March 9th, 2010
Our friend served these at a dinner party we attended and they were out of this world! I think you could even use the rub on another type of meat. Hope you enjoy!
Lamb Chops with Spicy Rub
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, finely ground
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
8 lamb rib chops (about 1 pound, 4 ounces)
3 Tablespoons canola oil
1- In a bowl large enough to hold the chops, mix together the ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, cumin, coriander and turmeric to form a thick, slightly dry paste.
2- Rub the chops well with this mixture and set aside to marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
3- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Sear the lamp chops to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare. You may also grill these chops on an outdoor BBQ grill over high heat. Let rest briefly before serving.
Serves: 4
From: Lynn Jordan
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March 9th, 2010
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March 8th, 2010
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March 8th, 2010
Happy Monday to you! How was your weekend?
Mine was fabulous as I was pampered to no end! No joke, Stephen really did it up! We ate out for lunch and dinner on Saturday, I received a back and foot massage, went on a long walk in Freedom park, watched The Visitor, enjoyed chocolate shakes and opened presents! I received lots of goodies including these awesome note cards, a fun lamp for the hallway and used some birthday loot to purchase the vintage table I posted about last week! All in all, an excellent birthday!
On an entirely separate note, did you watch the Oscars? I thought they were pretty awkward and as usual, long, drawn out and kinda boring. I did love Rachel McAdam’s dress, though.
Finally, we also spent a pretty large portion of yesterday going back and forth between Linksys and AT&T trying to get our Internet fixed. It can hold a wireless connection just not our wireless connection. And, the computer refuses to work hardwired. Linksys says it’s AT&T’s problem, AT&T say’s it Linksys’s problem and meanwhile we have spotty, slow Internet. I’m not entirely convinced it isn’t the computer’s problem but of course our warranty expired in January of this year… Argh, I hate IT problems and am on the verge of running my laptop over!
Anyway, I hope you had a great weekend and are off to a fabulous week!
Image: KayVee INC.
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March 5th, 2010
Happy Friday to you! What fun do you have planned?
Today is my birthday and because Stephen is out of town (boo!!!) and won’t be home until tomorrow, we’re making it a birthday weekend! What could be better?
I’m going to soak in the warmer weather (finally!), enjoy some cupcakes, open presents (yes!), eat at one of my favorite restaurants and try not do any chores! 
I’m so grateful to have you as my readers! I hope you have a relaxing, warm, sunshine filled weekend. Cheers to a relaxing few days and be good!
Image: Pink Sherbet Photography
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March 5th, 2010
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March 4th, 2010
This pattern. Even more so now that it’s paired with stationary. My favorite.
I’m still hunting for the perfect striped tee. Found one, then the hems all came out, and they keep coming out despite resewing. I want one that’s long and slightly fitted. This one seems pretty perfect.
This table my good friend Tonya found when we were out doing home decor shopping. It’s vintage (of course) and I’m running it by my new decorator friend (also found by Tonya) to hear her thoughts. Fingers crossed she thinks it will work in my living room… I’m so bad at pulling rooms together.
Can’t get enough of this print. Wish I could say I was sophisticated and read The New Yorker every week but I’m not. I’m thinking a 5×7 note card framed would work perfectly on my gallery wall.
Image: Dempsey & Carroll, Jigsaw and The New Yorker Store via Jaimee Rose
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March 4th, 2010
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March 3rd, 2010
I cannot even put words to how over I am with winter. All I think about these days are pastel colors, flowers and pretty goodness. I want to wear flowers on my shoes, in my hair and on my clothes. I love these silk and linen pins and clips by B Poetic. So perfect for spring.
Images: B Poetic
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March 3rd, 2010
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March 2nd, 2010
It’s fixing to be a combination of rain and snow today and all I can think of is staying warm. I’ll be staying in and drinking this for dessert.
Hot Chocolate
3 1/2 cup sugar
2 3/4 cup cocoa
1 Tablespoon salt
1- Combine three ingredients together.
2- Pour 1 cup milk into a mug and microwave until hot.
3- Add 2 Tablespoons cocoa, mix and stir.
From: Bonnie Bradley
Image: Tonya Doughty
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March 2nd, 2010
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March 1st, 2010
Happy March to you! It’s finally starting to warm up a bit and I’m so, so excited! This month has lots going on; here’s what I’m looking forward to:
-Celebrating our three-year wedding anniversary.
-Celebrating my birthday. I seriously love a day for me.
-Having new tile put in our bathroom.
-Visiting my sister-in-law and her family in Richmond.
-Networking, networking, networking. And hopefully bringing in some wedding business.
Cheers to a great month!
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March 1st, 2010
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March 1st, 2010
Happy Monday to you! How was your weekend?
Mine was wonderful! Friday I had dinner with a new friend I met at a networking activity and we discovered we have lots in common! Saturday, I had a fantastic home boutique shopping trip where I scored a new candle, small horn tray to sit atop my dresser, a small silver dish for the living room bookcase and a vase. Nothing extravagant and I stayed within my budget so, yay! And alas, Sunday had to come but I made the best with a few errands and a nice cozy dinner with friends. As usual, I need a few more days but I do feel refreshed.
I hope you had a relaxing few days and are ready to kick off this week. Cheers to Monday!
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