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Thursday, October 15, 2020

What To Cook In Your Slow Cooker Or Instant Pot

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

Am I the only one that has not tried an Instant Pot? In a nutshell, an instant pot is really just a modernized pressure cooker. It's quick and rather healthy cooking. The slow cooker has been around since the early crock pot days. I have had one for that long. It is easy hands free cooking. These 12 recipes, along with  Insta Pots and Slow Cookers are meant to get us all out of the kitchen faster and  easier.

Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta
Sunday pasta. Now that's a concept that "Mr. Shop This" enjoyed as a child. Maybe it is time I embrace the tradition. This recipe begins with browning the meat in a separate pan. It is a necessary step. A beautiful bowl, right?

Instant Pot Salmon & Mashed Potatoes
A recipe doesn't get any easier than this. You get a protein and a side in 4 minutes in one pot. Sounds too good to be true. But this picture is worth 
1,000 words.

Cuisinart Pressure Cooker
This little cooker features low and high pressure settings. It also browns, simmers, sautes, and keeps food warm. Best yet, it's on sale.
Sur La Table

Best Instant Pot Rice Pudding
My Father loved rice pudding. My poor Mom tried and tried to make it like his own Mother made it, without much success. I have never had much luck either. This recipe promises perfect texture and creaminess in just 30 minutes. 

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pulled Pork 
Pulled pork is the other dish I have cooked in my slow cooker. It really is perfection for pork. But this recipe had me at pineapple. Doesn't it look delish?

Instant Pot Jambalaya
This recipe has been lightened up with chicken sausage instead of greasy chorizo. Yet, still, it is filled with a delicious depth of flavor.

Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake With Chocolate Crust
If you dig peanut butter and chocolate (who doesn't?) and love a good cheesecake, this may be a reason to buy an instant pot. 
Food52


Pressure Cooker Accessory Kit
If you are going to attempt the cheesecake above, you'll need these tools. Only at
Williams Sonoma


White Wine Braise Short Ribs With Buttered Mushroom Cream Sauce
This recipe keeps it cozy while being a touch fancy. The ribs are slow cooked in white wine with fresh herbs. A must try.
Half Baked Harvest


Instant Pot Lasagna
My first thought was how does this pasta keep its' shape? It's the springform pan that you build the layers in. And to raise it up in your pot, you use a trivet. Genius.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili 
Chili is what I use my slow cooker recipe for the most. This recipe looks so good with the trimmings, it almost doesn't matter what the chili tastes like. Not really. It's said to be filled with all of the buffalo chicken fabulous flavors.

Cuisinart Programable Slow Cooker
This powerful slow cooker is intuitive and programable. The ceramic cooking pot heats evenly, which is important. It's also on sale by 50%!

Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Cookie
Now this may convince me to branch out in my slow cooking! The best part of this recipe is there is no need to turn on your oven, break out the cookie pans, or dirty your cookie scoop. I'm in!

Instant Pot Thai Coconut Clams
These Thai-inspired clams are salty, tangy, and rich from the coconut milk. With the help of an instant pot, now you can have Thai at home even faster than delivery.

Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin
This is a timeless French recipe that delivers comfort with every bite.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Actually, this zesty recipe can be made either in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker. See recipe for those details. Most importantly,  it is loaded with corn, black beans, shredded chicken and topped with crunchy baked tortilla strips. YUM!


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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Fall Trend: The Puffy Sleeve

After sleeves puffed up in the Spring of 2018, they haven't gone away. This season though, they really make a statement. The puff is not what we wore as children. They have become bigger, better, and any sleeve with volume. Here are 10 pretty puff sleeves you can wear all through Fall and Winter.


Joan Bomber Jacket
Isn't this great? If you can do a crop jacket, this style makes a big statement. It's almost sold out but you can still shop it at

Jonathan Simkhai Jumpsuit
Made with stretch cotton, it features contrast stitching and a removable belt. Love!

Staud Luna Vegan Puff-Sleeve Top
Vegan leather is on trend this year. And this puffy sleeve makes this top super stylish for Fall.

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Notched Collar Overcoat
On a budget? This chic coat is a good look for the price. Less than $50.

Nuria Sweater
Cozy and feminine. With a cashmere body and ruffled organza sleeves, this is a wow look.  Talk about table dressing! Also in a pretty pink.

Lovers Apple Cardi
Cozy chic and oh so fun. Take a bite out of this big beautiful cardi.
Farm Rio


Bebe Flair Dress
A soft knit creates a sophisticated style with fabulous sleeves. It's a great look from head to toe.

Tuxedo Puff Sleeve Blouse
Chic in cotton with elegant pleats and gold buttons. That sleeve length is very practical, as well.

Puff Sleeve Tunic Dress
If you like the looks of this dress, do click on the below link or photo to see it move on the runway. I have my eye on this number!

Simone Rocha T-Shirt
I love everything about this tee shirt. It certainly has been fancied up with a ruffled collar and a 
tulle overlay. 


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Fall Trend: Built In Baubles



Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Pumpkin Products Perfect For Any Season

Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice. It seems like we can't get enough this time of year. But did you know about the power of pumpkin? It's one healthy and beneficial natural ingredient. It's rich in vitamins,  minerals, and antioxidants. It can boost your immune system, too, which is so important in this Covid world we live in. So eat the pumpkin pie, but don't forget the healthy benefits of pumpkin for your body. This roundup features pumpkin products that are good for your skin and body, any time of year.


Exfolikate
Kate's clinic Super Facial improves texture and pores in just two minutes at home. A product that really works. 

Pumpkin Shower & Bath Gel
This product smells divine and makes the best bubbles.

Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
I absolutely love this product!  All of his masks are great, but this is my favorite! It ships free from ...

Mogul Opulent Plumping Face Oil
Well this sounds promising! It is said to be " Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, the Mogul Opulent Plumping Face Oil is fortified with botanical oils known to visibly reduce signs of aging.  It also will give the complexion a firmer, fuller appearance." The oils include pumpkin seed oil. I do believe in the power of essential oils.

Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Mask 
This whipped pumpkin face mask is infused with a 10% skin-smoothing pumpkin blend of natural AHAs and pumpkin enzymes that gently exfoliates and resurfaces skin to reveal a refined texture.Your skin is left looking restored, radiant and renewed. It's affordable and by the "glowing" reviews, 
it works!

Osmia Pumpkin Exfoliating Facial Soap 
Made with organic pumpkin and tomato for a gentle yet effective enzymatic exfoliation. 
Amazon

Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice 
Lip Balm
100% natural and very kissable!

The Real Peel Pumpkin Mask
This Blush Pink Peel-Off Mask with pumpkin enzymes is combined with Vitamin C for exfoliation and brightness. The little sparkle you get after application is fun, too!

Elemis Superfood Cleansing Butter
Pumpkin, cherry, mango butter, and green tea just to name a few of the good for you ingredients.


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Coffee Talk

Amazon Prime Days: Favorite Finds



It's been a tough year for all of us. Retailers have especially been hit hard, except for Amazon. And thank goodness for them! This year Prime Day comes just ahead of the holiday shopping season. Pretty smart, right?  In an effort to make today's bargain shopping easier, I've done some scouting for you. Scroll down to find 27 fab finds for the entire family.  In case you are not an Amazon Prime member yet, click HERE to become one today. 


Luxury Beauty
Amazing Shower Gels!
2. WonderBrow Gel. My favorite brow tamer.
3. R + Co Haircare. Good for your hair products. I adore the "Balloon" Volume Spray.
Fabulous prices today!
5. BareMinerals Complexion Rescue...my dessert island product. Reduced as well.

Women's Fashion & Accessories
Top Right: RBG Mask
Middle Right: Oversize Wool Wrap. With 31 different prints, I know you will find one that's perfect for you!
Not pictured but worth looking into:


Men's Fashion
Puma Contrast Jacket. Puma never goes 
out of style! 
Now 44% off
Sporty chic and more colors.


Home Goods
1. NutriBullet:  The one step solution to everyday nutrition. 
2. Richards Homewares Jewelry Storage Organizer Tray. My drawers could use a few of these.
3. Feilanduo Shelf Baskets Set of 3. Good looking enough to sit out, but also great inside the closet.
I don't know about you, but my masks need a better place to hang out. This would work perfectly. $22

For The Kids
All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids Edition. These are soooo cute! Buy two and save $20.
Daddy Daughter Day. A brand new book by Isabelle Bridges-Boesch. Illustrated by actor Jeff Bridges. For ages 7 and up.