Friday, October 2, 2015

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday and the first weekend of October! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Month Old Manhattan
c/o Five O'Clock Cocktails
Ingredients
2 ounces Old Overholt Rye Whiskey
3/4 ounce triple sec
3/4 ounce Stock sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Orange peel, to garnish
Directions
Combine all liquid ingredients in a clean Mason jar, stir briskly and briefly with a bar spoon without ice, and tightly seal jar lid. Let stand for one month in a cool, dry place.
To serve, pour jar's contents into an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir vigorously with a bar spoon until drink is well chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish.
Herb, Potato, and Goat Cheese Frittata
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 baby Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (1 1/2 cups / 215g)
1 medium shallot, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
9 large eggs
3 tablespoons whole milk
1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs, like dill, basil, and chives, plus more to garnish
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces (1/2 cup) goat cheese, crumbled
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Heat the oil in a 10- to 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and shallot, along with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until golden-brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Fold in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Arrange cooked potatoes so they're evenly distributed in a thin layer.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chopped herbs, and salt. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet to join the potatoes and scatter the top with goat cheese. Place in the oven and bake until set and golden on top, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Slice and serve the frittata straight from the pan or slide onto a serving plate, garnish, and slice into wedges.

Twix Icebox Cake
Ingredients
  • 1 6 oz.bag TWIX® Bites
  • 1 bottle Magic Shell
  • ¼ cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 16 Graham Cracker Squares
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Instant Vanilla Pudding Powder
  • 8 tbsp Caramel Sauce plus additional for topping

Directions
  1. Melt chocolate chips in microwave on 30 second intervals, stirring in between until chocolate is melted.
  2. Dip the bottom of 4 of the graham crackers squares in the melted chocolate and place on wax paper on a cookie sheet to harden (see photo below). This base will help insure that your cake doesn't get too mushy.
  3. While base hardens, combine heavy cream, vanilla pudding, and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until light and fluffy.
  4. Transfer cream to a piping tool or use a spoon to evenly disperse on top of the first graham crack of each cake as shown in the photo.
  5. Take another graham cracker square and press down lightly to secure it to the cream, try to keep you levels in line.
  6. Continue this for two more layers.
  7. On the last layer, pipe around the edge a second time, leaving a bit of a hole in the middle of the cream.
  8. Add about 2 tbsp of caramel sauce into each hole, lightly press another graham cracker square on top, don't press to hard or the caramel will seep out.
  9. Use a knife to fill in any gaps in the layers with extra cream.
  10. Coat cakes with magic shell and top with chopped TWIX® Bites and caramel sauce and put in the freezer for about 5 minutes for magic shell to harden.
  11. Transfer to fridge for at least 3 hours before serving.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Slip On Style

I loved the athletic chic trend we saw this summer and I'm looking forward to continuing it into the fall. Now that we are putting the sandals away, I tend to gravitate to more casual weekend shoes before it's boot season. This year, I'm all about the slip on sneaker. It's athletic, comfortable, and totally versatile.

Nordstrom, Steve Madden Ecentrcq, $59
Simple gray quilted leather will go with everything. 

Farfetch, Vans Slip On Sneakers, $83
These are tiny bears. How can you not love this? 

Black jeans, bf faded jeans, a long sleeve sweatshirt dress, this is a do it all sneaker.

I found polka dot ones, I needed to post them. I'm not sorry.

Slip on sneakers offer style and comfort for fall before it's tights and boots season. Embrace the athletic look with a print or style that works for you!

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

High End Finishes

I watch a lot of HGTV. Like if someone I know is purchasing a home the first thing I say to them is not 'congratulations', it's 'have you applied to be on House Hunters yet?' It's a problem. I love to watch House Hunters for the token couple 'must haves' because they are always the same: double vanities, crown molding, hardwoods throughout, and marble/granite countertop. So today I thought we should play with marble. It's a great neutral stone that works beautifully for jewelry.

Such a cool statement stud that works for work or play. 

Forever 21, Faux Marble Bar Ring Set, $5
So stunning. These look like really expensive rings, but for five bucks, they're a must have.

Bloomingdale's, Argento Vivo Carn Pendant, $88
I'm loving the pendant trend this season. This one is different because it sits high on the neck versus a longer chain.

Picture these with your hair up and a cashmere sweater in a deep merlot. So stunning. 

Whether you are an avid HGTV viewer or not, a marble stone is perfect for your counter or your jewelry box. 

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Black, White, and Chic All Over

Today's post idea comes from The Bf. Get excited. He is on the hunt for a statement suit and has inspired me to translate it for women's. He is testing a windowpane print for a suit, so I thought we would try it for us. We've looked at this style in the past but I really like it for cooler weather.

Nordstrom, NYDJ Jacquard Cardigan, $98
This cardi is stunning and you are going to get a ton of wear out of it. Pair it for work with a silk tie neck blouse or throw it on with distressed bf jeans for the weekend.

You need these pants. I'm obsessed with them. Straight leg fit, pair with stripes or solids, these pants do it all, including being machine washable.

You're going to need flannel this year. This top is crazy versatile. My coworker just purchased it and plans to wear it alone or underneath a sleeveless denim dress. So cute.

JCrew, Windowpane Scarf, $49
This is a wool linen blend which is just perfect for fall. Use it with yesterday's jean jackets.

A great windowpane print is so different than a plaid or a stripe, it has a clean and crisp look that is so easy to wear. One of  my favorite black and white trends.

Be fabulous today!

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