Here’s a great weekend breakfast treat to celebrate the first few weeks back to school. I love my crock pot. It makes family dinner preparation that much easier. I found this recipe on Pinterest and it was getting rave reviews since it is quick, no fuss, and delicious. I thought I would share it with you!! It’s perfect for those upcoming chilly fall weekend mornings. Bon Appetit!!!!
1 10 inch stale (day or two old) french baguette, cut into 1-inch slices
4-ounce cream cheese, room temperature
3-4 bananas sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3 eggs
1/4 cup skim milk
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter cut into thick slices
Lightly grease a 6.5 quart (or larger) crock pot
Spread cream cheese on both sides of all bread and arrange slices in a single layer on bottom of crock pot
Layer banana slices over the bread slices and sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts
Arrange butter slices on top and set aside
In a mixing bowl slightly beat eggs using a whisk or egg beaters
Add milk, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, whisk until combined
Pour egg mixture over bread
The liquid should not cover the bread but be 3/4 of the way up. If it is less than that, add more liquid
Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 2.5 hours
Remove lid and if not serving right away, set the dial to warm
Drizzle with honey and serve
I am happy to share with you some of my favorite trends for fall. On the runways, Velvets are HUGE. We keep seeing velvet jackets, shoes, bags and dress. I think it is a much have for your fall wardrobe. Statement furs are also being showcased. Find a fun color or texture and what an addition that would be to your closet. Off the shoulder tops are still going strong and I could not be happier. Perhaps one in a jewel tone would be great. I still plan on wearing the black and denim one, that I bought this summer, well into the fall!!!! Lastly, my favorite trend is big sleeves. I am still looking for that perfect piece but this trend is so beautiful and feminine. Stay tuned!
For a limited time, one of my favorite skin care and cosmetic lines is going to be available at Target. A special assortment of Beautycounter products will be sold exclusively for Target. Some of the best items will be part of the special sale, the charcoal mask and soap, the body butter, the creme cleanser, the rosewater spray and my favorite, the cleansing balm. Some of these items are also available online. To find the products at a store near you, click HERE.
Today’s Book Club Monday is Sprinkle Glitter On My Grave, by Jill Kargman. You might know Jill from her hysterical show Odd Mom Out on Bravo Her latest book is a collection of essays and musing that pokes fun of herself, her family, her friends and our cultural overall!!!! The book can be described as follows:
The star of Bravo’s breakout scripted comedy Odd Mom Out shares her razor-sharp wit and backhanded wisdom in a deeply observed and outrageously funny collection of musings, lists, essays, and outrages.
From her unique lingo (things don’t simply frighten her, they “M. Night Shyamalan her out”) to her gimlet-eyed view of narrow-mindedness, to her morbid but curiously life-affirming parenting style, Jill Kargman is nothing if not original. In this hilarious new book, the sharp-elbowed mother of three turns her unconventional lens on life and death and everything in between, including
• the politically correct peer pressure she felt from the new moms in her hood, the women who provided the grist for the mill of her hit television show
• the evolution of her aesthetic from Miami Vice vibrant (a very brief flirtation) to Wednesday Addams–meets–rocker chic
• her deep-seated New Yorker’s discomfort with moving vehicles that aren’ttaxis and subways (a.k.a. “suburban panic disorder”)
• the family obsession with reading obituaries for their medical revelations and real estate news value
• the reasons why, in a land of tan-orexic baby-oil beach bakers, she chooses to honor the valor of her ghostly pallor
From a hellish visit to the Happiest Place on Earth to her unusual wedding night with Russell Crowe to her adrenaline-pumping Gay Pride parade experience, Sprinkle Glitter on My Grave is as wonderfully indecent and entertaining as a spring break road trip with your best friend. Assuming your best friend is the kind of gal who still wears a motorcycle jacket to pick up the kids at school. Summary Amazon.com
For more information or to order this book click HERE
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Just in time for Fashion Week!! This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Dina Mackney. I stumbled upon her designs on Instagram and have been following her ever since. Her jewelry is dramatic yet quite elegant. The colors that she uses are so vibrant and alive. Every single piece is a true showstopper. I have the rainbow necklace showcased below and I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments I get every time I wear it. I especially love Dina’s statement ring collection. What a wonderful addition to your Fall wardrobe. To see the complete line for yourself, click HERE. I was also lucky enough to interview Dina this Fashion Week and get some of her recommendations on building the perfect jewelry wardrobe. To listen to the interview and get all of Dina’s insider tips, click HERE
This recipe is easy and healthy. It is a great alternative to mashed potatoes and most people who HATE vegetables end up LOVING it!!! Enjoy!!!
