Awesome Fresh Salsa Recipe!

This homemade salsa recipe makes me miss summer even more! The Fresher the ingredients the better. My Momma's recipe :)

1 - 16 oz. can tomatoes (or fresh) pulse
                                              1 Tbs. oil
                                              1 large clove garlic, minced (or jar garlic)
                                              1 small onion chopped
                                              2 T chopped fresh cilantro
                                              1 Tbs. vinegar (apple cider)
                                              1/4 lime squeezed (or juice from a bottle)
                                              1/2 tsp. cumin
                                              1/2 tsp. coriander
                                               1/3 tsp cayenne pepper
                                               1 small can minced or chopped peppers -  Mix and chill

Almay Make Up Remover Pads

Lots of product reviews lately, probably due to all the Christmas goodies being put to use. :)

Almay Make Up Remover Pads are the best eye make removers ever! Gentle, hypoallergenic, fragrance and oil free and won Allure's editor's choice award.

Portable so they fit wonderfully in your gym/travel bag.

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol III

In love with this eyeshadow palette by Urban Decay. Complete with 2 eye liners, primer and 16 eyeshadows that are amazing!!
 
Pop up art with a lit mirror inspired by NYC.

Available at online at urbandecay.com  or   at Ulta

Affordable rural elegance at Circle D Farm

Latest DBG

Being a District Bride is a very fabulous thing.   We have a lively city and a great proximity to beautiful countryside in Maryland and Virginia.  If the big city prices or venue don’t appeal to you, you should look into hosting your wedding at Circle D Farm.

Circle D Farm is located in Woodbine, Maryland. It is  family owned and operated and you will be in great hands with Kate, the lead event coordinator.

Here are some more stats about Circle D Farm:

*Indoor/outdoor ceremony location. Your options are a large ballroom with an expansive balcony, a lounge with a great redskins themed bar, picnic grounds and greens complete with a gazebo that is perfect for a horse drawn carriage entrance.
*Receptions to accommodate 275
*Vaulted ceilings
*Cozy fireplace
*Large balcony to enjoy the beautiful landscape
*Complementary decorating time
*Flexible menu and bar options ~ sample ~ Herb chicken, Sliced roast beef, Baked ziti, red roasted potatoes, green beans almondine, garden salad, and, rolls. Happy to prepare family recipes or customize the menu for allergies or dietary restrictions.

Lorac Double Feature

I have a fav new beauty product. It's the Lorac Double Feature which is part highlighter part concealer. It's light weight portable and has a roller ball which is great for blending under eyes.

Also oil, paraben and fragrance free!

Little Havana Baltimore

Little Havana located in Fed Hill Baltimore is a fab restaurant for many reasons. Good cuban food, lively libations,dog friendly on the patio, great view of the harbor ( and  fireworks on 4th of July or New Year's Eve, was at Havana's for  both events ) and home of many fun events.

However I wanted to touch on their brunch, which may have saved my life on New Year's day.  $14.95  includes a brunch entree ( Avocado Quesadila for me yum) and all you care to drink pitchers of mimosas / bloody marys.

I have a love/hate relationship with bloody mary's but ordered one anyways and it was delicioso!! Old bay rimmed glass and the right combination of spicy and patron curing abilities.


I can't wait to go there for brunch when it warms up and enjoy some mimosas on their patio overlooking the harbor.

http://www.littlehavanas.com/

Belle Must Have- Clarisonic!

I got this handy little gadget for Christmas and it is amazing! Deep cleansing = clearer smoother skin and better application / absorption of products.

According to the website :


Clarisonic developed the sonic technology proven to gently yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. The Sonic Skin Cleansing System uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing.

Clarisonic Sonic Cleansing Benefits

• Removes 6x more makeup than manual cleansing
• Leaves skin feeling and looking smoother
• Cleanses so well that products absorb better
• Gentle enough for twice daily use
• Helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
• Helps reduce the appearance of visible pores

I love love love mine and have already noticed a difference! Go out and buy one!

Talara Baltimore

Went to a fab & yummy restaurant in Baltimore ( a la Harbor East) for my dear friend Becci's birthday.

Talara Located at - 615 President Street - Baltimore, MD  or  http://www.talarabaltimore.com/ .

We started with Happy Hour $5 mojitos and tapas ( Try the key lime mojito and tropical fruit ceviche, delicioso! )

Then Morgie and I split a seviche bar of ahi tuna done fire and ice style and it was spectacular!


FIRE AND ICEOur traditional seviche recipe prepared in a
spicier version with habanero peppers and
topped with a cool homemade prickly pear
granita.
 
The combination of spicy and cool of the granita in seviche form is definitely addicting.

 I can't wait to go back for a monday night free salsa dancing lessons and treats.

I love a good restaurant and especially a good happy hour drink ;)

Newsworthy Nails

How fun is this . . . I saw this on comment on cupcakes and cashmeres fan page.

You will need:

a small glass of rubbing alcohol or vodka
10 strips of newspaper (bigger than your nails)
LIGHT nailpolish. white, clear, light pink, etc. anything LIGHT
Okay now do this:

After painting your nails

Dip your nails in the alcohol for a while so the whole nail is wet
press a strip of the newspaper on your nail and hold firmly for 30 seconds. do NOT move the strip, keep it firm.
You're done! Now go over with a clear coat so it’ll last

I did mine over pink polish and use whipped vodka ( all i had) it worked well. Make sure to do it individually to the nails and press hard for darker print.

Hopefully I can figure out how to send pics from my phone.

Happy New Year

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and new year!
I'm still recovering from Christmas vacation and all the parties but no fret lots of fun posts to come!!