January 2010 Archives

Editor's note: In the spirit of sharing, Glamour Cow and Think Tasty are trading recipes this week.

This recipe is courtesy of Michele, who is both the editor-in-chief and main recipe creator at TT.

While Michele loves spending time in her kitchen, she has no formal training as a cook. However, based on the positive feedback received from friends and family, it does seem that she has some innate culinary talents. She hopes you enjoy this recipe and invites you to visit Think Tasty for more yummy recipes.

It's Not Winter Mango Chutney

I now am going to contradict myself. In my last recipe I praised the beauty of hot soup in the middle of a New England winter. And I still do believe in the incredible warmth and comfort that homemade soup can deliver.

However, sometimes it is nice to pretend that your yard isn't covered in snow and that the temperature isn't in the single digits. While I can't make the weather change, I can prepare food that at least can let your mind wander to warmer climates.

Which brings me to one of our dinners this week. Having made chicken stock using a whole roasting chicken, I had plenty of chicken meat left. Being incredibly tender from simmering in its own broth, it made the perfect filling for wraps. However, chicken on its own in a wrap is pretty boring.

So, what's a girl to do but add fun toppings to the chicken? There are simple things you can do, like buy interesting cheeses, such as goat cheese or blue cheese. You also can choose greens with flavor, like baby spinach or arugula. Another way to add flavor is to make chutney. Being a foodie, I like to make my chutneys. The benefit is I get to add the exact flavors that I want, not the flavors the food company wants to add.

For my chutney I wanted a balance between sweet and spicy, which brings me back to pretending it isn't winter. I used mango as the basis for this chutney. To me eating tropical fruit is a great way to feel like you're in a hot, exotic climate. Add some red pepper flakes and hot sauce for a little kick, and you have a good flavor combination.

Recipe after the jump.

One thing I've noticed since moving to New York 3 years ago, is that my 'old skin care' products weren't cutting it out here (breakouts, dry flaky skin, uneven skin tone, etc...).

For the last couple of years I have, systematically, been trying to find a skin care product that can keep up with the gritty streets on New York.

I was recently given a chance to try Dr. Christine Rodgers, En Pointe Skin Solutions.

Dr. Christine Rodgers, is a plastic surgeon, as well as breast cancer survivor; the women she met in her field, as well in her time of duress, inspired her start the skin care line.

En Pointe is formulated to respond to our skins stressors that contribute to lines, pigmentation, redness & irritation.

The product line looks girly & whimsical, as Dr. Rodgers has a life-long passion for ballet (hence the name), her story made me want to try; the packaging did not.

Editor's note: In the spirit of sharing, Glamour Cow and Think Tasty are trading recipes this week.

This recipe is courtesy of Michele, who is both the editor-in-chief and main recipe creator at TT. While Michele loves spending time in her kitchen, she has no formal training as a cook.

However, based on the positive feedback received from friends and family, it does seem that she has some innate culinary talents. She hopes you enjoy this recipe and invites you to visit Think Tasty for more yummy recipes.

Recipe after the jump

Individualized Squash Soup

I've just stumbled across one of the best deals EVER.

$25 Tuesdays.

This little web jewel brings us prezzies every Tuesday.

$25 Tuesdays features a new spa deal, every Tuesday for $25 (duh).

The deal is different every week, and you have 24hrs to purchase the deal.

After your purchase, you have up to 1 year to use it (!).

Want an example? Yesterday's deal was $25 for a 60 min foot reflexology session.

Great bargains that would normally cost a fortune!!

Editor's note: In the spirit of sharing, Glamour Cow and Think Tasty are trading recipes this week.

However, based on the positive feedback received from friends and family, it does seem that she has some innate culinary talents. She hopes you enjoy this recipe and invites you to visit Think Tasty for more yummy recipes.

Recipe after the jump.

What does one wear when skiing?

Something to keep you warm? Yes.

Something to keep you looking hott? Must.

So this weekend, I'm heading up to Hunter & I'm in a mad dash for snow gear.

The look? Freezing-to-death meets cute-snow-bunny.

As it so happens, I was just watching a re-run of The Girls Next Door (Confession: I'm obsessed... I know, I know...) & one of the girls had mentioned Burton.

My thought?

Burton makes cute women's ski clothes!? (I thought they just did boards & guy gear...)

I hopped online, checked out the site - and found my new lust item:

The Women's B by Burton Deitrich Bib Pant.

@ $299.95 it's definitely breaking the piggy bank; but, I need something stylish & durable & this will do the trick.

The best part of the snowsuit!?

It's waterproof, breathable, faux croc piping & check out these color options (green, black, purple & pink...).

And, since I'm into jumpsuits in a big way, I need this --- now.

What do you think? Loving it?