Friday, November 23, 2012

Friday Foodday

Happy Black Friday everyone. Today's Friday Foodday is going to get you carbed up and hydrated after a long day of shopping.

German Apple Pancakes
c/o Annie Bakes
Ingredients
4 eggs- room temperature
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole mil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Apples:
5 tablesponns butter
3 apples- cored, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup brown sugar


Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk. Add in the four, milk, salt and vanilla. Set aside to rest.
Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Once melted add the apples and spices and cook, coverred 3-5 minutes. Then add the brown sugar cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the apples are soft. Remove from heat.
Pour the batter over the apples. Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the pancake is done and browned.
Serve with powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Homemade Granola Bars
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 cups quick cooking oats (not rolled oats)
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped (I pulsed it a few times in the food processor)
4 tbsp. mini chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir oats, rice cereal, and walnuts together, set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepot, melt the butter, honey, and brown sugar together until it comes to a bubble. Reduce the heat then cook for 2 minutes more.
  4. Add vanilla to the saucepot and stir.
  5. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and mix together until just moistened.
  6. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and press out to about 3/4 inch thick – if your sheet is too big, you can press them all to one half of the baking sheet to make them thicker. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and press them down lightly. Let cool on countertop until room temperature or for 2 hours, then cut into bars.
Tyr Na Nog
Ingredients
1 ounce The Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey
1 ounce cherry brandy
1/2 ounce Aperol
About 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into cocktail glass.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving lovebugs! I hope you are spending with the ones you love and thinking about all of the things you're thankful for. This holiday I'm thankful for...

Family



Friends



Norman


and my country.


Wednesday, November 21, 2012

A Wedge Between Us

Hey there lovebugs,
Today we're looking at some really fabulous booties. They're wedge booties which means they're comfy and stylish and they give you just a little extra lift.

Forever 21, Faux Leather Wedge Bootie, $20
These could be in a museum. Look at these lines, just stunning curves in a delicious chestnut color. Oh, and PS they're $20.

Look at the detail on these bad boys! Hello Saturday night!


Nine West, Tweeks, $59
Check out these majorly on sale booties. I love that the print is continued on the heel.

The fold over on this bootie gives it a 'I'm hot but I don't need to show it off' kind of air. Love a good tassel on the back as well.

Booties are huge right now, and the wedge adds another dimension to the trend. Pair these with jeans and let them show off or tuck them under.

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Airport Chic

Tomorrow or Thursday, a lot of us will be lugging a suitcase, bundling up and hurrying up just to wait at an airport. Why not put the yoga pants away this season and dress smart yet comfy for your travels. Here's my go to travel outfit.

Lands End, Long Sleeve Flannel Tunic, $54
This popover flannel is perfect because it has a relaxed but cool look that you can layer under or over.

This is a great neutral color that allows you to wear just about any color with it.

Zara, Studded Slipper, $49
Easy slip on and off for TSA. A little bling and very versatile.

I love a cross body option bag when traveling just in case I need to use both hands.

That's how I dress for travel, what about you?

Be fabulous today!