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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Summer Clambake

A clambake with corn on the cob, clams, lobster, and mussels is a Summer favorite of ours! Even if you are not at the beach, you can entertain with this stove top clambake recipe. See ingredients below and get the recipe here.

Ingredients

2 large or 3 medium onions, cut into large wedges
6 garlic cloves
1 bottle pale ale or medium-bodied beer
1 cup water
Fresh seaweed, well rinsed, for layering (optional)
1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (white, red, or a combination)
1 pound hot dried chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt
3 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each)
36 littleneck clams, scrubbed well
4 ears of corn, husked and halved
2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed well
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 30), shell-on
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
2 lemons, halved

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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Back to School Supplies

I love back to school days, and not because I am heading back to school. I give my home office an affordable makeover by updating my supplies and accessories every year. Time to get organized with style! Refresh your work space with colorful magazine files, a cool table lamp, a colorful calculator, and my favorite: the magnetic wipe boards! All of these found at Crate and Barrel.

Related: Bright Ideas: Creative Work Spaces and Organizing Tips

Home Office Organization and Storage Tips

Wall Organizer :

Storage Solutions 12-Piece Organizer

Pegboard Room Organizer, White Pegboard

Home Office Organization via Martha Stewart

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

How To : Floral Straws

For today's "How To" segment, I found these adorable floral straws for your next Summer outdoor party! See here for step by step instructions on how to make these fun straws out of colorful baking cups.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Healthy Living : Father's Day Dinner

What are you fixing this year for Father's Day? There are healthy options like this

Grilled Corn with Sour Cream and Cotija Sauce!

and what about this 8 layer Dip - yummm

and my favorite - grilled shrimp and chorizo on skewers.

Also: Healthy Living : Chicken Enchiladas

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Color Inspiration : Bright Kitchens

Do you like bright colors? I love this cheerful kitchen with the yellow walls

and the blue floor. It screams Summer fun to me...

More Color Inspiration:

Pink and Aqua, Decorating with Jewel Tones, Pistachio and Orange,

a touch of class with a brush of gold

For more bright color ~ see my new watercolors!

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day... Here are some last minute bright ideas {from the archives} for your get together. We tried these strawberries dipped in chocolate, and they were a big hit... Go red, white and blue!

New! Sunny Day at the Lake - original watercolor

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Creative Storage Ideas - Under the Stairs

How many of you utilize the space under your stairs? I love this photo that shows a great way to store items in drawers with style!

Related: Home storage ideas, Home office organization and storage tips, Home Renovation ~ Coat Closet, Black Banisters, Summer Organizing Tips via Martha Stewart

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Healthy Living: Roasted Salmon

I am trying to eat a healthier diet and going to fix Roasted Salmon Wrapped in Swiss Chard tonight. We will see how it goes... I am not the chef, so I like recipes with few ingredients! See the recipe from Martha Stewart below and try it yourself.

Ingredients

Serves 4

Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon)
4 leaves Swiss chard, stalks trimmed
4 (6 to 8 ounces each) skinless salmon fillets

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine butter, tarragon, and lemon zest in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Place chard leaves in boiling water; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, remove leaves from water, and lay them flat on prepared baking sheet.
Place one fillet on top of a leaf, near tip; repeat with remaining fillets. Sprinkle fish with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Dividing evenly, spread butter mixture over each fillet, and wrap leaf around, tucking stalk underneath to secure. Roast until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Easter Egg Ideas

Who doesn't love decorating Easter eggs? There are so many creative ways to dress them up. I am partial to the butterfly ones - you know how I love butterflies!