No Verbal Filter

So many things to love about this ensemble...

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Shiny...funky...multi-textured...LOVE! <3

Chillin. #springtime

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:11:00 +0000

What is the difference?!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:20:00 +0000

What is the difference?! I live in Southern California, so this is extremely puzzling...

Elliott Lawrence @ Albie's Beef Inn

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:29:00 +0000

Capellini di Bari @ Cafe di Roma

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:55:00 +0000

Etta James, Singer, Dies at 73

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:07:00 +0000

RIP Lady James. One of my mother's favorite songs is "At Last"...

Etta James, Singer, Dies at 73 - NYTimes.com

Bill O'Reilly on Ice Cube Vs Ice-T

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:46:00 +0000

Concerning Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:54:00 +0000

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Testing Blogpress

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:15:00 +0000

In my never ending quest to find a good app for mobile blogging, let's see if we like Blogpress!
--N.

Roar!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:01:00 +0000

Chant.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:23:00 +0000

Dislikers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:22:00 +0000

500px: For all "Dislikers" ;-) http://goo.gl/mag/TgWS9

Don't know what to get me for Christmas?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:12:00 +0000

Here's a great idea (I love shoes AND wine...and depending on what day it is, the order may be reversed).

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Stiletto Wine Bottle Holder

$29.95

Ladies, put your best foot forward! Give the wine you love the glamour it deserves—a leopard-pattern pump trimmed with faux diamond studs. 6" heel. Made of resin.

Size: 6"H x 12-1/2"L x 3-3/4"W
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:46:00 +0000

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My new fave sunglasses

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:37:00 +0000

Gimmee dem dayum glasses!!

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Dior Heels

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:19:00 +0000

It's that little bit on the heel that caught my eye...

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“Leather Toe Cap Sneakers” by Dries Van Noten

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:20:00 +0000

My son would love these!

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“Leather Toe Cap Sneakers” by Dries Van Noten

Pricetag: $612
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Bacon Jam

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Delicious idea for hostess gifts (because everything is better with bacon!)

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How to Make Bacon Jam

It is exactly what it sounds like – sticky-sweet bacon (with finely chopped onions and garlic) cooked down until it’s concentrated, thick and jam-like. There is nothing better than bacon jam on a burger, in a grilled cheese sandwich, or eaten straight-up by the spoonful.

Start with good-quality bacon!

Bacon Jam

1 lb good-quality bacon

1 small onion, finely chopped

3-4 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup coffee, cola or beer

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

Roughly chop the bacon and cook it in a heavy pot; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, draining off most of the drippings. Saute the onion and garlic cloves in the rest for 5 minutes, until soft and starting to turn golden.

Return the bacon to the pan, add the brown sugar, coffee and maple syrup and cook over medium heat for half an hour, or until deep golden and thickened to the consistency of jam.

If you like, cool and pulse in the food processor for a finer texture. Serve warm or cold. Keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for a week or two, if it lasts that long.

Can’t get enough of the crisp? Try out these 21 Bacon Recipes!
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10 Jello Shots Worth the Hangover

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:48:00 +0000

Next time someone we're invited to a party, and the hostess says, "Bring anything you want," this is what I'll do!

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10 Jello Shots Worth the Hangover

Blueberry Martini (from Bionic Bites)

Strawberry Margarita (from Bakers Royale)

Blackberry Gin Sour (from The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen)

Cherry Rainbow (from Jelly Shot Test Kitchen)

Sangria (from Big Red Kitchen)

Watermelon Shooter (from That’s So Michelle)

Margarita (from annie’s eats)

Star Spangled Shooter (from grin and bake it)

Pomegranate Cosmo (from Appetite for Good)

Lemon Drop (from Newlywed McGees)
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Bourbon Balls!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:12:00 +0000

I should make these for my bourbon-loving business partner during the holidays...and then again in May, during Derby Weekend!

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Spirited Cooking: Bourbon Balls

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month

Hot-Spiced Bourbon Balls

INGREDIENTS:

.25 cup Bourbon

2 tbsp Sorghum syrup, cane syrup, molasses or honey

1.25 cups Powdered sugar, divided

2 tbsp Cocoa powder

.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)

.25 tsp Ground mace

.25 tsp Ground cinnamon

.5 tsp Salt

10 oz Vanilla wafers (about 60)

1 cup Coarsely chopped pecans

PREPARATION:

In a small bowl, whisk together the bourbon and sorghum syrup until well combined. In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of the powdered sugar with the cocoa powder, cayenne, mace, cinnamon and salt. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in the bourbon mixture until a smooth, glossy paste forms.

In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs, about 10 (5-second) pulses. Add the wafer crumbs and pecans to the bourbon mixture and stir until consistently doughy and workable, about 2 minutes.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, roll each ball in the remaining .25 cup powdered sugar, and place on a sheet of waxed paper. Store in the refrigerator in a container with a tight-fitting lid, with a sheet of waxed paper between layers, for up to 4 days.
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Jill Scott's "Hear My Call"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +0000

Once again, Jill Scott rips the band-aid off a few battle wounds...perhaps she will minister to you too.

Her new song, Hear My Call, reminds me of some late night prayers in a few of the valleys I have wandered. It also reminds me of how very blessed I am today, "on the other side of through"...

Here's the link to her video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtapoGukzCA&feature=player_embedded

You might need some time to yourself after you watch it. I did.

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Today's Bounty!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:07:00 +0000

A Peek at My Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 23:36:00 +0000

I love summer!

Certainly, Summer Shoes!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:33:00 +0000

THE URBAN JUNGLE// - http://pulse.me/s/pwpy

Holy Ravioli!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:51:00 +0000

Did you know Il Fornaio offers cooking classes?