Moving

Hey Guys!
Thanks so much for reading this blog for the past few years.
Wanted to let you know that I've moved to
foodlovetog.com

Check me out there.
I focus on Love, Food and photography.


Thanks!

Candace

Vote

Tomorrow is Election Day.
Regardless of who you're voting for.
Make sure you cast your vote.

No vote, no voice.

Flaky Biscuits

Bread is my weakness. In a low carb world, all it takes is the smell of bread to make me fold. Needless to say... I made biscuits today.


Here is the recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt (1/2 tsp)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/3 cup shortening (3/4 stk butter)
1 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
Turn out onto a floured surface.
Pat or roll dough out to 1 inch thick, fold, pat again (I flatten and pat twice). Cut biscuits with a large cutter or juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat until all dough is used. Brush off the excess flour, and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to brown.
Top with butter or honey. Enjoy!

Monday Music | 5 Worship songs shaping my morning.

Happy Monday!! It's a rainy day here in Indy and I need an extra upphm to
get get going today..

Here are five songs that are helping me take my morning to the next level.

1. Shifting the Atmosphere | Jason Nelson
2. Free | Kierra Sheard
3. Without you | Kirk Franklin
4. Endow Me | The Clark Sisters
5. Alpha & Omega | Israel & New Breed


What songs are shaping the start of your work week?

Details | Pearls

Who ever said details don't matter lied.
Details lay the foundation for something awesome.
Check out my girl Joi here with her pearl details for a banging ensemble!

Be fly like Joi!
Earrings- JCPenny Watch- JCPennyDress- JCPennyBracelet- Vintage, shopped in own closet.

Good Eats: Soup! | Tomato Basil

I'm a lover of a good soup.
Check this homemade recipe for tomato soup I created.

Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
1 15.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
1 15.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
1 small can of tomato sauce
3 Teaspoons of basil
2 1/2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of frozen mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery) blend
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons of flour
5 pats of butter
2 generous pinches of kosher Salt
5-6 grinds of black pepper (to your liking of course)

Directions
In 3 pats of butter Sauté mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery) blend for 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour and stir.
Add pepper and salt.
Let sauté for 3-5 minutes
Add rest of butter. Stir.
Pour in 2 cans of tomatoes, do NOT drain.
Add small can of tomato sauce
Add milk
Cover and let simmer on medium low for 15 minutes
Lower heat to low
Using your immersion blender blend the soup mixture to a soup like texture. I like mine with a few chunks left.
Stir and Cover.
Simmer for 5 more minutes.
Serve with grilled cheese.
Optional: top with sour cream, tortilla chips or even goldfish for kids!

Monday Motivation

Monday Music

"We live from the head down and not the feet up."

No just lyrics.
Grab this album and let it move you!!

Monday Truths

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Motivation | Friendship

"A friend accepts us as we are yet helps us to be what we should."

Menswear | Shoes

Hey!!Happy Wednesday!
I have a new project.
I'm revamping my husbands wardrobe and I am having a blast!
Check out my finds from this week:

I found these goodies at 6pm.com. Zappos.com What are some things you like to buy for your man?

5 Random Songs Wednesday

5 songs. Randomly.  My iphone.

Let's go!

1.Who loves you more | Phonte featuring Eric Roberson
Great song! I love the way Phonte tells a story.

2. Booty | Erykah Badu
Something like a anthem!  Badu is THE master. Go jam... My booty may be bigger...

3. Flamenco Sketches | Miles Davis
Beauty, found, claimed and loved. This song is everything I need.

4. Changed Man | Joe
Joe is a songwriter and story teller like no other. This song evokes emotion and makes you pray he gets his woman back.

5. Show me your glory | Karen Clark Sheard
Of course a Clark sister would end up on my list! One of my favorite vocalists of all time.. Karen Clark Sheard pleds for God to show is glory in this song. By the last 15 seconds.. I'm slain.

Love

Love one another freely.
Call when you miss someone.
Never take any moment for granted.

Flats: The perfect shoe for the perfect day

I'm short. 4 foot 10 and a couple of centimeters.
That being said, I have rejected flats and their cuteness for a long time. I would be that girl rocking a 4 inch pair of pumps out.. just because I could. I'm comfy in pumps.
Well a few years ago.. I found this loveable pair of black flats (RIH) I wore them everywhere!
Now flats are all the rage, and I have become quite addicted to them.

Check out the faves I've rocked lately.

Monday Motivation | Be you!

New Music Tuesday | Black Radio

Robert Glasper.

Two words I love to hear. His name brings a dreamy smile upon my face. (I'm something like a fan)
Today is highly anticipated album "Black Radio" was released.
I grabbed it via iTunes around midnight.

I must say.. I am EVEN more impressed with him now than I was before. I've been a fan for years, and he seems to keep evolving into something greater. (thats the plan)
Check the album out here: Robert Glasper and  BUY it.!

My favorites:
 "Ah Yeah" Featuring Chrisette Michelle & Musiq
 "Move Love" Featurning KING
 "Cherish the Day" (Sade cover) Featuring Lalah Hathaway
" A Letter to Hermoine" (David Bowie cover) Featuring Bilal

Go Jam.

Gaudy Vintage | We likes the jewels

Check out this gorgeous young lady below:

Her name is Patrice, and I shot her product line photos for her Webshop Gaudy Vintage.
Check them out here Gaudy Vintage
Oh, and Black is beautiful!

Monday Motivation: happy thoughts

"A happy thought is like a seed that sows positivity for all to reap."
- Miriam Muhammad

thought of the day

Love transcends.