Before Henna
After Henna
After Indigo
No more stripes or headbands!
Friday, December 31, 2010
RECIPE FOR DR. PINKY
MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE:
Ingredients for Meatballs: MAKES 30 MEATBALLS
3 lb. ground beef (80-20 mix) or turkey
2 Tablespoons minced onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup of bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Lawry’s Season Salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, sage, parsley)
1/4 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
3. Gently form your meatballs to desired size (do not pack them!) and set aside on a foil lined baking tray
4. Place tray in oven and bake for 20 min. turning the meatballs after 10 min.
5. Remove meatballs from oven and place in marinara sauce (recipe below) and simmer on medium heat for 15 min.
MAKES 30 MEATBALLS
Ingredients for Marina Sauce:
1 28oz can of Tuttoroso crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Lawry’s Season Salt
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, sage, parsley)
1 Tablespoons of sugar
Directions:
1. In a sauce pan, combine all ingredients and simmer uncovered for at least 30 min. to allow flavors to blend
** I serve as sliders, on long toasted rolls or over angel hair pasta and garnish with parmesan cheese and crushed red peppers **
He's my DAWG!
His puppy is really cute too, looks like Boo!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
PAPERLESS IN 2011??
I spent a good part of today at work organizing my schedule for the new year. I will continue to use both paper and electronic calendars. I like the calendaring capabilities of Outlook and my iPhone but I still need a Daytimer and wall calendar as a backup and for quick reference. Maybe next year I'll go paperless.
Will you manage your schedule manually, electronically or both?
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY FOR TWO
Looks like it'll just be me and BTho tomorrow evening! I wanna make a few things for us to munch on, nothing too much but just a few of our favorites. This is what I've come up with so far:
Meatballs
Crabcakes
Fried Corn
Tossed Salad
Banana Pudding - BTho's request
Martinelli's Toast
On the menu for New Year's Day:
Black Eyed Peas with Ham
Rice
Fried Chicken
Corn Bread
Are any of you staying home? Making dinner?
Meatballs
Crabcakes
Fried Corn
Tossed Salad
Banana Pudding - BTho's request
Martinelli's Toast
On the menu for New Year's Day:
Black Eyed Peas with Ham
Rice
Fried Chicken
Corn Bread
Are any of you staying home? Making dinner?
OWN - OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
The Oprah Winfrey Network will launch on Saturday, January 1st! 12:00 a.m.
OWN will air in Philadelphia on Comcast Channel 182, DIRECTTV Channel 279 and DISH NETWORK Channel 189.
Find on a channel near you:
http://www.oprah.com/own/channel_finder.html
OWN will air in Philadelphia on Comcast Channel 182, DIRECTTV Channel 279 and DISH NETWORK Channel 189.
Find on a channel near you:
http://www.oprah.com/own/channel_finder.html
FAV THING OF THE DAY!!!
JAMILA HENNA
and
SUNRISE INDIGO
I've been using these natural products to color my hair for more than 8 months now, I love the coverage of my gray which was very resistant to chemical dyes and grows at the speed of light. Here's a few pics of my usual results:
As I mentioned my hair grows quickly so I usually apply every two-three weeks to my roots and every other month to my entire head to maintain even color.
Here's a pic of my roots at 2 weeks
Here's pics of my roots today, 4 weeks later!!
Yea, its bad! The holidays, entertaining house guests and let's keep it real, my laziness have resulted in a wide raccoon stripe and headband of white hair.
Although there are many pros to using these natural plants as hair dye such as stronger, smoother, shinier hair. There are a few cons, its messy and very time consuming (about 12 hours from start to finish) because I do a two step process with the Henna and Indigo. Check in tomorrow evening to see my results!
WHAT'S FOR DINNER??
Lately, I've been at a lost for what to prepare for dinner. Its the same stuff every week. What are you having for dinner tonight?
These things are going of be the death of me...
My dear TK made these and I've been eating them for what seems like a week. These brownies are delish, they have a Reeses cup in the center. Where they do that at???
Monday, December 27, 2010
I FOUND MY CRATE AND BARREL BAG!!!
Yeah, a few days too late but I found my table loot! In the linen closet where I managed to overlook it several times. Yes, my linen closet has waaayyy too much stuff in it and its possible to overlook a full shopping bag. Nuts, I know!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
FAV THING OF THE DAY!!
NEW BEGINNING, 2011
I'm not one to make resolutions, but I will proclaim and declare a few things! I'll share more in the coming days.
Will you be making any resolutions?
Will you be making any resolutions?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Yea I know, I'm late! I did manage to communicate with quite a few of you yesterday. I'm still exhausted from all the preparation for and hosting Christmas dinner. I'm getting too old for this. I don't know how my mother did this for so many years. I consider myself an organized person but I found myself spinning in circles on Friday night trying to get this together. The real panic set in on Saturday morning when I discovered that an entire Crate and Barrel bag containing table linens and accessories (napkins, napkin rings, placemats, etc.) could not be found. I was able to put the table together but it was not what I planned so I spent a few hours searching and I still haven't found that damn white and black bag. I know it will show up one day and I will laugh at the thought of how upset I was. This is what I managed to put together.
To me it looked a bit bare but all of my other accessories were gold and I was going with a silver and white theme. Dinner was delish, and there are pics of the feast but I've also lost my damn camera somewhere in this house. I'll post those pics at a later date.
I was in bed by 9 p.m. as we decided to rise early to shop the sales with our Christmas cash before the blizzard! I managed to find a few things but overall I was not in the mood and our group of 7 was just too much to keep up with. I recently had an epiphany that I really like to shop alone, I get so much more accomplished. Also, I feel I can make better decisions when I don't have someone else's agenda to consider. I hate shopping with folks that don't know what they want and just wander around aimlessly (my Mother), it's such a waste of time.
This evening, I've washed my hair and I'm deep conditioning as I type this post. I know, I'm always doing something hair related. My mane does take up a lot of my time but its worth it. I'm hoping for, actually I'm assuming tomorrow will be a snow day and I'll be able to get through a few magazines and get some sleep. Oh btw, one of my gifts was a subscription to Essence magazine, thanks, Davis! Looks like the issues will keep piling up and reading them will be on my to do list for yet another year.
How was your holiday? Did anyone get any fabulous gifts?
Thursday, December 23, 2010
FAV THING OF THE DAY!
Yes, it's my bed and I'm currently resting in it at this early hour after a crazy day of running around! I'm a tired hot mess and I need to recharge before the cooking starts!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
KIM ZOLCIAK'S PREGNANT....
I just heard that Kim, of the RHoA is pregnant! I'm like WFT, is Big Poppa the daddy? She also has a book deal, who the hell is going to read her book.
FAV THING OF THE DAY!!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3066283?origin=category&resultback=74
We all know that I'm well endowed, so I need a bra that will provide great support and looks great too! This does not mean that I want to spend $50.00-$60.00 for a damn bra. I love the Elomi line that's available at Nordstrom because they are very supportive but still have a little sex appeal but boy do you pay for it.
How much do you normally pay for a bra?
WHO'S THAT?? ME circa 1993
When was the last time you had your picture professionally taken?? Obviously, its been some time for me!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
LET'S KEEP IT REAL....
winter season?
Do you buy a new coat each year, even if those that you already own are in good shape and fit well?
Monday, December 20, 2010
GIRLS' WEEKEND 2011....
I'D LUV TO GO BACK HERE AGAIN
AND THIS ...
AND DEFINITELY THIS!!!!
WHERE WILL WE END UP FOR GIRLS' WEEKEND 2011??
MOTHER'S CHILI RECIPE FOR JADIE - ONLY CUZ SHE'S PREGGERS
Ingredients:
3 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 can Tutturoso crushed tomatoes (28oz)
1 can Hunts diced tomatoes (14oz)
1 can of Red Kidney beans (14oz), drained
1 cup water
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Lawry’s Season Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, sage, parsley)
2 Tablespoons sugar
Directions:
1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and add the onions and green peppers, cook until they are translucent.
2. Transfer onions and peppers to a heavy soup pot
3. Brown ground beef and transfer to soup pot.
4. Add tomatoes, beans, water and spices to pot. Mix well.
5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring often for 2 hours.
SERVES 6
** I usually garnish with Cooper Sharp or Cheddar Cheese and crushed red peppers ** FOR TIPPY....
SOME GREAT PRODUCTS THAT I USE TO FIGHT HAND AND FOOT DRYNESS!
As winter approaches dry, ashy, rough hands and feet are not fun, I've been using the following great products:
CORN HUSKERS® Lotion
NEUTROGENA COMFORTING BUTTER HAND CREAM
I have a special connection to some of these products so let me know if you want to try them. Hope this helps!
As winter approaches dry, ashy, rough hands and feet are not fun, I've been using the following great products:
CAROL'S DAUGHTER LUXURIOUS HAND AND FOOT SET
CORN HUSKERS® Lotion
NEUTROGENA COMFORTING BUTTER HAND CREAM
I have a special connection to some of these products so let me know if you want to try them. Hope this helps!
FAV THING OF THE DAY!!!
Droid Incredible!
I think I may have to get a Droid from Verizon, they have much cooler apps than those available with the iPhone!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
FAV THING OF THE DAY!!
http://www.hairtherapywrap.com/
Allowed me to deep condition my hair while I made a pound cake.
I've given a few as gifts that I purchased on eBay for about $19.99.
LET'S KEEP IT REAL....
How many magazines do you currently subscribe to? Do you read each issue? I currently subscribe to about 10 mags and periodicals and here's the stack that I have yet to read this month:
When I was in school I remember not being able to afford to buy a single issue of Essence let alone having a monthly subscription. I know this a waste of money, but I love this form of media and I don't think I want to give it up. I've also spend more scrilla on containers to keep them organized around the house. I guess I could go to Borders and chill with a latte and read a few issues but that would take way too much of my free time which is limited.
When I was in school I remember not being able to afford to buy a single issue of Essence let alone having a monthly subscription. I know this a waste of money, but I love this form of media and I don't think I want to give it up. I've also spend more scrilla on containers to keep them organized around the house. I guess I could go to Borders and chill with a latte and read a few issues but that would take way too much of my free time which is limited.
WHAT'S COOKING
The pots are simmering over here,
On the menu today:
Chili
Corn Muffins
Salad
Lima Bean Soup with Rice
I usually try to make two meals on Sunday so I can get a head start on the week's cooking. But it just occurred to me that the nephew-son will be here tomorrow which means I'll probably be cooking tomorrow night cuz he can eat and once baby bro joins him I can say goodbye to any leftovers!
What are yall cooking today and are the pots on the stove yet?
Saturday, December 18, 2010
FAV THING OF THE DAY!!
http://www.emjoi.com/detail/EMJ+AP-9TMOB
So yall know I'm hairy as hell right! Well I can't find my damn Tweeze, last seen on Friday a.m. If I don't find it soon there might be a very hairy situation come Monday morning. I've checked all the usual places and I'm at a lost. I might have to make a trip to bed bath and beyond for a back-up.
How do you remove unwanted hair?
HAVE U FUELED UP YET?
BTho just made me breakfast! Yea and no, I'm not sick. I was shocked too, scrambled eggs, grits and toast (a lil burnt) but I ate it without making any remarks. I'm grateful!
Does your S/O make you breakfast often? Is it edible?
Friday, December 17, 2010
Xmas Past
Dani's Holiday Party 2007
KT, Leslie, RR, D Buffet, JJ
Dani and la Louisiane piment
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)