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Honey Bacon Sprouts
What You’ll Need. Brussel Sprouts 5 Strips of Bacon Salt & Pepper Garlic Powder 1 tablespoon of Honey Goat or Feta Cheese Crumbles 1. Slice stems off brussel sprouts, then cut sprouts in half. Wash them thoroughly in a strainer. 2. Cook 5 strips of bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Remove from pan and set on a paper towel to cool. 3. Add brussel sprouts to the frying pan with the bacon grease. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook on medium high heat until they are a little browned. Once they begin to brown, add in 1 tablespoon of honey and keep cooking until they caramelize. 4.…
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Avocado Toast & Home Fries
What You’ll Need. Avocado Slice of Multigrain Bread Olive oil 1/4 Cup Crumbled Goat Cheese 2 Strips of Bacon 3 Cloves of Garlic 3 Radishes 1/4 Cup Vinegar Red Chili Flakes Lemon Mayo Fresh Parsley Honey Mustard Salt & Pepper Smoked Paprika Garlic Powder Russet Potatoes Scrub your potatoes, then slice into wedges. Fill a large bowl with cold water and let the fries soak in the water for 30 minutes. Put bowl to the side. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While the oven preheats, cut the radishes into thin slices and place into a small bowl with enough vinegar and olive oil to cover them. Add any spices you…
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Hike More, Worry Less
Nothing compares to hiking through the natural beauty of the Adirondacks on a cool day. I know most of you might be thinking, “Alexis. you are not a wilderness girl!” In those regards you would be correct. I am a city girl at heart, but there is something about hiking up a mountain and gazing at that view when you reach the top. It is in the still silence of nature where we find our own bliss! Not to mention it is a great way to sneak in a workout! My family and I love to add a hike to our itinerary whenever we are in the Adirondack Mountain Region.…
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Shop My Instagram: July & August 2020
Shop my wardrobe! Or items similar to the ones I wear. Find all the links, sizes and details here. For size references, I wear small tops, small bottoms or 4-6/26-28, 6.5/37 shoes and I am 5’8″. Jeans: 28 // Kimono: S This kimono is SO soft and one of my favorite pieces in my closet! It is the perfect piece to throw on, whether it’s with jeans or a dress. These jeans are one of my most worn pairs! They are super stretchy and flattering. Shorts: 8 // Shoes: 6.5 My exact blouse is an old Free People top and is unfortunately out of stock. I linked a similar one that is…
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Take a Mask-Cation
Sometimes we all just need time to relax and clear our minds. You are not the only one that feels this way; your skin does too! So why not give your skin the mask-cation it deserves! The best TLC is to drink water, sleep and use kick ass skincare! Face masks are the perfect skincare treatment to help with your concerns and are a great way to add the extra ingredients skin desperately needs. You can literally have a walk-in closet of masks: under-eye patches, lip masks, face masks, butt masks — then there is firming, hydrating, brightening, lifting, deep cleansing, peel off, sheet, clay, overnight — so many options…
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Birthday Cake Cinnabons
I never thought Cinnabon buns could get any better, until I made Funfetti ones! Cinnabon + colorful sprinkles is the best breakfast to celebrate a birthday. You may be thinking, that sounds like a big commitment first thing in the morning, but I have a shortcut recipe for you. Instead of making the Birthday Cake Cinnamon buns from scratch, you can buy all of the ingredients at the store and add a little TLC. What You’ll Need. Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls Funfetti Cake Mix Rainbow Jimmies (Sprinkles) 2 tablespoons of Butter Softened Sheet Pan Candles Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open the Grands Cinnamon Rolls and unravel them flat onto…
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Birthday Cake Martini
I would apologize for the explosion of sprinkles this week but what better way to say happy birthday! It was my husband and a few good girlfriends birthday this week, so I will drink all the cake flavored, sprinkle rimmed martinis! Our family loves to celebrate special occasions with good food, lots of cake and drinks, so naturally a drinkable cupcake is the perfect dessert to end a birthday. I have tried birthday cake martinis at upscale restaurants before, but they always consist of heavy cream or half and half. I have a milk allergy and unfortunately have not ever been able to enjoy these fun cocktails. The only solution…
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Tie Dye For
Tie dye reminds me of summer, sun and the ‘90s. The fun and bold colors can’t help but put a smile on my face! This is one trend I am not mad at; quarantine fashion is matching tie dye. Who knew all the tie dying I did in grade school would come in handy in 2020? Even though I would love a backyard tie dye party (beware all white colored clothes in my wardrobe !!), this set is not homemade. This blue, green and purple set is from Red Dress Boutique. Both the joggers and crop top are lightweight making it the perfect choice to relax in the summertime! If…
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Caprese Chicken a la Tess
What You’ll Need. For the Chicken: 2 Chicken breast 8 Cherry tomatoes Small box of Mushrooms 1⁄2 red onion 1/2 – 1 Cup Balsamic Fresh mozzarella Salt & Pepper Baguette For the Pesto: 1/4 Cup Pine nuts 3 cloves Garlic Olive oil 1/4 Cup Parmesan Basil Salt & Pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill a small blender with your garlic cloves, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, salt & pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Blend first, then add olive oil until until smooth. Add more portions of any of these ingredients for taste preference. You can always use store bought pesto, but I prefer to make it fresh. Drizzle…
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Blueberry Margarita
I am from a household that loves their tequila! But the issue I have with most margarita drink recipes is they are super sweet, and I am more of a simple and sour drink girl. One of the best ways to avoid the tooth achingly sweetness is to make a margarita with fresh ingredients. This blueberry margarita will seriously blue you away! What You’ll Need. Carton of Fresh Blueberries Limes Triple Sec (or any orange liqueur) Simple Syrup or Agave Sugar or Salt Tequila Cocktail Shaker Ice Rocks Glass It is best to use fresh blueberries for this recipe. I use one full carton of blueberries and pour it into…
