Friday, November 29, 2013

2013 Holiday Gift Guide

It's that time of year! As promised, here is my 2013 super-specific yet awesome holiday gift guide.

For the lady:

Pieces Comet Gloves from ASOS

For the gentleman:

Dapper Dopp Kit from Izola

For the New Yorker at heart:

Fairmont Park Salt & Pepper Shaker Set from Kate Spade

For the apologetic extrovert:

NYFW Tee from Milly

For the forgetful friend:

Outer-Pocket Tote from Kate Spade Saturday

For the beauty:

Must Have Metallics in Rose Gold from Smashbox

For the pastry chef:

Black and White Pudding Towel from World Market

For the post-modern toddler:

Set of Three Hand-Painted Houses from ANAMARKO on Etsy

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Kale Fried Rice with Scallions

Hi everyone! I was on Pinterest, as I often am, and came across a recipe I was curious to try. I personally pin only recipes that are feasible for me to make, based on my skill level in cooking and baking. I knew I could definitely handle this awesome recipe of Kale Fried Rice with Scallions, from the book by Gwyneth Paltrow, My Father's Daughter. Here is a look at the recipe:

Ingredients

1/2 lb kale, stems discarded
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and very finely minced
3 large scallions, cut into 1/8 inch diagonal slices
2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Cut the kale leaves in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into very thin ribbons (chiffonade). Steam the kale for 7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic. Raise the heat to medium and add the steamed kale and scallions. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring. Add the soy sauce and cook for 30 seconds more.

Image and Recipe c/o Huffington Post

I topped mine with a fried egg. Here's how it turned out.


Delicious!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Shopping is my cardio

I found this super cute shirt at Nordstrom that displays my philosophy on working out. However, it is $148.00! As much as I believe in the saying, I can't rationalize spending that much on a shirt. Luckily, I found its less expensive twin at another favorite store, Target.

Nordstrom pick, by Wildfox Couture, $148.00


Target pick, by Target, $19.99