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- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon espresso powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 5 slices of Ezekiel bread
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- Pinch sugar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 small English cucumber, quartered and diced
- 3/4 cup pitted manzanilla olives
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 3/4 cup roasted sweet potatoes (optional)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 pre-made graham pie crust or pie crust recipe
- 2 cups So Delicious Original Coconut Milk
- pinch celtic sea salt
- ¼ cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips 73% cacao
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- Diapered Daze and Knights- Tuna Salad Rolls
- The Fabulous Food Fairy- Roasted Tomato Caprice in Garlic Bread Bowls
- Worthington Lower- Chili Layered Dip
- Chockababy- Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings
- Life at the BAT Cave- Chipotle Shrimp Salad
- Life Without Pink- Homemade Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
- Look What Mom Found- Dad Too!- Veggie and Pasta Summer Salad
- Real: The Kitchen and Beyond- Blackberry Melon Lemonade
- Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps- Moscow Mule Beer Cocktails
- The Vintage Mom- Kale & Zucchini Meatloaf
- Souffle Bombay- Lettuce Wraps
- the whole-y grail- Family Friendly Grilled Pizza 5 Ways
- Whatever Works- Spicy Sausage & Arugula Pasta
- An Opera Singer in the Kitchen- Dark Chocolate Cream Pie with Berries
- Will’s World- S’mores Frozen Coffee
- A Grande Life- No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
- The Naughty Mommy- Key Lime Pie
- Legos and Lattes- Vanilla Spiced Chai Lattes
- The Turnip Farmer- Vodka Gummi Bears
- Crafty Garden Mama- Eco Friendly Entertaining
- Finnegan and the Hughes- Dressing the Kiddos
- Honey Badger Mom- Progressive Party Playlist, Playa!
Stella and Dot: Summer Trunk Show and Giveaway
July 20th, 2013
I have been a huge fan of Stella and Dot jewelry for a while now. Wait. I think I have been a fan since last year. Even though I just got on the Stella and Dot bandwagon I feel like I have worn their jewelry for a while now.
One of the necklaces I requested on my wishlist I received for my birthday, the Medina Bib Necklace. It is SO classy and elegant I wish I could wear it with anything and everything but I pick and choose. I later received the earrings to complete the set from my friend. Yay!
Since becoming a Stella and Dot fan, I love having a variety of jewelry in my jewelry box. I used to ONLY wear silver but I have enjoyed purchasing pieces in multiple metals so I have options for earrings and apparel. How about that? I have expanded my horizons!
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My newest addition to my collection are the Odyssey Ring and the How Does She Do It bag and I REALLY like them a lot. I think the bag goes with my life. How DO I do it?
Are you interested in knowing more about Stella and Dot or do you already know about them and want to buy some product STAT? Guess what, you WILL want to because there is a great trunk show that started several days ago.
I am very excited to announce that starting today, I’m hosting an online Stella & Dot Trunk Show! The show is going to be live for two whole weeks! So the last day will be August 3rd! Please make sure to use the link I’ve provided for you above when you shop for yourself!
I am very excited to announce that starting today, I’m hosting an online Stella & Dot Trunk Show! The show is going to be live for two whole weeks! So the last day will be August 3rd! Please make sure to use the link I’ve provided for you above when you shop for yourself!
SPEND $50 and get 50% Off from July 14 until August 31st!
If you decide you want to HOST a trunk show then you could be eligible to get the following:
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Do you need ideas for bridesmaids gifts or do you need simple elegant gifts for your girl friends? Look at these beautiful keepsakes!
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My Stella and Dot stylist and friend is selling one retired item and a bracelet still available in the catalog.
Go to my Instagram profile to see the amazing low price for each of these products! You can purchase if you have a Paypal account.
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Stella and Dot Black Crinkle Patent Leather Soho Wristlet |
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| Pyramid Double Wrap Bracelet |
You can even earn 10 extra entries after entering if you purchase something from our Online Trunk Show!
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Rhythm™ Dual Action Electric Breast Pump Review
July 9th, 2013
I received this product a little after my second baby girl was born. As you might not know, I am a brand ambassador for Nuby and I get a chance to review their products. I have been a little slow as of late because it is hard to predict how a baby will respond to certain products.
In comes a breast pump. Kathleen is my almost 5-month old and she has been quite different from my firstborn when it comes to bottle feeding. She officially took her first bottle a week and a half ago. It made it very hard to go out seeing she needed her mama.
No problems! I was patient especially since I did not know how long it would take. I have been trying the last 3 months.
Now comes in the lovely electric pump. It is nice and light and easy to clean and store. It is perfect for traveling and has the option to hand pump, which I have not needed to use. It even comes with a battery pack and an adapter for traveling purposes.
Cons? Well I wish it was a dual pump and not one sided. It felt like it took forever but I like the rhythm of the pump and the way it cradled.
Here is a complete description of all items in the box:
Set includes: Compact Travel Sanitizer 6 Disposable Breast Pads Breast Pump Standing Cradle 5oz / 150ml Natural Nurser™ Electric breast pump with personalized programming unit Flex Neck Silicone Horn and hygienic travel cover 5oz / 150ml Natural Nurser™ with slow flow nipple and hood
Manual breast pump hood Manual breast pump handle Silicone storage lid *Box also includes battery pack, adapter, and other spare parts.
I know I reviewed these bottles before but I have had a chance to use these bottles a lot more now that Kathleen is feeding. We LOVE these bottles. My husband even told me how he loves it because it is a natural nurser and so similar to a baby nursing with their mama. What a plus!
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Secret Recipe Club: Chewy White Chocolate Mocha Cookies
July 8th, 2013
I love this time of the month. I simply cannot believe that we are already in the second week of July. Craziness. This means I only have FOUR months before my toddler turns TWO! Cake planning needs to happen soon. 🙂
July also brings the Secret Recipe Club, a group that monthly posts recipes from other blogs they were secretly assigned the previous month. SO exciting because I always discover new bloggers. Other people that love cooking and baking!
This month I was assigned Kate’s blog Kitchen Trial and Error. While Kate holds and every day job she also loves to cook and bake. She also has a beautiful son who turned ONE last month. 🙂 Congrats! I love seeing other cooks with little ones. It makes me feel more balanced.
I love ALL of Kate’s recipes especially the SLEW of cookie recipes. CHOCOLATE cookie recipes. I do not think I have so many varieties either. Kate made Maria’s recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod called
Soft Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks. Even though they were Christmas cookies I loved the base of the cookie. I pretty much used the base and went another way by making them tasty for coffee-lovers.
I hardly ever bake with white chocolate chips but I knew this recipe was calling me. I like soft and chewy cookies but I hardly ever make them. THESE were the BEST cookies I have had in a while and so was stated by my husband.
Now I need to find someone to share these with cause they SO cannot stay in this house, not even in the freezer.
Who wants to come over for a play date and coffee this week? Thanks Kate for introducing me to delicious and great-tasting cookies.
Chewy White Chocolate Mocha Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (3 dozen)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment papers or with a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the brown sugar, oil, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon /espresso powder. Mix until well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth. Slowly add in the flour. Next, stir in the white chocolate chips.
Scoop 1 1/2 Tbsp of dough into balls . Place on lined baking sheets, about two inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes, the cookies will still be soft. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
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Bobby Flay’s Panzanella Verde
July 5th, 2013
I hope you had a great 4th of July! We finally had one day of sunshine plus LOTS of humidity, ugh! I thought we had left the whole lot back in Houston but evidently not! I was very warm but it was nice to grill food and hang out with friends.
Julianne had a great time too! She was all over the place playing with other kids, on the moonbounce and with other little toy cars.
Kathleen played it cool and then had a nap. That is the way to go! Luckily there were lots of helping hands so Kathleen was definitely having a good time.
Today I am sharing a yummy salad I made this week. I thought of making it for the party but then I decided to make a sun-dried tomato and artichoke hummus dip. It was fabulous if I might say so.
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So last week I saw Bobby Flay making this salad and I knew I was making it that night to go with our turkey sausages. I enjoy watching Bobby Flay’s Barbeque Addiction show. Now that we have a grill we feel like grilling all the time.
Chef Flay took a traditional panzanella salad and raised it several bars adding a lot of green aspects thus giving its name, “Verde.”This was a quick preparation. So quick that Ryan was surprised that I had finished. I had started dinner preparation’s late so he thought we’d end up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Pish posh. We never do that!
Anyway, this salad was super delicious we ate it all. It is a great way to get your greens in especially if you are growing your own basil. Oh yes. The dressing is the best part. Nice and creamy.
Panzanella Verde
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Ingredients (4-6 servings)
Grilled Bread
Vinaigrette
Salad
Instructions
+For the bread+
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium. Brush the bread with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until lightly golden brown. Remove, and cut into large dice. Set aside.
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium. Brush the bread with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until lightly golden brown. Remove, and cut into large dice. Set aside.
For the vinaigrette
Combine the basil, vinegar, garlic, sugar and 1/4 cup water in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
For the salad
Put the spinach, cucumbers, olives, capers, parsley and sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add three-quarters of the vinaigrette and toss to coat the vegetables. Add the bread and toss to coat. Transfer to a large platter and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.. Serve at room temperature
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Progressively Perfect: Dark Chocolate Cream Pie with Berries
July 3rd, 2013
Have you ever been involved in a progressive party? Do you know what it is? Each dish involved in a party is prepared by different hosts and hostesses. Appetizers are enjoyed in one house with some cocktails. Salads are then enjoyed at another home and then it keeps going from there. You get in your car and you enjoy your next dish with the next hostess.
Love it? You should try it sometime. Why do I bring this up? Well, I have a virtual progressive party for you. A whole bunch of ladies and cooks were assigned or they volunteered to create delicious dishes.
Our theme was “Hot and Cold”. You can only imagine what summer dishes can bring to your table. I contemplated making a chocolate chipotle cake or a chocolate peppermint cake but I totally changed my mind.
Fourth of July is literally around the corner and I all I could think about was pie. Chocolate pie. This pie is eaten really cold with some fresh berries. I do not add whipped cream but that is ALWAYS an option for those who love it.
The dessert takes 15 minutes to prepare and 2 hours to cool. Make it overnight and you will have a delicious pie. I wish these ladies could be here to enjoy it.
Dark Chocolate Cream Pie with Berries
by Noelle Kelly
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Ingredients (12 servings)
Chocolate Cream Filling
Instructions
Bring coconut milk and salt to a boil in a medium pot.
Sift arrowroot powder into the pot, whisk vigorously by hand or with a hand blender for 2 minutes.
Whisk in maple syrup and vanilla.
Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute.
Add chocolate, stirring vigorously until completely melted.
Chill in refrigerator for ½ hour until cool.
Place in cooled pie crust and serve.
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To get the full Progressively Perfect Virtual Dinner Party blog hop experience, click the links below in order:
Appetizers
Salad
Drinks
Entrees
Coffee, Tea and Dessert
Late Night
Decorations, Outfits and Music
Hope you have as much fun reading through the party as we did planning it!
