MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • At the Market: Grilled Plum Crumble

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    With their beautiful deep color, plums make a pretty addition to a dinner plate. With this recipe, I created a healthier version of a plum crumble. Pecans, spiced yogurt, brown sugar and butter, add a decadent touch to this in season fruit. Creamy and buttery, it’s the perfect ending to a summer meal.

  • Fashion Friday: Denim Wishlist

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    Despite the extreme heat, I’m dreaming of denim. There are a number of adventurous trends for the upcoming season like patterned, leather accented, coated or jewel toned jeans. and while I’ve got my eye on a pair of red or purple ones, I don’t think I’m ready to try the other styles. To pull off the other looks, I would need…

  • Best. Brownies. Ever.

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    I have these at my house right now. I realize admitting this is just inviting burglars or unwanted guests. While I’ve been home, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the couch. A newborn and 100 + degree weather do not mix. Lucky for you, this means I’ve been watching a lot of T.V.…

  • At the Market: Zucchini with Almonds & Parmesan

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    Zucchini is one my favorite summer vegetables. At our house, we eat it at least once a week in warmer months. Typically, I use this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, which is easy and delicious. Although it’s always a hit, I wanted to switch it up a bit. Using some of the same ingredients, zucchini, parmesan and almonds,…

  • Grilling Guide

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    At my house, I am the grill master. Now, I use that term loosely. I don’t know how to work a charcoal grill. I don’t smoke meat, and while I’d love to learn how to do both, for me, the best part of grilling is its convenience. It’s a great tool for routinely turning out delicious meals…

  • I Am Officially A Stage Mom

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    A week or so ago, I asked Megan to come take newborn pictures of Miss Elliott. Thankfully, she agreed. She even asked what I’d like to do for the photos. After a long pause, I wrote back that I had no absolutely no ideas. When she came to do the shoot, all I had was a blanket and…

  • Happy Hour: Just Peachy

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    I’ve never been a mixologist. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I made a mix drink that wasn’t just alcohol and soda. This weekend, I decided to take a stab at my first fancy cocktail. Instead of developing my own recipe I looked to a cocktail expert, Kelly of…

  • At the Market: Nectarines

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    The availability of stone fruit is one my favorite things about summer. In particular, I’m a huge fan of nectarines and usually eat them sliced and tossed in honey. I decided to take a break from my nectarine routine and elevate their flavor with a simple syrup. If you’ve never made one before, simple syrups…

  • Drugstore Diva: Posh Polish

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    I first spotted this polish in a magazine ad on Olivia Wilde. I loved the vibrant green and couldn’t get the color out of my head. A few weeks ago, my friend Julee rocked a similar color on her fingers at a wedding reception. It looked fresh and bold, so I decided to bite the…

  • Bubbles, My New Boss

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    The baby, or as I’ve been referring to her, Bubbles,* has been working hard this week to sleep in longer stretches at night. I am forever grateful to her for this. However, she now refuses to sleep most of the day….so my big plans to start blogging this week have been cut short, which kind…