Month: April 2016
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Arugula-Basil Rice Pilaf
This is the second part to my pork chop post this week. The recipe is from Rachael Ray’s 365: No Repeats Cookbook. It went nicely with the balsamic-glazed pork but it can also be served with other dishes. Serves 4.
Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops
This was served with Arugula-Basil Rice Pilaf, recipe will follow later this week. I haven’t used this cookbook in about 8 years. I almost forgot about it. It’s Rachel Ray’s 365: No Repeats. Her quick 30 minute meals! 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 4 i inch thick pork center-cut pork loin chops ( I used what I had on hand, bone-in pork chops) … Read More Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops
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Oscar de la Renta Exhibit
“Fashion is only fashion once a woman puts it on”- Oscar de la Renta I was fortunate to have seen this exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco, while on vacation. It was truly breath taking. I was surprised that it was not displayed inside glass cases. You could see every detail up close.
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Brie Cheese
This is such a quick and delicious appetizer. I got the idea from a recipe I saw online and from a local grocery store that was selling this Gromley’s Apple Topping. I cut out the top rind and placed chopped walnuts on top. I baked it in the oven at 350F for about 30 minutes then I shut off the oven and spooned the … Read More Brie Cheese
Mozzarella Salad
I love making this salad for small dinner parties. I make it a day before with the dressing in a small plastic container and store both in the fridge till serving time. It is courtesy of Rachael Ray. Here’s the link:http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mozzarella-salad-recipe.html a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14864729/?claim=mha5ba98e28″>Follow my blog with Bloglovin
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My Favorite Jean by J Brand
The high-rise jean “Maria” (they even gave it my name) J Brand is my go to jean. I was so glad to see new colors this season. What’s your favorite jean?
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