Friday Foodday

Happy 2016 lovebugs! Here is my last Friday Foodday post of the year!

Rose Champagne Cocktail
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
1 sugar cube
8 dashes Angostura or other aromatic bitters
Chilled rosé Champagne

Directions

Cut the sugar cube in half using a serrated knife or a sharp, thin knife. You will lose some sugar granules during cutting but that is ok.

Place one half of the sugar cube on the bottom of each champagne flute. Add 4 dashes of bitters over each sugar cube and then fill the glasses with Champagne.

Crunchy Pork Tacos

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• leftover meat from Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
• 1 cup coleslaw mix
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• barbecue sauce
• cilantro
• soft corn tortillas

Directions

1. Chop the pork into bite sized pieces and place on a baking sheet.
2. Heat the pork in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir together the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
4. Fill the tortillas with pork and slaw. Drizzle with barbecue sauce and sprinkle on cilantro.

S'mores Graham Krispie Treats

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

1 bag (10 oz) Mini Marshmallows

1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips + 1 for topping

1 box (12 0z) Golden Grahams Cereal

6 Tbsp Butter

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Directions

In a 9x9 inch baking pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large non-stick pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add in marshmallows and stir together with butter until marshmallows have melted and become creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.

Fold in grahams cereal until all marshmallows and grahams are evenly mixed together. Mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Spread treats into sprayed baking pan. Press into pan and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top of the treats, lightly press into top of treats to make sure they stick. Place into fridge for 10 minutes to cool.

Slice into bars and serve. Devour.

Resolve to Be Amazing

Tis the season for exercise induced New Years resolutions so without further ado, some fantastic sneakers under $100.

Zappos, Nike Free RN White, $89

Bright without being neon.

Amazon, Adidas CC Rocket Boost, $65

If I'm moving faster than my dvr, I'll take any boost I can get.

Amazon, New Balance WL574 Summer Waves, $72

I love this gray neutral with a pop of yellow!

JCPenny, Nike Dual Fusion X Running Shoes, $52

Nike running shoes for under 60 bucks? Sign me up!

Sometimes you need to accessorize your resolution to really get it in gear! Get it girl.

Be fabulous today!

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T Birds

Let's play with a comfortable flat that is anything but plain. The t strap flat. It's got some personality. More playful than a ballet flat and more girly than a slip on sneaker. It's got a great in-between quality that is easy to dress up or down.

Old Navy, T Strap D'Orsay Flat, $15

Navy or nothing under $20.

Nordstrom, Calvin Klein Ghita T Strap Flat, $58

This show has got a tuxedo quality to it. I love it. Comes in three other colors.

Modcloth, Turn Back Prime Vegan Flat, $34

I have a yellow-loving gf who is going to die over these shoes.

Nordstrom Rack, Corso Como Mince T Strap Flat, $74

How about a neutral with a little buckle action?

Who needs heels when you can have this much fun with flats?

Be fabulous today!

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Wrapped for Midnight

Ok, one holiday down, another to go this weekend. What are your plans for NYE? If you are in need of a fantastic dress, I've got you covered! I love a wrap dress for a night out, because so often a wrap dress is 9-5 wear. Add some sass and sultry to the look with these wrap dresses.

Forever 21, Velvet Wrap Dress, $45

Loving the asymmetrical hem and this velvet, so touchable!

Nordstrom, Topshop Glitter Wrap Dress, $75

Everyone needs a little glitter on NYE. Everyone.

Banana Republic, Long Sleeve Wrap Dress, $82

This dress offers a great base for dressing up or down. 

Macy's, Rachel Roy Cutout Faux Wrap Dress, $82

Can we just for a minute with this dress? So many beautiful things happening here. Also comes in an LBD.

Wrap dresses don't have to be for the board room. I love them for going out because they create a beautiful and slimming silhouette.

Be fabulous today!

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