Month: November 2017

Food: Party Prep – You Had Me at…Honey Roasted Acorn

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I try to change it up every year, in terms of side dishes or even a starter when I am hosting a get-together for the holidays – in the U.S. meaning to clarify – Thanksgiving or a party between the holidays. So, this amazing dish with honey butter roasted acorn, burrata and pomegranate made it on my menu for Thanksgiving: INGREDIENTS 2 acorn squash, seeded and cut into wedges 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste kosher salt and pepper 2-3 balls burrata cheese extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped 1/2 cup roasted, salted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pomegranate arils

Alcoholic Beverages to Consider This Holiday Season or Whenever

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I seldom look over the cocktail menu at a bar, unless I am wondering what sort of wine they serve that’s on the happy hour list. Otherwise I usually stick to my norm – lemon drop, Gimlet, or any citrusy variation mixed with vodka. But naturally there is a list to help guide women to order healthy in terms of alcoholic drinks. Check out what they suggest:  

Travel: Best Countries to Visit 2017 and 2018

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I couldn’t resist comparing these lists – when it comes to suggestions offered up by various  travel sites about where to travel next. In 2017 – Conde Nast Traveler suggested these destinations: Canada American Mid-West Cuba Bermuda Athens Scotland Scandinavian Countries (Norway, Finland, Sweden) Portugal Croatia Jerusalem New Zealand Tokyo Zimbabwe Rawanda Buenos Aires Chilean Patagonia Uruguay In 2018 – These are the countries recommended by Lonely Planet Chili South Korea Portugal Djibouti New Zealand Malta Georgia in the Caucasus Mauritius China South Africa Where are you planning to travel in 2018?

The Latest on Health and Beauty

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Being open to ideas or suggestions is a good thing – and if not – it’s a fun thing to do – to learn more about self care. I always love re-inventing myself even if I often choose simplicity in my approach, I do make efforts to add a new style or a method here and there to shake up things a bit or even to humor myself. 🙂 So, here we go – first topic  of discussion is – the list of best anti-aging oils giving you insight on how to proceed with care when it comes to your skin or face, or wrinkles This look is exactly what I’ve been searching for – or actually what am I say – I have been supporting for years – dressing up jeans with a fancy blouse and a solid pair of flats – here’s what they say The 90’s, not my favorite in terms of fashion, trend is making a comeback – how do you vote? Do you like the idea or think we can …

Lifestyle: Ways To Improve Anxiety

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I am guilty, like most of us living a very stressful life, of being almost too anxious sometimes. And I find myself staying up a couple of nights a week thinking and worrying about all things called life. At times I talk myself out of worrying so much and other times I dwell until I can come up with a solution.  I remember once a family member telling a friend of theirs that I was the rock of our family, and all I could think to myself is – if you only knew how heavy a burden that rock was…but I simply smiled. Here’s a list of 13 things you can do to ease anxiety. Please share if you have tried any of the methods suggested and if you found them helpful. 1. Meditation Many studies and first hand accounts have noted that meditation does wonders for anxiety. Using apps like Headspace or Calm can be extremely helpful in getting started and staying on track. If you prefer to unplug, using mala beads is another …

Sunday Reads And A Cup of Coffee or Tea

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Sunday mornings are the best. I wake up early no matter the leisure day, and  do a bit of reading an actual paperback with a cup or two of green tea in hand, and then get online to plan out my blogging week. All before breakfast :). I feel more accomplished like that. Anyway, without boring you with too much background, I share with you today’s interesting finds:

Lifestyle: How To Prepare for the Holidays If you Are Playing Host

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it there is much to consider. Like how to clean or de-clutter your home in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Or perhaps your kitchen lacks the necessary gadgets to prepare the meal, then again, what about a dinning room, and a fresh coat of paint and…well you get the idea. For that here are some helpful suggestions to get your started.

Food: Dinner Tonight – Pasta, Roasted Butternut Squash and Sun Dried Tomatoes

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I had to run out this morning to get the ingredients for this amazing dish I found here. Paired with the perfect bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon I am good to go for tonight’s dinner INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, smashed kosher salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 can (28 ounce) San Marzano tomatoes 1/2 cup red wine 1 bay leaf 4 fresh sage leaves 2 fresh thyme sprigs 4 tablespoons butter 1 pound Pappardelle or your favorite cut of pasta burrata cheese and parmesan cheese, for serving

Travel Series: Behind The Scenes

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Sure, when we travel somewhere, we are mostly focused on what we see in front of us and seldom do any background information on sites or towns we visit. I mean current events or future plans research. Well, I am always intregued but evolution or remodel or updates or sometimes unfortuantely a bad decision in terms of a town, a city, or a country decides in their efforts to move forward. Anyway, here are some interesting behind the scenes stories that I, as always, felt the need to share: