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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Reuse ...
This is such a great idea! I try and bring my meals to work as much as possible and with these nifty bags, I can bring them in style and save the planet. =)
Manolo Sale
Manolo Blahnik
Deal: Shoes start at $100
When/Where: Today, November 12, 8:30am—4pm @ The Warwick Hotel, 54th Street and Sixth Ave
Bonne Chance!
Deal: Shoes start at $100
When/Where: Today, November 12, 8:30am—4pm @ The Warwick Hotel, 54th Street and Sixth Ave
Bonne Chance!
Monday, November 9, 2009
What a weekend!!!
Good Morning!
This was the best weekend!
Started out with a new mp3 player--I finially joined the apple club!!! I now own an iTouch! I am super excited! Tom surprised me with it as I was loading groceries into the fridge when Tom said "oh put this on the bottom shelf" I grabbed whatever he had in his hand, which turned out to be my iTouch. =) What a guy!
That evening, we went into the city to meet a couple of friends for dinner. Sushi, wine and great friends! My favorite type of night.
Saturday, my friend and I had a lovely evening in. She drove up from Jersey to visit. We did our nails, rented the Orphan and ate a lot! I made ziti with turkey meat and a salad, follwed by fudgey brownies, cookies and tea.
Sunday was another splendid day at the future-in-laws, Pier1 and shopping! Bought some new boots...check them out!
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This was the best weekend!
Started out with a new mp3 player--I finially joined the apple club!!! I now own an iTouch! I am super excited! Tom surprised me with it as I was loading groceries into the fridge when Tom said "oh put this on the bottom shelf" I grabbed whatever he had in his hand, which turned out to be my iTouch. =) What a guy!
That evening, we went into the city to meet a couple of friends for dinner. Sushi, wine and great friends! My favorite type of night.
Saturday, my friend and I had a lovely evening in. She drove up from Jersey to visit. We did our nails, rented the Orphan and ate a lot! I made ziti with turkey meat and a salad, follwed by fudgey brownies, cookies and tea.
Sunday was another splendid day at the future-in-laws, Pier1 and shopping! Bought some new boots...check them out!
Report Signature, MercerWednesday, November 4, 2009
Cyril's Butternut Squash Soup
Last night I was in the mood for some soup and lounging. I called my dad for his famous butternut squash soup, but put a little spin on it with the ingredients I could find. Enjoy!
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons good olive oil
• 1 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon
• 2 sage leaves (rosemary & thyme would be good to use instead-the store ran out)
• 2 large butternut squash
• 3 pears (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups stock (vegetable or Turkey works)
• ½ cup of cream
• ½ cup of wine
Directions
Warm 2 tablespoons of butter, olive oil, onions, spices and sage in a large stockpot uncovered over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onions are tender. Peel the squash, cut in half, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into chunks.
Add the squash, salt, pepper, water and stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until squash is soft.
In a separate pan add the remaining butter, pears, salt and pepper. When you see the pears brown a little, add wine and let simmer. When pears are soft add to soft squash. Remove pot from heat and with a hand mixer, puree it coarsely. Mix to the consistency you like; I prefer it thick with some chunks or pear and squash. Add cream once everything is blended. Season to taste and serve hot.
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons good olive oil
• 1 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon
• 2 sage leaves (rosemary & thyme would be good to use instead-the store ran out)
• 2 large butternut squash
• 3 pears (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups stock (vegetable or Turkey works)
• ½ cup of cream
• ½ cup of wine
Directions
Warm 2 tablespoons of butter, olive oil, onions, spices and sage in a large stockpot uncovered over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onions are tender. Peel the squash, cut in half, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into chunks.
Add the squash, salt, pepper, water and stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until squash is soft.
In a separate pan add the remaining butter, pears, salt and pepper. When you see the pears brown a little, add wine and let simmer. When pears are soft add to soft squash. Remove pot from heat and with a hand mixer, puree it coarsely. Mix to the consistency you like; I prefer it thick with some chunks or pear and squash. Add cream once everything is blended. Season to taste and serve hot.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Favorite Winter Mark Products
Check out some of my favorite products for Fall/Winter by Mark.
mark On the Case Holiday Blockbuster 
mark Warm Welcome Turtleneck Scarf 
mark Warm Welcome Flip Top Gloves 
mark a Spray We Go Hook Up Fragrance in Sassy 
mark Antique Chic Earrings Vintage Glam
mark Petal to the Metal Ring Monday, November 2, 2009
And we're back...
Sorry I've left you all this weekend! I had some adventures I'd like to share.
Friday night the fiancé and I shared a fun meal at Porto Bello-Yummy pizza- chicken pesto and eggplant. We then had the wits scared out of us by seeing Paranormal Activity. Great scary movie. If you have not seen it yet, please take the time out. I was a bit critical. I think the public hyped it up too much and I expected to be in tears. Don't get me wrong, I was scared but I felt that there needed to be an extra scene. I had too many questions. Otherwise, for the $15,000 budget, it was well done!
Saturday we dressed up as cat and veterinarian and partied in the city at Club Loft 31. Talk about dancing till dawn! What a great time.
Sunday was relax day with the NYTimes, future in-laws, pizza and the Yankee game!
Friday night the fiancé and I shared a fun meal at Porto Bello-Yummy pizza- chicken pesto and eggplant. We then had the wits scared out of us by seeing Paranormal Activity. Great scary movie. If you have not seen it yet, please take the time out. I was a bit critical. I think the public hyped it up too much and I expected to be in tears. Don't get me wrong, I was scared but I felt that there needed to be an extra scene. I had too many questions. Otherwise, for the $15,000 budget, it was well done!
Saturday we dressed up as cat and veterinarian and partied in the city at Club Loft 31. Talk about dancing till dawn! What a great time.
Sunday was relax day with the NYTimes, future in-laws, pizza and the Yankee game!
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