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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Foodie Friday: Pasta and Pizza Recipes


Autumn and the arrival of cool weather is the perfect time to to heat up the kitchen with something saucy and sensational. I have a feeling  that "Mr. Shop This" will be looking for some Sunday sauce after reading this recipe roundup. I hope that you find something appetizing, too.


One Pot Spicy Alla Vodka Pizza Pasta
The perfect way to start. This dish is one part pizza and another part pasta. I am sure that it all adds up to deliciousness!

Fire Roasted Harvest Squash Pasta
The recipe author states that this sauce is "lose-your-mind " good. And I bet it is. With pumpkin, squash, fire roasted tomatoes, sage, allspice, and cream, how could it be bad?

Easy Spinach Artichoke Pizza
The recipe is a creamy cheesy spin on your favorite party dip. It's a white pizza lovers dream.

Creamy Salmon Pasta
A simple but impressive dish that is company worthy. Funny, I never thought of creating pasta with salmon. Sounds wonderful!

12 Inch Pizza Crust Recipe
Included in this recipe roundup because of the helpful hints. For example, did you realize that you should use bottled spring water when making dough? Click through to learn why,

Don Angie Pinwheel Lasagna
A deconstructed lasagna recipe from New York chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli. Click through to read all about this "Taste of New York."

Truffle Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza
Oh this is up my alley! Truffle oil elevates anything. This recipe combines Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms with ricotta and white truffle oil.  I will take a slice right now please.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
They say this is how to make Carbonara the Italian way. I think I have been doing it wrong forever. One to try!
                           
Fully Loaded Deep Dish Pizza
My idea of a pizza pie! As you probably know, deep dish was first created in my hometown, Chicago. Must be why I love it so much. This recipe is perfection.

Linguine With Grilled Tuna, Capers and Parsley
This simple Mediterranean inspired dish features complex flavors. Every component is grilled. 

Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust
This just might be the most exciting dish of the roundup. I thought the idea of stuffing the crust to be genius. I mean, can you ever have too much cheese? Pesto will take it up several notches.
Half Baked Harvest


Classic Italian Lasagna
Did you know that the original lasagna comes from Bologna, Italy? I did not. And it always featured a creamy bechamel sauce and meat ragu. My last effort at lasagna for company featured the bechamel. I will never make the dish without it again. The sauce elevates it to something very special.

Pasta with Grilled Eggplant, Smoky Tomato Sauce and Basil Walnut Pistou
~ Gluten Free ~
This dish is like a garden on your plate. It's  both earthy and healthy. The smoky tomato sauce sounds heavenly. If you no longer are grilling outdoors, grill that eggplant in a grill pan!

French Onion Pizza
If you love French Onion Soup as much as I do, this pizza is for you. I believe that caramelized onions make almost any dish better. These are cooked for an hour in butter with thyme, bay leaves, sherry wine, and beef stock. Oh my!

Bucatini Pasta with Burrata & Fried Breadcrumbs
Don't you just want a spoon for that burrata? This is an olive oil based sauce where the seasoning is key. I think it looks fabulous.

Pumpkin Sausage Sage Pizza
This recipe features some of my favorite fall ingredients. I bet it smells wonderful while it is baking. And that crust!!

Creamy Mushroom Pasta
An easy weeknight dinner that sounds delicious. It's a rich dish which features mushrooms, heavy cream and white wine. How lovely!

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Fall Fashion Trend: Metallics


  According to the catwalk and the Editorialist, "glistening gold, seductive bronze, and go-big-or-go-home-silver will be your rotational color palette for evenings out on the town come fall." I even like a good shiny metallic moment for day. Just don't over do it. The trend is optimistic, which is something we all need right now. These 16 styles are wearable, even if you tend to shy away from shine.


Metallic Coated Ankle Jean
Light up the day or night with these well fitting jeans. A good look for under $100.

Eloise Chiffon Blouse
What a beautiful top for white or black pants. It comes complete with its' own under slip. Good looking coming and going.

Proenza Schouler Metallic Dress
A great way to wear the trend quietly. Zigs and zags light up this fabulous knit dress.

Ramy Brook Sharese Top
Lightweight satin is a shining example of a metallic trend. Here it dresses up jeans. Or you could easily wear it with black satin pants.

Rebecca Minkoff Megan Tote
Big enough for your busiest days. This metallic gunmetal leather tote is a great look and value.

St. John Sequin Knit Midi
Shimmer and shine the night away. Boucle knit is emblazed with metallic sequins and a bit of fringe. Wonderful and expensive, but you can save $275 now through the 22nd. See site for details.

Bow Trim Metallic Gown
How cute is this? It's a body hugging and flattering style with the ruching gathers at the waist. Best part about the look is that it is on sale for under $150!

Foil Sleeve Cashmere Sweater
Sometimes all you need is a touch. The bell sleeves with metallic foil make the statement. Also available in ivory.

Schutz Flor Flat
Metallic leather makes a style statement for an unbelievable price. Also available in gold. Either one would be in my cart if they had my size!

Metallic Ankle Sock Set
Fancy feet. Details matter. Fun to wear with a loafer, ballet slipper, or going through TSA.

Nala Mini Clutch
This bag, like all of Cult Gaia's is really wearable art. The shell shaped silhouette is a showstopper!

Eyes To Mesmerize
The first time I saw these pretty pots, I flipped. They really are the best shadows ever. This sparkling champagne shade offers a soft focus to the eyelid. They illuminate and blur. LOVE!

Metallic Mimi Blazer
A classic and very classy blazer. The metallic is understated and ever so soft. So good looking!

Cassidy Galassia
A little hard to see, but the fabric and leather are certainly metallic. They are one part loafer and one part sneaker. Both parts add up to fabulous. By the way, I have two pairs of Michele's shoes, and they are super comfy!

Gigi New York Ava Clutch
Soft and shiny. My perfect bag. Save $50 now through the 22nd.
Neiman Marcus

Gold Metallic Bonded Pants
Just for fun with a little dose of glam thrown in. Also available in silver.



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Monday, October 18, 2021

Make It A Haute Halloween


Halloween can be a little more fun, and hopefully safer this year. Why not elevate your spirit-ed cocktail party, devilish dinner party, or chic costume? Here's inspiration for the host, hostess or party girl. These fifteen finds guarantee a haute Halloween!  


MacKenzie - Childs Pumpkins
No one does pumpkin decor better that MC. Find the prettiest pumpkins in the patch on their website.

Quilted Vest
A layering piece that goes beyond Halloween. It's super good looking in this color, but also available in three other shades. Runs a touch big. Mr. Shop This loves his. And you can get it with free 2 day delivery via Shop Runner.
Brooks Brothers

Silent D Boots
Saturated color is a trend in fall footwear. This coral is bold and beautiful done in a stretchy faux suede. Under $160

Kim Seybert Catrina Cocktail Napkins
There is nothing like serving a cocktail on a linen napkin. This set of six are spooky stylish, and would make a great gift for a host.

Guilhermina Ballet Mules
With a slip on silhouette, these bronze beauties are party perfect for Halloween or any day. A stylish shoe to wear hosting  guests. Loving this shiny shade but also available in many more colors. Under $100

Crystal Net Tights
The height of haute! A twinkling twist on the classic fishnet. These have been sprinkled with Swarovski crystals. Pair them with a little black dress. 

Joanna Buchanan Hanging Ornaments
These ornaments are stylishly spooky. Paint some tree branches black, place them in a glass vase and hang them for a chic centerpiece. Evil eyes, creepy crawlers, sparkling spiders and more!

Rhinestone Jumper
This top can be so many things for Halloween. I would consider it a spider web.  You will wear this after the candy is gone.

Slate Boards
Serve up your candy apples with tree twigs in them. Then display the apples on a dark slate board. The perfect presentation for apples or cheese.

Black Pumpkins
When orange just doesn't fit into your decor scheme, enter the little black pumpkin. It's on sale and oh so good for decking your halls with a sophisticated flair. Add gold for some ghoulish glam.

Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Wall Plate 
A Fornasetti Plate, tray, or candle is a chic addition to any haute home. On Halloween they are the perfect backdrop to your haunted decor. See the entire collection at

Coupe Glass Set
Toast to the holiday with these very chic champagne glasses. The color is so seasonal!

Ben Amun's Crystal Spider Pin
Creepy chic. 

Silk Bow Skirt
A haute look for Halloween. Fun for the occasion  and very wearable beyond the 31st.

Markham and Fritz Brain Food
This is chocolate wizardry. It's a grown up treat that's also a super food with body benefits. Organic and delicious.


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