Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

The Classic Rob Roy
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
2 ounces of Blended Scotch Whiskey
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
1 lemon peel, for garnish

Directions

In a shaker filled with ice, add the Scotch whiskey, the sweet vermouth and the bitters. Stir to chill. Strain into a martini glass (or an equally alluring vessel) and top with a lemon peel.

BBQ Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Meatballs

c/o Slender Kitchen

Ingredients

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• 1 lb. 90% lean ground chicken
• 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced (adjust according to your spice preference)
• 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• Splash of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. diced onions
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Mix together the chicken, jalapenos, cheese, cilantro, egg, cumin, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, onions, and garlic.
3. Roll into about 16 meatballs.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until completely cooked through.
5. While still hot, toss with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Asian Noodle Bowl with Fried Eggs

c/o Cassie Craves

Ingredients

2 packages of ramen noodles (any flavor, the seasoning is getting tossed anyway)

1 teaspoon vegetable or peanut oil

3 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon freshly-grated ginger

4 cups low-sodium chicken stock

4 eggs, cooked to desired doneness

Green onions

Soy sauce

Sriracha

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and fresh ginger; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the ramen (discard the seasoning packet) and cook, stirring occasionally, until done (about 3 minutes).

2. Meanwhile, cook the eggs to desired doneness.

3. Add ramen to a bowl (with as much or as little liquid as you like). Top each bowl with an egg, a sprinkling of green onions, and soy sauce and sriracha to taste.

Play Ball!

Hey there lovebugs,
I'm a big football girl but this last year while going through football withdrawals I became a big Nationals fan. Baseball. And no, I won't bore you with a speech about America's game, but I will take the inspiration and tell you about baseball tees. They're a great 3/4 length or long sleeve option for fall and they don't have to be sporty. In fact, they can be striped.

Express, Mixed Striped Baseball Tee, $29

This great scoop neck tee is comfortable and affordable.

Gap, Logo Baseball Tee, $29

This tee is so casual chic. Gap, baseball, red white and blue, it's classic.

Ella Moss, Sam Stripe Baseball Tee, $45

This thicker stripe has almost a rugby feel to it. I like it. Also for some reason, this was originally $98, so score.

Forever 21, Striped Baseball Tee, $9

Instead of the usual bleach white, this cream background has a more worn feel to it.

You don't have to love baseball to be a fan of the shirt. It's a great, casual option for weekends or in a more casual office, throw on a blazer.

Be fabulous today!

Don't Spike It!

So I'm a girly girl. I keep a white ribbon in my purse at all times. I have trouble with the edgier trends like leather and spikes. Today I'm going to try to soften the bad ass-ness of the spike and try something a bit softer: the cone. I love the geometrical style of this look and it's great for any arm party.

Club Monaco, Double Pave Bracelet, $59

See what I mean? Gorgeous, noticeable, easy.

Madewell, Bluestone Cuff, $22

How about a cone gem? A lovely addition to a metallic arm party.

Shopbop, Noir Jewelry Darjeeling Spiked Bracelet, $61

This is something that's a bit different because of the box chain. I like it and it's on sale.

BaubleBar, Turq Frosted Cone Bangle, $18

And one more burst of color here. These translucent baubles are great to layer.

If you're not ready for spike, you might try cones. They're a bit architectural versus rocker.

Not that there is anything wrong with rockers. Go girls.

Be fabulous today!

I've Come Unbuttoned

Blazers are a great foundation of an outfit. They pull an outfit together. You can easily grab one to add on top of a dress, or a pair of jeans, or for the office. They come in so many shapes and styles and I promise there is one that will fit your lifestyle. Today I wanted to look at a more relaxed version of the blazer: the open front or draped blazer.

Ruche, Avison Street Open Blazer, $52

Don't you love this peachy blazer? Imagine it paired with some navy bling. Oh and those notched lapels. That's the stuff dreams are made of.

Express, (Minus The) Leather Trim Knit Blazer, $79

Dress this up, dress this down, add pearls or add spikes. This blazer does it all.

Nordstrom, Trouve Open Front Blazer, $98

For me, this is when you spend the $98. This piece will last you for years. This blazer is masculine in style but feminine in fit. The deep purple is perfect for the ox blood trend and the tuxedo style lapel is just stunning.

Forever 21, Essential Draped Open Front Blazer, $24

The title of this blazer is pretty spot on. It's essential. A simple navy, four season, just essential.

The open front blazer is a more casual version of the buttoned up look. It's cool and easy, but absolutely can be dressed up for any occasion.

Be fabulous today!