"Mary had a little L.A.M.B."
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!
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