Current Obsession

February 21, 2012

Heard this in the background of the Good Wife – such a hot show.  Love the steamy interaction between Will and Alicia, but seriously, love this song! Great rendition of a “classic” – Whitesnake! hehe 😉  This is not an actual video, but just the song.  Enjoy! xoxo, Dominica

The Food Matters Project: Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut “Pesto”

February 20, 2012

Week 3 of the Food Matters Project!!  Today it is Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut “Pesto” brought to you by Heather.  I love traditional pesto made with basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese, but I also love to mix it up.  This recipe does just that.  Using Roasted Red Peppers and Walnuts.  I switched it up even more from the…

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The Food Matters Project: Seasoned Popcorn

February 13, 2012

Happy St. Valentines Day Eve!!  Today is Week 2 of the Food Matters Project and this recipe is brought to you by Kate from Cookie+Kate!  Please visit her website for the complete recipe. I have not had popcorn in a long, long time and the last time was out of one of those microwaveable bags with “movie theatre” butter.  You…

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Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats

February 13, 2012

I love baking and while I’m not the best nor are my treats always the prettiest, I love it.  I put on an apron and I am instantly transported back to sitting on the kitchen counter helping my mom bake.  Creaming butter and sugar together is just magical.  Today I made three different treats that I will be taking into…

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Garlic Butternut Squash Fries

February 8, 2012

We’ve all had sweet potatoes fries – they’re all the rage now.  You can find them now at hip & trendy restaurants.  Do you remember Brian Malarkey from Bravo’s Top Chef?  Well he lives here is SD and has opened up a few new restaurants.  Of course one of the items on his menu is sweet potato fries.  I have…

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When/How to break-up with your hairdresser?

February 8, 2012

Okay, so I need your help (that means you – all my fabulous readers out there!) – When our How do you move on from our hairdresser.  I am a very loyal person and hate difficult situations.  Which means I usually stay in relationships way to long, don’t say exactly how I feel because I don’t want to hurt the…

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The Food Matters Project: Chipotle – Glazed Squash Skewers

February 6, 2012

Update:  Okay, so I have to admit that my first attempt at the post was poor.  I procrastinated and wait till the last minute to make the recipe and then waited till the very last last minute to right the post.  Not my best.  Sorry.  Here is the update version: I am so excited to be joining in on the…

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