Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

The Butterfly and the Bee
c/o Fogged in Lounge

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz calvados
• 1/2 oz ginger liqueur (Domaine de Canton)
• 1/2 lemon juice
• 2 dashes lavender bitters

Directions

Shake with ice cubes and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lemon twist.

Beef Burrito Dip

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 1 package Hurst's Slow Cooker Chili Beans with seasoning packet
• 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 5 cups water
• 15 ounces jarred salsa
• 4 ounces cream cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 green onions, diced
• tortilla chips, for serving
• guacamole and sour cream, as desired

Directions

1. Sort through the dry beans and remove any debris. Rinse well and place in a 5 quart slow cooker set to high.
2. Add the diced onion to the slow cooker and top with the whole chuck roast.
3. Sprinkle the seasoning packet from the bean package into slow cooker.
4. Add 5 cups of water to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 6 hours.
5. Remove the lid, shred the beef with 2 forks, and stir in the salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Stir until mixture is combined and cheese has melted.
6. Turn slow cooker to low and serve with tortilla chips. Top with guacamole and sour cream, as desired.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Fudge

c/o Shugary Sweets

Ingredients

• 1 jar marshmallow cream
• 1 11 ounce package white chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup strawberry preserves, or your favorite jam

Directions

1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add marshmallow cream, white chocolate chips and peanut butters. Set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, salt, and whipping cream. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 4 full minutes.
4. Pour boiling mixture over ingredients in mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat for about 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy (and white chocolate is completely melted).
5. Pour half of the mixture into bottom of baking dish. Top with strawberry preserves. Using a knife, swirl the jelly into the fudge. Top with the remaining fudge mixture. Swirl again with the knife, to mix the preserves into the peanut butter layers.
6. Refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight, until set. Cut into bites and enjoy. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks. ENJOY.

High Calorie Colors

My favorite color is purple, but I also have a love of very saturated colors. Deep, rich colors that make a statement. I will pass on a pastel every time if I have an option like garnet. Oh you thought that was only for jewelry? Let me blow your mind with these rich garnet pieces.

Macy's, Nine West Howley Dress Pumps, $89

Rounded toe, texture, bow? Sign me up.

Old Navy, Twill Midi Skirt, $10

That's right, $10. Get on this skirt. The length is great for booties and the patch pockets give a casual feel to a feminine skirt.

Gap, Nylon Utility Hooded Jacket, $88

A great fall jacket for everything from running errands to apply picking.

Modcloth, Casual Composure Cardigan, $49

Open front comfort and the perfect shades of garnet.

If this color was a food it would be super high in calories. It is so rich and decadent. Perfect for the autumn colors we're seeing right now.

Be fabulous today!

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You Can Ring My Bell

It's hump day, you know what else looks like a hump? A bell. Stay with me. It's bell sleeve hump day. See what I did there? No? Ok, great. Bell sleeves for everyone. Let's look.

Nordstrom, Topshop Texture Bell Sleeve Dress, $80

Simple but very Michelle Obama. Perfect for work or dress it up with jewels for a holiday party.

Express, Floral Print Bell Sleeve Blouse, $49

The 70s are back this fall and this blouse is perfectly on trend.

Nordstrom Rack, Free People Marshmallow Surplice Sweater, $59

Amazing texture aside, I love the faux wrap silhouette of this sweater.

Romwe, Bell Sleeve Chevron Pattern Gray Dress, $30

Hello fall sweater dress. Pair with tights, leggings, boots, anything.

A simple bell sleeve really changes the style of an outfit. It's breezy, it's 70s, it's quite gorgeous.

Be fabulous today!

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Holes in Your Story

Yesterday we looked at an urban-inspired collection at Kohl's. Today I want to continue that more cool, industrial trend with grommets. These simple embellishments pack a punch and when styled correctly provide a touch of rocker to any outfit.

Bloomingdale's, Labonia Grommet Detailed Gloves, $50

I'm starting with my favorite piece. Not only are these gloves the perfect length, the color is stunning.

Saks Off 5th, Sondra Roberts Studded Faux Leather Hobo, $49

60% off, this bag is a great accessory to balance out a fuzzy cashmere sweater.

Lord and Taylor, French Connection Kodee Leather Studded D'Orsay, $74

You may think these shoes aren't going to fly in your conservative office, but check out the mid-heel height and pair it with a tie neck blouse.

Saks off 5th, Grommet Trim Cotton Tee, $19

Just when you thought grommets were just for accessories. Picture this tee under a blazer. 

I lean more preppy than rocker, but this is a trend I can get behind. The subtle detail of the grommet is the perfect embellishment to an outfit. Grunge, chic, classic, you name it, grommets are here to stay.

Be fabulous today!

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