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Fashionable Friend Friday

posted on : October 14, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Today’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Liz Joy.  I recently stumbled upon the blog Pure Joy Home.  Liz  is a young mom lifestyle blogger who is local.  She lives in Stamford Ct.   She is adorable and I love her style and posts.  She posted The Real Deal Chicken Soup recipe and I had to share it with you.  Everyone should be making this.  It is a good old fashion easy chicken soup recipe perfect for the cold days ahead.  Bon Weekend!


images Pure Joy Home

image Mel’s Kitchen

The Real Deal Chicken Soup
adapted from Pure Joy Home

Ingredients


1 whole chicken
1 quart low sodium low chicken broth
carrots (not baby carrots)
onion
celery
parsley
bay leaves
thyme


Rinse chicken under cold water (remove and discard all of the giblets inside the cavity)
Place the chicken breast down in a large pot (Le Creuset type)
Cover the chicken with cold water
Add chopped onion, carrots and celery
Add spices and salt (approx. 2-3 tablespoons) and peppercorns
Bring to a boil
Reduce  to a simmer and let the chicken cook for 45 minutes with the lid not fully covering the pot, so the steam can release
Remove chicken and shred the meat
Strain the broth taking out all the vegetables
Add vegetables back (whichever ones you like) and the chicken and let simmer
Add the chicken broth
Serve with pre-made noodles or rice






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Velvet Boots For Fall

posted on : October 13, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

OK, back to Fall Fashion……I have been noticing a lot, I mean A LOT of velvet for this fall.  One of the most surprising places is on the feet.  I have always been a fan of the velvet flat or slipper but this year a whole new trend has come forth…..the velvet BOOT!!!   I have not embraced this look yet but I am sure tempted.  I could definitely see the black or the grey with my wardrobe and I love the stacked heel.  However, I know some of my more daring readers will wow us with the midnight blue or burgundy, the “IT” color for this season (but more on that later). 

Velvet Boots For Fall

E L L E R Y blue shoes
modaoperandi.com

Gianvito Rossi grey boots
matchesfashion.com

Alexandre Birman black boots
bergdorfgoodman.com

Étoile Isabel Marant ankle boots
forwardbyelysewalker.com

Shoes of Prey blue boots
nordstrom.com

Kendall + Kylie slip on boots
lordandtaylor.com

Steve Madden cowgirl boots
stevemadden.com

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A Happy Halloween For Our Furry Friends

posted on : October 12, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
Now that my children are officially too old to dress up for Halloween, I have resorted to finding costumes for the small furry members of our family.  Actually, the pet costumes seem to outnumber the human costumes in cuteness this year.  Which one will it be?  Not sure how my doggy babies will feel about these but who could resist a Starbucks Iced Puppy Latte or a Dorothy Dog costume this spooky season.

A Happy Halloween For Our Furry Friends

Spider Pup Dog Costume
$32 – escapade.co.uk

Star Wars Yoda Dog Costume
costumeexpress.com

Iron Man Dog Costume
$19 – very.co.uk

Disney Snow White Dog Costume
$19 – very.co.uk

Dorothy Dog Costume
halloweencostumes.com

Holy Hound Dog Costume
$19 – escapade.co.uk

Bride of Frankenpup Dog Costume
$16 – halloweencostumes.co.uk

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J McLaughlin

posted on : October 11, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

The iconic shop J McLaughlin recently opened in Larchmont, NY.  If you are not familiar with this incredibly well-bred shop, which first opened its doors in 1977 on Manhattan’s upper east side, it  offers classic well tailored ready to wear men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.  I especially love their well-priced cashmere, dresses and iconic faux fur items.  Here are some of my favorite pieces for the fall.   I just love their photos from their Fall Campaign.  It makes me yearn for my well read and dog-eared copy of The Preppy Handbook!!! For more information on J McLaughlin or to see their complete line, click HERE.

 

* This is a sponsored post

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Book Club Monday

posted on : October 10, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
I loved Where Did You Go Bernadette, so I was really excited when I saw that Maria Semple, the author, had a new book out last week titled Today Will Be Different.  This book is being called “brilliant, hilarious and heart-filled”.  The story goes like this:



Eleanor knows she’s a mess. But today, she will tackle the little things. She will shower and get dressed. She will have her poetry and yoga lessons after dropping off her son, Timby. She won’t swear. She will initiate sex with her husband, Joe. But before she can put her modest plan into action-life happens. Today, it turns out, is the day Timby has decided to fake sick to weasel his way into his mother’s company. It’s also the day Joe has chosen to tell his office-but not Eleanor-that he’s on vacation. Just when it seems like things can’t go more awry, an encounter with a former colleague produces a graphic memoir whose dramatic tale threatens to reveal a buried family secret.  Summary Amazon.com

To learn more or order this book, click  HERE
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Fashionable Friend Friday

posted on : October 7, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
What happens when you cross a politico with an uber-fashionista?  You get Julie Killian, this week’s Fashionable Friend Friday!!!  Julie is running for NY State Senate.  She is taking a hard stand on helping small businesses succeed, increasing drug abuse prevention in our schools and fighting for tax and mandate relief.  These are just a few of the many other important issues facing NY State residents that Julie in favor of changing.  She is on the campaign trail looking classic with a trendy twist.  Whether running to one of her many debates (see below for schedule) or meeting with local firemen at the neighborhood station or visiting with Seniors at the area senior center, Julie has got the all looks… hands down.  For just her fashions alone, she has got my vote!!    If you want to make NEW YORK great again, vote for Julie Killian….We are with HER!!!!
“As a mother, a neighbor and a long-time community volunteer, I am deeply concerned about the future of our state. I have raised five children in Westchester County and believe we have a responsibility to do better for our children.
I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, if you are ready for change and want to join with me in making our government a little smarter and work better for the taxpayer, then I will work with you. We deserve better; we need to demand better. That’s why I’m running for the New York State Senate.”

– JULIE KILLIAN


I was lucky enough to interview Julie today for my show, “Up To The Minute With Nicole”.  To listen click HERE
image Fairfield County Look

Following please find Julie’s debate schedule against George Latimer:

October 13th – 11:00 AM
The Journal New Editorial Board
www.lohud.com

October 13th – 7:00 PM
League of Women Voters – White Plains
Church Street School
295 Church Street, White Plains, NY

October 17th – 6:30 PM
League of Women Voters – Harrison
Harrison Public Library
2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY

October 18th – 7:00 PM
League of Women Voters – Yonkers
Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY

October 19th – 8:00 AM
WVOX Debate with Bob Marrone

October 24th – 6:00 PM
League of Women Voters – New Rochelle
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY

October 25th – 6:00 PM
League of Women Voter – Rye
Rye Middle School – Multi Purpose Room
3 Parsons St, Rye, NY

October 26th – 7:00 PM
League of Women Voters – Larchmont/Mamroneck
Mamaroneck Town Hall
740 W Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY

November 1st – 3:00 PM
Osborn Residents Association
Osborn Auditorium
101 Theall Road, Rye, NY
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