Friday, March 17, 2017

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Pawley's Rum Punch
c/o Saveur
Ingredients
1 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. fresh orange juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. dark rum
1 oz. gold rum
Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Directions
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously and strain into a punch glass. Top with grated nutmeg.


Taco Chili
Ingredients
  • 1 package Hurst's 15 Bean Soup
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Rinse and sort through the dried beans, removing any debris. Add beans to a large stock pot over high heat and pour in the water.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover the pot.
  3. Let cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes.
  4. When beans are tender, brown the beef until cooked through and drain the fat. Add one packet of taco seasoning to the meat and stir to coat.
  5. Add the meat to the pot of beans, along with the second packet of taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, and salt. Add the packet of Ham Flavoring from the bag of beans to the pot. Stir well.
  6. Cover and continue cooking on low for 45 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite taco toppings, such as grated cheddar, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Double Chocolate Nutella Toffee Skillet Brownie
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup Nutella, or chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or Coconut Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 2/3 cups Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Toffee Pieces, like Heath Bits o' Toffee
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl with a whisk or spatula, butter, Nutella, brown and white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour, salt and baking soda until a batter forms.

  2. Stir in 3/4 of the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of the toffee pieces.

  3. Spoon the batter into a oven proof skillet, cast iron or stainless steel that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Even the batter out and press to within 1/2" of the edges of the skillet - the brownie will spread out, but leave the room between the batter and the sides of the skillet so the edges don't over cook.

  4. Top with remaining chocolate chips and toffee bits. Place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick placed in the middle of the brownie comes out clean. (Check - timing depends on the oven)

  5. Let the brownie cool on a wire rack in the skillet until just warm - about 45 minutes. It will still be very soft in the middle, but as it cools, the brownie will set entirely.

  6. Drizzle with additional softened Nutella if desired, or ice cream!


Thursday, March 16, 2017

The Bell Tolls

Almost there lovebugs, Friday eve. Let's continue our week of details and check out some beautiful bell sleeve blouses.

White House Black Market, Pink Off the Shoulder Bell Sleeve Top, $59
While I'm not crazy over the cold shoulder trend, I LOVE the shape of this top!

Great print mix, and a simple no collar look.

This top is a great base. Pair it with jeans, a pencil skirt, pearls, or tassel earrings.

Nordstrom, Soprano Bell Sleeve Top, $45
Great price for a solid spring top that goes with everything. Also comes in a crisp white.

How do you style a bell sleeve top? Dress it up or down?

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Swinging Good Time

Let's play with tassels today. Swingy, eye-catching, and fun earrings that make a statement. But, I'm putting another layer to this awesomeness - all of these picks are under $40.

I love the ombre blue mixed with the jewel stud!

Nordstrom, Madewell Tassel Earring, $28
Beautiful Aztec inspired metal with a pop of turquoise to finish.

BaubleBar, PiƱata Tassel Drops, $36
These earrings come in a dozen colors, but I'm partial to the monochrome because they go with everything.

Sole Society, Stone Tassel Earring, $36
A beautiful pop of coral perfect to match with oranges and yellows.

Tassels are great accessories because they have movement. Swingy, playful, and just fun to wear. 

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Mule Over I've Gotta a Bow to Pick

Last month we looked at mules for the first time this season. Today I thought we would step it up a notch and add my favorite detail: a bow.

40 bucks. I repeat 40 bucks.

French Connection, Kasen Suede Mules, $140 $84
A super high heel that make an entrance.

Famous Footwear, Fergie Noelle Black Mule, $69 with code FRESHSALE
Love this chunky heel. I'd make sure my pedicure popped underneath.


Are these heels ready for spring, or what? They also come in a light periwinkle.

Mules can sometimes look clunky, that's why I like to add a feminine touch with a bow to really dress them up.

Be fabulous today!

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