The weather in Indianapolis has finally turned Fall like. We had 80 degree days last week!
Today, the high will be 55!
I present to you.. my addiction for Fall.
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Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Fall {boots}
FALL IS HERE! Finally!
The weather in Indianapolis has finally turned Fall like. We had 80 degree days last week!
Today, the high will be 55!
I present to you.. my addiction for Fall.
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The weather in Indianapolis has finally turned Fall like. We had 80 degree days last week!
Today, the high will be 55!
I present to you.. my addiction for Fall.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Black Music Month: It's all about us
June is over. Today is the last day of June and I for one am a little sad to see it go.
For the past few years, the month of June has been known as Black Music Month, and that is something I am truly proud of.
I hope over the last 30 days you have been enriched with great music from your favorite artists... I know I have.
Over the past 30 days, artists like, Jill Scott, Beyonce, The Foriegn Exchange, Pitbull, Big Sean.. and several others have shared awesome music with us.
I hope you found something you loved, I know I did.
For the past few years, the month of June has been known as Black Music Month, and that is something I am truly proud of.
I hope over the last 30 days you have been enriched with great music from your favorite artists... I know I have.
Over the past 30 days, artists like, Jill Scott, Beyonce, The Foriegn Exchange, Pitbull, Big Sean.. and several others have shared awesome music with us.
I hope you found something you loved, I know I did.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
New Music Tuesday
The Foreign Exchange (Nicolay & Phonte) 
released Dear Friends: An evening with Friends today.
Grab it here
That is all.
released Dear Friends: An evening with Friends today.
Grab it here
That is all.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
New Me
Happy Tuesday folks...
Just wanted to report I'm currently down 32 pounds since January.
INSERT :::HAPPY DANCE:::
I've lost two dress sizes, one shoe size, and two friends. :)
Life is good and getting healthy is grand.
Just wanted to report I'm currently down 32 pounds since January.
INSERT :::HAPPY DANCE:::
I've lost two dress sizes, one shoe size, and two friends. :)
Life is good and getting healthy is grand.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
In the city | The tale of a stolen camera
I took a vacation {Screams, dances, shouts} Last week, I had the pleasure of vacationing in the great state of New York. I stepped out in the city to enjoy the sun. My husband stole my camera (tee, hee) and took this shot of me. I’m pleased to share it with you. Kudos Mr.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Yummy Eats | Lemon Squares
Yummy for Summer...
Lemon Squares
Ingredients:
Crust:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare the crust, beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the butter at medium speed of a mixer until creamy. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Gradually add 1 cup flour to sugar mixture, beating at low speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gently press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
To prepare topping, beat eggs at medium speed until foamy. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (3/4 cup granulated sugar through salt), and beat until well-blended. Pour mixture over partially baked crust. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar evenly over top.
Lemon Squares
Crust:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare the crust, beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the butter at medium speed of a mixer until creamy. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Gradually add 1 cup flour to sugar mixture, beating at low speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gently press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
To prepare topping, beat eggs at medium speed until foamy. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (3/4 cup granulated sugar through salt), and beat until well-blended. Pour mixture over partially baked crust. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar evenly over top.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday Wisdom | Challenges
"Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew."
{Cicely Tyson & Phylicia Rashad}
{Cicely Tyson & Phylicia Rashad}
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday Wisdom | Kindness
"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."
{Oscar Wilde}
{Oscar Wilde}
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Yummy Goodness | Mojito Mousse
Mojito mousse for 8
1 tbsp gelatin
2/3 cup lime juice (~ 6 - 7 limes)
3/4 cup brown sugar
5 eggs, separated
2 - 3 tbsp white rum
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
2 handfuls fresh mint leaves
lime slices to decorate
Soften the gelatin in a little warm water.
In a small pan, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Add the lime juice and 1/2 cup brown sugar and stir over a low heat until the mixture becomes like heavy cream in consistency (might take between 5 - 10 minutes).
The mixture might curdle at the beginning, but don't let that intimidate you - it will come nicely together.
When you reached the right consistency, take away from heat and stir in the gelatin.
Add the liquor and mix. Pour the mixture into a metalic bowl and let it float in a basin of cold water to reach room temperature.
Finely chop the mint leaves and add them to the mixture once it has cooled down.
Now beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
Whip the cream until soft, add the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar and whip again until stiff.
Gently fold the egg whites into the cream. Add the lime mixture, one third at a time, stiring gently.
Pour the mousse into serving glasses, cover with cling film and refrigerate for
at least 1 hour.
To serve, decorate with mint leaves, lime slices or lime zest
1 tbsp gelatin
2/3 cup lime juice (~ 6 - 7 limes)
3/4 cup brown sugar
5 eggs, separated
2 - 3 tbsp white rum
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
2 handfuls fresh mint leaves
lime slices to decorate
Soften the gelatin in a little warm water.
In a small pan, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Add the lime juice and 1/2 cup brown sugar and stir over a low heat until the mixture becomes like heavy cream in consistency (might take between 5 - 10 minutes).
The mixture might curdle at the beginning, but don't let that intimidate you - it will come nicely together.
When you reached the right consistency, take away from heat and stir in the gelatin.
Add the liquor and mix. Pour the mixture into a metalic bowl and let it float in a basin of cold water to reach room temperature.
Finely chop the mint leaves and add them to the mixture once it has cooled down.
Now beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
Whip the cream until soft, add the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar and whip again until stiff.
Gently fold the egg whites into the cream. Add the lime mixture, one third at a time, stiring gently.
Pour the mousse into serving glasses, cover with cling film and refrigerate for
at least 1 hour.
To serve, decorate with mint leaves, lime slices or lime zest
Monday, March 21, 2011
Music Monday | Lyrics that move me
One of my favorite Foreign Exchange songs....
Just imagine the possibilities (talking about the possibilities)
If you would only let down your guard I always say my love is easy babe
You don’t have to make it so hard (so hard yeah) I know you wont nothing else
But you can try and tell yourself its all a game (all a game)
I know you been only wishing For a love that goes the distance
Call my name Cause I am in love with you
{Foreign Exchange, Maybe she’ll dream of me}
Monday, March 14, 2011
Music Monday | 5 Random Songs
Happy Monday..
I turned my ipod on shuffle today and just let it play, here are 5 songs that played.
1. Stone in Love | Journey
2. We are Broken |Paramore
3. I choose you | Brian Reeves & Heart after God
4. Liberation | Outkast
5. You make me smile | PJ Morton
Check these 5 out, tell me what you think!
I turned my ipod on shuffle today and just let it play, here are 5 songs that played.
1. Stone in Love | Journey
2. We are Broken |Paramore
3. I choose you | Brian Reeves & Heart after God
4. Liberation | Outkast
5. You make me smile | PJ Morton
Check these 5 out, tell me what you think!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday Wisdom | Prayer
I believe that praying for someone else is one of the most selfless yet rewarding things we can experience.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
New Music Tuesday | Marsha Ambrosius
New Music Tuesday!! ::JUMPS for joy:
Check out Marsha's album here: Late Nights, Early Mornings
My favorites from the release are " Far away", "Lose myself", "Your hands" and "Butterflies"
Check her out! Support good music!
I am truly excited about today. Marsha Ambrosious, formerly of the duo Floetry released her debut album today. I'm a fan. HUGE Fan. I'm still hoping, wishing and praying that Floetry gets back together.
Anywhoo..Check out Marsha's album here: Late Nights, Early Mornings
My favorites from the release are " Far away", "Lose myself", "Your hands" and "Butterflies"
Check her out! Support good music!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Music Monday | Happy Birthday Nina!
Nina Simone,
born was born this day in 1933. She was a singer, pianist, songwriter, jazz great and civil rights activist. Happy Birthday Ms. Simone, your voice still whispers in our ears, and pulls are our hearts.I'm grateful to know the love that is your voice.
born was born this day in 1933. She was a singer, pianist, songwriter, jazz great and civil rights activist. Happy Birthday Ms. Simone, your voice still whispers in our ears, and pulls are our hearts.Friday, February 18, 2011
Cocktail Fridays
TGIF!!
It's Friday, the week has been long, stressful, but we made it! So, to toast to the start of the weekend, I thought I would share a recipe that I love to enjoy.
Serendipity
1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
Instructions
Pour Vanilla Vodka over ice in a cocktail glass.
Fill with pineapple juice, stir, garnish with a Pineapple wedge
Enjoy.
It's Friday, the week has been long, stressful, but we made it! So, to toast to the start of the weekend, I thought I would share a recipe that I love to enjoy.
1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
Instructions
Pour Vanilla Vodka over ice in a cocktail glass.
Fill with pineapple juice, stir, garnish with a Pineapple wedge
Enjoy.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Go Red!
Today February 4th is Go Red! For Women Go Red!
Today, women all over the US are sporting RED in support of healthy hearts, and education about heart disease that impacts thousands of women each year.
Do your part: Get Educated, Spread Awareness, and GO Red!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
One Year Later | Haiti
Thousands dead. Millions left homeless.
They still need help rebuilding.
(image via Time Magazine)
They still need help rebuilding.
(image via Time Magazine)To help provide support and funds to our brothers and sisters still in Haiti, contact
