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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



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!

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Turkey Spaghetti...

I halved the recipe and even still I was able to freeze 3 days worth of lunches and dinners!

Ingredients:
2.5 pounds of lean ground turkey (next time I'll use less around 1.5)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper ( I omitted this as I'm allergic)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
1 can 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
half a can (2 ounce) tomato paste
1 jar store bought Marinara Sauce ( I used the full jar and omitted the additional 6 oz of crushed tomatoes)
1/2 Tsp ground oregano
1/2 Tsp ground thyme
2 whole bay leaves
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 tsp crushed pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional, I used a lot as I love cheese :))
extra minced parsley for serving
extra parmesan cheese for serving

Serves 12

Simmering...
Plated and ready to eat with a side of garlic cheese bread...

While creeping on IG I was motivated by Chrissy's post and the next day purchased the ingredients to make turkey spaghetti. I have tried the spaghetti squash but this time I used spaghetti noodles instead.

Find the recipe here...


* Thank you to those who gave their lives for us to have our tomorrows... November 11 Remembrance Day



Monday, 28 July 2014

Recent Finds...Giella and Real Techniques



One of Kim Kardashian's makeup artists Mario recommended Eye M Glam by Giella as a highlighter and since my holy grail highlighter from Dior is now discontinued I've been on the hunt. I ordered one for myself and my girlfriend(ordering 1 just didn't make sense with the $25 shipping to Canada). 
I also spotted the RT setting brush on Jade's IG, and ordered that from Amazon. 

Readers have you tried either of these? Thoughts?

Follow Mario on IG and his website
Follow Jade on IG and her blog



Friday, 18 July 2014

Recent Finds...Old Navy

I wanted this, but it's sold out so I settled for this...
No biggie though, I saved oodles as this was on clearance for $14.99 and it gets the job done!


My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I spotted the J Crew tote on Instagram and immediately set out to get my hands on one, only to find it sold out. Disappointed I let it to go, but not before calling the online # and putting a request in to be notified if it comes back lol.  Weeks later I spotted the Old Navy one on IG and popped by my local store. Luckily I found it and it was on clearance, score! 

Monday, 30 June 2014

Found On Instagram...The Lust List

 Spotted on IG and wanted to share...


Some of my fave illustrations on IG...



My pick...buy Here (I would frame these and use as wall art)
Or these prints...





Saturday, 28 June 2014

Found on Instagram...Roar Accessories

Wanted to share these lovely bracelets I spotted on IG recently...

Buy here

Some of my faves...


Readers have you shopped with Roar Accessories before? What are your top fave picks, please share!

Plus they're having extra 50% off sale. Use code XTRA50

My Sale picks...