sheryl, $89
Expensive? Yes.  Classic and Worth it? Oh yes.

I'm really loving the luscious cherry tones right now because they pop in a piece of jewelry or in a dress.  You can wear it day or night.

Be fabulous today!