1. Giuseppe Zanotti's Platform Heel $778.00 (Zappos.com)
2. Miu Miu's Platform Bamboo Slingback $695.00 (courtesy of Bergorf's)
3. Baker's Carey Heels $89.99 (courtesy of Bakersshoes.com)
Eat Eight Grain and WEAR IT TOO!
TREND WATCH - WOOD GRAIN PLATFORMS
1. Giuseppe Zanotti's Platform Heel $778.00 (Zappos.com)
2. Miu Miu's Platform Bamboo Slingback $695.00 (courtesy of Bergorf's)
3. Baker's Carey Heels $89.99 (courtesy of Bakersshoes.com)
STRAC(CIATELLA) IT TO ME!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!*
Look, some days, I am just L-A-Z-Y. Not just a little "couch potato" lazy.
I don't feel like writing. I don't feel like blogging.
And DARE I say, I don't feel like looking at shoes.
(GASP)
Yes, admitting it IS the hardest part.
But these are the days that ignite inspiration.
No, not the inspiration of a sloth.
The inspiration to make my fiance a hearty, healthy dinner that looks like I spent hours in the kitchen-- when, in reality, I was just being lazy.
The following recipe comes from one of those days. We all have them, and this is the lunch or dinner to make. It's delicious.
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- 4-6 cups of Chicken broth - I am IN LOVE with "Better Than Bouillon" Vegetarian Chicken Broth
- Minced garlic (a tablespoon, more or less)
- Salt and Pepper (a dash)
- 1 cup Whole Wheat noodles (I like the twisty kind)
- 2 Eggs (scrambled)
- Handful of Arugula
Boil broth in a pot. Toss in a bit of garlic and pepper. Add pasta and cook through. They usually take 5-12 minutes.
Lower the heat.
In a separate bowl, crack eggs and beat them. Toss a little salt and pepper into the mix.
Then, slowly pour the egg mix into the pot and stir in with fork.
Add the washed arugula and let it wilt down, for a minute or two.
How to Plate: Spoon into a large soup bowl. Who needs style when you’re lazy?
THE "MUST HAVE" ITEM
The season's "IT" item, the motorcycle jacket, has now been made into a shoe!
$1159.00 Alexander McQueen's Pelle Leather Sandal (courtesy of Zappos.com)
FOR A GREAT LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET -- Click HERE
$1159.00 Alexander McQueen's Pelle Leather Sandal (courtesy of Zappos.com)
FOR A GREAT LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET -- Click HERE
DAILY HEEL WATCH
Nothing says "Sexy Bitch" like these Croc Embossed Platforms from Miu Miu (courtesy of Neiman Marcus)!
These are brand-spanking NEW for Fall 2009 and come in Red and Black-- Which color would work best for you?
HIP TIP - APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple Cider Vinegar.You can mix it with some olive oil to make a nice vinaigrette, but those three words (that just don't seem like they should go together) can actually change your life.
Hippocrates supposedly used it as a health tonic and American soldiers are said to use it to combat indigestion, pneumonia and scurvy.
It helps lower glucose levels in diabetes patients, and ACV is most widely known to help break down fat and lower glycemic levels while ingesting carbohydrates.
It can also cure DANDRUFF! Here is the recipe:
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- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Water
Mix 1 part ACV with 1 part water and pour into a spray or squirt bottle. Wet your hair with water, pat down, then spray themixture all over your scalp.
Allow to sit on your head for about 40 minutes, wash out, shampoo as normal.
(photo courtesy of iHerb.com)
TREND WATCH - FEATHERS
1. L.A.M.B.'s Leslie $359.00 (courtesy of Zappos.com)
2. Shannon Britt's Olivia $272.00 (courtesy of Zappos.com)
3. Marciano's Caroleen $157.00 (courtesy of Zappos.com)
4. Givenchy's Feather Strap Sandal $580.00 (courtesy of Barneys)
Which is YOUR favorite? Let me know!
2. Shannon Britt's Olivia $272.00 (courtesy of Zappos.com)
3. Marciano's Caroleen $157.00 (courtesy of Zappos.com)
4. Givenchy's Feather Strap Sandal $580.00 (courtesy of Barneys)
Which is YOUR favorite? Let me know!
DAILY HEEL WATCH
Christian Louboutin's Glittered Platform Pump (courtesy of Neiman Marcus)
There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home...
There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home...
A TRIBUTE - "DOM'S MOM'S MEATBALLS"
"DOM'S MOM'S MEATBALLS"- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1/2 pound of ground pork
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup grated cheese parmesan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves chopped very fine
- 1 onion minced
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional)
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Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix throughly. Let stand 1/2 hour. Shape into medium-size meatballs.
Fry gently in olive oil until lightly browned, or place on foil on a cookie sheet and bake for 1/2 hour at 35o degrees.
Gently place in your own hot spagetti sauce and cook on medium-low heat for 1 hour.
(1988 copyrighted material courtesy of Dom Deluise's EAT THIS... IT'LL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER)
DON'T BE A DRUNK CHICKEN
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY / OY VEY!*
I understand-- work is stressful. Life is stressful. And every-so-often we need to unwind and relax.
Sometimes a few glasses of red wine will do the trick. But on other occasions, you need to go with the strong stuff.
Here's my Tequila Chicken recipe (that will go great with a Grapefruit Marga-tini!)
While the tequila in this dish is purely for flavor, don't get too sloshed-- it's not very lady-like.
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In a medium pyrex dish, mix the tequila, lime juice, and orange juice with a dash of salt, pepper and chili powder. Soak your chicken for atleast an hour (up to 24 hrs) covered in the fridge.
When ready to cook, heat your pan on the stove top and spray with cooking oil. Cook your chicken evenly, about three minutes each side (depending on the thickness of the chicken).
When the chicken is almost done, add a bit of the tequila marinade to the pan.
How to Plate: Looks chic over rice and beans!
- 1/2 cup of tequila
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1/4 cup of orange juice
- chili powder (a dash)
- 1 lb of chicken (thin cutlets)
In a medium pyrex dish, mix the tequila, lime juice, and orange juice with a dash of salt, pepper and chili powder. Soak your chicken for atleast an hour (up to 24 hrs) covered in the fridge.
When ready to cook, heat your pan on the stove top and spray with cooking oil. Cook your chicken evenly, about three minutes each side (depending on the thickness of the chicken).
When the chicken is almost done, add a bit of the tequila marinade to the pan.
How to Plate: Looks chic over rice and beans!
HIP TIP - BAKING SODA
Yes, it's in your fridge just sitting there.
But did you know that Baking soda:
- can brighten your teeth. Just brush!
- is a great exfoliant for a face scrub
- can put out fires
- cleans clogged drains
- relieves skin irritations (in a warm bath)
Who knew?
FASHION WEEK TO WORK WEEK
CANDY STRIPES!
Above, a shot from this week's Australia's Fashion Week-- runway of the siblings label, CAMILLA AND MARC.
GET THE LOOK with Betsey Johnson's Deandra Heel (courtesy of Zappos.com)
Above, a shot from this week's Australia's Fashion Week-- runway of the siblings label, CAMILLA AND MARC.
GET THE LOOK with Betsey Johnson's Deandra Heel (courtesy of Zappos.com)
DRESS UP YOUR VEGGIES
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!*
Sometimes, you get restless with the monotony of daily life.Don't deny it. We all do.
To curb this feeling, I need to get dressed up and dolled up and have a night on the town.
I deserve it! You do too.
But when I don't have the dough to go out (or the excuse to be taken out) ... I have to dress up my meal.
Get rid of those BLAND veggies you are serving with your main dish-- and make this!
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Toss in your diced zucchini until you get some nice char marks. Spray a little more oil if necessary.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste. Then, add your Parmesan.
Toss and serve immediately.
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 shallot, sliced
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan cheese
Toss in your diced zucchini until you get some nice char marks. Spray a little more oil if necessary.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste. Then, add your Parmesan.
Toss and serve immediately.
THAI ME UP
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!*
Left-over Thai food is the best. It can't be beat.
But did you know that curry really isn't that hard to make on your own.
Give it a try!
But did you know that curry really isn't that hard to make on your own.
Give it a try!
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In a medium heat skillet, add curry paste with the coconut milk. Stir until paste is dissolved and the mixture bubbles.
Add the onions and bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until soft, for 2 minutes.
Add the sliced chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If you are making instant rice, make it now in a separate bowl / pot.
In the skillet, stir and cook 3 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked.
See? Not that difficult!
- 1-2 lbs of raw thinly sliced chicken (cutlets preferred and are easiest to cut)
- Panang Curry Paste (at your local grocery store)
- 1 can of Coconut milk
- Bell pepper or onion (optional)
- Instant Brown rice (optional)
- Salt/Pepper to taste
In a medium heat skillet, add curry paste with the coconut milk. Stir until paste is dissolved and the mixture bubbles.
Add the onions and bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until soft, for 2 minutes.
Add the sliced chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If you are making instant rice, make it now in a separate bowl / pot.
In the skillet, stir and cook 3 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked.
See? Not that difficult!
(A CASE OF THE MONDAYS) GRAPEFRUIT MARGA-TINI
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! *
Yes, it's Monday. The first (and often extremely long) day of the work week.
Here is a fabulous cocktail to enjoy at the end of your day.
You can have this shaken and strained into a martini glass OR on the rocks with some salt.
It just depends how fancy you want to feel.
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- 1/2 oz Orange Juice
- 3 oz Tequila (of your choice)
- 4 oz Ruby Grapefruit Juice
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
Add all ingredients into a shaker with some ice.
Shake, strain, pour and enjoy, you sexy bitch!
CARB-FREE LOW FAT BBQ TURKEY BURGERS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!*
If I had it my way, I would go to Baby Blues BBQ every night.
But I just don't think my figure could handle that.
So, I created an alternative. I wanted a great low fat meal.
While I made this with no bun (trying to get into wedding shape!) YOU can and should have it on a whole wheat bun slathered in BBQ sauce.
But I just don't think my figure could handle that.
So, I created an alternative. I wanted a great low fat meal.
While I made this with no bun (trying to get into wedding shape!) YOU can and should have it on a whole wheat bun slathered in BBQ sauce.
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Add a bit of BBQ sauce to the bowl and mix well. Just don't over-do it-- the burgers will be slop if you add too much!
In a heated pan, spray with cooking oil and toss in the burgers. Cook evenly, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Enjoy!
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 3/4 cup of corn (cooked, not frozen)
- Some good ole BBQ sauce
- Buns (optional)
Add a bit of BBQ sauce to the bowl and mix well. Just don't over-do it-- the burgers will be slop if you add too much!
In a heated pan, spray with cooking oil and toss in the burgers. Cook evenly, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Enjoy!
PLUMP THOSE LIPS!
**When I found what I was looking for, the main ingredient took me totally by surprise. I was expecting some odd-named mumbo-jumbo "propyl / acate/ pheryl."
It was CINNAMON.
Yes, that miraculous ingredient that makes coffee and apple cider so delicious.
I did some research and found out that cinnamon is "anti-microbial"-- when ingested, it helps stop the growth of bacteria. The scent of cinnamon has been proven to boost brain function.
What more could it possibly do?
How could this pantry favorite give me bee-stung lips?!
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- Cinnamon Oil
- Vitamin E Oil (can extract from pills)
Mix a drop (only a drop to start) of Cinnamon oil with some vitamin E oil. Rub it onto your clean and dry lips.
It may burn at first, but that will quickly subside.
How does it work?
The cinnamon oil brings blood to the surface to create that "Angelina" look.
And FYI, it only lasts an hour or so.
HIP TIP - WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...
Make Lemonade.Or... use lemons to remove dark patches around your elbows.
Apply some lemon juice to your elbow skin area and leave on for 20 minutes, then wash away.
(image coutesy of Lemon Fest)
DAILY HEEL WATCH - WEEKEND EDITION
Christian Louboutin's Bouquet Platforms (courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman)
I want these! I need these!
Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday.
I want these! I need these!
Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday.
TERIYAKI MINI MEATBALLS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! *
Who said meatballs have to be Italian and over pasta? Here is a fabulous recipe for a main course OR appetizer! (I prefer serving as an appetizer pricked with toothpicks)**
- 1 lb of ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup of (Soy Vey) Teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon of Crushed (jar) Ginger
Easy Peasy.
Preheat the oven to 395.
Mix a 1/2 cup sauce and the teaspoon of ginger into the ground meat. Really work it into a thorough consistency.
On a tin foiled baking tray, roll the meat into cute little meatballs.
After 15-ish minutes, depending on your oven, take out.
How to Plate:
Be Modern- On a crisp platter, arrange in a straight line and puncture with toothpicks.
Be Cozy- In a bowl, fill with mini meatballs. On the side, display a container of toothpicks.
HIP TIP - SESAME OIL
We know it's great in any recipe, salad or fryer--
Believe it or not, you can ALSO remove Waterproof Mascara with Sesame Oil!
Dab some oil on a cotton ball and wipe gently across your eye lids.
It's gentle on your skin and gets the job done.
Viola!
DAILY HEEL WATCH
Lanvin's Tie Back Gladiator Sandals (courtesy of Barneys New York) Fancify Your Trendy Gladiator Look with These!
HOW TO CURE "MEN BLOCKERS" (WITH TURKEY LETTUCE CUPS)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! / OY VEY! *
Men Blockers.You know, the female version of cock blockers. Women who block the hot guys from chatting with you on a night out on the town.
With friends like that, who needs enemies?
What will prevent these (dare I say) bitches from stepping on your toes when meeting guys?
I'm more concerned with how they could even THINK about stepping on your feet in those gorgeous pumps!
My inclination is to say they are envious of you.
The following recipe will make them even more envious! (It's also a great dish to shove in their mouths to shut them up.)
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- Head of lettuce
- 1 lb of ground turkey
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- Handful of carrots, chopped
- Either olive/canola/ sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Teriyaki sauce
- Hoisin sauce
In a pre-heated pan on medium, spray your oil of choice. Cook the onions and carrots until soft and the onions are starting to brown. Take them out.
Re-spray your pan and cook your ground turkey. As it browns, break it up into small pieces with your spatula.
When the turkey is almost done, on the stove top, add equal dashes of Soy and Teriyaki sauces. Put a small teaspoon of Hoisin in there. Add the onions and carrots in and mix well. Give it a taste and add a dash of soy sauce if need-be.
Rinse your lettuce, spoon the mixture into the leaf, and enjoy! This is a great appetizer or main dish.
KEEP THE SPICE OF LIFE ALIVE!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY VEY! *
In the Jewish tradition, we toast to "L'Chaim" -- to Life!And with everything going on in our world: the environment, the economy, we must stay positive and keep that spice of life alive in our relationships.
Sharing experiences is the easiest way to stay connected with your partner.
So, bring him into that kitchen! Cook together.
This BRISKET dish is great to make as a couple-- have him prep the carrots and onions and let him slice the meat!
Having a fun experience in the kitchen makes an easy transition to having a fun experience after dinner.
* Don't be fooled-- this dish is perfect for family and friends too!
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- 4-6lbs of 1st cut brisket
- 2 onions – diced
- Paprika (lots)
- 2 bay leaf
- Pepper, salt, garlic powder
- 1 handful of diced Carrots
- ½ can chopped Tomato (drained)
- 1 can tomato sauce
Olive oil your pan. Sear brisket with onions over low, making onions light brown in color, add a lot of paprika!
Move meat and onions into a large pot. Cover in 1 can tomato sauce and 1/2 can of water, chopped tomato, carrots, peppers, bay leaf, and dashes of salt and pepper. Cover pot and cook for two hours on stovetop, no mixing. After two hours, let it cool... then slice brisket and put back with the sauce (in the pot) and cook another hour and a half. Add garlic powder, pepper and salt to taste!
How to Plate: This is so delicious, it doesn’t matter how it looks!
HAPPY PESACH
Taking the day off for Passover!I'll be back tomorrow with my wonderful brisket recipe and some fabulous heels...
DAILY HEEL WATCH
Jeweled shoes have been ruling the runway at every fashion week. Get some bling on those feet!
HIP TIP - APPLES
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.BUT it also makes your teeth whiter!
The apple's pectin removes toxic substances and eliminates bacteria.
Take a bite today!
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!*
Breakfast for Dinner?! Am I INSANE?Well, yes. Kinda sorta. But that's why you love me.
You know how everyone claims that breakfast is the most "important meal of the day"?
It can also be the healthiest-- of course, I am excluding those sugary sweet cereal eaters.
Eggs are incredible with some turkey bacon and coffee. Not to mention how AFFORDABLE they are.
Why not "fancy" them up and serve them for dinner?
In the following recipe, I replace ketchup with marinara sauce for a modern, mature, and flavorful twist.
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- 3 eggs
- Marinara sauce
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmesan (optional)
- Whole wheat French bread (optional)
Scramble your eggs in a bowl and throw in some salt and pepper. In a pre-heated (medium) non-stick pan, toss in your eggs and scramble them as they cook. Sprinkle in some Parmesan if you'd like to add cheese.
In a microwave safe bowl, warm up your marinara sauce. If you are eating with toast, diagonally slice up some French bread and toast.
How to Plate: If you are eating those carbs, place the toast on the plate, top with eggs THEN the marinara, and perhaps a dash of Parmesan. For the bread-free, plate without the bread.
** Side note: Another great breakfast for dinner is a Pesto Omelet. Recipe to come!**
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