I love this print!
From Jill McDonald
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Workout Waterbottle
Saw this cool water bottle on Pinterest and just bought in online... For some reason the pink was more than double the price of the purple, so purple it is!! Excited that I'll get it from amazon on Friday before we leave for Anguilla!
What's in my suitcase?!?!
So... I wanted some cute "summer-y" outfits and accessories for our trip to Anguilla... (this was really hard since it's technically 'winter' and NO ONE has their spring stuff out in stores yet!!) I was thinking since this is an all-expensive paid trip, I could spend some $$$ on some clothes and shoes!! Check out a few new items that I'm bringing in the suitcase! (Pics of the new jewelry to come!)
Susana Monaco Batiste Tube Dress
Lush 'Harper' Chiffon Dress
Krisa Asymmetrical Layered Tank Dress
(I bought them in both black and Ivory... not sure which one I will keep!)
Sam Edelman 'Beatrix' Flat
(Makes your hair sooooo soft and shiny!)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Steel Cut Oatmeal in Mason Jars!!
First off... I'm addicted to Pinterest. Second... I found such a great idea for making steel-cut oats and storing them for the week! This "oatmeal" takes FOREVER and a day to cook, so I never make this often, but after a sale at Henry's (or should I say, Sprouts), I have so much steel-cut oats, but have yet to use them!! Check out this recipe I found from Pinterest!
Steel-Cut Oatmeal in Mason Jars
Another recipe for over-night Steel-Cut Oats
Photo from The Kitchn
Steel-Cut Oatmeal in Mason Jars
Another recipe for over-night Steel-Cut Oats
Photo from The Kitchn
Friday, January 6, 2012
Lobster Mac and Cheese
So, I just started following a friend from high school's blog, Curly in the City and she posted a yummy post about a Lobster Mac and Cheese dish she made!!! You say lobster or cheese and I'm there!!!! So, this is going to be on tonight's menu for dinner! Pics to come!
Ingredients:
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Directions:
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
Recipe from Food Network
Ingredients:
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
Recipe from Food Network
2012!!
So, I know my blog is still under construction and I have a few posts saved in draft mode until I can finish them, but I wanted to share with you all what I have planned for the new year!
January 2012: All-expense paid trip to Anguilla (Scott won the President's Club Award at his work and this is his prize!!)
February 2012: Mini-vacation to Las Vegas with the bf, bff, and the Fenwick's! (and whoever wants to join us!)
March 2012: In the works are possibly a trip to Spring Training in Arizona or a relaxing vacation to Palm Springs during my Spring Break
April 2012: Stagecoach (3-day country music festival) with the girls in Indio/Palm Springs, CA!!
May 2012: Study Abroad through the Underground Railroad (Canada and the U.S.)
June 2012: Study Abroad to Tokyo, Japan and a possible trip up to a Lake in Idaho with the family
July 2012: Study Abroad to Kenya
I am so blessed and so excited to see what this year brings me!!!
January 2012: All-expense paid trip to Anguilla (Scott won the President's Club Award at his work and this is his prize!!)
February 2012: Mini-vacation to Las Vegas with the bf, bff, and the Fenwick's! (and whoever wants to join us!)
March 2012: In the works are possibly a trip to Spring Training in Arizona or a relaxing vacation to Palm Springs during my Spring Break
April 2012: Stagecoach (3-day country music festival) with the girls in Indio/Palm Springs, CA!!
May 2012: Study Abroad through the Underground Railroad (Canada and the U.S.)
June 2012: Study Abroad to Tokyo, Japan and a possible trip up to a Lake in Idaho with the family
July 2012: Study Abroad to Kenya
I am so blessed and so excited to see what this year brings me!!!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Rolo Cookies
Another fabulous recipe from the Six Sisters' Stuff website!!! I forgot to take a picture (because we ate them so quickly), so check out their website to see how great these turn out!! I was afraid that the caramel in the cookie would get hard once they cooled, but they were soft and chewy the following day!! YUM!!
Ingredients:
1 pkg. Rolo's
1 box Devils Food Cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 c. oil
Directions:
Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs. Take a small ball of dough and form a ball around the rolo. (Only use enough dough to cover the rolo so it can spread through the cookie.)
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes. Yields about 3 dozen.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff
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| Picture from the Six Sisters' Stuff website |
Ingredients:
1 pkg. Rolo's
1 box Devils Food Cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 c. oil
Directions:
Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs. Take a small ball of dough and form a ball around the rolo. (Only use enough dough to cover the rolo so it can spread through the cookie.)
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes. Yields about 3 dozen.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff
Andes Mint Cookies
I have been searching for a good mint-y cookie that involves Andes mints (since they are Scott's fav) and I found a great one from the Six Sisters' Stuff website!!! These cookies are so easy and so yummy!!!! Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
1 Devil's Food Cake Mix
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 package of Andes Mints
Directions:
Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs together. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-9 minutes. Don't cook any longer than that! You don't want them to be overdone!
Take sheet out of oven and while the cookies are still very hot, place an Andes Mint on top of each cookie. In about 5 minutes, the mint will be melted. Take a spoon and smooth out each mint like frosting.
Recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff
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| Pardon the picture quality! It was from my phone! |
1 Devil's Food Cake Mix
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 package of Andes Mints
Directions:
Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs together. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-9 minutes. Don't cook any longer than that! You don't want them to be overdone!
Take sheet out of oven and while the cookies are still very hot, place an Andes Mint on top of each cookie. In about 5 minutes, the mint will be melted. Take a spoon and smooth out each mint like frosting.
Recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff
Monday, December 19, 2011
Butter Spritz Cookies
These cookies are one of my favorites and one's that my family LOVES!!! Make sure you have a decent cookie press to make cool trees and flowers!
Ingredients:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sifted flour
Sprinkles for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixer with a paddle attachment, add the sugar and the butter.
Mix until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extracts and
mix to incorporate. Sift together the baking powder and the flour. Add
the flour mixture. Mix until combined. Using a cookie press,
press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets. Top with the sprinkles of
your choice. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until firm, but not yet
browning.
Recipe from Food Network
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| Christmas trees before they were cooked |
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sifted flour
Sprinkles for garnish
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| Flowers after they were cooked |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Recipe from Food Network
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Allina's Surprise B-Day Pub Crawl
Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate my bff's birthday out in North Park! We had tons of fun roaming the streets of North Park and finding random people to partake in the "Picture Scavenger Hunt"!
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