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Barbecue Pineapple Meatballs

posted on : November 10, 2017 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

A few weeks ago, the company Moore’s marinade reached out to me and asked me to try one of their sauces. I was thinking of trying Moore’s to help me make an hors d’oeuvres for an upcoming holiday party. I wanted something that would be a crowd pleaser but would also be easy to eat and did not have to be passed. I found this recipe for barbecue pineapple meatballs. Perfect!!! They are really yummy and totally easy to make…Bon Appetit!!!!

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adapted from Iil Luna.com

INGREDIENTS

½ cup barbecue sauce. I used Moore’s Honey barbecue. You can buy it HERE.
½ cup undrained canned crushed pineapple
1 – 16 oz. package frozen fully cooked meatballs
salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Add barbecue sauce and crushed pineapple to a medium pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Add meatballs and stir until all coated. Bring to boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes if meatballs are unthawed or for 14-16 minutes if meatballs are frozen.
Serve immediately. ENJOY!

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The Cashmere Sale

posted on : November 9, 2017 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I was thrilled when the women who are organizing The Cashmere Sale, in Westchester, reached out to me to help promote their month long sale. I have been going to The Cashmere Sale for years. I really look forward to it. Basically it is an annual pop up where they slash the prices of the highest quality cashmere sweaters and accessories. Every year the selection is different and each year is better than the next. You can really get something special at a really great price. This year the sale is here in Westchester at The Vernon Place Shopping Center. You can also buy online at https://thecashmeresale.com. Enter the code SCARSDALE for free shipping. Happy Shopping but hurry its only on for 4 weeks!!!!

I love this lightweight coat with short sleeves.

The cold shoulder trend is so big right now!!

This pom pom scarf and matching sweater is fab…Also check out the pom pom sweater online…its so cute!!!

Some of the selection!!

Another great outfit..casual but chic…..

LOVE, LOVE the sleeves on this sweater and the fur scarf (did I mention they have a bunch of well priced fur accessories!!!!)

Another shot of the coat…so chic!!!!

This fur cardigan is perfect!!!!

Love the Chevron cardigan!!!!!

These are great too…perfect gifts for the teens and college students in your life!!!!

I saved the best for last..I am in LOVE with this ruffle sleeve sweater…My fav in the entire sale!!!

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An Amazon Holiday

posted on : November 7, 2017 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I thought I would give you a little sneak peek of the holiday gift guides I am working on. I have sooo many coming to you right after Thanksgiving and I am working with some of my favorite brands/companies to bring you a bunch of give-a-ways during the month of December!! I can hardly wait..I know you are going to LOOOOOVEEEEE this year’s selections…In the meanwhile here are some awesome items available on Amazon to kick off your holiday shopping!!!!!

This game is suppose to be a riot to play. My nephews are going to go CRAZY over this!!!! I have ordered a couple.

This is going to be the hot new sneaker for the season…I just know it!!!

I bought this for my daughter and now it is on my list for everyone!!!!

If you have someone in your family who loves puzzles..then this is for them!!! I already bought a few!!!!

Such a perfect gift for all the men in your life!!!!!

I am buying these for all my besties!!! They are so fashionable and come in a bunch of colors!!!!!

All of these are sooooo cute too!!!!

Here’s a great book for friends who love to entertain!!!!!

Are you looking for some fun xmas party shoes…these are for you!!!!!!!

This is still hands down one of the best Hostess gifts!!!!

And in case you think I skipped over Thanksgiving…..this is the perfect thing to start a new family tradition….

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Book Club Monday

posted on : November 7, 2017 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Calling all foodies…one of my all time favorite chefs will release his new book: Nobu: A Memoir tomorrow on November 7th. Chef Nobu changed the Japanese culinary scene when he first opened his namesake restaurant in TriBeCa 23 years ago. Here is the summary:

A fascinating and unique memoir by the acclaimed celebrity chef and international restaurateur, Nobu, as he divulges both his dramatic life story and reflects on the philosophy and passion that has made him one of the world’s most widely respected Japanese fusion culinary artists.

Nobu needs no introduction. One of the world’s most widely acclaimed restaurateurs, his influence on food and hospitality can be found at the highest levels of haute-cuisine to the food trucks you frequent during the work week—this is the Nobu that the public knows.

But now, we are finally introduced to the private Nobu: the man who failed three times before starting the restaurant that would grow into an empire; the man who credits the love and support of his wife and children as the only thing keeping him from committing suicide when his first restaurant burned down; and the man who values the busboy who makes sure each glass is crystal clear as highly as the chef who slices the fish for Omakase perfectly.

What makes Nobu special, and what made him famous, is the spirit of what exists on these pages. He has the traditional Japanese perspective that there is great pride to be found in every element of doing a job well—no matter how humble that job is. Furthermore, he shows us repeatedly that success is as much about perseverance in the face of adversity as it is about innate talent.

Not just for serious foodies, this inspiring memoir is perfect for fans of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Danny Meyer’s Setting the Table. Nobu’s writing does what he does best—it marries the philosophies of East and West to create something entirely new and remarkable. – Amazon.com

To purchase this book or for more information, click HERE.

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Watson’s Spiced Nuts

posted on : November 3, 2017 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I am in full Holiday entertaining mode here. I received this amazing recipe from our sponsor, Watson’s Catering and Events..they tell me that these Maple Spiced Nuts are soo delicious and perfect to put out on your holiday entertaining bar cart. Also I was lucky to be able to visit Watson’s kitchen and showroom yesterday and take a look around as they were getting ready for a party. I am so excited to share it with you!

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Maple Spiced Nuts

1 cup walnuts, raw unsalted

1 cup almonds, raw unsalted

1 cup hazelnuts, raw unsalted

1 cup pecans, raw unsalted

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, coarsely
chopped

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

½ cup maple syrup

Salt

Pre-heat oven, 350 degrees.

Mix the nuts, rosemary, cayenne, maple
syrup and salt in a medium size mixing bowl.

Spread the nuts on a half sheet tray
and bake in the oven for about 15 – 20 minutes. After about 10 minutes stir the
nuts on the tray.

Remove the nuts from the oven and place
them in a bowl to cool.

If needed, season with salt.

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A Blue and White Thanksgiving

posted on : November 1, 2017 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Don’t Kill Me…I know Halloween was just yesterday but I am wayyyyyy into Thanksgiving mode. I am loving this blue and white Thanksgiving theme. I would really love to incorporate it into my own Thanksgiving decor this year. Here is some of my inspiration but I have to admit I have a looooggggg way to go…..