Strapatsada (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato) – Huevos revueltos con jitomate

A week ago, I bought the new book by Nigella, Nigella Simply Feel Good Food , and these scrambled eggs with tomato, were one of the first recipes that really caught my attention. I hadn´t a book from this chef, but after trying her chocolate, almond...

They Loved The Salmon Roast With Lemon Dill Sauce!

A salmon roast! I have never seen one until this past week. Imagine walking past the seafood counter of a neighbohood supermarket to discover a whole salmon fillet, skinned and rolled into a roast. How could I pass it up? Visions of recipes swirled in...

Hibiscus Mole – Mole de Jamaica

For many people, being vegetarian or vegan, is synonymous with eating tofu all the time. One of the most common comments I hear is: "I could never be a vegetarian, I hate the taste of tofu." The truth is that tofu has almost no flavor, it is super bland,...

Recipe: Cheesy pork steaks and potato rosti plus the winner of a handy Microplane Cube Grater

It's time to announce the winner of this fantastic Microplane Cube Grater. Congratulations to Elaine from Oxfordshire who will soon have a lovely addition to her kitchen. The perfect way to make preparing food so much easier, the grater features...

Decadent Duck Liver Parfait

With the Christmas party season almost upon us not only will we be attending a fair few parties but we will be hosting a soirée or two as well. Wanting to impress we turned to multi-award winning wedding and event caterers Beales Gourmet to share...

Midriff Exposed!

Long time no see my friends! With Hubbs outta town hunting for our delish yearly Elk meat I was left alone to care for our three little 'Angels' hehehe actually they have been increadbly good but I'm tired already. So no blogging for momma Galante...

Bodycon Dressed Up or Down

Hey guys! Huge progress here posting twice in row in this crazy week I really liked to do two looks with the same dress in the same day!!! I usually bring my heels with me to change into at the store but I ended up LOVING this dress with the boots so...

Winter Coats for Women Under 300 Bucks

Winter coats for Women under 300 bucks yes that's how much I care about your pockets, don't fight me on this it is inevitable. We've held on long enough to the summer that was, the Fall that struggled to Come and the Winter and Spring that has been tag...

Love Your Curls App Review Plus New Apps By Google | Daisi Jo Reviews Live on YouNow

Hi Guys! Today we wrapped up my 2nd lifestream for DJR and it was all about Apps. Not intentionally but it just worked out that way.  In this Livestream I reviewed: 1. Dove Love Your Curls App: ( http://apple.co/1GUmuv6...

Quality Custom Photo Christmas Cards from MagnetStreet.com

Disclosure:  This collaboration was sourced via  Shopping Links   however all opinions are my own. If you are like me, you have a lot of relationships to maintain and fitting everyone in over the holiday season can be a jaunting task!...

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Random acts of kindness

Friday the 13th is World Kindness Day, so I thought this week's post should be about kindness and how it fits in with the theme of appreciation and thankfulness. First, what is kindness, exactly? According to the Oxford Dictionary, kindness is "the quality...

Homemade Ukrainian Sauerkraut Recipe

I may be a little too choosy about food in general, but this is one of those recipes that you really like or really dislikes. Making it right makes all the difference. I never liked any kind of store bought or other versions of sauerkraut compared to...

Roast Leg of Lamb With Garlic & Rosemary

Sunday dinner at Mom's calls for a recipe on a "pièce de résistance" scale. This past Sunday it was an old fashioned roast leg of lamb. Yes, I am blowing the diet to a certain extent but every so often, she enjoys a regular type of meal rather than...

Apple and Carrot Oatmeal Cookies – Galletas de Avena con Manzana y Zanahoria

After eating so much pan de muerto , it was time to prepare a healthy recipe. I had already told you that I love pan de muerto , so I don't think that I limited myself on eating only the bread I made . Every time I went to a supermarket or a bakery,...

Recipe book review: Lebanese home cooking

Having been inspired by the many tasty and inventive vegetable dishes I ate on my recent cruise around Greece and Turkey, I was delighted when this book came through my letterbox. Lebanese Home Cooking's subtitle is Simple, Delicious, Mostly Vegetarian...

Cinnamon Apple Bars

Winter is around the corner, but I'm still in the mood of fall baking. Still justifiable until Thanksgiving, right? These Cinnamon Apple Bars are so easy to make yet they are so delicious. Also, so soft that every bite just melts in your mouth. These...

Where to eat in Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui

So today I'm eating amazing food on the beautiful island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Just a short hop from Bangkok (love those 45 minute flights) and you land at what must be one of the best airports in the world. It's a selection of little buildings spread...

Vegan Snickerdoodles – Snickerdoodles Veganos

Although only a week ago we were celebrating of Halloween and Day of the Dead, now everything is ready for Christmas. All the shops have already changed their decorations, now everything is full with bright ornaments, garlands, lights and artificial...

Pumpkin Pan de Muerto – Pan de Muerto con Calabaza

Two years ago I shared with you my favorite recipe of pan de muerto . I really am a fan of this bread. But I'm against bakeries and supermarket which starting selling this bread since the start of August!! I think we have to respect the dates of the...

Icelandic Lamb Loin Chop Roast

  I love lamb. And you should too even if you don't eat meat . According to the butcher at WFs , Icelandic lamb is "where it's at" and is only offered for one month a year, so get to it. *this recipe is a Chef Matt original and (more than) approved...

Chicken and Veggie Jade Rice Bowl with Pineapple Glaze

You know how good teriyaki* chicken is? This is better. Cooking down a quart of pineapple juice creates an umami flavor that will bring your rice bowls to a whole new level and also knock your socks off, so be careful. *who just learned how to spell...

Seafood Stew

Seafood Stew is one of those impressive restaurant meals that is actually quite affordable and not too tricky to make at home. Luckily I had a chef on hand to dispel any anxieties I had about cooking shellfish but I assure you, you can do it too. serves...

Excellent Pork Tenderloin Braised In A Sauce Crammed With Mushrooms!

Pork tenderloin sliced into thick medallions are slow cooked to perfection. The creamy sauce is made from a reduction of the chicken broth cooking liquid. Let's not forget all those mushrooms and shallots. This recipe is easy to prepare comfort...

Sharlotka with Caramel and Cinnamon Crumb Topping

Apple Sharlotka! Yep! You heard it right! With the harvest of apples, we always make this delicious apple Sharlotka with Caramel and Cinnamon Crumb Topping in the fall. Plus, with cinnamon topping, drizzled caramel sauce… just yum! We love Sharlotka...

I'm Proud To Share This Seafood Marinade - Forget Bottled Sauces!

This seafood marinade is one of those quick and easy recipes you can tweak with a variety of ingredients and come up with a different tasting marinade for any seafood or fish fillet is on the menu. Make each recipe totally unique. Soy and Worchestershire...

A Haiku Deck for You: why not learn to earn

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Love God and Love Others

Matthew 22:34-40 34 But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together. 35 One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He...

How To Break Into Marketing - Discussion feat. Pierre DeBois and John Anhalt of SpotHub - @GAChicago

General Assembly invited Zimana founder Pierre DeBois and Joe Anhalt, Marketing Manager at Spothub to discuss the current state of digital marketing. The talk with budding students and young marketers took place in Space, an office incubator in...

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Chorizo Sausage With Vegetables: It's Starting To Feel Like Soup Weather!

Chorizo sausage can be a little on the spicy side as a pork sausage but it is perfect in soups, omelets and a variety of other regional dishes.   When it comes to soups, it does not matter if you select the Spanish or Portuguese varieties of...

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasting pumpkin seeds bring especially a lot of sweet childhood memories for me. In my culture, sunflower seeds is an iconic past time, especially when gathered in a group immersed in conversation. And if there's a bon fire, that's the ultimate entertainment...

Very Vanilla Cupcakes – Cupcakes Súper Vainilla

A cupcake recipe? With buttercream and everything? I've always said that I don't like cupcakes, and that I prefer muffins a thousand times. The reason why I prepared these cupcakes is that I organized a baby shower for one of my friends, she is having...

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth During Chocolate week

It is Chocolate Week, so celebrate your love of chocolate without any guilt (so say us!) with all kinds of offerings from the cocoa bean. From a limited edition chocolate superfood pot and chocolate Knickerbocker to rich chocolate gelato your...

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake – Panqué de Calabaza Sin Gluten

As I promised, in October I will try to publish several recipes using pumpkin purée. This year I already made pumpkin cookies and pumpkin pancakes , and now it is the turn of a pumpkin bundt cake. Although I do not follow a gluten-free diet, I've noticed...

Caramel Pumpkin Scones with Pecans

These Caramel Pumpkin Scones with Pecans are simple but delicious fall treats that are very much loved in our family. My two and half year old is a picky eater who usually doesn't finish her meals and never asks for a second portion. After she had a...

roasted jalapeño soup

Yes, fall is upon us. And yes, I am predictable when it comes to fall. The temperature drops below 75 degrees and all of a sudden I'm nonchalantly strolling around in boots and scarves, looking for all things pumpkin flavored, and, of course, experimenting...

Pumpkin-Apple Spice Muffins – Muffins de Especias con Calabaza y Manzana

In the last weeks, the weather has been crazy, we had a couple of weeks with a lot of heat, but yesterday the temperature changed dramatically. Actually I prefer the cold weather, so I've been waiting for these days. They are ideal for baking, and that's...

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Vegan Key Lime Bars – Barras Veganas de Dulce de Limón

One of the most visited recipes in Sweet Cannela, and most shared in Pinterest, is the Dulce de Limón Ice Pops recipe. Being one of Mexico's favorite desserts, it was time to make a healthier version, and incidentally make it vegan: Vegan Key Lime Bars....

Vietnamese cuisine in a unique London location

Tonight we're going under the arches in Covent Garden to enjoy some Vietnamese flavours at Moc Kitchen. As I'm always discovering in London, despite having lived here for 30 years now, there's a piece of history I'm not aware of around every corner....

Sweet Farmers Cheese and Strawberry Braid

It's hard to believe that fall is already here and winter just around the corner. Believe it or not, but my all season strawberries are still blooming and are not ready for the cold weather to come at all. While we still have some strawberries in the...

Top 10 Designers From London Fashion Week SS16

The talent was obvious to see at London Fashion Week as designers pulled out all the stops to show that they were not going to be hemmed in by fashion rules and expectations. From bright bold colours to edgy fabrics and designs LFW provided variety...

Vegan Avocado Brownies – Brownies Veganos de Aguacate

Since this month I'm trying to share Mexican recipes, I decided to bake some brownies. I know they aren't consider part of  Mexican cuisine (even though we love to eat them), but I added a very Mexican ingredient: the avocado.   Ya que estamos...

Sweet Buns with Farmers Cheese and Raisins

These  Sweet Buns with Farmers Cheese and Raisins are made with a slightly sweet yeast dough that is topped with sweet farmers cheese filling and is very popular in Eastern Europe. In Ukraine they are called "Vatrushka" and it is usually served...

Cherry chocolate bars: Share the rich flavors and colors of the Holiday season!

Cherry chocolate bars are a rich and moist variation of the traditional "gooey" brownie bars. Bake a pan full of colorful brownie treats. They make wonderful food gifts to bring to the office at Holiday time. And…who does not like cherries? Or chocolate…...

Nogada Donuts - Donas en Nogada

September is over, and that means that from now on, most of the recipes I will share will be full of spices, pumpkin, apples and sweet potatoes. But I wanted to share a crazy invention I made the other day. Chiles en Nogada (chilies in walnut sauce)...

Artisan Pizza: Home Style & Deliciously Gluten Free or Regular

It is easy to prepare an artisan pizza for those of us who are following a gluten-free diet. Our sample is a take on a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. The crust (made by Schär® and found in the natural food aisle at the supermarket) bakes up crisp, crunchy...

The Best of Milan Fashion Week: Spring 2016

The Italian fashion greats lead the charge as the big guns came out to play at Milan Fashion Week with spectacular collections that wowed the fashpack. With such diverse trends we can only hope that the high street looks to these inspiring collections...

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Why You Should Care About Employee Skill Development

One thing that almost every employer is looking for is a team of employees who are well skilled, adaptable, knowledgeable and smart. Employee skill development should continue far beyond initial HR training when an employee first begins, and instead...

You Won the Lottery, Now What? [INFOGRAPHIC]

You won the lottery! For many, it seems like a dream come true. You scratch off a little ticket and get notified that you've just won millions of dollars. Even for a small business owner who loves what he does, the possibility of financial freedom in...

Advertising

With all of the advertising methods out there, it is critical to know where your target market frequents. This is another reason to research and know who your target market is. If you sell diapers, you don't want to market to the college crowd. That...

Turkey and Pork Meat Patties (Kotlety) - Котлеты

When I got married we visited my husband's aunt, and she was serving this meat balls with mashed potatoes and salad. If you read my story, you probably know that my mom past away just shortly after I got married, so I really didn't have anybody to ask...

Veal Meatloaf

Veal meatloaf!  It was the first recipe that came to mind last week when I found a special on ground veal. One of Mom's signature "entertainment" menus featured veal Marinara as the main dish.   It was not a veal cutlet, but a thick, fork tender...

Blueberry Coulis Sauce

My eldest daughter, Elona, was making a cheesecake once and was looking for ways to decorate her tasty cheesecake. So she found this coulis sauce recipe. It is a strained sauce made from pureed fruit. She drizzled the sauce over the top of the cheesecake,...

Simple Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe

I have all this strawberry harvest and it needs go somewhere; I think we knew this one was forthcoming, right? I'm trying to post as many recipes as I can to use up the supply. This homemade strawberry jam is very unique in a way that it's supremely...

Pemoles

In a few days we will be celebrating the anniversary of Mexico's independence, so I was looking for a traditional Mexican recipe to prepare. I wanted something sweet, and I remembered these corn cookies that my mother-in-law always brings from Jalisco....

Recipe: Tuna, anchovy and asparagus salad

Sometimes the easiest way to decide what to make for lunch is to see what's in the fridge and store cupboard. And it's especially efficient when we're in Spain for a limited period and need to polish off all the food in the house before we head...

Turkey Sandwich Recipe

After a few posted recipes of sweets I've got something on the healthier side for you today. This Turkey Sandwich Recipe is one of our favorite sandwiches. The sandwich is loaded with vegetables of home grown cucumber and tomatoes which makes it taste...

Healthy Strawberry & Coconut Muffins – Muffins Saludables de Fresa y Coco

I know this post will be published on September 16 th , the Independence Day of Mexico. I feel a little sorry that it is not a Mexican dish. Besides the recipe for pemoles I shared a few days ago, I had planned to do another Mexican dessert, but I didn't...

Menu Idea: Halibut & Mixed Greens

Do you need a menu idea? We can't resist taking on the big name magazines. Adapted from a recipe for sea bass found in Food and Wine magazine, last night's fish dinner comes from the kitchen of our New Jersey home chef. A quick trip to the supermarket...

Improve Your Skins Elasticity with Brown Sea Algae | SkinFD Biomarine Defense Cream PM Review

Hi Beauties! I’m at it again testing the sea to find the best beauty treasures the ocean can sum but seriously though, I am! SkinFD sent me their night cream and asked me to give it a try for a few nights and of course, I agreed. Their Biomarine Defense...

Dry Out Blackheads, Shrink Pores and Get a Radiant Youthful Glow with Hello Cutie Mud Mask!

Hello Cutie! The name was SOOOO adorable that i had to try it! While I was shopping around Amazon for new products to test and make videos about, I found Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essence. I have to give you guys the disclaimer though that this mud...

Shiseido IBUKI Multi Solution Gel GIVEAWAY!

I love coming home to packages from amazing skincare brands and this week I received a box from Shiseido with not one, but TWO jars of their IBUKI Multi Solution Gel! There was a little note inside that suggested I give one away to a reader, so why not?! It...

The Perfect Solution for Dry, Hard, Callused Feet | Treat My Feet Exfoliating Foot Mask Scrub Peel

I’m a sucker for foot scrubs, lotions, creams - the more moisture, the better because I hate when my feet feel dry and yucky! Treat My Feet Exfoliating Foot Mask Scrub Peel will leave your feet soft and smooth. Each box comes with a pair of moisturizing...

White After Labor Day

We've all heard it before. It's against the rules to wear white after Labor day. But before you send all of your white clothes to storage, keep reading. There's always been an unwritten fashion rule that you absolutely do not wear white after labor day....

Baked Kale Crisps Recipe - A Quick Low Cal Snack Food

Have you felt unable to welcome the recent kale craze with open arms? Do you feel raw kale smoothies are a bridge too far? Brush your skepticism to one side and sample these moreish, surprisingly satisfying yet healthy baked kale crisps (or chips if...

Cassoulet Maison

Cassoulet Maison? It's as good as saying Grandma prepared it. This recipe for Cassoulet Maison has been two days in the making. I could have waited a couple months until the temperatures moderated - maybe even cooled to a respectable 50 degrees - but...

Loving the flavours of Spain at Los Churrascos

Today we're eating out in the province of Murcia in Spain. Murcia is a large agricultural area that is known as the orchard of Europe. Fruit and vegetables seem to grow everywhere and are delicious in their freshness (the local markets...

Under the Sea Appetizers for Kids

Want your kids to eat more veggies? If they don't like vegetables, they will! Create a fun environment for the kiddos in the kitchen. Help them with preparing vegetables and the cream if they need assistance, and have them assemble this cute appetizer...

Liven up water with an Aqua Zinger

Water makes up 60% of our body weight. It's important for flushing out toxins, carries nutrients to your cells and keeps the tissue in your ears, nose and throat moist. Okay, all important stuff but I do wish I didn't feel like I was always being...

Great Hair This Winter: Autumn/Winter Colour Trends

Summer's on the way out and the warm weather, holidays in the sun, chlorine and hanging out by the beach can fade your hair and leave you with split ends that make your hair look a little frazzled. Siobhan Jones, Colour Ambassador at Headmasters...

Finding Island Paradise In Koh Samui

As I go to the baggage claim sala for my suitcase, the clues are already here that I have arrived in paradise. From the quaint train that takes you to the arrival sala and the landscapes gardens complete with water lilies in beautiful ponds it is apparent...

3 Fast Ways to Brainstorm Meaningful Blog Content

Reviewing analytics data can help plan the next ideas for your blog Creating content that attracts visitors to your site or blog is never easy. The value for content certainly exists. Marketing Profs noted that 79% of B2B firms that deploy content marketing...

5 Best Practices to Follow for your Mobile SEO

Do's and don'ts of Mobile SEO The use of mobile devices to access the Internet has been increasing at a rapid rate. Till late 2013, digital media time spent on desktop was higher than that on mobile, but the number of mobile users exceeded the desktop...

Incredible Investment Tips for Beginners

Investing can be a really smart way to secure your future and make your savings work harder. Saving money each month is a great idea, but there will come a point where you begin to wonder if you could do better. If you're a beginner investor, these investment...

3 Days Only! Treat Yourself & Your Clients to a Gourmet Gift [COUPON]

In Healthy Snack Ideas for Entrepreneurs , I introduced readers to Gourmet Gifter , a company that offers a wide variety of tasty treats that are perfect for gifting yourself or your clients. One product I raved about was the kettle corn. It tastes great,...

Switching to Blender 3D

Switching to Blender 3D So it is no surprise that you might of heard of Blender 3D from a long time ago. Well if your like me you tried it a few years ago and realized the interface, and everything about it was difficult or un-orthodoxe.  All that...

Where I'll Be During NewCo SF & Oakland Next Month

  (cross posted from the NewCo blog ) NewCo's San Francisco & Oakland festivals are less than a month away, and they will be our largest, most diverse events ever. More than 225 Bay area companies will be opening their doors to 3,000+ attendees....

Modern Scandinavian Design

There is more to Scandinavian design than Ikea and Lego. Known for its clean lines and innovation, Scandinavian interior design has progressed from the modernist movement, incorporating the colour pallets from the traditional folk interiors. The fundamental...

Rhythm of Life

Tweet       I just came across this quote  in a MOPS booklet.  It can't hit truer right now.   As kids start back to school today, I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief knowing that we will soon be into our fall rhythm....

Where's the Food?! - Food Truck Options at the Washington County Fair (and a giveaway)

Imagine my delight when I opened an email recently that asked me to write a little something about the Washington County Fair that will be kicking off next week! I am being compensated for this post, but trust me when I say that my love for the fair...

22 Mexican Recipes - 22 Recetas Mexicanas

In a couple of days, September begins, and being the month in which the Independence of Mexico is celebrated, I decided to make a compilation with typical Mexican food recipes, and one or two recipes I have invented that use traditional Mexican ingredients...

Stuffed Tomatoes A La Grandmère

The key to success with this simple stuffed tomatoes recipe is to start by selecting large vine ripened tomatoes.  Tomatoes should smell like you just picked off the vine in your own " potager " or vegetable garden. I did not have the option to...

Korolevsky Cake (Kings Cake)

My version of this cake is a little different from the common recipe, because we don't like nuts in cakes and not big fans of butter cream frosting either. Baker's preference. The cream that I use for this cake is the same as the one I use with Cream...

To the test: a yogurt maker for your home

I'm always keen to try out a new kitchen gadget. So when the Judge Yogurt Maker landed on my doorstep I couldn't wait to start creating my own yogurt. I mean who doesn't love a big bowl of fruit, yogurt and nuts - a wonderfully refreshing way to start...

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Breaded Parmesan Chicken Skewers

This is the best stuff on earth. Very soft and juicy Breaded Parmesan Chicken Skewers . Small pieces of chicken soaked in spices, mayo and parmesan cheese, plus addition of fresh lemon juice gives this chicken so much flavor. It's perfect for any occasion...

Hibiscus Tacos – Tacos de Jamaica

When preparing the hibiscus loaf , I had some leftover flowers and instead of throwing them away, I decided to prepare tacos with them. It is a dish I usually prepared when I make hibiscus agua fresca , but I know I'm not the only one who makes this...

Apple Varieties

Photos Copyright 2015 / MRF There are so many apple varieties to choose from at a farmer's market! It is not always easy to recognize which apple is perfect for pie and which one tastes best as a healthy, juicy snack. As we ease out of summer and into...

Fractured Prune Breakfast

Some people swear by Dunkin Donuts® and others would give their left arm for Duck Donuts, but a late August trip to the Delaware beaches is not complete without a Fractured Prune® "doughnuts" breakfast treat.   These donuts are fresh, made to order,...

Pork And Cabbage Soup

  Make that Peking pork and cabbage soup! Before too long, the temps will gradually be dipping down into "feels like soup" weather. I thought it would be fun to see which international soups rank high on everyone's list of favorites.  Do you...

Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

We still have a lot of tomatoes in our garden, and cucumbers in the greenhouse. I just love the taste of fresh backyard grown tomatoes and cucumbers so we've been making this salad frequently lately while this organic produce is still in season. This...

Sweet Potato Salad with Labneh Feta Dressing

Impress your friends and family with this super salad. This is wonderful for a weekend lunch, BBQ or picnic. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 600g Sweet potatoes, cut into wedges Light olive oil or groundnut oil Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Antipasto Chopped Salad

Antipasto is the traditional first course of an Italian meal that is served before the main course. It literally means, "before the meal." Nestled in between the rocky mountain faces of the Appalachians and the Juniata River, stood a simple Italian restaurant...

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New In post for this month. Enjoy. Romwe swimsuit (left), Choies swimsuit (right) Chicnova shorts Persunmall top and pants Chicnova shoes Romwe belt Romwe brushes set Chicnova necklace, Persunmall ring Bellast jewelry Bellast  jewelry Bellast  jewelry...

Cascading Lace Dutch Braid and Loose Waves Tutorial

YOUTUBE CHANNEL | SHIRT | BRALETTE  | EXTENSIONS  | NUME LUSTRUM CURLING WAND  (USE CODE SAVE50 FOR 50% OFF!)| HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY Tuesday is here! And it feels like it should still be the weekend… Here is a tutorial for this lace dutch...

Country Ribs In The Slow Cooker

It is not unusual for me to make a spur of the moment deviation from the weekend menu. A single product nearly always dictates this change! The soaring August thermometer also helped me decide not to prepare spare ribs in the oven. Time to bring out...

An exotic combination of flavours at Assado

Today I'm in the Waterloo area of London sampling the delights of a new food fusion. Goan and Portuguese at Assado. First a bit of history. Portuguese explorers sailed the world in the 15th and 16th centuries, discovering and mapping the coasts of Asia,...

Pickled Blueberry and Burrata Black Rice

2 cups forbidden black rice 1 cup water 1 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup roasted pistachios 1/3 cup golden raisins 1 pint pickled blueberries drained 1 roasted shallot 1/3 cup chopped pickled onions 1 sack burrata cover a baking sheet with parchment and roast...

Pickled Blueberries with Rosemary

1 pint blueberries 1 cup white wine vinegar 1 3/4 tbsp salt 1 tsp black peppercorns 4 sprigs rosemary (from Food52) bring vinegar, salt, peppercorns and rosemary to a boil in a small saucepan rinse blueberries and put them in a glass jar remove saucepan...

CHIC TENDENCIAS: HAIR TAPESTRY

¡OMG! Decid adiós al cabello de arcoíris y a los tonos de pelo radicales. Los tapices en el cabello conquistan los festivales y las melenas ChicAdictiles más arriesgadas. ¿Os atrevéis con esta tendencia llena de color y especial para manitas? ☺ Experimentar...

Cashew, Fig and Orange Cookies – Galletas de Nuez de la India, Higos y Naranja

Last Sunday, in the organic market, I found some fresh figs at an amazing price. At the moment, I had no idea what I was going to prepare with them, but knew that I just had to do a small search in the blogosphere in order to find a good recipe. It has...

BBQ ideas

I know there are some people who insist on lighting their BBQ and then almost immediately throw on a pack of burgers or sausages and watch them cremate in the intense heat and flames of just lit charcoal, but that's not how we do it here at FOTB HQ....

Honey Chocolate and Strawberry Cake

The name says it all! This cake is absolutely delicious! Addition of honey makes this cake very soft and moist. The strawberry syrup gives lots of strawberry taste and aroma which perfectly blends with the cream. Chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries...

Healthy Pistachio, Cashew and Fig Bars - Barritas Saludables de Pistache, Nuez de la India e Higos

This week has been full of changes and new things. For starters I cut my hair to shoulder height, it had been years since I had such a short hair. My birthday present from my parents and brother has finally arrived: a fitness watch, so now I'm always...

Rebranding Helps New Shaving Brands - and Others

Execution and Brand Extension The last part of our branding methodology covers extension, execution, and alignment. Brands can only come to life when they are pervasive and consistent. So use the positioning and the creative everywhere you can. This...

Brome Lake Duck

Have you ever heard of Brome Lake duck? The blog post was going to be an ode to the newest fad in the dairy aisle – European style butter.  Perhaps this novelty is not so new but let’s say that I just noticed it.  Even Land O’Lakes®...

Greek Yogurt Tart with Thyme Marinated Peaches – Tarta de Yogur Griego con Duraznos Marinados en Tomillo

After a very complicated week, today I share a recipe that has left me shocked. It is a Greek Yogurt Tart with Thyme Marinated Peaches. The combination of ingredients may initially sound a little weird, but after testing the final product, I assure you...

Alex Hollywood's Sticky Chicken Wrap

INGREDIENTS 2 leftover chicken breasts - cooked & sliced 2-4 rough chopped tomatoes 1 ripe avocado sliced some chopped lettuce Sliced cucumber 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt Lemon juice Salt pepper 1 Mozzarella ball torn Some fresh basil leaves 2-4 Mission...

Catamount Fat Separator

I admit it…I love my fat separator. You might not need to have a fat separator sitting on the kitchen counter at all times but every so often it's nice to have one handy. They are especially useful when you want a nice smooth sauce or a lump free gravy....

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19 Best Twitter Hashtag Monitoring Tools

Hashtags are extremely useful social media tools that can help you get more exposure, improve your social media reach and create successful social media campaigns. But knowing about Hashtag  monitoring tools isn't enough. You need to start...

Pulling the Pin on Pinterest Marketing

So you think you know social media . You're on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter. You have a posting strategy, a style, a tone of voice, and are building an audience. Then along comes Pinterest, the fast-growing social network dedicated to helping...

WTH? Social Media Hashtags Go Mainstream

Have you noticed how Hashtags have moved from obscure symbology to mainstream? Check out Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, with a clip on hash tagging just about everything. Hashtags began with Twitter, as a way for users to label tweets with a particular...

A Simple Plan For Creating & Implementing Buyer Personas

There's a big void out there when it comes to Buyer Personas . Most companies that we talk to are familiar with the broad concept, but have not taken the time to create even rudimentary personas. What is it with Buyer Personas that makes them scary?...

Create Refreshing Content To Get Results

If you follow marketing trends, you know that content marketing is all the rage. But as with most marketing tactics, the key to successful content marketing requires a bit of sweat and strategy. You don't simply write a blog post and click "Publish."...

LinkedIn LeadGen Secrets

Everyone is talking about LinkedIn LeadGen these days. It is a social platform for business, a content publishing platform for marketers, a sales tool, a relationship tool. All these ideas are correct and for B2B companies more true than ever before,...

The robots from Google and Bing aren't that smart!

How many times have you searched for a keyword, come up with hundreds of responses and clicked on one from the first page (probably), only to discover that you were being taken to a site that doesn't really have the information you're looking for? Instead,...

4 Things to Consider Before Hosting an Event

Hosting an event can be quite a daunting task, especially if the planning involves a lot of last minute running around to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Even the smallest of mistakes can sometimes render disastrous results, so whatever...

Deep Dish Website Design Part 2

An effective website is crucial to your company's internet marketing strategy. Today's website acts as an online hub, providing visitors from all channels with the valuable information, credibility, branding, positioning, and persuasive messaging that...

7 Stupid Simple Ways to Kill It On Your Landing Pages

The most effective place to get leads online is through landing pages. Statistically it has been proven that companies with over 10-15 landing pages get more leads than other businesses. But for landing pages to work they must be effective, and chances...

Deep-Dish Website Redesign

The other day I ordered a deep dish pizza (had it delivered actually). Boy what a difference after eating thin crust pizzas for the last 10 years. They're both good, but I'd forgotten just how good pizza can be when there's more of everything. Many of...

5 Keys to Mastering B2B Content Marketing

Content marketing today is much different than it was even just a few years ago. Today's marketer has to be just a bit more savvy and knowledgeable as to what to present and how it should be presented, to get the desired result. This holds true even...

Why SEO Won't be Going Away Anytime Soon

It's hard to think of many businesses today that don't have at least some Internet marketing component to what they do. For most, a big part of that effort to find new buyers over the web will involve search engine optimization, the process of trying...

4 Internet Marketing Trends That Will Only Get Stronger in 2012

As we creep up on another new year, many of us will be focused for the next few weeks on figuring out which parts of our businesses we could be making stronger. This is especially true when it comes to online marketing. Not only is it always a tough...

Start 2012 Right: 4 Steps to a Successful Inbound Marketing Action Plan

One of the interesting things about putting together an internet marketing plan is that it's harder than you might initially think. Usually, there are two good reasons for this: First, lots of business owners and executives know that there's a lot to...

4 Old School Marketing Tactics That Will Work Online in 2012

Although a lot of experts like to treat internet marketing as something that has completely changed business forever, the fact of the matter is that few things under the sun are ever completely new; most are just different, or faster, ways of doing what...

Internet Marketing Knowledge is the Key to Power

The other day, I was in a meeting and mentioned short codes, and everyone gave me a blank look. These were smart marketing folks, but they simply hadn't been exposed to that aspect of marketing yet. Have you ever had that happen? Terminology these days...

3 Things to Try Before You Ditch Your Marketing Campaign

As another January rolls around, you can bet that a lot of business owners will be brimming with hope, ready to roll out a new online marketing plan that will take their company to the next level. Some will be counting on search engine optimization or...

How to Rock and Roll with Social Media

We live in an age when your prospects and customers have more influence over your reputation and brands than you do. Today, marketing success is based on your ability to engage your audiences on their terms - providing the information they want through...

Web Design Secrets

(taken from eBook  Web Redesign Success Secrets for 2012 ) Part 2: Design & Usability A website represents the first contact point for many prospective customers. It shows, in a nutshell, how professional your organization is, and how it understands...

Five Steps To Website Redesign Usability

Have you looked at your company's website lately? Did you ever think that web visitors might occasionally get frustrated? Usability is critical. It can make the difference between performing a task accurately and completely or not finishing it at all;...

Optimize Lead Generation by Aligning Sales & Marketing

So much talk all the time about aligning sales and marketing. What does it really mean? Is it essential? The answer of course is a resounding YES! But as with many marketing tasks, it is easier to talk about it than to get your ducks in a row! Operating...

10 Steps to Create a Monthly Inbound Marketing Report

Everybody has a boss. And that boss wants to know how things are going. Sometimes that takes place in the 5 minutes prior to a Board Meeting and sometimes in an employee review. But the best way to keep the boss satisfied is to create a Monthly Marketing...

Strengthen Your Keywords...Strengthen Your Inbound Marketing

How important are keywords? I know several companies that have done keyword analysis once, to their credit, but never revisit it.  Yet everywhere you look, you see the need for using this information, in: email subject lines website content landing...

Local Search Puts You on the Map — and Saves Trees

If you're a small business, you need to rethink your advertising strategy. It's time to say goodbye to the various yellow page directories that are devouring your budget. Most of your potential clients now search for you on the internet, and if you don't...

Letting Leads Go: Are You the "Unrelenting Ex" of Email Marketing?

Unsubscribe? I don't  think  so! So, you mastered the lead generation game and got your leads to opt in to your email marketing campaign. Huzzah! Now, they want out… We know. Breaking up sucks…especially if you're on the receiving end....

Social Media Posting Rules: Don’t Be a Self-Absorbed Socialite

It's the Me Show! Social media - everyone is talking about it. Especially you - because you  rule  the social scene. Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn… You're  so   there. You've even managed to hook...

Marketing Automation Success Depends on Sales and Marketing Alignment

Marketing automation systems are more popular today than ever. The horror stories of implementation, which were common as recently as three years ago, have gradually subsided as software vendors and marketing departments have tackled implementation...

Search Engine Optimization 101

If your business is relatively new to online marketing, or in the past has concentrated its marketing efforts on non-digital mediums, search engine optimization may be a new concept for you - and a mystifying one at that. What is it? How does...

Inbound Marketing Close-Up: How to Blog Better for Business

Blogging  can be your business's best friend for driving traffic, converting leads and  boosting SEO rankings  for your website when executed effectively. Here are 7 quick tips to make sure you're reaping maximum benefits from your blogging...

Are Your Clingy-Girlfriend Lead Nurturing Tactics Getting You Dumped?

Top 7 Worst Lead Generation and Lead Nurturing Tactics: Part 2. "It's Not Me. It's You." So, you've given up your business' creepy-stalker guy lead generation tactics in favor of a permission-based, opt-in approach before proceeding to drown...

How to Jumpstart Marketing Automation

The reasons for marketing automation are obvious to any stressed out, overworked B2B marketer.  B2B sales cycles  are longer than ever, making it more difficult track leads that may become active months before a budget exists. Product...

Blind Leading the Blind

Matthew 15:12-14 12 Then the disciples came and said to Him, "Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this statement?" 13 But He answered and said, "Every plant which My heavenly Father did not plant shall be uprooted. 14 "Let them...

Give Us Clean Hearts

Matthew 15:15-20 15 Peter said to Him, "Explain the parable to us." 16 Jesus said, "Are you still lacking in understanding also? 17 "Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated? 18 "But the...

A Trip To Inerton - A Dream August 5th, 2013

This morning I awoke about 4 from an unusual dream even for me. In the dream I was aboard an airplane. The airplane was flying over the Atlantic Ocean. On board with me were 2 associates. Two young women were accompanying me to what I believed to be...

The Need For Elimination - Part Of The Growth Process

Just a thought? The other day I wrote an article on the God Card . That article also “iced” some people as they saw themselves in it. The only reason for playing the God Card is to win. Not God wins, you win. Another recent article was discussing the...

Getting Caught Up In The Stuff

A Snippet Of Truth I have noticed that many are caught up in the “stuff.” What is the stuff? The stuff is that which affects you and your understanding of biblical principles, seasons of life and the need for legacy. I feel the need to expound on this...

What Can I Change?

While driving to work yesterday, I was thinking about those who can not sit down or sit out. If something is not happening they feel as though they have missed God somehow. The motion has in so many cases become more important than the Creator. I am...

Changing Mindsets The Product Of A Mindshift

Just a thought? I often find myself coming up against myself. What does that mean? It is those times where I cannot seem to gain headway. The difficulty is I am often sure it is the Lord holding me back. Recently I have felt that way. I have watched...

Privacy Policy

The last update to our Privacy Policy was posted on January 30, 2015. This document governs the privacy policy of our Website, http://www.lowfatrecipes4dieters.com. Any capitalized terms not defined herein will have the same meaning as where they are...

Top 5 Escapes To Mend A Broken Heart

The pain of a breakup can be devastating as Jennifer Garner, Kourtney Kardashian and Charlize Theron well know, following the recent breakdown of their relationships. These five heartbreak getaways offer the ideal solution to help mend a broken...

Eggplant Parmesan Soup – Sopa de Berenjenas a la Parmesana

Eggplant Parmesan, is not as very well-known dish in Mexico, but since I tried it a few years ago, I really liked the taste. Lately I've seen a lot of eggplants in the supermarket, I bought one thinking of doing the typical Eggplant Parmesan, when I...

A Barilla Pronto (TM) Lunch

While grocery shopping last week, I noticed something new in the pasta aisle: Barilla Pronto ™ pastas. I decided to see what it was all about.  The boys love their mac and cheese…and just about any pasta for that matter. I knew I would be cooking...

Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Guess what guys? The promise to post Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is up and ready for you to give this deliciousness a try! When making this recipe for the blog I made two batches. That's how good this stuff is… No words to describe!...

Beef Pot Roast

Beef pot roast is the recipe for day 1 of the 2015 slow cooker challenge from the Homemaker's Hutch.   It was so much fun to participate in the Slow Cooking Recipes for the Busy Mom last year  that I decided to participate again. This...

Healthy Homemade Beet and Orange Gummies – Gomitas Caseras y Saludables de Betabel y Naranja

The other day I went with my brother to a convenience store and found a bag of only red gummy bears.  It was very interesting to see this type of marketing strategy. Although my preferred gummies have always been the red ones, I think it is quite...

Famed steakhouse Smith & Wollensky opens in London

It's been a while - so I'm pleased to say I'm back in Covent Garden. Not a moment too soon. Tonight I'm testing out the freshly opened Smith & Wollensky (six weeks old on the night we went). The name is said to have been selected randomly from a...

Aquarium Jell-O Dessert

Another kid-friendly recipe for you to make alongside your kiddos is this Aquarium Jell-O Dessert . Its not only great fun to make, but fun to eat. Gummy fishes makes this aquarium look pretty realistic. The green liquorish represents seaweed and crispy...

Celebrities Superfood Secrets!

What? Chlorella This is an entirely natural and balanced, single-celled, green algae, rich in amino acids and antioxidants. It can help improve the production of your skin's collagen, reduce redness and protect skin from free radicals, as well as...

Works of Art

Works of Art

Printed Sunrise

  RORY BECA DRESS  |  SIMILAR SHOES  |  SUNNIES  | EXTENSIONS  |  LIPSTICK So we woke up at literally the crack of dawn to take photos on the beach because I have always wanted sunrise photos but am NOT a morning...

At a Glance: My Glow Picks

Today's post is a quick one because I have a pretty lengthy one coming soon and I like to spare your attention span by breaking those up with shorter posts in between. Not to mention, I got back into town late last night after seeing Nicki Minaj...

Half up crown braid tutorial

YOUTUBE CHANNEL |  EXTENSIONS  (code LUXYKIRSTEN for $5 off your purchase!) | LIP GLOSS | THUMBNAIL TOP Here is a tutorial for a half up crown braid! I had someone ask me how to do this one from an instagram shot I did a while ago so I thought...

Pull through mohawk tutorial

My video posts are seriously so boring for you guys to read because by the time I am done editing it I feel like I have no brain cells left… But this is one of my new favorite hairstyles so I hope you like it too! XO, k

The Happy Planner | A Detailed Look

Get ready, because this post is picture heavy! I am very into organizing, planning, and things of that nature. Although planners are meant to be a year-long commitment, I end up switching mine out at least twice before the year is up. I shared my newest...

Rose Gold Makeup Brushes | Beautiful and Inexpensive!

I’m just beginning to decorate my new blogging/creative space and I’ve really fallen in love with Gold accents. Well, I’ve always been drawn to golden hues and textures but with all the wonderful light coming into the new space I think the shininess...

A Blue Picnic

^ Look at her little tongue! No Nelly, that's not your ball! ^ Seriously Nel? ^ Going in for the kissing kill! ^ Is seeing a four leaf clover in a pic the same as in real life? If so, I'll keep looking! ^ Photobomber MATCHING SET | HAIR TUTORIAL  |...

Giveaway Route: CALVIN KLEIN GIVEAWAY

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CHIC FASHION: BIKINIS DE AMICHI

¡Agosto ya está aquí mis ChicAdictas ! Y aunque algunas ya hemos disfrutado de unos días de playa y piscina, sé que este mes es sinónimo de vacaciones para muchas de vosotras. Por eso, si aún estáis en la búsqueda de un look perfecto para estos días...

Join Romwe Official Fashion Bloggers in 2013

Win big (up to $130 in freebies!) and become an official Romwe Fashion Blogger. Here are the contest details: $100 in freebies for 3 lucky winners!  Awards are for bloggers with the most “likes”, most “fans” and best style....

Grilled Peri Peri Chicken

  Homestyle peri peri chicken. #recipeoftheday #chicken #periperi #spicy #yummy #iamhungry A photo posted by De (@lacuisiniere) on Jul 28, 2015 at 3:58pm PDT The local Nando’s® Peri Peri restaurant is quite popular with family members and...

Pan Roasted Duck With Strawberry Red Wine Sauce

Duck can be a light meal when served with salad in summer and a warming winter meal with some rosemary and garlic roast potatoes. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS For the red cabbage: 2 shallots 1/2 red cabbage (about 200g) Olive oil 1 cinnamon stick...

Russian delights in St Petersburg

So I've recently spent three days exploring St Petersburg in Russia. This was my second visit to Russia, my first being to Moscow 10 years ago. It's a fascinatingly unique country with a strong, and somewhat aggressive personality. I'll tell you all...

Get your garden camera ready!

The garden is a natural setting for celebrations with friends and family during the summer. In fact, a recent survey about Important Places in the Home from Worldstores.co.uk , the store that has everything for the home,  has found that 9 out...

Happiness Boutique Review

Happiness Boutique Review The Happiness Boutique is an online boutique that believes Happiness is contagious and I couldn't agree more! My vintage necklace arrived in the cutest white box with the Happiness Boutique label along with a cute bookmark with...

POP CHIC AT ITS LA BEST WITH CHIARA FERRAGNI

How gorgeous is Chiara Ferragnis and her boyfriend Andrew Arthurs LA home? Very pop chic and homely at the same time, see more here     Posted by Jasna of Fashionjazz Share

THE GENERAL

a gold e jeans // simon miller shirt // adidas sneakers // brixton hat // the idle man tank plaid, longline shirts, jeans and running shoes is all i have been wearing the past couple months. comfort at it's best. but i have to say that i have these jeans...

Black & White Stripes

Hi loves! Hope everyone is having a beautiful week. I'm super excited and gearing up to my birthday in a few days.  I've been planning this little getaway with friends for a while, however, I still have plenty of little errands to run before we...

LWD: SHIRTDRESS + PLATFORMS SNEAKERS

A shirtdress is on my list of a well-rounded wardrobe, and I often recommend my clients add it to their dress rotation, (see my post on 6 essential summer dress styles here ). While traveling in LA recently I picked a crisp white version at Cos in Beverly...

Downtown

Olá a todos! Como está a ser o início da semana? No outro dia fui passear com o meu namorado pela baixa ao pôr-do-sol e comemos umas tripas (quem não conhece são parecidas com crepes, a minha favorita é com recheio de nutela :p) e sentámo-nos ao pé da...

A stunning dinner at Studio in Copenhagen

I haven't travelled a lot in Scandinavia, so was very excited to be spending a few days in Copenhagen before embarking on a cruise of Northern Europe. And I was even more excited to discover that the city's packed with top-quality restaurants…so many...