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DESSERT FOR ONE
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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I give into my love for chocolate almost every night by having a square of dark chocolate over 70 percent cacao.I make myself think I am being heart healthy, which I am-- it's better than having milk chocolate!
If this doesn't satisfy my need for sweets, I turn to NO PUDGE FUDGE. It's super easy (I wouldn't make it otherwise) and tastes a-maz-ing.
In the pic above, you'll see a added a sprinkle of powdered sugar to "fancy" it up.
Have a delightful and satisfying weekend!
IN-N-OUT (MY WAY) - PROTEIN STYLE AND THE GOOD OLE WAY
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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I am human. And sometimes, I crave a double double.But the guilt always seems to creep up on me-- especially on a Sunday morning after having a late night burger!
Below, kick the guilt and find a great alternative to the Double Double (made with Turkey)
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- 1 lb turkey ground (4-5 patties)
- gourmet deli cheese - gouda, munster, your pick
- whole wheat buns OR romaine hearts (for protein style)
- seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- ketchup
- onion slices (optional)
Make into patties and cook, about 6-9 minutes on medium heat per side. Make sure the burger is fully cooked through before adding your cheese!
Parve: Leave out the cheese and use Empire Kosher Turkey (always my meat of choice!).
Treif: Heck, ADD bacon!
THE HEALTHY COBB
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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Who said a Cobb salad HAD to be the most fattening? Not I!
Feel good about having the below salad.
Feel good about having the below salad.
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- Blue cheese (hand full of crumbes)
- Chopped tomato
- 1 lb Deli sliced roasted Chicken (I prefer Everroast from Boars Head)
- Chopped Romaine hearts (4 cups)
- 1/2 Avocado
- Dressing of your choice
- 4-6 slices of Turkey bacon OR veggie "Baco" bites
- Egg whites (2 eggs)
Sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese right on top. Drizzle lightly with your dressing choice. Enjoy!
ONE CRAZY MEXICAN (PIZZA) SUMMER
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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Many women like to boast and brag about the hottest places they've made love.Personally, I like to keep my private life private.
Why would I want to share that with everyone?!
(Okay, we did it in Mexico in the Summer -- and yes, it was about 110 degrees. Hot enough?)
This following dish brings me back to that wild night.
Or, it can create a wild night for you and your love,
OR would be perfect to start off a Girls Night with my Grapefruit Margarita!
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- 1 jar of Salsa (as spicy as you want)
- 1 bag of shredded Mexican cheese blend: Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso, and Asadero cheeses
- Guacamole (optional)
Spray both sides of tortilla with a bit of cooking oil. Put in oven (on tin foil) for about 2 minutes on each side at 350. This makes for a crispy crust.
Take the tortilla out and spread with salsa and top with your cheese. Act like one of those pizza guys, but don’t make a mess on the floor. Put the mini pizza back in the oven and cook until cheese bubbles and the top browns. Take out and BE PATIENT—the pizza must cool for a few minutes before you take a knife to it. Add guacamole!
How to Plate: Cut the mini pizza as you would a large one. The pieces are very cute. This works great as an appetizer!
PRESIDENTS DAY CAN ONLY MEAN ONE THING - DRINKING
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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Something to brighten up your Valentines Day hangover --a loving serving of "ruby red" grapefruit margaritas! Enjoy your day off!
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- 1.5 oz of tequila (I prefer silver)
- 3 ice cubes (kept it "heart shaped")
- 1 oz of orange liqueur
- 3 oz grapefruit juice
- 1 oz of Fresca, Sprite or 7 Up (I used Fresca)
Mix all together and drink responsibly.
MAKING VALENTINES SWEET - PART 2
On the flip side of alcohol content (20% Alc Vol), I simply ADORE Quady's BATCH 88 STARBOARD -- It is simply divine.
I could literally sit and drink it all day... or I can serve it to my love on Sunday.
This Starboard is full of flavor-- something the winemakers pride themselves in-- a blend of vintages that have an average age of about 5 years.
This bottle is really something special. You can drizzle it over practically anything, drink it by itself, or, as I did, pair it up with some homemade dark chocolate pecan clusters. (See my Chocolate BARK recipe here)
This really brought out the chocolate raisin character of the "port."
Get typing -- 88 Starboard is amazing. Pick up a bottle for your special someone!
Visit QUADY WINERY at http://www.quadywinery.com/
I could literally sit and drink it all day... or I can serve it to my love on Sunday.
This Starboard is full of flavor-- something the winemakers pride themselves in-- a blend of vintages that have an average age of about 5 years.
This bottle is really something special. You can drizzle it over practically anything, drink it by itself, or, as I did, pair it up with some homemade dark chocolate pecan clusters. (See my Chocolate BARK recipe here)
This really brought out the chocolate raisin character of the "port."
Get typing -- 88 Starboard is amazing. Pick up a bottle for your special someone!
Visit QUADY WINERY at http://www.quadywinery.com/
MAKING VALENTINES SWEET - PART 1
For a fresh and light Valentines Day dessert (or if you are saving dessert for later... if you know what I mean) --
I prefer Quady's RED ELECTRA -- a low alcohol, sweet and light fruity wine.
It really is divine for dessert OR to accompany a fruit salad on a warm summer day.
I paired it with a simple raspberry sorbet.
That's really all you need to make a special night!
Get some here at Quady Winery)
I prefer Quady's RED ELECTRA -- a low alcohol, sweet and light fruity wine.
It really is divine for dessert OR to accompany a fruit salad on a warm summer day.
I paired it with a simple raspberry sorbet.
That's really all you need to make a special night!
Get some here at Quady Winery)
NOTHING SAYS I LOVE YOU... LIKE ALCOHOL
Valentines Day is fast approaching.
And, like me, I'm sure you busy working girls haven't really planned everything out just yet.
Well, let me help you.
Quady Winery is located just a few hours away from Los Angeles or SF. They specialize solely in a California Dessert Wines, perfect for making your Valentines Day (or any occasion, really) much sweeter and more fabulous.
You can take a drive up to visit for a tasting of their delicious wines, and bring your little trip home with you to continue to enjoy... or you can order online or by phone.
The best thing about Quady dessert wines, is that they do all the work for you.
And, believe me, I have no problem letting them!
Yes, you can just have a glass AS dessert.
Yes, you can do what I call a "Drink and Drizzle."
And Yes, you can do whatever you want after a few glasses behind closed doors.
I will be posting quite a few highlights and dessert / dessert wine ideas to make your Valentines Day as sweet as can be!
Visit Quady at http://www.quadywinery.com/
And, like me, I'm sure you busy working girls haven't really planned everything out just yet.
Well, let me help you.
Quady Winery is located just a few hours away from Los Angeles or SF. They specialize solely in a California Dessert Wines, perfect for making your Valentines Day (or any occasion, really) much sweeter and more fabulous.
You can take a drive up to visit for a tasting of their delicious wines, and bring your little trip home with you to continue to enjoy... or you can order online or by phone.
The best thing about Quady dessert wines, is that they do all the work for you.
And, believe me, I have no problem letting them!
Yes, you can just have a glass AS dessert.
Yes, you can do what I call a "Drink and Drizzle."
And Yes, you can do whatever you want after a few glasses behind closed doors.
I will be posting quite a few highlights and dessert / dessert wine ideas to make your Valentines Day as sweet as can be!
Visit Quady at http://www.quadywinery.com/
I CAME, I SLAW, I CONQUERED
DIFFICULTY: OY! *
Sometimes, things don't go your way and you need to make a change.
Let's face it, you only have one option: go into the thick of things, get in there, and make it happen.
Give it all you got... while looking like a million bucks.
And if that doesn't work, retail therapy. Or food. (Sounds like my life.)
This slaw is a wonderful side dish for anything really: chicken, ribs, or my Teriyaki Turkey Burger-- a flavorful collection of julienned veggies that contains no mayo or cream!
Let's face it, you only have one option: go into the thick of things, get in there, and make it happen.
Give it all you got... while looking like a million bucks.
And if that doesn't work, retail therapy. Or food. (Sounds like my life.)
This slaw is a wonderful side dish for anything really: chicken, ribs, or my Teriyaki Turkey Burger-- a flavorful collection of julienned veggies that contains no mayo or cream!
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How to Plate: As a side, or in a burger, this is a great looking option to add some color to your dish!
Parve: This is a wonderful Kosher addition to any meat!
- Packaged Broccoli slaw (OR you can julienne broccoli, carrots and zucchini yourself -- take off your heels if so)
- 1/2 cup honey or duck sauce
- 3 tablespoons of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
How to Plate: As a side, or in a burger, this is a great looking option to add some color to your dish!
Parve: This is a wonderful Kosher addition to any meat!
HANDS-FREE RECIPES WITH IDOX
DIFFICULTY: LESS THAN OY!
"Who needs tomato juice on their smart phone?"
(I don't like tomato juice on my Diors either)
I'm all about being simple in the kitchen and the IDOX takes it to the next level of fabulous simplicity.
This nifty device--the Traveler Series from idox (www.idox360.com) is designed to keep your
iPod Nano, iPod Touch or iPhone stationary and upright to more easily enjoy videos, photos, podcasts - and even recipes.
Check out my Cooking in Heels recipes HANDS FREE with IDOX!
The fabulous IDOX is practical and green (it saves paper since there is no need to print)!
SUPERBOWL (OF CHILI) SUNDAY
You've seen the shoes for your respective team, so here's the food:
RIBS
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COBB TACOS
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HOLY GUACAMOLE
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CHILI
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BURGERS
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CRUSTLESS QUICHE
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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Being glamorous and fabulous in the kitchen doesn't have to impossible. The following recipe will transport you to a little cafe in Paris. Minus the croissant and carbs.
Now you need the Louboutins to complete the picture.
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- 1 cup of shredded roasted chicken (I purchased Everroast from Boars Head)
- 1/2 cup of spinach (defrosted, drained)
- a few handfuls of mozzarella, shredded
- a small bit of Gouda
- 4-6 eggs (I used the beater equivalent)
- 1 egg white
- dash of milk
- 3/4 cup of creme fraiche / or crema mexicana
Pour into a olive oil-sprayed pie dish and bake for 25-30 minutes at 425.
How to Plate: Slice like a pie and serve with a small green salad.
Parve: Saute some onions and forget the meat!
SWEET AND SPICY (SUPERBOWL) RIBS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! *
There is always a balance to being sweet and naughty-- in the workplace, the bedroom, the kitchen.Superbowl Sunday doesn't have to mean bland ribs and standard burgers.
Kick things up in the kitchen with this next dish.
There are two ways to make this yummy glaze-- with either honey or Chinese duck sauce.
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Add more of less flakes for the degree of spice you like. Pour your glaze into the freezer bag and zip up, releasing as much air from the bag as possible.
Drop it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. In a preheated oven at 375, arrange the ribs in a row in a deep pyrex dish, with all of the glaze.
Cook for 35 minutes, flip, and put in for another 35-45 minutes. If you are doing this on the grill, cook for the initial 35 minutes in the oven to seal in the flavor THEN move to the grill for the remaining time.
How to plate: They won't be on there for long!
Parve: Just ignore this recipe :)
ALSO: This works great as a little Chinese-inspired appetizer!
- Rack of ribs
- 1lb freezer bag
- 1/2 cup honey or duck sauce
- 3 tablespoons of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
Add more of less flakes for the degree of spice you like. Pour your glaze into the freezer bag and zip up, releasing as much air from the bag as possible.
Drop it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. In a preheated oven at 375, arrange the ribs in a row in a deep pyrex dish, with all of the glaze.
Cook for 35 minutes, flip, and put in for another 35-45 minutes. If you are doing this on the grill, cook for the initial 35 minutes in the oven to seal in the flavor THEN move to the grill for the remaining time.
How to plate: They won't be on there for long!
Parve: Just ignore this recipe :)
ALSO: This works great as a little Chinese-inspired appetizer!
MY WAY GOURMET (BASIL PARMESAN) POPCORN
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! *
Every time I walk into the movie theater, there is that unmistakable smell that heightens my senses as I rush to the snack counter.Popcorn.
The truth is, popcorn can be far from butter-ball fattening... and enter into the world of fabulousness.
The following recipe is easy, flavorful, chic and above all else, gorgeous.
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Shake the pot around often, as soon as the kernels start popping, and remove from the heat as soon as they slow down.
In a small bowl: Microwave to heat up your butter or oil for about 30 seconds.
Move the popped corn into a large serving bowl. Add the butter into the bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle the basil, salt, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
Toss to coat, and serve hot!
How to Plate: Serve in a large bowl, or in retro popcorn holders like this!
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons of Butter OR Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons of Olive oil(I prefer to splurge with a high end Italian blend-- it makes all the difference)
- 2 handfuls of Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Sprinkle of Basil (dried or fresh, finely chopped)
- Sprinkle of Garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
Shake the pot around often, as soon as the kernels start popping, and remove from the heat as soon as they slow down.
In a small bowl: Microwave to heat up your butter or oil for about 30 seconds.
Move the popped corn into a large serving bowl. Add the butter into the bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle the basil, salt, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
Toss to coat, and serve hot!
How to Plate: Serve in a large bowl, or in retro popcorn holders like this!
INDULGING IN (PROSCIUTTO AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS WITH FRITTA)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY VEY! *
It's okay, we all do it.A fabulous pair of Diors on sale, a chocolate cookie in the break room around 3pm, that extra glass a wine after you've already had enough. And yes, dancing around at the bar while kicking your Dior shoes off into the air means you don't need another glass of wine.
We indulge... if there is something worth indulging in.
The following recipe is just that. It's a fun appetizer that's filling enough as a main course.
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- Prosciutto (I prefer from Parma)
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Olive oil
- Fresh Pizza Dough (store bought)
- Parmesan Reggiano (grated)
- 1 cup Grapeseed and/or Vegetable oil
In a deep pan, add a cup of oil (grapeseed and/or veg oil). Heat to medium until the oil is hot.
Make little balls OR long little doughy strings and add to the oil. Cook about 1.5 minutes on each side, about 3 minutes total, and remove onto paper towels. Roll in the grated cheese blend and serve hot. The beauty is you can wrap the prosciutto around the fritta. Enjoy and indulge!
How to Plate: On a long master platter OR on individual plates for each guest: A little pile of prosciutto with sprinkles of pomegranates and olive oil, accompanied by a fritta.
Parve: it's far from being anything close to Parve. So, to my Kosher loves, enjoy the fritta alone (maybe dip in some Marinara sauce)
DAILY HEEL WATCH
LOVING these Be & D Woodstock Heels!
Perfect for the proper lady or the sexy vixen.
(Get them here on Zappos)
Perfect for the proper lady or the sexy vixen.
(Get them here on Zappos)
NO-COOK ENDIVE BOATS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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I know. It gets boring.The same routine day in and day out. The same "work heels."
The same take out dinner, the same quick breakfast, and the same grab-n-go lunch.
You've gotta switch things up. (In the kitchen AND the bedroom)
This following recipe is so quick-- it requires NO cooking!
So, put on your "out" heels and get no-cooking!
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On a large plate, organize your endives.
Fill with bits of chicken, shredded by hand, some crumbled cheese, apple slice, and sprinkle with pecans.
How to Plate: On a nice crisp plate, organize boats in a row.
Parve: Lose the chicken-- this endive boat works GREAT as an appetizer!
- 1/2 lb of roasted deli chicken, thinly sliced (I prefer low sodium Boars Head)
- a few heads of endive, rinsed and separated
- crumbled blue
- an apple, sliced
- pecan pieces
On a large plate, organize your endives.
Fill with bits of chicken, shredded by hand, some crumbled cheese, apple slice, and sprinkle with pecans.
How to Plate: On a nice crisp plate, organize boats in a row.
Parve: Lose the chicken-- this endive boat works GREAT as an appetizer!
THE CAKE - INSPIRATION
So, I got married (yes, I'm officially an old married hag) mid December in Delray Beach, Florida.
It was an outdoor wedding, and I really wanted a cake that was natural.
Something that could fit in to the outdoor plants and florals we chose.
I was on a fellow blogger site, CAKE WRECKS, (which doesn't only show ugly cakes, BTW), and I came across this above picture.
DAILY HEEL WATCH
Put this L.A.M.B. on a skewer-- I'm ready for them!
How gorg are these? Blue suede and high-to-the-sky platforms! These are perfect for everything... except this LA weather right now.
(Get them here at ZAPPOS)
How gorg are these? Blue suede and high-to-the-sky platforms! These are perfect for everything... except this LA weather right now.
(Get them here at ZAPPOS)
I'm Back!
After a 3 week hiatus, I am back and have some amazingly delicious AND easy dishes for you!
After all, this IS the place where you find "food so easy, you can even cook in your heels."
Best, Sara
After all, this IS the place where you find "food so easy, you can even cook in your heels."
Best, Sara
A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU (KINDA-SORTA)
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DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! *
Well, it's the end of a year, and beginning of a new decade.
I don't know about you, but I am utterly SICK of all the TV shows and magazines talking about the "new year, new you."
I feel like they are just pointing out that we all were not focused or determined enough for our goals in 2009--- weight loss goals, career goals, eating habits, lack of closet shoe organization, undying love of wine, whatever.
And after all this time since practically Halloween, they have been force-feeding us about my "new year, new me" and holiday self-restraint. Do you know what that makes me want to do?
Eat and drink. Alot.
And believe me, I have.
Instead of these silly articles focusing on how we were lazy and fat in 2009, I'd rather focus on the following positive 2 points:
1. You got through another year.
No matter what crap you endured, what job layoffs happened, what diet rules you broke, what credit cards you may or may not have maxed out, you are still healthy and alive and are reading this entry. Mazel tov!
2. Curvy doesn't have to be a bad word. You still look pretty hot.
So, you have 5 pounds you want to lose. Join the club. Practically every woman I know has things they want to change about themselves, especially when it comes to the thigh region. Get over it. You need to take a minute and look at yourself in the mirror. Take a good look. Is what you see all that bad? I mean, I look into the mirror, and while I do not see supermodel long legs, I look deeper. Do I look that bad in a LBD? I think not!
Guilt is a dirty word. Don't let it affect you. Advertisements flash on the screen promising us rock hard bodies in the new year. Diet programs promise us that we can look thin and fabulous by March. There is no miracle pill. No gym is going to give you that body if you don't go in there and use the equipment. And January 1st is no deadline.
Besides the guilt-ridden marketing scheme of all these diet programs and gym memberships, you have every day to make that change in your life if you truly want it. It doesn't have to be tomorrow. It doesn't have to be "starting Monday." It can be a week from now, a month from now... or today. If you are true to yourself and follow your heart, only YOU know when the right time is to make a change in your life.
And if you feel like making a small step towards change today, tomorrow, in the new year, or never-- you are pretty great just as you are, here is a guilt free french toast recipe of mine that will sure to get you off on the right foot!
HAPPY AND A HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Wishing you that 2010 will be satisfying in every way!
In a pan on medium heat, spray with Olive oil (yes, olive oil!) and get the pan pretty hot.
Cook the soaked bread on each side, getting a nice soft brown to the french toast, about 3 minutes per side.
Plate with some fresh fruit or alone, sprinkle with posdered sugar or sugar substitute, and enjoy!
I don't know about you, but I am utterly SICK of all the TV shows and magazines talking about the "new year, new you."
I feel like they are just pointing out that we all were not focused or determined enough for our goals in 2009--- weight loss goals, career goals, eating habits, lack of closet shoe organization, undying love of wine, whatever.
And after all this time since practically Halloween, they have been force-feeding us about my "new year, new me" and holiday self-restraint. Do you know what that makes me want to do?
Eat and drink. Alot.
And believe me, I have.
Instead of these silly articles focusing on how we were lazy and fat in 2009, I'd rather focus on the following positive 2 points:
1. You got through another year.
No matter what crap you endured, what job layoffs happened, what diet rules you broke, what credit cards you may or may not have maxed out, you are still healthy and alive and are reading this entry. Mazel tov!
2. Curvy doesn't have to be a bad word. You still look pretty hot.
So, you have 5 pounds you want to lose. Join the club. Practically every woman I know has things they want to change about themselves, especially when it comes to the thigh region. Get over it. You need to take a minute and look at yourself in the mirror. Take a good look. Is what you see all that bad? I mean, I look into the mirror, and while I do not see supermodel long legs, I look deeper. Do I look that bad in a LBD? I think not!
Guilt is a dirty word. Don't let it affect you. Advertisements flash on the screen promising us rock hard bodies in the new year. Diet programs promise us that we can look thin and fabulous by March. There is no miracle pill. No gym is going to give you that body if you don't go in there and use the equipment. And January 1st is no deadline.
Besides the guilt-ridden marketing scheme of all these diet programs and gym memberships, you have every day to make that change in your life if you truly want it. It doesn't have to be tomorrow. It doesn't have to be "starting Monday." It can be a week from now, a month from now... or today. If you are true to yourself and follow your heart, only YOU know when the right time is to make a change in your life.
And if you feel like making a small step towards change today, tomorrow, in the new year, or never-- you are pretty great just as you are, here is a guilt free french toast recipe of mine that will sure to get you off on the right foot!
HAPPY AND A HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Wishing you that 2010 will be satisfying in every way!
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- Wheat bread (I prefer 7 grain)
- Egg whites
- Cinnamon
- Powdered sugar OR Truvia
- Dash of non fat milk
In a pan on medium heat, spray with Olive oil (yes, olive oil!) and get the pan pretty hot.
Cook the soaked bread on each side, getting a nice soft brown to the french toast, about 3 minutes per side.
Plate with some fresh fruit or alone, sprinkle with posdered sugar or sugar substitute, and enjoy!
The 8 Nights of Hannukah - What a COOKING IN HEELS Girl Wants:
Extravagant- Check. But how amazing are these 24K gold skull placeholders? A girl can dream...
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