This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Kristin Catalfano of Buy The Batter. Kristin who is a busy mom, believes that food should be nutritious, using only fresh, whole, simple ingredients. What started out as a love for baking turned into a passion for providing families with fast, fresh and healthy food options!!!! Buy The Batter offers homemade, premium, batters containing no GMO’s. The muffins come in a 6 cavity aluminum tins, frozen, ready to bake. All you have to do is unwrap them and pop them in your oven. This morning we had a muffin party and devoured Buy The Batter carrot, blueberry and pumpkin muffins. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE. The carrot was my favorite..it is made with spelt flour and are loaded with shredded carrot, banana, chia seeds and sweetened with maple syrup and a touch of sugar….DELICIOUS and healthy!!!! To order your own Buy The Batter Muffins contact Kristin HERE.
Here is another “BEST” recipe that is great for back to school nights. I hope it is as well received as last week’s onion soup!!!!! This pasta has been called “heaven sent”. So, if you like shrimp then this is for you. Luckily for me..I have a whole houseful that loved this!!!! Bon Appetit!!!!
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 lb. shrimp
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 c. dry white wine
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley
- 12 oz. cooked angel hair
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer 2 minutes, then add Parmesan and parsley and let cook 2 minutes more. Add cooked angel hair and shrimp and toss until completely combined. Garnish with Parmesan.
sweater. It can be dressed up or down for
day to night looks. I had a grey on today
with white frayed jeans and leopard flats
and went to a bunch of meetings AND
got a bunch of compliments. I love
all the choices below!!! Happy Shopping!!
So today was the first day of school in our neck of the woods. Both my girls are GOUNDED because they would not pose for a photo for me. I always take my annual photo of them walking in the front door of school on the first day. Even my husband was looking forward to it!!!! There has been so much anticipation for this day. Tons of summer work, buying of books and school supplies and even rearranging of desks here at home. But the most fun thing to put together for back to school is our Coffee Station. Mornings around here are brutal. The bus comes earlier and earlier. I have set up a coffee station for my girls so they can grab and go. The Keurig is an absolute lifesaver. Those coffee pods come in so many flavor choices…from hot coco, to lattes, to Chi to iced, everything is available I love these cups with lids that I found on Amazon. My girls usually opt for something hot right out the door and then take one of those bottled Starbucks drinks for later!!! I thought I would show you our station and then give you a few more ideas for setting one up on your own. It is definitely a life saver for all of us in the morning!!!!
And while you are at it…check out some of the new Fall arrivals at some of my favorite sites:
Over the past month some amazing products were sent to me to try and review for my readers. Three times really caught my attention. I love when companies send me items and they become favorites…I know you will love them too!!!! Bon Weekend!!!
The MOUTHWATCHERS toothbrush is incredible. I was sent a few samples and my daughters, my mom and I have been using it for weeks and love it. This tooth brush eliminates ALL bacteria that can breed on a regular toothbrush because of its silver bristle technology. But if that does not sell you, this toothbrush has flossing bristles that are 10X thinner than that of a regular tooth brush, which makes it easy to floss between teeth and in those hard to reach areas. To purchase your own Mouthwatcher, click HERE.
Another sample I received is a cleaning gadget called “Bump It Off”. It is a reusable silicone sleeve for your hand that has so many cleaning uses. It helps wash dirty pots and pans in the kitchen, and stained clothes in the laundry. It grooms pets and is even a great exfoliator that can be used in the shower. Its easy to clean and dishwasher safe. To buy this must have gadget, click HERE.
The last item I received recently was the chic Dazi Ties. This company makes playful skinny ties, in florals, plaids, stripes and solids They are 100% cotton, so they are light and comfortable. Dazi ties make the perfect gift and look amazing with a jackets and also suits. I sent my son back to college with a couple to update his wardrobe!!!
