Book Club Monday

I just started reading an incredible book, The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware!!  OMG!!!  I am having trouble putting it down.  It’s the perfect summer read.   Here is the story:

In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins. The sky is clear, the waters calm, and the veneered, select guests jovial as the exclusive cruise ship, the Aurora, begins her voyage in the picturesque North Sea. At first, Lo’s stay is nothing but pleasant: the cabins are plush, the dinner parties are sparkling, and the guests are elegant. But as the week wears on, frigid winds whip the deck, gray skies fall, and Lo witnesses what she can only describe as a dark and terrifying nightmare: a woman being thrown overboard. The problem? All passengers remain accounted for—and so, the ship sails on as if nothing has happened, despite Lo’s desperate attempts to convey that something (or someone) has gone terribly, terribly wrong…

With surprising twists, spine-tingling turns, and a setting that proves as uncomfortably claustrophobic as it is eerily beautiful, Ruth Ware offers up another taut and intense read in The Woman in Cabin 10—one that will leave even the most sure-footed reader restlessly uneasy long after the last page is turned.

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When Its Just Too Hot To Think

The heat wave here in the Northeast is getting unbearable.  Even with my air conditioning full blast, it feels like 109 degrees.  It is hard to focus on doing much of anything much less cook.  I was wandering around the web and I found this refreshing, easy yet completely delicious recipe that I thought you might like to try.  It is a three-ingredient pasta and it’s the perfect thing to make when it is so hot you just cannot function.  Enjoy!!!!

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Three – Ingredient Spaghetti



1 lb Spaghetti
kosher salt
juice and zest of 2 lemons
2 c parmesan cheese
freshly ground black pepper (optional)


In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of boiling water and drain.


Return spaghetti to pot and mix with lemon juice, zest, and parmesan.  Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Fashionable Friend Friday

This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Ashley Hall, founder of the Hands High jewelry company (named after her love of horses, measured in “hands”), featuring one of a kind, necklaces and watches made from fashionable fabrics, unique beads and decorative finds such as bone, tassels and more.  The designs are incredible.  Ashley describes the designs as “natural, neutral boho chic”.   To learn more about Ashley or view the entire line click, HERE. Bon Weekend!!!!

The Easiest Key Lime Pie

I am always looking for an easy never fail impressive recipe to bring to friend’s houses or picnic night in the summer.  I usually spend much of August in the Hamptons.  Most nights we visit family and friends for dinner.  I run out of ideas of items to bring to dinner parties.  My friend Christine sent me this Key Lime Pie recipe and it is brilliant.  I made it all last week and have a few ready to go for next week and so far it has been a home run.  You have to try it out for yourself!!!  Happy baking!!!!

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The Easiest Key Lime Pie Recipe



Ingredients
3 Egg Yolks
1/2 cup Nellie and Joes Lime Juice
1 can condensed milk




Blend all ingredients and pour into a nine-inch prepared graham cracker crust
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes before refrigerating
Top with whipped cream and serve

Rosemary and Vine

A new restaurant opened on Purchase St in Rye, NY, Rosemary and Vine, and we were invited to try a tasting menu.  The cuisine is a savory vegetarian Mediterranean, while also offering a nice wine and beer selection.  The food is fabulous.   Each dish was better than the rest.  We loved the Gazpacho Blanco, made with cucumbers, grapes and mint.  The family recipe for Hummus is one of the best we had and the 5 cheese mushroom lasagna was out of this world, just to name a few of our favorites.  The founders, Berj and Tania could not have been more attentive or hospitable.   But don’t take our word for it, Rosemary and Vine was recently mentioned in Vogue as a must stop this summer in Rye.  For more information to view the complete menu, click HERE.

Cant Live Without Summer Edition

Each season I am introduced to a bunch of new items that quickly become favorites.  Here are some of my best finds for summer 2016!!!  

Aroma Essential Air Diffuser 

 I love using scented candles around my house.  This diffuser is the same idea but even better.  You add a few drops of second essential oil to water and turn on the diffuser and you get 6-7 hours of scented heaven!!  For more information, click HERE
Amazon Tap with Alexia-Enabled Portable Blue Tooth Speaker

This speaker is amazing.  You tap the button and get you music via Bluetooth or off prime music, pandora, Spotify, iheartradio or Tunein.  You can also hear an audio book, listen to the news,  hear the weather or even order a pizza!!!! For more information, click HERE
Aromaflage – fragrance with a function



This exotic, botanical fragrance doubles as an insect repellent.  It smells so good and works so well. I always have a tube in my purse for a night by the water.  This product is so good it remains on the list from last year!!!  For more information, click HERE

Go Smile Teeth Whitening Gel

All Go Smile products are the best out there for teeth whitening but this gel seems to be the best product out there.  Simply add it to your toothpaste when you brush morning and night. Hyperox(TM) technology penetrates into teeth, to remove even older, deeper stains, for a significant improvement that people will notice. Continue to use it as a daily whitening treatment, to fight new stains and keep your smile looking its best.  
For more information, click HERE.

Aurorae Slim Yoga Matt Flip Flop



This is the most comfortable flip flop I have ever worn.  The footbed is made from real EVA yoga mats that give you a lightweight, cushy, comfortable feel when walking.  You have to try these shoes!!!!  For more information, click HERE


Fun Costume Jewelry



Colorful costume jewelry is all over the place these days.  I particularly love vintage pieces.  They look great with summer whites or a tank and shorts.  I follow Queens Antiques on Instagram.  They have the best selection of statement jewelry.