MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Tomato, Basil & Whole Wheat Pasta

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    This recipe is summer personified. Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and whole wheat pasta make a wholesome and sunny meal that comes together in minutes. Because this recipe uses only a few ingredients, make sure the ones you select are of a high quality. Perfectly ripe tomatoes, good Parmigiano Reggiano and high quality evoo are essential to making…

  • Fashion Friday: Fall Preview

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    I know it’s 100 degrees outside and that what I’m about to say might sound crazy, but I’m really excited for Fall clothes. It’s one of the reasons I haven’t had too many Fashion Fridays lately. There, it’s out there now. Once you see some of these photos*, I think you’ll understand why. The new pieces…

  • Grill Master

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    Slaving away at the grill is stereotypically a man’s job, but I think it’s one ladies should know a thing or two about. Now, I’m by no means an expert, who only believes in charcoal and takes a million precautions to make sure everything’s “just right.”  Instead, I’m a lady who has an appreciation for the healthy quick…

  • Confession

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    I like my summer reading really light. When I’m basking by the pool, I don’t like to have to read between the lines to wonder what it all means. I’d love to tell you I’ve been brushing up on my Dostoevsky, while working on my tan, but that would be a lie. Also there’d be a…

  • Confession

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    Have you seen Million Dollar Decorators yet? I came late to the party, but is amazing. I’ve been practicing my Martyn Lawrence-Bullard accent for several days and think I’ve finally got it down. Here’s a description of the show in the decorators’ own words. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CbRnLWaWo&feature=related] I’m also obsessed with this person. Her name is Jacqueline.…

  • Summer Essentials

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    I’m sad to admit I’ve been holding out on you. I’ve recently found some new, summer must-haves that I think you’ll really like, but haven’t shared them with you yet. Well, the wait is over. The first gem is another Make Up For Ever product. Their eyeliner pencils are waterproof and stay put despite the rising temperatures. I…

  • Squash, Elevated

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    I built something in the kitchen this week, a beautiful squash tower. Inspired by this torte and a potato napoleon recipe of Bobby Flay’s, it was delicious and quick to put together. But in my opinion, it is glamorous enough for company. (The inspirational recipes are awesome, but much more labor intensive. Save these for the…

  • 4th of July Inspired Food

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    With a long holiday weekend ahead, I’m envisioning barbecues with friends and leisurely meals at home. Between trips to the pool and new books, I plan to spend some time in my kitchen whipping together easy, seasonal meals. Here are a few of my go-to recipes for the hot days of summer. Quick Zucchini Saute  Mango Slaw…

  • Confession

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    I love underdog t.v. shows. I almost didn’t post about this one, because I’m sure it will be cancelled soon, but in the case of Love Bites, I think it’s better “to have loved and lost, then to not have loved at all.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCf6ntDxLMs]

  • Summer Wishlist

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    Summer officially starts this week, and I can’t wait for long days, flip flops and time outside with friends. Here’s my new wishlist, but with a summer spin. Try my hand at canning. I’ve picked up a few books on this, Tart & Sweet and Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects, but…