Foodie Friday: Cooking With Citrus

 Cold weather cooking is warm, comforting, and can be a little heavy. Winter's citrus fruits add a brightness and lightness to your soups, salads, casseroles and cakes. Not to mention how healthy these fruits are. I start each day with warm lemon and Himalayan salt water. Google the benefits of that combination. This recipe roundup features the jewels of Winter's produce. 

Upside Down Winter Citrus Cake

Is it art or is it cake? It's pretty as a picture, and said to be easy as pie to make!

Broma Bakery

Lemony Herb Roasted Chicken

I never have seen a chicken or turkey that I didn't stuff and spritz with lemon. This is a classic recipe that gets upgraded with lemons and fresh thyme.

Good Housekeeping

Citrus Salad With Mint And Marcona Almonds

What a party worthy salad! The dressing features fruit juice, honey, and mint.

Williams Sonoma

Smeg Dolce & Gabbana Citrus Juicer
Doesn't every designer kitchen need one of these? Now on sale and ships for free from...

Williams Sonoma

Sheet Pan Salmon With Citrus, Avocado Salsa and Potatoes

This recipe is extra colorful, easy, and delicious. Not to mention healthy! Love the addition of arugula.

Half Baked Harvest

Ricotta Pancakes With Lemon Curd

Said to be a cross between a fluffy pancake and a delicate crepe, these perfect pancakes sound absolutely delish! I find making homemade lemon curd to be so satisfying.

Belly Full

Citrus Salad with Arugula & Ricotta Salata

How pretty is this plate? It has been made with both Blood and Cara Cara oranges, fresh mint, baby arugula, pistachios and more. What a lovely beginning to any meal.

Saveur 

Pollo Pibil Tacos with Citrus Salsa

These tacos begin with a slow baked pulled chicken. They get sauced up with a yummy orange and annoto/achiote sauce. The citrus salsa adds a sweet zest to this dish.

Closet Cooking

Verve Artisan Citrus Juicer

If you make a lot of margaritas, this may be one terrific tool for you!

Sur La Table

Spicy Orange Margaritas
Ms. Shop This and I have made Blood Orange Margs in the past, so I know that this citrus fruit works really well. The cocktail gets spiced up with some Jalapeno simple syrup.  How interesting.

Heather Christo

Grapefruit and Seafood Ceviche
The last time I had ceviche, it was with Mollie. It was so bland that we politely sent it back. It needed these ingredients - grapefruit, jalapeno, and fragrant ginger. I think this recipe is a winner,

Saveur

Greek Yogurt Blood Orange 

Loaf Cake

I just love what blood oranges do to food and drink! The color is fabulous and the flavor so much deeper than a regular orange. This is a beautiful recipe to try ASAP.

Broma Bakery

Citrus Glass Plates

Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, these pretty plates also have matching bowls and chargers.  They will add a touch of Italy to every meal.

Williams Sonoma

Ruby Red Sparkler Mocktail

Doing a dry January? Make this for your next zoom cocktail hour. Everyone will want one.

Oh So Delicioso

Meyer Lemon Pizza

Certainly not your delivery pizza, but ever so good.

Made with prosciutto, mascarpone, Parmesan, and  goat cheese, this recipe is a great appetizer. Yum!

How Sweet Eats

Manual Citrus Press

This is my most used cook's tool in the kitchen. I start each day squeezing lemon in it. Couldn't live without it. Works well with limes, too.

YY Home Living 

Lobster Salad With Grapefruit & Avocado

Oh my! I want a bite now. The fresh grapefruit in the salad and in the dressing along with champagne vinegar cuts the richness of the lobster.  And the avocado adds a healthy creaminess. 

Williams Sonoma

Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl

They say that we eat with our eyes. If that is true, then we all will love this pretty dish.  What a beautiful way to start your day.

Hummusapien

Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon

I can't say that I have ever slow roasted salmon before. Tieghan says it is absolutely delish. Worth trying! And can we talk about just how beautiful this dish is? Talk about eating the rainbow....

Half Baked Harvest

Mile High Lemon Pie

This makes me think of a very good friend who made the best lemon pie. I could go for some now. (Now 21 days and counting without sugar.) The weather has to be just right to make this cloud like classic. I have done it well, and then another time not so good. This recipe is said to be fool proof.

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Coffee Talk

It's National Coffee Day. This is not something I know too much about, as I have not had "just" a cup of coffee in my life. But you can tempt me with a cappuccino, if it is accompanied by Cointreau. It is safe to say that people love their coffee. Until today, I didn't know that there was so many kinds of coffee and accessories! On this day that celebrates coffee and it's lovers, I present to you, 16 ways to get your fix! 

Chambord French Press

Let it brew. Fancy up your coffee. Four minutes is all it takes to make coffee the right way, according to Bodum. No capsules, no paper filters, just pure flavor. Here are all of the copper fixings for your chicest coffee ever.

Bodum

Godiva Coffee Set
Make your day a little sweeter with this delicious ground coffee. This set includes Caramel, Chocolate Truffle, and Hazelnut Creme. Yum.

Now on sale at...

Godiva

Pour Over 

Proudly sustainable with no need for paper filters. Now you can  brew  a great cup of coffee without any waste thanks to the permanent filter. More flavor, more conscious. Another way to get your fix.

Bodum

Collapsable Coffee Press

Now you can have coffee on the go! Say goodbye to pods, filters, and running out to the door to your nearest barista. Make your own fresh French brew wherever you are. We use a glass French Press at home. Who knew you could get the fabulous flavor

away from home, too?

Food52

Wolf Gourmet Coffee Maker

It's always nice when your countertop small appliances match your built in appliances. Wolf lovers will want this programable coffee maker, especially since it is on sale at....

Sur La Table

Nordstrom Coffee
Did you know that Nordy's made coffee? I did not until researching for this post. Apparently they are famous for it. Will you take Manhattan or the Women Grown Las Mercedes? There is also an ethically sourced house blend, and coffee from Hawaii. Each blend has a story and an aroma and flavor of its' own.

Nordstrom

Courtly Check Mug
Talk about a chic cup of coffee! Thanks to girlfriend, Sara, I own two of these enamel mugs. They are big and bold, and just wonderful!

Mackenzie-Childs

                   

The Porter Mug
No more plastic cups! Reduce your footprint on this planet, and keep your coffee warm. W & P's ceramic mug is wrapped in silicone and has a coordinating lid. Available in pink and cream, as well. Ships for free. 

Nordstrom

Coffee Sleeves

It's sweater weather. Why not dress up your coffee cup with style? These will help keep both your coffee and your hands warm.

Burke Decor

Nespresso Vertuoplus Deluxe By Breville W/ Frother

Now on sale for a limited time. Get everything you need to make the perfect "cuppa." 

Macy's

Smeg Milk Frother

If you love retro style, this is for you. Make your own lattes any time you want from home!

Other colors available.

Amazon

The Coffee Fix

This is THE gift for Coffee Lovers. This curation features small batch goodies like Chocolate Espresso Cookies by Grey Ghost Bakery, Ethiopia Yirge Cheffe made by Brooklyn Roasting Company,

Chocolate & Coffee Caramel Popcorn made by Roni-Sue Chocolates, and more! This box will perk them up!

Mouth

Glass Coffee Mug Set

If you like good coffee, you might love good design, as well. These mugs are

 the coolest!

Wolf & Badger

Bulletproof

National Coffee Day Sale: Get 20% Off Customer Favorites at Bulletproof!

Bulletproof

Mohka Java Mercantile Blend

I have grown to totally trust Beekman's products. They are good for you and the environment. This coffee is fair trade and full bodied.

Beekman 1802

PopThirst 

National Coffee Day Flash Sale! Enjoy 25% OFF All PopThirst products. No Code required.  These clever covers are actually sleeves for your coffee cup and cans, with a built in handle. So clever! Lots of patterns. I would take the leopard print.

PopSockets

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You'll Scream For Spring's Ice Cream Colors!

{ Via: House Beautiful UK }

Ice-cream colors peppered the Spring 2018 Fashion Runways last Fall. As trends turn, fashion and home decor go hand in hand. Pretty pastels are popping up in home goods, too. Today's post features pastel picks for your lifestyle and wardrobe. I think you will agree, they look good enough to eat! 

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Vietri Glass Plates

Big enough for salad, small enough for dessert, these pretty plates add chic charm to 

any tablescape.

Horchow

Anacona Cashmere Sweater
Spring and Summer cashmere is perfect alone or layered. The off the shoulder styling adds a 
certain sex appeal.
Club Monaco 

Pink Glass Cake Stand
Described as a pinch-cheek pink, this Moser glass cake stand allows you to make a grand stand with all of your sweet confections. So tea party perfect!
Food52 

Nehru Bow Sweater
A beautiful addition to your knit wardrobe. And a girl just can't have too many sweaters! Choose pale pink or blue.
Nordstrom

Parisian Chocolate Bars
The creators of everyone's favorite champagne bears also make pastel chocolate from Paris. The wrapping is almost as pretty as the candy itself, making these party perfect!
Sugarfina

Backstage Dress
So many details for the money. This pretty in pink midi is marvelous for all of Spring's soirees.
 Nasty Gal

Smeg Small Appliances
So retro cool. These modern small appliances have a fifties vibe that will add a big pop of pastel countertop chic.
Bloomingdale's

Babetown Square Sunnies
Add a color pop to your Summer wardrobe. Available in four fab colors. And at these prices, you can afford to get them all.
Free People

Blush Flatware Set
With all of the feminine feels, this crafted in Portugal set is a luxe option for the 
modern table.
Anthropologie 

A Stylish Stack
Arm Candy with all of the style and none of the calories. Anything in lucite by Alexis Bittar is always clearly chic.
Alexis Bittar 

Simone Blush Chair
The prettiness of this chair does make me blush. And a perfect example how you can mix pastels with dark colors. It's always very Chanel.
CB2

Roksanda Cardholder
What a pretty little piece to own or give. The color is aptly named 'Sorbet'.  Fun!
Net-a-Porter

 Liberty Scalloped Paper Plates

Picnic table pretty. This charming set of eight comes with one of each pattern
Shop Terrain

Soludos Mimosa Espadrilles
Here's what to wear to brunch! How fun are these? They are almost sold out so, I did some shopping for you. If you can't find your size, Nordstrom, has a big selection of stylish and clever choices from Soludos.
Shopbop  Nordstrom   Revolve

Striped La Jolla Baskets

Loving this bright beachy take on storage. Hide away everything from diapers or toys in the nursery, craft supplies, linens and laundry. Also available in blue.

Serena & Lily

Accassia Dress

By a brand new to me, Baum Und Pferdgarten. It's terrific in tulle and perfect for afternoon weddings, day dates and more.

Shopbop

Outdoor Entertaining
From pitchers to platters, find everything you need to alfresco with style.
Le Creuset

Pineapple light
How fun! Add a tropical vibe in mint or pink to any room in your space.
Anthropologie

Guerlain Meteorites Pearls Stardust Illuminating Powder

I have used meteorites in the past, and loved the color correction it offered. But the product has been reinvented  this Spring with illuminating power. Sign me up. Click the link to watch a video about how to use it.
Sephora

Rose Quartz
OKL just introduced their own line of paint, and it's fabulous! The formula is low-odor and zero-VOC, resistant to mold and mildew, and fast drying. The 32 colors are lovely!
One Kings Lane



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