Author: missalaneyus
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Superbowl Sunday
This Sunday, we had a few friends over to watch the Superbowl. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to make carnitas for a big group and was glad to have an excuse to do it. Everything came together really well, but was a lot more hands on than I intended. I had big plans to…
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Fashion Friday: Color
Color by missalaneyus Maybe it’s just me, but this constant state of snow has me yearning for a strong shot of color. Luckily, the 2011 Spring collections incorporated a variety of vibrant colors, often in deep jewel tones: aqua, red, royal blue, purple, fuchsia and green. In the photos above, you’ll see how they mixed…
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Test Kitchen
Last Sunday, I had the unique privilege of attending a Test Kitchen event, an underground supper club started by Jenny Vergara. I’d heard about these kinds of events a few years ago and mourned the fact that Kansas City didn’t have one. You can imagine my delight when I first learned this unique dining experience existed in…
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Kim’s Goulash
My mother-in-law Kim is this amazing, naturally talented cook. She has a slew of simple weeknight recipes up her sleeve, and while she couldn’t give you a “recipe” for most of them, she did train my husband on how to make a few of her dishes. And then, he showed me how. Her goulash is…
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Fashion Friday: Blouses
Blouses are the new shirt for spring, and they’ve been popping up everywhere. Cupcakes and Cashmere recently did a post on blouses with tie necks that has some pretty cute options. That being said, these shirts can be a little difficult to style, particularly if you don’t want to look too prim. If you’re wondering…
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Supper Club
As some of you know, I’m a part of a Supper Club. Our small group meets monthly with each person taking a turn as the host. In our club, each person can decide whether they’d like to cook, choose a restaurant or host a potluck meal. Most of the time, our ladies cook dinner. Last week was my turn, and I…
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Reading List
I love to read, but often don’t have a clue where to find interesting, good books. Kim, a friend of mine, shared a link on Facebook that will become my go-to source. In 2003, the BBC asked UK readers to vote for their favorite books. The result was this comprehensive list of the Top 100 books. Some of you…
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Fashion Friday: Medallions
Mediallion or pendant necklaces are a great new accessory to try this Spring. To me, they feel more personal than the large statement necklaces we’ve seen for the last few seasons. They also pair well with 70’s inspired items shown on the runway.
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Browned Butter
There’s nothing quite like browned butter to elevate simple ingredients. Its nutty, toasted flavor is elegant, yet reassuring. Browning butter is relatively simple to do, and it plays nicely with a number of ingredients.
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Fashion Friday: Chanel Nail Polish
Each season, Chanel releases new nail colors that set the trends in polish for the season. Their latest, Black Pearl, is supposed to be the new “it” color for Spring. According to the blogs I’ve read, it’s a mixture of gray and green. If you don’t want to spend $25 on nail polish, keep an eye out…