I'm a stickler...

But damn some peeps need to just calm down and go with the flow sometimes.  Its sickening that I can count on everything that comes out of her mouth to be some by the book bullshit!! Hate to see her azz coming and that's not a good thing.  Speak of the devil and here she comes.

FEBRUARY FAVS, BIRTHDAY EDITION, I know its late!!

I recently celebrated my 42nd birthday!  Here's my favorite gifts:

 Williams- Sonoma Heritage Bundt Cake Pan:

Wusthof Silverpoint II knives from DBuffet and lPL beautifully gift wrapped.  These knives are no joke! 

Clarisonic MIA2, I love using this day and night! Along with my Philosophy Purity cleanser

  

FRESH Sugar Lip treatment with SPF 15, this stuff works really well and has a lemony citrus scent that I love.

PANDORA Leather double wrap bracelet, "L" charm gifted by my dear friend CW!

NAKED palette, Urban Decay.  Thanks Camel and family!

 

CURLBOX ANYONE?

Have you heard of this?  Would you join?


 

Its a monthly subscription for hair products that cater to curly hair.

This month's box

STRAIGHT HAIR STYLING...

POMADES:

I only use pomades on dry hair and since I rarely style my hair when its dry, I'm trying all the pomades that I've collected on my straight hair. Here's a few that I love!

JANE CARTER'S NOURISH & SHINE, $22:



KAREN'S BODY BEAUTIFUL BUTTER LOVE MANGO, $18:


HICK'S EDGES, $17:


OYIN HANDMADE BURNT SUGAR POMADE, $12:

STRAIGHT HAIR STYLING....

I had my hair straightened on March 2nd, and for the most part its still straight, but the edges, not so much! So I'm trying to make it through this week before I'm back to my shrunken curls.  I still have a few straight styles I want to try, here's one:

My inspiration for the GRECIAN BUN by Laila from Fusion of Cultures

My results:

I think I could have done it a lil neater but I was in a rush to get out the door, it literally took me 2 mins.  Also, I tried to get a second day out of the style but it flattened out overnight.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

I was inspired tonight to make smothered pork chops after reading Monica Mingo's post regarding the same.

I started out with these beauties, 

After seasoning, I sliced up onions and green peppers and sauteed them in canola oil and butter.

Removed the onions and peppers from the pan and added about 2 cups of canola oil,
then floured the chops and fried them until they were golden brown and removed them to paper towels.

After draining all but 2 tbsps. of the oil from the pan, I added 2 tbsps. of flour and cooked to until brown.

Then I added about a cup of chicken stock and after it came to a boil I added back the onions, 

peppers and chops.

After simmering for about 30 min., I served with rice, peas and corn muffins. Enjoy!

254-whoissugar QOTD Every woman should know this...