- Karl Lagerfield
Dedicated to finding your beauty both inside and out.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Meatless Monday: White Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Just in time for the cooler whether now that Summer has come to a close. Give this recipe a try if you're looking for flavor and comfort this season. Don't have orzo? Rice is a great substitute. Better yet, try wild rice or quinoa to add some extra nutrition.
Ingredients:
1 cup orzo
4 tomatoes (roughly chopped)
1 red bell pepper (roughly chopped)
2 small red onions (diced)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
kosher salt and pepper
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flake
2 15 oz. cans white beans (rinsed)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
juice of 2 lemons
crusty bread (optional)
Directions:
Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the tomatoes, red pepper, 1 onion, basil, Feta, 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, chili flakes, and remaining onion. Cook until softened for about 3 minutes. Add the beans, 3 cups broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the bean mixture to a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Return the bean mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining cup broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo. Ladle soup into bowls and spoon salsa on top. Serve with bread (if desired).
Bon appetit!
[Recipe and Image via RealSimple.com]
Ingredients:
1 cup orzo
4 tomatoes (roughly chopped)
1 red bell pepper (roughly chopped)
2 small red onions (diced)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
kosher salt and pepper
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flake
2 15 oz. cans white beans (rinsed)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
juice of 2 lemons
crusty bread (optional)
Directions:
Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the tomatoes, red pepper, 1 onion, basil, Feta, 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, chili flakes, and remaining onion. Cook until softened for about 3 minutes. Add the beans, 3 cups broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the bean mixture to a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Return the bean mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining cup broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo. Ladle soup into bowls and spoon salsa on top. Serve with bread (if desired).
Bon appetit!
[Recipe and Image via RealSimple.com]
Friday, September 23, 2011
Quote of the Day
In honor of the first day of Fall :)
"Autumn is a second Spring where every leaf is a flower."
- Albert Camus
"Autumn is a second Spring where every leaf is a flower."
- Albert Camus
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
YouTube Video: Pink Muse Heel and Cotton Candy Heel
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Cool Finds: How to Quickly Peel an Egg
I peel my hardboiled eggs under cool running water, which not only cools the egg allowing you to hold it, but also makes it a cinch to remove the shell. Check out this video showing a different, and perhaps even simpler way!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Meet Mochi!
In case you haven't met Mochi, here he is :) Not only is he my beautiful cat, but he is also the official mascot of p.b.b.! He inspires me everyday and I love him so very much. Isn't he sweet? :) You will be seeing alot of him in the future, so stay tuned. If you also have a pet, tell us about him/her and post pics on our Facebook page!
Throwback Thursday: "What Have I Done to Deserve This"
I adore this song! Check out this live performance in 1988 of the Pet Shop Boys hit with special guest, Dusty Springfield. I just don't understand why the audience lacks such enthusiasm...
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Quote of the Day
"Do I love you because you are beautiful, or are you beautiful because I love you?"
- Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein, II ("Cinderella")
- Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein, II ("Cinderella")
Friday, September 9, 2011
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
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