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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Fresh Fit of the Day 5.23.11

Hello Ladies..lovin' the outfit...

Top from Rainbow (NY) - ($12)

Shorts from Arden B ($30)

Pumps from Lovemyshoes.com ($20)

I never spend moolah on my earrings..these where prolly from Charolette Russe or Forever 21 for less than 7 bucks

My eyeshadow is actually a pink smokey..doesn't match the shoes at all..but I just love the way it all turned out..Sue me! =p

Till next time..Smooches booboo cherry pies!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Whipped Cream and Berries!

Summer is right around the corner. What better way to welcome the season than by eating whipped cream and berries? Shortcake doesn't hurt, either.

I learned this whipped cream recipe from my dad, who attended The Culinary Institute of America just a few (30) years before I did.** Since he was a culinary student as opposed to a baking student, his "recipe" was more in the style of a chef... add ingredients until it tastes good. But the recipe isn't really the secret to this whipped cream. It's the technique...

Being the baker in the family, I decided to devise a real recipe for this whipped cream that I could follow. Somehow I don't think it is quite the same as when my dad makes it, but this is the next best thing.

Whipped Cream Recipe:

2 cups heavy cream

3/4 cups confectioners sugar, sifted

1-1/2 tsp vanilla

When making whipped cream, it's important to start with cold cream and a cold bowl. Place your empty mixing bowl in the freezer for about 15 minutes before whipping the cream.
Whip the cream on high until soft peaks form. It will happen quickly, so keep an eye on it. Slowly add the confectioners sugar and vanilla on low speed.

The next step goes against everything I learned in culinary school about making whipped cream but my dad swears by it. I don't know why, but it really does taste better this way. After the sugar and vanilla are incorporated into the cream, whip on high speed until you think you're about to make butter.

I've never seen anyone else make whipped cream this way, but I know it's the best I've ever tasted. Just be careful that you don't go too far and actually make butter. A tip my dad gave me is that one day you should try making butter (which is a fun project in itself) just to familiarize yourself with the point at which your cream is ABOUT to become butter.

Then, pick some wildflowers, put them in a cow shaped creamer (my dad did not add those steps) and enjoy your dessert.

**My dad is now in woodworking. You can see his work out front at The CIA as well as inside at the Apple Pie Bakery and Cafe. http://www.sawmoulding.com/

Blogging over Breakfast

Although this doesn't link directly to the fashionable life of Plutôt La Mode, I thought I should share a secret with you all: my breakfast this morning.

I've always wondered about what the "healthy" options are for breakfast, as lots of health cereals and health foods really aren't that great for you and have lots of hidden, unhealthy sugars lurking in them.
My breakfast this morning was a version of the traditional oatmeal (only it tasted a lot better than the typically plain morning encounter that I'm sure you're used to).

I added 2 espresso cups of soya milk (I'm lactose intolerant) to one espresso cup's worth of oatmeal and heated it up. After that, I added a liberal sprinkling of flaked almonds and a pinch of cinnamon. To finish, I swirled in a teaspoon of Manuka honey. Gorgeous!

Give it a go yourself and let me know what you think, or if you have any alternative ideas.

Lottie
xxxx

Monday, May 23, 2011

Blue Monday & A Little Pick me Up ;)

Hi guys! The title of this post is Blue Monday, however my mood today was far from "Blue".....but my outfit was!!! (That was corny wasn't it...LOL) Here are my Steve Madden shoes that inspired my look for today:

I paired my shoes with this ruffled blue and white striped blouse by Ralph Lauren, a pair of mother of pearl earrings, navy blue and silver H&M bracelet, a wide white belt, and navy blue slacks.

And here I am, all put together!

Since we're talking about things as they relate to "BLUE" this is just one of many songs capable of picking me right on up when I'm feeling down. Take a few moments and listen to it! It's a BEAUTIFUL song. :) I heard something in church yesterday that I'd like to share with all of you..."If you don't let the situation you're in get IN YOU, you'll be able to get OUTof it". Everyone have a FABULOUS DAY!!!

~Trice