I just got back from Arizona where I loved seeing all the beautiful cacti and succulents everywhere and especially the gorgeous and creative succulent terrariums my sister-in-law made in various containers. I was in a mission to drive to one of our favorite places, ReStore (a Habitat for Humanity home supply recycling store and donation site) to grab a light pendant to transform in a beautiful terrarium (I’ll write another post and tutorial about that next week). In the lighting area, I found a pile of these light fixture covers and I couldn’t resist grabbing a few to transform them in beautiful domes for my cake stand collection. Don’t these give the most wonderful vintage…
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Guava Soufflé
Valentine’s day is almost around the corner and this recipe is a favorite in my home when I need some delicious and impressive dessert for last minute guests. So, I ‘m sharing this yummy (and gluten-free) dessert with you to impress your special love. This recipe is inspired by a delicious soufflé I had years ago in Sao Paulo restaurant Carlota, owned by Chef Carla Pernambuco. If you don’t like guava, be creative and use any kind of fruit jam or even chocolate (semisweet chips melted). Makes about 6 small or 4 medium sized ramekins. You’ll need: 1 cup guava paste (melted with 3-4 tablespoons of water on a saucepan)…
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Covered Oreos
Last week, we made these special treats for a gluten-free friend. They are such a delicious and good-looking treat, that I had to share with all of you. I hope you enjoy or make them for all the GF people you know. I wish you all have a wonderful and blessed 2014! You’ll need: Candy cookie mold (I used this one from Wilton) Candy melts (Wilton candy melts are gluten-free, if you need a dairy free, you can buy these, I also found them at my local Target) Oreos cookies (my favorite is gluten free and dairy free Newman’s Own Organics Newman O’s Cookies) Directions: 1. Melt Chocolate: Coarsely chop chocolate. Place…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Under $50
Here are some last minute gift ideas for the gals in your life. From $9.99 to about $50, these are all great, affordable gifts that bring a little luxury to someone special’s life. Marc Jacobs Beauty lipstick – $30 at Sephora Orla Kiely small cosmetic bag – $9.99 at Target Tea Infuser Travel Mug – $20 at Moma Store Le Creuset Baker set of 2 – $39.95 at Sur la Table Monogram wine stopper – $34 at C. Wonder Winter moccasins – $49.50 at J.Crew Illusion D’Ombre eyeshadow – $36 at Neiman Marcus Crystal Statement necklace – $35 at C’est Anglais
