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Emerald

Posted in Entertaining Ideas, Fashion, Home and Garden, Home Decor, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »

With St. Patty’s Day approaching and everyone talking about getting their green on, today seemed like a perfect day to talk about the 2013 Pantone color of the year – Emerald.

 I love nearly all shades of green – from the palest mint to the darkest hunter.  And emerald is right there at the top of the list.

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This detail about green is awesome…

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I think my love affair with green probably started the first time I watched Gone With the Wind.
scarlett
How could you not love green after seeing Scarlett in this dress?
I wanted the dress. I wanted to be Scarlett. Somewhere in the recesses of my head, I think I began associating green with a plucky, strong-willed, determined spirit – just like Scarlett had.
Nearly every room in my home has some hint of green (it not a blatant display). I find the color soothing, calming and inviting.
Here are a few fun “emerald” ideas for fashion and home decor.
I seriously love the coat. As in LOVE the coat.
Enjoy!
Emerald

Reiss
reiss.com

Burberry trench coat
net-a-porter.com

Pointy toe heels
target.com

Vintage Princess zipper bag
$250 – theiconic.com.au

Zip bag
modcloth.com

Cashmere scarve
$290 – black.co.uk

Velvet Love Tub
$810 – oliverbonas.com

She Who is Digging the Green

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St. Patty’s Day Recipes

Posted in Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, tagged , , , on March 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Since St. Patrick’s Day is zooming right up on us, here are a few fun ideas for celebrating!

 

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Leprechaun Mustache Lollies from Pinkcakeplate.com

 

parfait

St. Patty’s Parfait from Bee In Our Bonnet

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Leprachaun Candy from Sweet Treats and More.

 

green velvet cupcakes

Green Velvet Cupcakes from LoveFromTheOven.com 

oreos

And homemade mint Oreos from A Whisk and a Prayer.

She Who Needs to Get Busy Baking

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Chex Mix Three Ways

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, tagged , , , on March 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »

chex mix finished

One day, Captain Cavedweller decided we were going to be adventurous and make Chex Mix. (Yep, we really walk on the wild side of life.)

With no Chex Mix making experience to draw from, we thought it would be difficult and challenging.

Turns out it is really easy.

And good.

And quite tasty.

And hard to stop eating when warm and fresh.

I may have liked it so much, we made three different kinds the same day.

chex mix regular ingredients

Original Chex Mix

4 cups Corn Chex cereal

4 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup mixed nuts

1 cup bite-sized pretzels

1 cup bagel chips

6 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

chex mix regular ready to eat

Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

chex mix muddy buddy ingredients

Chex Muddy Buddies

9 cup  Rice Chex cereal
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pour cereal into large bowl and set aside. Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in 1 quart microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth (stir after 1 minute). Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
chex mix muddy buddysPour cereal mixture into large container (with seal) with powdered sugar. Seal securely. Shake until all pieces are well coated. Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Makes 9 cups.

chex mix caramel ingredients

Chex Caramel Chocolate Mix

4 cups Corn Chex cereal

4 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup nuts
2 tbsps. butter
1/2 caramel sauce

Pour cereal and nuts into large bowl and coat with caramel sauce. Set aside. Combine chocolate chips, and butter in 1 quart microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth (stir after 1 minute). Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir.
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Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Makes 9 cups.

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She Who Can Not Make These Ever Again

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Classic Snacks Cookbook

Posted in Recipes, Referrals, tagged , , , , , on March 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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Ever wondered how to make Goldfish Crackers or Twinkies at home?

Wonder no more!

There is a fun cookbook out by Casey Barber that gives you Classic Snacks Made from Scratch.

Inside the book you’ll find 70 recipes for home-made versions of your favorite treats.

cookbook creamsicle

Like Creamsicles.

cookbook poptarts

And strawberry Pop-Tarts.

cookbook hostess cupcakesAnd Hostess Chocolate cupcakes (oh, how I love these!).

cookbook goldfish crackersAnd Goldfish Crackers (which I also love, just not as much since they took up residence under the seat of my car.

The book offers some helpful tips regarding kitchen tools and ingredients.

Categories include Cookies (hello Mint Milanos!), Cakey Treats, Cheese Snacks (Doritos, anyone), Salty Snacks, Ice Cream Treats, Sweets and Candies (Peeps!), Fruit-Filled Treats, Fried and Frozen Snacks, and Dips and Spreads.

The book ends with a list of helpful resources as well as a technique guide that includes things like “how to fill a pastry bag” and “deep frying 101.”

This book is such fun with recipes that easy to follow (and even some diagrams).

Published through Ulysses Press, the book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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