Braised Beef Over Papperdelle Pasta

Braising is, hands down, one of my absolute favorite ways to cook meat. It's a slow process, but, my god, does it produce the most fantastic flavors. Traditionally, tough cuts of meat are difficult to work with. You either have to slice them thinly or roast them for a few hours, making your whole...

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Pree Brulee Jewelry Haul!

As a quick break from the usual posts, I thought I'd share a fun haul! I found Pree Brulee a few months back on Instagram and I really love their designs, so I've bought a few pieces from them. Their prices are a little steep, especially since it's not the best quality of jewelry. But, nonetheless,...

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Worth Every Penny: Lorac Pro To Go

I bought the original Lorac Pro Palette on a whim, a few months back, and it started a very serious obsession with the brand. So I decided that I absolutely needed the Lorac Pro To Go, which turned out to be absolutely perfect for travel. Also, I highly, highly recommend this palette if you're just...

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Kicked Up Eggs Benedict

I love Hollandaise Sauce, I love Eggs Benedict. However, the idea of poaching eggs first thing in the morning makes me want to skip the breakfast ordeal all together. So, I decided to create my own, much quicker, version of Eggs Benedict.  What you'll need:  - 1/3 cup of Hollandaise...

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Chocolate covered strawberries are classic Valentine's Day gifts. Whether you're making them for your family, your special someone, or for yourself to enjoy with a larger glass of wine (my personal favorite way to enjoy them), they are quick, easy and so very tasty. What you'll need:  -...

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Quick and Easy: Hollandaise Sauce

In classical cuisine, there are 5 Mother Sauces. They are called the Mother Sauces because each one is the head (or Mother) of their own family of sauces. Hollandaise is one of the easiest to master, just takes a bit of preparation and attention.  I realize that this particular sauce is intimidating...

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Worth Every Penny: Make Up Forever Concealer

Even with the best foundation, there are always trouble spots, discoloration and annoying marks that need a little extra attention, that usually comes in the from of concealers.  High End Version:  Make Up Forever Full Coverage Concealer Pros: This is a powerful...

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Cheesecake Factory Kale Salad

Kale has been exploding over the last few years. It being very hearty and versatile, as well as packed with protein and a large array of other nutrients, I can see why. If properly dressed/cooked, Kale can be very tasty. I tried this salad at the Cheesecake Factory about 6 months ago and have...

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