Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Recipe: Tomato Pie

I absolutely loveee tomatoe pie! My momma gave me this recipe, and she interpreted it from Paula Deen's. We made two pies the other week, and they turned out delicious. Here are some easy steps if you wanna give it try. 

Ingredients:

  • 4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 


2. Peal 4 large tomatoes and slice them about 1/4 inch thick. Place them down on heavy-duty paper towel, or put down two layers of paper towels. Sprinkle kosher salt over the tomatoes.

3. Cover your tomatoes with two layers of paper towels to soak up the access tomato juice. Gently pat down on the tomatoes but don't squish them!




4. Chop up 10 about basil leaves and a 1/2 cup of green onions.

5. Lay down one layer of tomatoes on the bottom your pie crust.


6. Sprinkle your chopped basil and green onions across your first layer of tomatoes.  Repeat steps 5 and 6 again until you have a few layers.
7. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Spread mixture on top of the tomatoes


Use a plastic spatula to even out the cheese topping
8. Place pie in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, and voila! 


I like it extra crispy and dark, so we put it back in the oven to get this golden color:-)

Monday, December 19, 2011

My Chanukah List

1.Nameplate Pendent Necklace 
Or you can get 14 kt Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Necklace for less here
2.Sam Edelman 'Marina' Pump
They are actually comfortable! My sister Alli has them in two different colors =)
3. Beach Cruiser Bike
I found this bike on Amazon (click link above), but my best friend Rachel told me about this bike store in Charleston called Affordabike where you can customize your dream bike for a pretty good bargain
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4. Frye 'Melissa Button' Boot in Chocolate Vintage Leather





5. Zodiac Cuff. 
I love astrology and I'm a proud aquarius so this would be perfect for me:-) Free People is behind this gem.

6. Jefferey Campbell Lita Boot
So many colors! How can you decide on one? Buttermilk Suede would go with most outfits and still remain looking funky.



7. last but certainly not least... 
Peace, Love & Happiness:-)





Friday, December 9, 2011

Decor Dreaming


Can my home look like this? All of this?
Top left corner, i want you.


I love the wooden planks for the ceiling, especially in a bone white. It's beach casual but also elegant.

                                          
                                                I want to have an outdoor dinner party! Or at-least get invited to one..
I don't know about the color, but I dig the set-up. I would use big white comfy cushions instead.
Richard Neutra's Kaufmann House, photographed by Julius Schulman


I'm now considering adding a vanity in the middle of my dream closet. 



Chairs can fly...


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Dream Weddings

Who could forget Lauren Davis' dream destination wedding? Featured in Vogue's March 2008 issue, and I've kept a copy tucked away in my closet ever since then. 
I love the way they are sitting respectfully before the priest. Traditional weddings are more romantic.

Bridesmaids in slightly different pastel colors, all in the same fabric. Perfect!
What wedding would be complete without allowing your guest to jump into the crystal waters of Baru Beach? Not to mention, in stylish beach-wear.
   
MOM! I found my wedding dress! 

Channeling: Elle Fanning

I love her angelic features, the roles she chooses to play in movies, and of course, her style. Yes Elle, you rule.elle fanning interview 01 Elle Fanning for Interview Magazineelle fanning interview 05 Elle Fanning for Interview Magazine

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Elle for Interview Magazine December 2010
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Elle in Marchea. 

Elle in Valentino at Sophia Coopola's Somewhere movie premier
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Elle and Dekota Fanning at Rodarte Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

New It Girl: Hailey Clauson

I went on a photo-shoot this past weekend for my internship, and one of the models was stunning 15 year old, Hailey Clauson. Her luscious lips, sultry eyes, and california blonde hair has given me plenty reason to make this girl my new girl crush. 

Hailey in WILDFOX ads 
She hugged me; no big deal

Thursday, July 15, 2010

I Got The Blues

Whether it's a pair of pants, button down, or corset, I love it in denim. Still not sick of this denim trend...

Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof at London Fashion Week.


My friend Rachel told me about the great selection of denim shirts from the Gap, so I got one similar to this.