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I got married on Saturday, so today is a well deserved day off.

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs,

Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Whispers of the Port

c/o Fogged in Lounge

Ingredients

• 3/4 oz bourbon
• 3/4 oz port
• 3/4 oz sherry (Amontillado)

Directions

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

White Chicken Chili

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 12 ounces canned green chiles, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 package Hurst's Beans Great Northern Beans with Ham Seasoning
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• cilantro, for serving

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion and continue cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the chiles and garlic to the onions and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring often.
3. Rinse and sort through the beans and discard any debris. Add beans to the pot of onions along with the chicken broth.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover the pan and let cook for 2 hours, checking occasionally to be sure there is still enough liquid in the pot to cook the beans. Add additional broth as needed.
5. After two hours, check beans for tenderness. Continue cooking until beans are as tender as you'd like. Once tender, add the shredded chicken, milk, cumin, salt, pepper, and packet of ham seasoning from the package of beans to the pot and stir well.
6. Return to a simmer and continue cooking, without the lid, until some liquid has evaporated and the chili has thickened up to your liking.
7. Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Bites

c/o Emily Bites

Ingredients

• 24 Nilla Wafers
• 2 (5.3 oz each) containers of nonfat Strawberry Banana or Strawberry Greek yogurt
• ½ cup diced fresh banana
• ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
• 24 fresh strawberry slices for garnish (about 8 berries total)

Directions

1. Place paper liners into each cup of a 24-cup mini-muffin tin. Push a wafer, rounded-side down, into the bottom of each liner.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the two containers of yogurt with the bananas and diced strawberries and stir together until well combined. Spoon the yogurt mixture evenly over top of the wafers in each liner cup to fill. Place a strawberry slice on top of the yogurt mixture in each cup and place the whole tray in the freezer for at least 3 hours. Serve frozen.

Girl, You Fancy

Let's get fancy without spending a ton. Jacquard is a great fabric to play dress up in because it's got a decadent texture without the crazy price tag. This type of fabric doesn't come in a particular color or pattern, it simply means a raised texture that gives an extra touch of elegance to your outfit.

Asos, Slim Pants in Metallic Animal Jacquard Print, $61

See what I mean? A pair of pants that have a little something extra.

Missguided, Red Jacquard Peplum Hem Blazer, $36

Need a statement piece? You've gotta get this jacket. Pair it for work or play.

Macy's, Rachel Roy Jacquard A Line Skirt, $59

I love this skirt because you can dress it up or down with heels or booties.

Banana Republic, Avery Fit Jacquard Pleated Pant, $26

A simple and sassy work pant that is easy to wear all year round.

Jacquard is a great way to dress up an everyday look without spending a bundle. Play with colors and prints that work for you.

Be fabulous today!

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Boots on a Budget

It is prime boot season and what better way to dress up down your wardrobe than with a great knee boot. They're sometimes tough to find under $100 but I've got you covered today with some beautiful suede knee boots that won't break your budget.

Sam Edelman, Silas Suede Knee Boot, $170 $85

I mean, hello. A stacked heel, rounded but pointed toe, just perfect.

Express, Over the Knee Heeled Boot, $88

A great low heel for a long day. It goes from work to drinks seamlessly.

Sole Society, Leandra, $149 $74

A beautiful rust shade that will go with just about anything in your closet.

Modcloth, Can't Say Ya Didn't Stride Boot, $69 $27

Talk about a deal! These chocolate beauties must be mine!

Don't spend a zillion bucks on a boot and then feel buyers remorse. There are a ton options under $100 and they are just as stunning!

Be fabulous today!

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