Friday, August 17, 2012

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!

Raspberry Cupcakes with Lime Frosting
c/o I want to be a domestic goddess
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/8 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, coarsely chopped
For the Frosting
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions

For the Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°. Place cupcake liners in one 12-hole muffin tin.
In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and add in four parts to the sugar mixture, alternating with the milk and the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition. Stir in the raspberries
Divide batter among the liners. Bake until the tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 to 22 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans and cool completely on a rack before icing.
For the Frosting
Whip all ingredients together at medium high speed until smooth.

Baked Chicken Fingers
Ingredients
10 boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins, sliced into strips (I bought the individually packaged Purdue chicken tenderloins & each packet comes with 5 in each)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3 eggs
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine panko, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to get it all incorporated.
  3. In another shallow dish, beat the 3 eggs together.
  4. Take the chicken strips and dip them in the egg mixture then cover the chicken strips with the panko mixture. Gently press the panko mixture on the chicken to make sure it’s well coated.
  5. Lay the strips next to each other on the baking sheets and repeat until all the chicken strips have been coated.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes then turn on the broiler and broil them for another 5 minutes to get the outside even more crispy & a light brown color.
  7. Serve immediately with honey mustard or BBQ sauce or ketchup!
Vacation Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Ingredients & Directions

Toss sliced ripe peaches with sugar and cinnamon. I used about 15 peaches, 1 cup sugar,  1 tablespoon cinnamon. Pour into a large baking dish.
In a large bowl combine Bisquick and milk. It’s roughly a 1:1 ratio, but I felt mine was a little too runny so I added more Bisquick. I used a little over 3 cups Bisquick. Pour this mixture over the peaches.
Bake for 60 minutes. Serve warm-ish and with fresh whipped cream.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Totally Tasseled

Going along with yesterday's Bauble Bar giveaway, I thought we would look at a great jewelry trend that is going on; tassels. We all know tassels are big for loafers for the fall, but take a look at these great options in jewelry.

Bauble Bar, Swing tassel drops, $22
From the giveaway shop! Love the mix of pink and purple!

Ralph Lauren, Multi-bead tassle necklace, $88
This is a great neutral necklace, and the gold tassel will glisten next to any outfit.

Two tiered bracelet with a fantastic colors to mix jeans and a simple tee.

This is what I like to call fancy rocker chic. A great metal piece with some bling makes it perfect for a maxi dress or a plain white button down shirt.

Don't forget to enter to win $50 to Bauble Bar! I will pick a winner next Wednesday. 

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Giveaway! Blogiversary!

Lovebugs,
As I mentioned on Monday, today is the 25th month-iversay of The Capital Barbie. Why am I celebrating 25 months you ask? Well, because I forgot my two year. So here we are with a two-year and one-month celebrating TCB and all it's fabulousness.

And what better way to celebrate another year of fashion under $100 than with a giveaway from one of my favorite accessory shops: Bauble Bar. I love this store. I love the styles because you can find an accessory for absolutely any occasion. Dress up or dress down or dress it for everyday, there is something for everyone.

So want $50 to Bauble Bar? All you have to do is leave a comment below! That's it! That's how much I love you all. One entry per person and I will announce the winner one week from today!


Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Tee Up

There is something very elegant about a t-strap shoe. It has a dancer-esque feel to it and elevates any outfit to another level of class. Here are some of my favorite t-straps in a variety of colors and textures.

Anthropologie, Crysanth t-strap, $79
These party ready heels also come in emerald. I love the pom on the toe, what a burst of energy.

Lord & Taylor, Helkie Jones New York, $99
Well hello! A little snakeskin print mixed with an elegant black suede! Perfect for an LBD or jeans.

Modcloth, No Need to Spree Heel, $34
These heels are perfect to wear with any print. Floral, baroque graphic, you name it they will blend in but provide perfect stylistic support.

Lord and Taylor, Nine West Blonsky, $89
These shoes, oh these shoes, there is something architecturally satisfying about them. I love the zipper in the back.

What is it about the t-strap that is so enticing? I think it's a great alternative it you don't love a heel with an ankle strap.

Be fabulous today!