Friday, January 9, 2015

Friday Fooday

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

Cerrito Cocktail
c/o Fogged in Lounge
Ingredients
  • 2 oz gin (Junípero)
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz maraschino
  • 1/2 oz triple sec (Combier)
  • 1 dash allspice dram
  • 1 dash absinthe
Directions
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Orange twist.





Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce
c/o Closet Cooking
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 (~6 ounce) skinless and boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup oil packed sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, before setting aside.
  2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add the wine and deglaze the pan.
  4. Add the broth, cream, sundried tomatoes and parmesan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens a bit, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Mix in the chicken along with any juices, season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and mix in the basil.


Graham Cracker Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degres.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until creamy.
Beat in the vanilla and egg until well combined.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Using a medium cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes. Cookies will look slightly underdone, but should set up nicely as they cool.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Mixed Media Blitz

Let's talk outerwear. We're somewhere near the halfway point of winter and I don't know about you, but my wool coat isn't exciting me anymore. That's why I've been eyeing these mixed media jackets. They are giving my coat closet some energy and still keeping me warm this winter.

This jacket is almost 70% off right now. I love the tough girl style with the softer quilted sleeves.

Speaking of amazing sales, check out this jacket. I love some buffalo plaid and this makes it a little preppy!

Lord and Taylor, Mixed Media Bomber Jacket, $66
Simple details, including the contrasting zipper makes this coat pop.

I liked this bomber because its not the usual cropped waist. It's a bit more relaxed and casual.

So let's mix up the outerwear conversation and mix in some alternatives. Mixed media coats. 

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Sedated Sequins

When I say 'sequin sweater' do you cringe, worry, or run away? Well, what if I gave you some sequins but in neutral colors. Something that sparkles with the right light not like a bold neon that makes people go 'woah girl, easy there.' Let me explain.

Saks Off 5th, Chevron Sequined Sweater, $55
See? We can do this! And we can do it on sale. Love this detail and pattern.

Picture this with a distressed denim. It's casual meets cool.

Gap, Sequin Sweater, $35
I'm not usually one for ribbing, but this soft knit and sequin polka dots its too adorable to pass up.

I may have saved my favorite for last. A perfect striped baseball style pullover with a very happy graphic.

Neutral sequins aren't flashy. The grays, creams, whites, blacks, they shimmer in the most understated way and make it so easy to pair with anything in your closet.

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Knock, Knock

Let's talk earrings. I'm loving the newest architectural trend: the door knocker. That's right, the door knocker. This item is known for it's weight, but in an earring it's quite delicate and classic in a welcoming sort of way. (See what I did there? Welcoming?)

I love me some tortoise because it goes with everything. These simple earrings would work with a suit or jeans.

For a silver option, I really like this modern drop earring.

For a more literal take on this trend, I love these stately yet adorable studs.

And how about a dressy option? These blinged out earrings can knock on my door anytime.

Thoughts on this earring trend? There are a lot of them right now, and we'll get there, but I really like this solid yet classic trend.

Be fabulous today!

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