Parson's Desk - Bedroom Decorating

I love this room from Metropolitan home. I love the dark wall, ok, love everything. That great table at the end of the bed is fun too. That look can be acomplished easily and for less than $75.00. Just go to Walmart, yes, Wallyworld, and get the Parson's Desk. Perfect height, inexpensive, and many great colors to choose from. Enjoy.

TV Shows -- Weeds Season 5

What are you watching this summer? Well the hubs and I decided to watch Weeds. We started with season 1 and over the last few weeks have watched up to season 4. Just getting ready to start season 5. Crazy funny show. I do have to admit that after watching it I always crave an iced java, as she drinks tons of iced coffe of some sort. Now if I just could make my own iced java. There is this great coffee house here in New Mexico called Satellite that makes a killer iced java. Some sort of java syrup and half and half. So, what are you watching this summer?

Heritage Tomatoes - Homemade Spaghetti Sauce - Eating from the Garden

The movie Julie & Julia must have inspired the hubs, because he took our heritage tomatoes, of which we have an over abundance and made some rockin' sauce.

12 tomatoes - peeled and seeded - chopped or whatever you have just adjust the recipe - it is that kind of recipe

2 cans tomato paste

Basil

Oregano

1 T sugar

1/4 Cup of left over Petit Shiraz

Dash of Salt and Pepper

Boil then reduce to simmer for 2+ hours

YUM!

The above is a to taste recipe.

Now for the leftovers, we are going to use a flatbread we found at Whole Foods and thicken the sauce a tad and use it for a grilled pizza with fresh zucchini and squash on top from the garden.

Chex Muddy Buddies -- Julie & Julia Movie

Yeah for the new Julie & Julia movie. Going today. Can't wait!!

Julia Childs in a cooking demonstration, photo Chicago Tribune.

Chex Muddy Buddies -- Chex.com. YUM.

I can't really cook all that well. I really should learn some more dishes. However, I can make these Chex Muddy Buddies, and they disappear when I make them. Great weekend snack. Or, take as a snack to the movies.


9 cups Corn Chex®, Rice Chex®, Wheat Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Substitution
Peanut butter and chocolate are a favorite flavor combo, but peanut butter lovers can substitute peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips to intensify that flavor.
Special Touch
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1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

YUM.

Mad Men Style

What great fun retro style for today. See all the great looks at:

http://www.bananarepublic.com. It's so hot here in the southwest, I should go shopping.

Mad Men Open Casting Call Walk On Role

Love Mad Men. Can't hardly wait until August 16th. Well all you wanna be Mad Men, and their Secretaries. AMC in conjunction with Banana Republic is having an open casting call. Looks like fun. Take a look at the link here: http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/pages/styleguide.

Lilly Barrack - Southwestern Jewelry

Lilly Barrack Sterling Silver and 14K Bracelet in White and Pearl Abalone. $439.00.

Lilly Barrack Sterling Silver 14K Amethyst Necklace on SALE $$94.50. Lilly Barrack Sterling Silver 14K Aquamarine Ring $399.00.

Here in New Mexico everyone wears the beautiful one of a kind jewelry from Lilly Barrack. You can see her amazing pieces at her web site at: http://www.lillybarrack.com. Take a look, always something new, always something great to look at and covet.