Eat Love Bikini

Obsessed

2012-01-28T19:34:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I am a little obsessed. I do it everyday - sometimes twice a day. It makes me think better - clears my head. Music helps. Loud sing it into your hair brush rock star loud. I can go faster, longer, harder with the music blasting. The best thing about being totally obsessed are the results. Body leaner, skin clearer, I can breathe deeper. The more I do it the better I feel. Exercise it does a body good

xxoo,

Windsor.

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R

2011-12-30T08:07:00.000-08:00

image via

I could get all weird and melancholy about Eat Love Bikini coming up on it's 1 year anniversary or how I made it through my "transitional" year pretty much unscathed or I could just say this. New Year, new look. Could be. You'll just have to come back in a little bit and check it.
xxoo,

Windsor

EAT - N O R M A L

2011-12-26T08:10:00.000-08:00

I just crammed all of my favorite foods into a three day holiday food fest. Amazingly yummy and reminiscent of Christmas' past. T. G. I. O (thank god it's over)! Oh wait, I just remembered - I have a fridge full of left overs. I guess the normal will start tomorrow.

xxoo,

Windsor

LOVE - G O L D E N G A T E

2011-12-21T07:45:00.002-08:00

Golden Gate Bridge

I took the Golden Gate Bridge for granite.

I drove across it everyday, twice a day for ten years - like it was nothing
I would look at all of the Tourist, taking pictures, acting goofy and waving
to the cars - seriously? Why are you waving at me?
And then yesterday I walked across the bridge with my friend from
Minnesota (who grew up in the Bay Area) and her kids and my kid
And guess what? We posed for pictures, acted goofy
and I told my kid to "wave at the cars" - he declined. Smart boy.
The Golden Gate Bridge is the jewel of California
and the show stopper of San Francisco.
I will never take it for granite again.

xxoo,

Windsor

EAT - C O O K I E S

2011-12-19T08:53:00.000-08:00

This weekend I must have decorated at least a hundred

sugar cookies. No joke.

Christmas = Sugar Cookies

Pots of glitters, sprinkles, and edible beads galore

lots and lots of frosting

There are only 2 rules; leave some for the cookie tree
and take home all the rest - all of them.

Happy Holidays from Eat Love Bikini

XXOO,

Windsor

BIKINI - H E A R T

2011-12-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

This post has absolutely nothing to do with bikinis or bikini maintenance. It has to do with a plethora of wine corks and what you can make out of them. Being a bartender I have access to many many corks. If you are not a bartender it may take you a while to complete this project or not - I guess it just depends on how much wine you consume on a daily basis. Regardless, I am going to show you how to make a heart made out of wine corks. A great present for the wine lover in your life.

What you will need:

50 - 70 red wine corks

sharpie

cardboard or paper

hot glue gun

glue sticks

Red wine corks

Make a template. Draw a heart on a piece of paper or cardboard. Cut out and use as a template for your heart shape. Place corks on outside of heart first and then fill inside of heart. Arrange by color variation to give it a "ombre" look

Caution! Hot glue guns are hot! Be careful when handling glue gun and glue.

Lovely

Now pat yourself on the back, sit down and have a glass of wine.

LOVE - T R A D I T I O N S

2011-12-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

We all have them - traditions. Some we like and some we don't but this year Sammy started a new tradition. I came home from work and he dragged me over to the Christmas tree to show me his new "tradition". He had put tiny candy canes all over the tree! I loved it. He told me that he saw the candy canes at the store and new they would be perfect for the tree. This new tradition is a keeper - just like Sammy.

EAT - SHEPHERDS PIE

2011-12-12T10:00:00.000-08:00

If I was a Shepherd, which I am not, and I lived in Ireland, which I don't - I would eat this pie. If I was just a regular California girl, which I am and lived in California, which I do - I would eat this pie. If I was you, which I am not and lived where you lived - I would eat this pie. So are you getting it? EAT this PIE. The ultimate in "cozy" sit by the fire warm your tummy comfort food. I can smell it cooking now.

Shepherds Pie Recipe

Recipe

BIKINI - ME MYSELF AND I

2011-12-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

I killed 3 birds with one stone on this one. Best of Show and First Place in the 2011 Mill Valley Click Off photography competition and the image is showcasing one of my favorite bikinis that I designed - I love me (triangle top and string bottom). I couldn't have asked for more!

LOVE - B A R B I E

2011-12-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

I love Barbie, I love the color pink and I love Pantone colors. I could flip through a Pantone book for days on end....deep sigh. I am dreaming of a Barbie Pantone 219 Christmas!

EAT - C O F F E E D R I N K S

2011-12-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

So the weather out here in Northern Cali is not very frightful - with the exception of the high winds it's actually very spring like. Yesterday was 73 degrees - on December 2nd. What? God damn I just put away my flip flops for good this time. Regardless, the other day I was at my favorite Mexican restaurant and instead of a margarita I ordered a Mexican Coffee. I was thinking it's December not June I should go for something chest warming with whip cream. OMGEEEE it was exactly what I was looking for. If you haven't had a Mexican Coffee I highly recommend you whip one up. Super delish and remember drink responsibly!

Mexican Coffee Recipe

1 oz Kahula Liqueur

1 oz Tequila

8 oz Coffee

Whip Cream

Add the Kahula and Tequila to whip cream - stir and top with whip cream. You can adjust the kaula and tequilla to taste.

xxoo,

Windsor

What Windsor Ate

2011-12-02T09:00:00.000-08:00

I am starting a new series today called

"What Windsor Ate"

I decided to photograph the amazingly healthy and delicious food that I've been cooking in order to get rid of my "muffin top". I have nothing against muffin tops - just not on me!

Curried Egg Salad Sandwich

Mexican Chicken Pizza

Blueberry Lemon Bread

And if you have a great healthy recipe that you think I need to try let me know!

BIKINI - S N O B D I E T

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

Picon Blue Cheeses

Okay are you ready for this??? The latest diet craze/fad is called the "Snob Diet". I am serious. According to Glamour Magazine why eat low cal or fat free when you can eat quality foods at a smaller portion? "Real" food has flavor and aroma that goes directly to your brain which signals your stomach and registers fullness. Rice cakes and fat free dip doesn't have the same sensory effect and leaves you unsatisfied. Makes sense? yes.

So you ask - How exactly do I eat like a snob? Check out the tips below.

1. Choose the highest - quality foods possible. Use the freshest best ingredients, pull out your cook books and actually cook.

2. Don't deny cravings: give yourself permission to eat what you really like, keep portions under

control, eat mindfully.

3. If it's truly not delicious don't eat it - processed is not delicious. Greek yogurt with fresh berries is.

I guess when I first saw this article I was offended by the word "snob" but if you actually think about it - it makes perfect sense. Fresh fruits and vegetables, real ice cream or Gelato, roasted almonds, good Artisan cheese, home made anything is much better for your mind body and spirit than a bunch of "diet" low fat, no fat, fat free, chemical laden processed food.

LOVE - PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-11-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

Sammy Sunshine, Rodeo Beach, CA

I was bitten by the photography bug early on. Literally stacks upon stacks of camera's and photography equipment lived in the hall closet of my childhood home. From the age of 10 on I lived and breathed photography and all of the chemicals that went along with my converted darkroom. I would spend hours upon hours in my dark room perfecting my craft. The only difference between now and then is that I spend hours upon hours on the computer looking at photo's and tweaking them ever so slightly in Photoshop. I am a believer of shooting my images as near perfect as I can so I won't have to "fix" them in Photoshop. At last count I had like 30,000 images - really? I think I need to go now and start cleaning up my archives.

EAT - LEFTOVERS

2011-11-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

When I was five years old my mom asked me what would I like her to pack in my lunch box for school. I replied “a roast turkey sandwich and chocolate mousse". Grand taste for a little girl or did the little girl have a mother who was an amazing cook? I am going to blame it mom - she is an amazing cook always trying new recipes and broadening our pallets - thanks Mom. To this day I still love roasted turkey sandwiches especially the day after Thanksgiving. My version though has a little twist - pesto. The combination between the pesto and the cranberry sauce is awesome and if you want, add a little mayo to give it a creamier texture. Try it; I know you'll like it.

Xxoo,
Windsor

Bistro Turkey Sandwich - Left over Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

		French baguette, cut in half
1	teaspoon	pesto
1	teaspoon	cranberry sauce
3	ounces	roasted tukey breast, thinly sliced
2	ounces	fontina cheese
		salt & freshly ground black pepper

HAPPY - THANKSGIVING

2011-11-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

Gobble Gobble

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all! Wishing everyone a day filled with family, friends and love.

Xxoo,

Windsor

BIKINI - HIKE

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

Mt. Tamalpais

When hubby and I first started "courting" (as he calls it) we use to hike after work on Mt. Tamalpais. He would bring his boom box (yes really) a great bottle of wine and our weary work day brains. We would hike to our "secret spot" perched on a cliff overlooking the valley and watch the sun go down whilst we drank our chardonnay - directly out of the bottle no doubt. Sounds so sophisticated for a couple of 20 year olds, right? So, go on - take a hike it will do your mind, body and spirit good.

Xxoo,

Windsor

LOVE - COMFORT

2011-11-22T08:10:00.000-08:00

Mashed Potatoes

Buckets, vats, troughs, bowls, I don't care how you serve them just make sure you have plenty of em'. I am talking mashed potatoes. The ultimate comfort food. A must at any turkey day meal and appropriate pretty much any time of the year. What makes Thanksgiving mashed potatoes better than the rest ? Gravy people, it's the gravy. Tis the season people - eat mashed potatoes.

xxoo,
Windsor

EAT - B I R T H D A Y

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

photo via pinterest

Go Windsor it's your birthday

I am gonna party like it's my birthday

We gonna sip Barcardi

like it's my birthday

and you know I don't give a (bleep), it's not your birthday

xxoo,

Windsor

BIKINI - C O N T R O L

2011-11-19T08:45:00.000-08:00

It's almost turkey time and you know what that means? Tons and tons of amazing food, so sweet and savory, yummy and scrumptious - jeeze I could go on and on and on but I won't. Basically my point is having a little self-control. Gorging yourself till your stuffed and you have to unbutton your jeans is not attractive. Drinking one too many eggnog's or wine at dinner will leave you with a hangover and a slight case of embarrassment the next day. Remember savor the food, enjoy your family and friends and everything in moderation.

Xxoo,

Windsor

LOVE - W O R D S I L O V E

2011-11-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Xxoo,

Windsor

EAT - B R U L E E

2011-11-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

If you like the classic french dessert Creme Brulee you are going to love this cocktail. Super creamy and smooth laced with vanilla and of course vodka - what could be better? The perfect after dinner drink or make a punch bowl full for a holiday bash. And as usual remember to drink responsibly.

Xxoo,

Windsor

Vodka Crème Brulee Recipe

xxoo,

Windsor

BIKINI - T. G . I. F.

2011-11-11T08:47:00.000-08:00

Got Friday? Have a great 3 day weekend.

xxoo,
Windsor

LOVE - C A N D L E S

2011-11-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

I am quite smitten with myself right now. You see, I just made a pretty little batch of sea shell candles. Amazingly pretty and amazingly easy. Now I don't frequent "craft" stores very often. I am more artistic than crafty and find craft stores just a little to foo foo for my taste. Regardless, off I went with my material list in hand to Michaels.

Material List:
Shells - found or store bought
Soy wax - microwavable
Wicks and Wick Holders
Microwave safe dish or Pyrex measuring cup

Use shells that are deep - I used scallop, clam and mussel shells. They are larger and deeper and will hold more wax.

Wash shells in hot water with soap, dry completely

Prep your wicks and wick holders, place in center of shell

Melt soy wax in microwave per package instructions. I used a Pyrex measuring cup - easier to pour the wax into the shells with

Slowly and carefully pour the melted wax into the shell

Let dry at least 30 minutes - better yet overnight

Trim wick prior to lighting

These are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table and a reminder of summers past and summers to come.

xxoo,
Windsor

EAT - B R O W N I E S

2011-11-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Ready, set, go! How many of these awesomely delicious chocolate mint brownies can you eat? Probably just enough to put you over the edge but wanting to come back for more. Pair them up with a huge glass of milk and you are ready to eat them up YUM!

Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Recipe

Big chocolaty, minty kisses to you all,

Windsor