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Don't know what to get me for Christmas?

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 Read more at www.wineenthusiast.com

 

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My new fave sunglasses

Gimmee dem dayum glasses!!

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Dior Heels

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

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“Leather Toe Cap Sneakers” by Dries Van Noten

My son would love these!

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“Leather Toe Cap Sneakers” by Dries Van Noten

Pricetag: $612 Read more at stuffflypeoplelike.com

 

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Bacon Jam

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! Read more at blogs.babble.com

 

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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) Read more at www.yummly.com

 

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Bourbon Balls!

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. Read more at liquor.com

 

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Jill Scott's "Hear My Call"

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!

A Peek at My Garden

I love summer!

Certainly, Summer Shoes!

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Holy Ravioli!

Did you know Il Fornaio offers cooking classes?

Back On The Blog!

I haven't been the avid blogger I once was...but, hooray! I've been re-energized, and new content, posts and eye candy goodness are on the way. Thanks for your patience, and I look forward to sharing my world with you.  --N.

Flickr

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Spring Cleaning

It has begun.

Dammit.

Wish our transit system was more efficient!