Author: missalaneyus
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Prosciutto, Fig & Brie “Pizzas”
Last week, the blog Cupcakes & Cashmere posted the most delicious recipe for a sandwich.* The husband and I tried it on Saturday with some soup. It was delicious. Completely smitten with the flavor combination, I used the same ingredients to modify Ellie Krieger’s pita pizzas the next day. The resulting dish was easy and elegant. I think…
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Fashion Friday: A Touch of Leopard
Animal prints have been a huge trend for several seasons, and to me, it’s no surprise. Personally, I’m a huge believer in the power of a great animal print. A year ago, my husband gave me the chicest pair of leopard heels, and they have quite literally transformed my wardrobe. The timeless punch of leopard…
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Couscous with Almonds, Dried Cherries, Goat Cheese & Roasted Butternut Squash
Couscous is a great blank canvas for a variety of ingredients. Lately, I’ve been adding toasted almonds, dried cherries, goat cheese and roasted butternut squash to mine. This weeknight side is easy to put together and could serve as your main dish. We’ve been eating ours with tilapia.
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is one of my favorite sides for fall and winter. It’s easy to put together and really delicious. The recipe I’ve included is very simple, but it can be tweaked very easily. For example, I’ve added spices like Herbes de Provence or Garam Masala for a more exotic taste, along with the usual salt and pepper. A sprinkle…
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Fashion Friday: White Hot
White is “in” for Spring this year, and while this trend might seem predictable, there is something refreshing about putting on white. Unfortunately, I have mostly quit tanning in an effort to keep my skin pretty, and as many of you know, white can be difficult to wear without a little color. If you’re unsure how this…
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Confession
My taste in T.V. is pretty ecletic, but mostly embarassing. One of my favorite shows, Pretty Little Liars, is geared towards tweens. For those of you unfamiliar with this cheesy delight, PLL follows four girls who are haunted by their friend, A’s death. Each girl receives mysterious, threatening messages from someone claiming to be “A.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWnH9NhYNrQ]…
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New Lipgloss
Have you seen these yet? They’re the newest lipgloss from Clinique called the Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm. The colors are sheer, but still pack a little punch. If you haven’t given them a try, you might want to check them out.
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Fashion Friday: Lace
A few weeks ago, I was discussing Fashion Friday with my friend Tara. I told her I was thinking about color as a post topic and rattled off a few other ideas. She suggested the lace trend for Spring. She’s a very smart girl. Our conversation prompted a search of all things lacy on my end. Unfortunately, I haven’t…
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Confession
When I started this blog, I had every intention of posting my favorite guilty pleasures, things I love that you’re not supposed to…..like the Jersey Shore and Housewives. For some reason, I’ve been having trouble thinking of something to share with you. This isn’t because I don’t have a long list of embarassing interests. I just…
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Mexican Beans, Sort-Of
These are not authentic Mexican beans. I repeat, these are not authentic. They are, however, delicious and went well with my carnitas. I cooked the dried beans using Smitten Kitchen’s recommended method. It is so easy. Mexican Influenced Cannellini Beans Serves at least 12 (probably more like 20) Ingredients: Bag of dried cannellini or great…