Author: missalaneyus
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Spiced Roast Chicken
When the weather gets cooler, I love to roast a whole chicken on the weekends. I know, I’m very wild. Although it takes awhile to cook, most of that time is inactive, which means I can pop in and out of the kitchen pretty easily. Also, the leftovers are delicious. Over the years, I’ve mostly made…
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Cocktail Rings
Cocktail rings are back in fashion, and it makes me giddy with excitement, because there are few things I love more than wearing a big, flashy ring. I mean, look at these. Throw one on with your favorite slouchy sweater, ankle boots, and skinnies, and you’ve achieved effortless glamour. Top Row: Left, Middle & Right…
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Fall Accessories
I love how something as simple a pair of earrings can transform a t-shirt, so I’ve rounded up six, stylish pieces that represent a few of fall’s biggest accessory trends. Top Row: Lace-up shoes – Whether a boot, sandal or pair of flats, laces are the new, must-have accent for footwear. Oversized clutch – There are actually quite a…
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Apple Crisp
I have a deep weakness for fruit crisps (and donuts and brownies and risotto). But really, I prefer them to pies. Warm and topped with ice cream, they are one of my favorite desserts. In addition to being delicious, they’re also crowd-friendly and really easy to make. This particular version takes advantage of seasonal apples and…
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Fast Food: Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and White Beans
Pork chops should be your kitchen secret. Serving them for a weeknight dinner looks very impressive, but they take about 15 minutes to make. That’s it. I won’t tell if you won’t, okay? To complete the pork chops, I made a quick pan sauce with white wine, but you could easily use chicken broth instead,…
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Fall Beauty Finds
I am a sucker for new beauty products, so today, I’m sharing some recent favorites that are helping my look feel a bit more “fall.” Here are the details on each of the fall beauty products pictured above (from left to right): Stila Got Inked Cushion Eyeliner in Blue Sapphire Ink, c/o Ulta: A deep…
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5 New Books to Read This Weekend
So, this round-up of books is basically full of light reads. Other than the fourth one listed, your mind will not be expanded reading any of these, but sometimes that’s the point. A fun, simple getaway can be just what the doctor ordered when life is busy and hard. For me, reading has never had…
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Trend to Try: Victorian Blouses
Top Row, Left to Right: 1, 2, 3 Bottom Row, Left to Right: 4, 5, 6 Romantic or Victorian blouses are having a big moment this fall, so I pulled six options, which range in price from $19 to $190. What I love about this trend is that it can make something as simple as a…
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Mac and Cheese with Peas and Pancetta
I made this macaroni and cheese a few weeks ago with the intention of sharing it with you. Unfortunately right before I wrote this post, I was convinced I had lost the recipe. I was in a panic. “What was the secret ingredient? Could I recreate it?” Keegan thought I should make it again to…
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Fall Entertaining Idea: Soup Night
Fall is kind of the perfect season for entertaining. Whether it’s watching your favorite team or inviting family over for dinner, there is something about a crisp breeze that has people gathering together. It’s pretty awesome. One of my favorite ways to play hostess is to make a big pot of chili, along with homemade…