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The Best FRIENDS-Themed Party Ever: Inside Ashlyn’s FRIENDS/Central Perk Graduation Party
I possibly threw the very first FRIENDS TV Show themed bridal shower, and was one of just three people ever to blog about a FRIENDS-themed party (I did the research). So, when I planned the FRIENDS shower for my best friend back in 2013, my … Continue reading
First Birthday Party: Sweet Little Peach, Georgia Peach, Sweet Tea Theme, Southern Baby Girl First Birthday Party
My daughter turned one. It was an occasion I always claimed I’d never waste money on a party my kids would never remember, but I didn’t know what it was like to survive the first year of your new baby’s … Continue reading
Top 25 Oscar de la Renta Wedding Gowns (A Bridal Magazine Editor Remembers)
A fashion legend has been lost. To honor Oscar’s legacy, today we share a little bit of the beauty he created. Over on the blog I run as editor of Arkansas Bride, we shared 25 of our favorite Oscar de … Continue reading
Pinterest Pass or Fail: Baked Zucchini Chips
This sounds and looks like the best and most healthy chip replacement idea out there. What better than a veggie that tastes like the thing we actually want – real potato chips – to dip into hummus and salsa and the like?
Green veggies are basically free if you’re calorie counting – so this idea was a must-Pin when I spotted it on Pinterest the other day.
Recipe:
Thinly slice 2 medium zucchini
Spread out onto a baking sheet
Brush with olive oil
Bake until crispy brown at 350-degrees
Sprinkle with sea salt
Enjoy!
Sounds easy enough, right?
Well, see for yourself how it turned out when I gave this healthy recipe a try:
Cash loves to join me in the kitchen.
And then this happened…
What the heck?
Definitely a FAIL.
Maybe I tried to bake too many at once?
Maybe since I sprinkled the oil and didn’t brush it, it made the slices to heavy to crisp up?
I know it wasn’t that I baked too long b/c I checked them constantly and they were soggy up until they burned, dissolved or, well, stayed soggy.
Yes, chipped nail polish. So sue me.
Verdict: FAIL
If you know what I did wrong, please comment below and let me know!
FOUND THIS PIN AFTER THE FACT…
Sounds like a better way to do it, but I’ll have to try another day.
Pinterest Pass or Fail: Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
I love this vegetarian recipe blog, The Curvy Carrot. Seems my favorite pins for creative veggie recipes are always coming from this site. And this post is about one in particular … Buffalo Cauliflower.
As you know, I’m pregnant, and about every other month so far, I crave the pungent, mouth-watering flavor of buffalo sauce. I fed my craving wings the first week I was preggo on vacay in Destin … so good! Then, a few weeks later, I got a hankering for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and a delectable buffalo chicken sandwich at a local place here in Little Rock. Twenty-one weeks in (this is a belated post, as I’m at 25 weeks now) … buffalo was calling my name again. However, for the sake of not feeding this baby any more unhealthy snacks … well … fewer unhealthy snacks … I hopped onto Pinterest and searched “healthy buffalo recipes” … and I found this one for Buffalo Cauliflower.
I modified it, of course … because I didn’t have everything in the house, and it turned out to be a PASS.
Here’s how I made my version:
I didn’t have enough flour, so I used corn bread mix instead. Worked out OK, but I do wonder what the flour version would’ve been like.
Toss the cauliflower into the mixture. Spread out onto a baking sheet and bake.
Mix up the sauce while the cauliflower bakes.
Toss the cauliflower in the sauce mixture and bake some more.
THE END RESULT
Although they were good, you really can’t eat all that many of them. I should count that as a good thing, something to make these an even healthier snack. I would make them again, but I’d use more buffalo sauce, I’d make homemade ranch to go with, and I’d use flour instead of the corn bread mix. Still…
Verdit: Pass.
How to make your own envelope liners
Have you been seeing super cute envelope liners on Pinterest with these gorgeous invitations and you are probably thinking that costs a fortune?! Well I can’t really speak for the invitations because those could have really cost a fortune! But I’m going to show you how to make custom envelope liners for not a lot of money.
Custom envelope liners I made.
There are a few other envelope DIY envelope liner tutorials out there but I have two major tips that I’ve learned through trial and error. I’ve learned to use spray glue (little more work up front but much better coverage) and use your favorite wrapping paper! Lindsay always thinks I’m crazy every Christmas for using expense Container Store wrapping paper instead of the dollar store but I just love how nice and thick it feels plus it’s gorgeous… yes, I’m a paper nerd! But if you’ve ever been interested in have envelope liners for your personal stationary or Christmas cards you can do it and save a lot of money instead of buying the pre-made ones like on Etsy.
Materials:
Paper Source’s envelope liner template kit
Your favorite wrapping paper*
x-acto knife
Cutting board
scrap paper or newspaper
Optional Materials:
ruler or straight edge
dusk mask
* The roll I bought above was $5 wrapping paper from Michael’s. Any medium to good quality wrapping paper should work. Just don’t get the super cheap kind that could rip easily when you are cutting.
Step 1: Cut your envelope liner out carefully with an x-acto knife. You can also trace it with a pencil and cut it out with scissors. Be sure you are cutting on the side you will be gluing, this will help hide any small mistakes. If you use an x-acto knife please be careful!
Step 2: Gather all your materials for spray gluing. I do this in my garage and as you can see it’s not glamorous! I use 3M spray glue, a face mask and paper to spray glue on.
Step 3: Spray glue just the top half of the envelope liners and about an inch below the fold. Don’t spray glue the whole thing, you’ll never get it in the envelope. Let the glue sit for about a minute before placing it in the envelopes.
Step 4: Place spray glued envelope liner inside envelope. This will be tricky at first so get a few testers going first. I try to place my hand down in with it then let it stick to the envelope.
Note: I’ve used the roll tape double side glue before and it is easier upfront but when you open up your envelope it tends to fall apart and not stick as well.
I think the extra effort is well worth the end result. Everyone will be so impressed and excited with the mail you’ve sent them!
Not in the mood to cook
I grew up in a large-ish family. We ate leftovers almost ALWAYS-the next day. My particular husband however, does NOT eat leftovers. As it is hard to cook for just the two of us, I typically end up eating said leftovers for lunch or dinner-which gets old fast! During the summer, Texas heat dissuades me from wanting to cook because of the ovens radiating heat, and I decided to try a PINTEREST pin, that was described as being easy/fast!
EASY FACTOR: extremely uncomplicated, great for parties, easy dinner, or holiday breakfasts
Ingredients:
-microwave 6 bacon slices (cover with paper towels to prevent splatter and for soaking up grease) for about 5-8 minutes….at least until cooked/yet flexible… it should not be crispy…just barely cooked
-1/2 cup chopped chives
-3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
-5 eggs that have been beaten in bowl
-salt, pepper, garlic salt
-(1) 6 muffin tin sprayed with pam
-3 bread slices
Directions:
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 degress
1. Take a small glass and press the rim into a bread slice. You should be able to get 2 circles out of each slice. Then peel away the excess around the “circles” and toss excess. Put one bread circle in the bottom of each muffin tin.
2. Take your microwaved bacon and shape 1 slice into each of the 6 muffin spots
3. Throw your chives into the whipped egg bowl, along with a pinch of salt, pepper, and 1/2 garlic salt. Mix together. NOTE: you could always add spinach, or feta instead of cheddar, zucchini, switch eggs for whites, etc.
4. Pour egg mixture evenly into each muffin hole.
5. Top each with cheddar cheese.
6. Place pan beneath your muffin tin (this is to save you cleanup, in case you put too much into each of the muffin cups)
SET IN OVEN for about 15-20 minutes. It really depends on how accurate/how hot your oven gets.
Enjoy!!
mrs. and the misc. 
