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sugar COOKIES

December 21, 2014 by nycredhead2013

It’s the holidays. You must bake something. So bake these cookies. Just do it. Today. Now. Right Now. Sugar Cookies Yield: About 24 cookies Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 15-18 minutes 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but still cool 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar, plus ½ cup for rolling dough 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 large egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: cookies, holiday cookies, merry christmas, sugar cookies

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pace. Yes, that’s right peace.

December 20, 2014 by nycredhead2013

Peace. Ah, such a potent word. Peace on earth seems like a fantasy these days. Violence against innocent school children, insane threats and cyber hacking. The local news is packed with DUI deaths, missing persons and car chases. People are sad, broke, over worked, tired… sick. I hear it all the time because I’m that kind of listener as well as a magnet for details. Maybe it’s my writer curiosity to hear everything or maybe I have a big heart […]

Categories: Listen Up! • Tags: holiday, Pace, peace, Peace on Earth

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Easy and amazing Chicken Piccata

December 4, 2014 by nycredhead2013

Start with boneless Chicken breasts (2 per person) Trim any yucky parts away and pound them thin… then dust them in flour lightly… Take a large frying pan and add olive oil and a dab of butter on a medium heat and add the chicken and saute until chicken a slightly brown/golden and remove and set aside. Add about an inch of chicken broth to the pan and deglaze with a wooden spoon and squeeze 1 whole lemon (more if […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: Chicken Piccata, delicious chicken dishes, easy chicken recipes, holiday food

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Turkey Chili Yummyness

December 3, 2014 by nycredhead2013

One of the easiest best dinners and party dishes for Winter. So it’s finally raining in Los Angeles and that means Winter to me and winter means Turkey Chili. I made this last night and it’s the best, yummyest, hits the spot, cozy din-din. Also great for a party. Make a chili bar and have everyone create their bowl… cheese, onions, sour cream, cilantro, chips, jalapenos… and Beer! Yummm. Turkey Chili 1.5 pounds of ground dark turkey 1 onion […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: Holiday foods, party recipes, Turkey Chili, Winter recipes, Yummy Chili

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holiday recipe #2

December 2, 2014 by nycredhead2013

Yup, I’m opening the vaults, telling all the secrets, spreading the joy, the yummy foodies that I cook all the time but have an especially perfect vibe and taste to make for holiday parties and family get togethers. Enjoy. Share. And tell me how it goes. Sage/Butternut Squash Soup Ingrediants: 3 carrots 2 red onions 4 celery stalks 3 garlic cloves 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 1 large butternut squash – peeled and cubed 1 carton of chicken stock 1 […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: buetternut squash recipes, butternut squash soup, holiday meals, holiday recipes, winter soup, winter soups

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tis the season 1

December 1, 2014 by nycredhead2013

So yes, I’m a very good cook and everyone always asks for my recipes – so I will post as many as I can muster up… enjoy! Oh and don’t be intimidated – I make it all super easy. And tell me how it all turns out. Num-num-num. The Best Banana Bread Ever!!! 5 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar 12 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 2 egg whites 1 tspn vanilla extract 3 very ripe bananas 1 3/4 cups […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: baking, Banana Bread recipe, best banana bread, Christmas recipes, desserts, holiday baking, Holiday sweets, tistheseason, yummy foods

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I’m drought resistant, are you?

November 24, 2014 by nycredhead2013

Gardening is my meditation. It renews me, calms me, uplifts my mood. The dirtier I get, the happier I am. I live in Los Angeles with a no rain situation. Watering a garden is not a good idea. Lawns, uh-uh. Flower beds, out. That was all ok because we moved about six months ago and the ground floor, super pretty, large rooms, with plenty of closets and a great kitchen, had no garden. NO GARDEN. 😦 It does have […]

Categories: Listen Up!, Ready for my Close-up • Tags: cactus, California drought, drought resistant plants, gardening in the drought, no rain, recycle cactus, recycled garden, succulent plants, succulents

Psycho or Psychic?

November 3, 2014 by nycredhead2013

Last night I saw Birdman. And although I agree with the world that Michael Keaton is phenomenal and left it all on the stage, as they say and Emma Stone and especially Naomi Watts whom I’ve never fallen for before, blew me away – I didn’t love the movie.I did however love the female message. That we are all weak in the presence of insane narcissistic, creative and adorable men, but we will kick and scream about our plight […]

Categories: Ready for my Close-up • Tags: Birdman, Birdman review, Codependancy, father/daughter, honest opinion, Sisterhood unite, the movie

Twelve Good Deeds

October 7, 2014 by nycredhead2013

My good friend J.D. Lewis has big news and and amazing concept to help others and teach kids the meaning of giving while turning them into active kind humans – immediately. If you know of a school to participate – please speak up!! The Twelve In Twelve Foundation is excited to announce our most ambitious project to date! Twelve Good Deeds. Twelve Good Deeds teaches kids the joy of giving. In addition, the program incorporates global education, a birds-eye view of […]

Categories: Listen Up! • Tags: charity, children, get involved, good advice for kids, helping children, school programs, Twelve Good Deeds, twelve in Twelve

Be witnessed

More than a wall flower and less than living for the applause, (no dis to Gaga) there is a place of recognized exposure. A nice place.

Author Archives: nycredhead2013

sugar COOKIES

pace. Yes, that’s right peace.

Easy and amazing Chicken Piccata

Turkey Chili Yummyness

holiday recipe #2

tis the season 1

I’m drought resistant, are you?

Psycho or Psychic?

Twelve Good Deeds