Friday, October 4, 2013

Friday Fooday

Happy Friday lovebugs!

This weekend I'm heading home to Philadelphia and I couldn't be happier. It's good to road trip and force the BF to enjoy my playlists of BSB, Britney, etc.

Lady C Cognac Cocktail
Ingredients
2 ounces C by Courvoisier
1 ounce Courvoisier Rosé
3/4 ounce fresh squeezed orange juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce Champagne
Cinnamon, for garnish
Orange zest, for garnish

Directions
Shake first 5 ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into two Martini glasses and top with Champagne. Sprinkle very lightly with cinnamon. Garnish with orange zest.

Brussel Sprout & Potato Hash
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 5 cups frozen shredded hash browns
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 large eggs
Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and rosemary; cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in hash browns, salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, for 4 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in Brussels sprouts, spread back into an even layer and cook, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes and returning to an even layer, until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes total. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
  3. Meanwhile, bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Reduce to a gentle simmer. Break an egg into a small bowl, submerge the bowl’s lip in the water and slide the egg in. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook for 4 minutes for soft set, 5 minutes for medium set and 8 minutes for hard set. Transfer the eggs to a clean dish towel to drain. Serve the eggs over the hash.

Biscoff Banana Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2-3 bananas, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Biscoff spread
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Biscoff Topping
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons Biscoff spread
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 by 8 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together Biscoff spread, chopped bananas, milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until combined.  Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan.
  5. To make the Biscoff topping, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or a fork, mix until there are coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle topping over the oatmeal mixture in the pan.
  7. Bake 30-35 minutes or until oatmeal is golden brown and set.
  8. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Doggie Style

I'm a huge dog lover. If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you've probably met my dog, Norman. So it's easy for me to love the graphic dog trend that we're seeing on sweaters and tops lately. You can find them at any price point so let's look at a range.

An instant 'awwww' should have been your reaction to this sweater. And then you notice the details like the varsity stripes, contrast hem lines. And then, the price.

Look at this guy! I would add a contrasting patterned button down to this and add a black pencil skirt for work.

Modcloth, Weiner Takes it All, $67
A great fall color and a great little graphic. And their tails wrap around the back of the sweater to form a heart.

Nordstrom, Instarsia Sweater, $59
I love this sweater. The subtle scoop neck and the dark heather gray is perfect for any color cord or just jeans.

As I write this, Norman is as close to me as possible, no really, his paws are resting on the shift key. He says hello. 

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Sparkle & Shine

Today is one of my favorite days, and that is because we're looking at glitter loafers. Life doesn't get much better than this ladies, this is the good stuff. Loafers, covered in glitter, yep. I have no other wise words for you so let's just get to it.

Gap, Glitter Loafers, $39
Navy. Glitter. Loafers. Hello. 

You know what? Topshop was so right when they named these flats, they're magical.

Melissa, Virtue Special Flat, $85
Well, well, these are what Barbie WISH she wore 24/7.

Steve Madden, Chaufur Loafers, $50
Saved the best for last. Tassels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These aren't metallic, they're not even sequins. No, these are glitter and I promise they will make you happy every single time you wear them.

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Basic principles... there are none

Fun fact: My favorite movie is Hitch. Yes, that fantastic (Oscar-snubbed) film with Will Smith, Kevin James and the gorgeous Eva Mendes. Why am I telling you this? Because you should go watch it. No, kidding (kind of), I want to talk about Eva's new line from NY & Company. It's gorgeous, feminine and perfect for work to play. Here are some of my favorites from the collection.

This beautiful high waisted dress is easy to wear to work with a blazer of add on the bling for a cocktail party.

A soft print that is ladylike and fitted. Oh and most importantly, machine washable.

Wear this with a dress or a suit, it's a statement piece but it doesn't need the main stage to get noticed.

What I like about this top is that you can tuck it, belt it, or let it flow. It fits any style.

Eva did a great job making a woman feel beautiful without skin tight or uncomfortable fabrics. 

Be fabulous today!