Author: MS

Fashion: Semi-formal Wedding Dress and The Maid Of Honor

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Over the years a few of my friends have thrown together a quick wedding – less than a month or so of planning. Not a shot-gun wedding. But a no-fuss, outdoor celebration of two people in-love and a simple lunch or dinner for a party of 20 or so afterwards.  So if that’s the route you consider taking this fall, or just need to attend an semi-formal wedding sometime soon…then go here:

Food: Dinner Tonight – Eggplants and Italian Sausage

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I found this recipe, and decided since I am aiming to Keto my way through life – to change one ingredient to fit my dietary needs.  Instead of breadcrumbs I am going to add Italian spicy sausage from Trader Joe  to personalize the already perfect recipe. Simple as that. Ingredients 1 eggplant or 4 thin and long ones 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons of grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon of finely chopped capers either brined or in salt 1 clove of garlic 4 tablespoons of water 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling A few turns of black pepper Salt {more from the original recipe}

Homemade Coconut and Walnut Gelato

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I had the best of ice cream the other day in Sonoma, California and wished I could simply create my own versions of this treat at home. And guess what happened? I stumbled upon this quick and easy recipe. Ingredients 300 g of fresh cream 200 g of coconut milk 50 g of dehydrated coconut 100 g of sugar 60 g of shelled walnuts Instructions Bring cream to a simmer and remove from the heat. Pour cream over sugar and dehydrated coconut, then let it soak until completely cold. Stir once in a while to melt the sugar. When the cream is cold add the coconut milk and stir to mix. Blend the walnuts until finely chopped, then add them into the cream. Pour the cream an coconut milk into the ice-cream machine and follow the instructor’s directions. When the gelato is ready scoop it into a container and keep it in the freezer for one hour before enjoying it. Serve with chopped walnuts. {more} {I get that some folks are allergic to walnut – …

Boutique Hotel Pick – Carneros Resort and Spa – Napa, Califronia

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Although Napa is only an hour away from San Francisco, I cannot help but plan a weekend or weekday getaway to this newly renovated spot – Carneros Resort and Spa – in the heart of Napa Valley with my best companion at my side – fourteen year old Yorkie. {photo credit}