Jewelry DIY Project.

I was at the Mall the other day and saw this beautiful chunky bracelet but I wanted it in a silver color it only came in gold. I bought it anyways and decided to change it to a silver color by using nail polish I had on hand.

Here are the instructions:

Photography; Taking Selfies

 I have been slacking with blogging and the main reason is not that I am in my bed watching TV or not doing nothing, it is just that I am busy. I try to post on here I guess I can't post every single day I just have to go with posting whenever I can which means maybe 3 times a week I think I can do that. Last week I was playing with my camera I was trying to take selfies for my facebook profile I like changing mine often, it is the same thing I have when it comes to decorating the house I get bored of the same old thing I like to spruce things and change things around.

This is what I do I position my camera in a way that it gets most of my face and of course I have it on a tripod and use the timer in this so it gives me time to perfectly smile and play around.
So here are some of my selfies of last week.

What's cooking? Chicken with a Mango Tarragon Sauce.

I like posting what I cook on Facebook it is not to brag for me it's a way to inspire others that cooking can be fun and easy if you try. I have come along way 17 years ago I couldn't even boil water but with persistence, watching cooking shows and just collecting recipes that I love I can say now that I enjoy the art of cooking.

I love experimenting in the kitchen I do not use measurements I just feel it and just taste what I need here and there. I love photography so I try to perfect the styling part of my dishes I love a colorful plate.

This sauce came together yesterday after thinking how I can present chicken in different way. I had mango and fresh tarragon leaves so I decided to mix those two with some red onions and some other secret herbs and I birthed this delicious tangy sauce to go with chicken. My kids love it so that means this one is a keeper.

Quick and Healthy: Pumpkin seeds with a kick.

I recently bought pumpkin seeds my daughter really likes and I love it when she snacks on something healthy. But for me I was missing something they seem plain and boring to me.
I spiced it up with spices I had on hand like cumin, Cajun spices, and other stuff I had in my pantry you even add pepper flakes. I coated them with a little bit of grape-seed oil mix them really good and toasted them in a pan. Now I have a yummy healthy snack that punches a spicy kick. Tonight I will paired with my favorite wine and enjoy the weather from my porch.

Breaking Rules.

Who made that rule about not wearing white after labor day.... I just wonder. It's hot outside and still feels like summer so I will be wearing white until it starts cooling down. I feel like a taxi driver cause today I drove all the way to school and back times 3.  A glass of bubbly gave me the spa moment afterwards.

I went to Opulent in Roswell for lunch, I love that they purposely put the fork and knives on the wrong sides of the plate. The food was good, I share a the mussels with my friend and then we each had a salad with grilled shrimp and for dessert we had the Panatone ... delicious.

jeans: Paige (TJmaxx)

shoes: TJmaxx

bag: TJMaxx

top: F21

bracelets: handmade and F21

Homemade Tomato Sauce.

My kids love eating pasta, since I had time I decided to make my own tomato sauce. It is easy and delicious. 

I found the recipe here.

This is an easy and quick stove-top tomato sauce. Forget the store bought jars when you can make your own in 20 minutes!

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Recipe type: sauce

Serves: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups quartered ripe plum tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• salt & pepper to taste
• dash of red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place quartered tomatoes in a food processor and pulse a few times until almost smooth, but a few pieces/chunks remain. If you want a smoother sauce, just pulse a few extra time.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the shallot and garlic and saute for 2 minutes to soften, careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add the tomatoes from the food processor to the skillet and stir.
5. Add the sugar, salt & pepper, red pepper flakes and basil and stir again.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened.
7. Remove from the heat and pour into a glass jar to reserve if not using immediately.

What I made: Handmade Jewelry

Since I am a bit under the weather, and laying in bed doing nothing is not my thing, I decided to make some jewelry.

I love working with leather, I even played with some clay and came up with some chunky beads.

I redesigned the against sexual violence bracelet.

I hope I can catch some sleep, I love Fall but not the allergies that come with it.