Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow fun

Sometimes you just start to think "I should destroy the kitchen and fling sprinkles and chocolate over every surface!" It completely worked ... kitchen is covered, but there are tasty treats to enjoy ha.  The original tutorial is >here<  This time around I squashed the graham crackers by hand, it definitely lends to more of a s'more texture when the cookies are chunky.  I would definitely recommend this little treat if you are in a bind for something to bring to a party.  They are quick, easy, cheap, and on a platter they pack some bang appearance wise.

These are the extra large marshmallows.  I used sprinkles, almonds, graham crackers and coconut.  Pretty much any topping would be delicious.  Oh wow! What if you dipped marshmallows in white chocolate and then rolled it in a little cinnamon?  Add to a normal cup of hot chocolate and that would be the best drink ever!

Easy Almond Green Beans

Nom Nom Nom, this is one of my favorite easy side dishes. Can be paired with anything.

Ingredients:

green beans / slivered almonds / garlic / butter / salt / pepper / lemon juice

I always use frozen green beans.  If you serve them right away they keep their pretty green color and there is no need for blanching.

Saute and brown the slivered almonds.  This brings out the nutty flavor.... similar to pumpkin seeds oddly enough.

Set the almonds to the side.  Saute green beans with butter, salt, pepper and garlic.  Right before they are completely cooked add a couple squirts of lemon juice.

Toss the almonds in off the heat.  If you toss them after the nuts stay nice and crunchy!! 

I made a bag of frozen green beans and ended up eating the entire bag... oops! no leftovers for me!

Oh goodness you can pair this with a steak or even goat cheese stuffed chicken.... I am going to drool.

Enjoy! What's your favorite easy side dish?

A little Heart

Outfit Details:

scarf: handmade / jeans: BDG / shirt: Mango / sweater: Talbots / shoes: Coach / brooch: handmade

For this all you need is some polymer clay and a cookie cutter.

Roll out your clay. I wanted a substantial heart, something more for jackets and sweaters. 

I rolled the clay out to approximately 3/8th of an inch thick.

Bake according to the directions.

Let your heart cool down.

Paint it up however you please.... glitter? splatter? pick your fancy!

Glaze and add a pin back.

How many of you are going to go through your cookie cutter drawer now to see what else you can make?  I foresee this brooch as a year round obsession.

Eisley Obsession

Sherri DuPree, Chauntelle Dupree, Stacy DuPree, Weston DuPree, Garron DuPree, Jonathan Wilson... 4 siblings and a cousin create this lovely combination of magic

I don't know anyone who sounds more amazing with no editing.

 

This band I have to say is my all time most favorite band in the entire world. They are a family band from Tyler, Texas. If you have not heard them I seriously recommend you change that. All the girls in the band decided to have babies around the same time.... so I am hoping that a tour is on the way very soon! Their lyrics and melodies have been happily stuck in my head since 2004.  Check them out at www.eisley.com

Sherri Dupree was actually married to Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory ... I believe this song is about him. She has since remarried Max Bemis of Say Anything.  How gorgeous are they ?