Monday 30 March 2015

Found on YouTube...Rachael Brook

Howdy!

How was everyone's weekend? I've been busy working on selling off my designer items at the consignment shops(post to come soon), and obsessively watching Youtube!

Here's my new fave MUA...


My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I found Rachael during Xmas when she did a video with fellow YouTuber Chloe Morello. I was obsessed with the glittery eye make up look she wore and have been following her on YouTube and Instagram ever since. I've watched her videos on repeat and have picked up a few of her recommendations already! (posts to come soon) She's hilarious, you'll love her! 

Instagram: rachael_brook



Friday 20 March 2015

Baked Parmesan Zucchini...

Happy Friday Folks!

Ingredients:
3 zucchini ( I cut mine in rounds but you can follow the recipe and cut length wise)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried thyme 
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Served with yams, roasted carrots and rotisserie chicken...


Monday 16 March 2015

Garlic Prawns...

Helloooo Monday! 

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Here's another recipe I've been meaning to post for awhile...Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 pound raw shrimp tail on
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced and divided
5-6 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped plus more for garnish
1 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (I opted out)
6 tbsp salted butter
1/2 tsp pepper

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Here's another one I found on IG, and have added it to my recipe box. I love pairing this when I have a Mediterranean feast. Or enjoy it alone with pita or rice.

Directions:
1. Add the shrimp in a ziplock bag or medium size bowl.
2. Add olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, 1 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley, flour, cayenne pepper and pepper.
3. Toss well to combine, and marinate in fridge for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
4. Heat a large skillet on medium heat. 
5. Once hot add shrimp, be sure to add the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
6. Saute the shrimp until pink, 2-3 minutes on each side.
7. Remove the shrimp from skillet and set aside, leaving only the garlic.
8. Add butter and 1 tsp pepper to skillet.
9. Cook the garlic until it becomes caramelized and golden brown(watch out because left to long it will just get burnt).
10. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp of chopped parsley and juice of 1/2 of a lemon.

Enjoy! Hope you love it as much as I do!

Friday 13 March 2015

Pork Tofu Mushroom...

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome Weekend!
Here's a post I've had for awhile...haven't made this one in some time, might try this again this weekend!

Ingredients:
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1/2 pound dace meat 
1 package soft tofu
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp vegatable oil
1/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 shitake mushrooms, chopped

Serves 6-8
Serve with rice...
I added a splash of fish sauce for more flavour...

Found this recipe while watching Bubzvlogs, thanks to her doula!

Directions:

In a bowl combine pork, dace meat, soft tofu, sugar, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. Fold in mushrooms. Place on steamer or double boiler and steam for 15-20 minutes. I had to split this into 4 in order to fit my pot.

Friday 6 March 2015

Obsessed...Leanne Helin

Happy Friday Everyone! TGIF!!!

I recently spotted this pic on IG and was obsessed!
If I didn't have to change diapers on the regular I would so be sporting gold nails!


Seriously considering the humming bird ring for a midi ring...


My Verdict: Praiseworthy! This would be killer as an accent nail too, and they're reusable!