The Man Bag

A lot of men still think that it is not appropriate to carry a bag around... or a murse if you will (man purse).  Givenchy just released their Summer 2012 man bags and they are gorgeous! I'm totally for a man with good style who can rock a man purse to work/school.  The one in the picture is called NIGHTINGALE biker bag.  What do you think about man bags?

Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus... Yumm!!

I came across a great snack idea this weekend that I just had to share!! Mmmm homemade red pepper hummus! This spread is one of my favorites because it's a healthy/filling snack that tastes AMAZING!

Here's what you'll need: 

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas

2 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed)

1/2 cup roasted red pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh ground pepper

How to make it: 

Step 1: Drain& rinse chick peas/garbanzos, reserving liquid.

Step 2: In small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, cayenne (use less if you don't want it very spicy! I like 1/2 table spoon!) & salt, mixing thoroughly.

Step 3: Put garbanzo beans/chick peas in bowl of food processor with chopping blade,& sprinkle the spice mixture over the top evenly.

Step 4: Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic,& roasted red peppers, and blend until well mixed.

Step 5: Add the fresh ground pepper.

Step 6: Once the hummus gets smooth, add some of the reserved liquid from the chick peas/garbanzos while it is being processed, until it reaches the desired consistency.

And you're done! Humus can be served as a spread on things like tortilla chips and pitas, or even as a vegetable dip! Either way I'm sure this recipe will be a repeat! Enjoy!!

No Fashion Crimes Here!

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Kelly Osbourne's outfit on this week's Fashion Police! 

Where to get the look:
 

SHIRT: Opening Ceremony
TROUSERS: Tehm
TURBAN: Marc by Marc Jacobs
SHOES: Alexander McQueen
JEWELRY: Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 

 

For The Mamas...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MAMAS!! 

Go Bananas For This!

So here is a recipe for a healthy banana bread and it is TO DIE!! Such a great way to use up bananas that have turned brown!

Here's what you'll need: 

• 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark, firmly packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium to large bananas, cut into chunks; about 1 pound, before peeling (as weighed at the grocery store)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or dark chocolate!) 

Directions:

1) Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" or 9" x 5" loaf pan.

2) In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla, baking soda, salt, and bananas, beating until well combined. The mixture will be fairly smooth, with some scattered small chunks of banana.

3) Beat in the honey and eggs.

4) Add the flour, then the walnuts (or dark chocolate), stirring until smooth.

5) Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

6) Bake the bread for 50 minutes, then gently lay a piece of aluminum foil across the top, to prevent over-browning. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the bread from the oven; a long toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.

7) Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes; then remove it from the pan, and set it on a rack to cool completely.

DE-LISH!!!
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/heavenly-healthy-banana-bread-recipe

Teenage Nightmare?

What do you think of Katy Perry's gothic chic look?  This picture was taken this week at an Awards show.

Showing Off The Bump... And More!

Major magazines like Elle, Vanity Fair and Vogue clearly love pregnant famous women!!   What do you think about celebrities taking nude pregnancy photos to put on magazine covers?