Archive for June, 2010
HAPPY MONDAY!
I’m really crossing my fingers that this week goes by just as quickly as last week — before long my toes will be in the surf in Puerto Rico!
Until then, I’m trying to soak up as much summer action as possible – and I’m already getting excited for the 4th of July festivities!
So much in fact, that I’ll be busting out the old grill tonight!
As I’ve mentioned before, the Mister’s FAVORITE meal is chicken Parmesan. But, it’s not exactly the healthiest and it’s quite heavy for a hot summer night. But I still wanted him to experience the delicious flavors! Easy solution? Chicken Parmesan Burgers.
You’ll need:
For the burgers:
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I prefer freshly grated cheese as opposed to the varieties found in plastic containers – i.e. KRAFT)
- 1/8 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley (Fresh herbs make a HUGE difference, but you can use dried if you have to)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- Salt and pepper
Misc.
- Pasta sauce
- Mozzarella or provolone cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 4 hamburger buns
Combine all of the ingredients for the burgers. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors hang out together (they’re still getting to know each other!).
Preheat the broiler or grill. cover grill or broiler pan with non stick cooking foil or spray. Broil/grill burgers for 4-6 minutes on each side until fully browned and cooked through. Top each burger with pasta sauce and cheese and grill/broil for 30-60 seconds until the cheese is melted. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Present to your significant other and patiently wait as he/she falls deeply, passionately in love with you 
I will be making these for my Mister tonight and will post our delicious photos as the Daily Delish! Let me know if you plan on making them with me!
It’s FRIIIIIIIIDAY! Wahoo! So ready for the weekend!
First things first on this wonderful Fashion Friday.
I always receive quite a few emails and comments re: my Bathroom pictures. You want to know — do I take them in the bathroom at work? Does anyone walk in? What kind of VAIN PERSON TAKES PICTURES OF THEMSELEVES IN THE MIRROR? Um yeah, that’d be me
I was just kidding on the last question…no one has asked it. yet.
Anyway, ask and you shall receive! When the Mister doesn’t have time in the morning to take a photo of me outside, I do what any blogger would do. I resort to terrible lighting and put my professionalism at risk.
Joking aside, no one has walked in on me mid-pic (knock on wood), but I doubt they would care, as I’m the least of my company’s concerns. When you work at an ad/PR agency, you see all walks of “crazy.” So now that the mystery of the bathroom photos has been addressed we can move on.
Again, I apologize for the sub-par photos. Blame the Mister. He’s been too busy for me in the mornings ;(
This first outfit features one of my favorite summer blouses. I love the bright color and the faabric is light (and sleeveless!), perfect for the warmer temperatures. Since my office is freezing, I paried it with a cardigan. To make the whole outfit a bit more figure flattering, I added a skinny belt to accentuate my waist, as it tends to get lost in most tops. I liked the overall look.
Let’s just ignore the fact that this lighting makes me look like i have a terrible skin disease.
In the mix:
Pink top: Parallel
Cardigan: SAKS
Shoes: GUCCI
Skirt: Can’t remember! An old classic.
Next featured outfit is what I’m wearing today on super casual Friday. It’s comfy, cute and perfect for the mix of warm weather and A/C.
In the mix:
Butterfly shirt: SAKS outlet
Cream blouse: A.B.S
Jeggins (jeans+leggings): Hue
Shoes: Coach
Sorry again for the terrible photos!
I promise I’ll make it up to you next week
What is everyone up to this weekend? – THE SUMMER MOVIES ARE OUT IN FULL FORCE! Anyone see anything good lately? Plan on seeing one tonight/this weekend?!
Can you believe it’s already Thursday?! It feels like just yesterday I was whining that it only Monday — time flies when you are complaining, I guess!
With Thursday brings the reminder to reflect back on the week and recognize the “good” moments. What are you thankful for this week?
I’m thankful for…
- My new iPhone! Well, it’s not new, per se, but it’s the Mister’s old one (since he got the BRAND NEW one!) and so I’ve been able to upgrade from my older version (another Mister hand-me-down!).
- Fruitfull Coconut popsicles – omg, heaven!
- Air conditioning
- CRUNCHY grapes – I’ve been living of ‘em this week!
- Rediscovering old music – currently jamming to further seems forever (since my new iphone can accommodate ALL my music!)
- The fact that I have NOTHING planned this weekend – bring on the spontaneity! I’m thinkin’ a trip to the zoo is in order
- That tomorrow is FRIDAY!
What are you thankful for this week?
