Weekend Suggestions if you’re in the DMV.

July 23, 2010 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Hey Ladies and Gents,

 

 This weekend is suppose to be a scorcher. Record setting heat!  If you’re  like me and get bored in the house.  Here are a few places to go which I’m sure have the AC blasting.

Wolfgang Puck’s the Source introduced a Saturday Brunch that sounds so yummy it’s might be enough to get me out of the house this weekend.

 It includes a combination of traditional brunch items as well as Asian-inspired dishes like a Dim sum platter, French toast, Main lobster club with bacon vinaigrette and Bloody Mary cocktails such as the Chesapeake Mary with Old Bay seasoning and crab.  All brunch dishes are priced between $12 and $24. They also offer a three-course prix-fixe lunch for $28 per person on Saturdays. Brunch is available 11:30 am-2 pm every Saturday. Reservations are suggested .      – CityShopGirl

For More Information

 

Kobe Sliders…not part of the Brunch menu…but it looks good doesn’t it!

The Source
575 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20565
202-637-6100
www.wolfgangpuck.com

FYI- It’s attached the Newsuem as well which has a few interesting exhibits  including it’s permanent exhibits. They have “Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story” I don’t know if that’s your thing, but I always though Elvis was so hot back in his day.

 

For you theatre lovers!  I found what looks to be a cute comedy, based off of the Harry Potter, Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It’s called Bewitched: ‘Carrie Potter at the New Moon Prom’ at Studio Theatre.

Many Fringe shows depend on the proud geekery of their audiences — people who will happily pay money to see a play about Batman, killer robots or the Mario Brothers. None more so than “Carrie Potter at the New Moon Prom,” a mishmashed fandom sendup that hopes to draw in those who geek out for “Twilight,” “Harry Potter,” “Buffy” and who knows what else. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW; through July 24, $15. (Dupont Circle)

 

Music LOVERS >>> A Tribute to the Music of Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, and Gladys Knight featuring the Brencore All Star Band. 

 

King of the Beltway 3

Thirty-two DMV beat producers battle it out, bracket-style, for the title of King of the Beltway. The beat-makers play 60-second clips of their best beats, and the crowd and five judges narrow down the field till one remains.

Tickets are 10 in advance and 13 at the door.  Jammin’ Java   227 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA  703-255-1566  Show Starts at 9 and ends at 2 am.

Kelly Rowland Hit or Miss

July 10, 2010 in Clothes, Fashion | 1 comment

I was over at Black Vouge’s Website…saw this interesting outfit on Kelly Rowland. What do you ladies and gents think of it??

Tell me what you don’t like about it, including hair, shoes, the whole outfit.

A Day out with my Ladies

July 10, 2010 in Food | Tags: | Leave a comment

I’ve been on a break for work for awhile.  I had a week off…and I decided to take my mom and aunt out. My aunt is battling breast cancer so I’ve been taking the time to do more with her.

All of my friends kept telling me to try this place out.

Pecan Crusted Trout my Mother got this. It was pretty good.

Ribs that my Aunt had…they fell off the bone.

Cat fish and Cheesy Grits

My Auntie! <3<3

All Done

All Done!

I would clearly recommend this place to all who love clean and nice soul food.

Everything as good. I also had a drink called a Georgia Peach …it had corn Whiskey in it…thats all I will say…

I also had the Jumbo. It was so yummy…and it could have been eaten as a meal with the yummy cornbread they served.

Our waitress was a pretty lady named Stacy…She was so good that she got a $25 dollar tip from us. She was the best actually. She suggested that we make reservations if we come during the night on Friday thru Sunday.

Eatonville

Eatonville Restaurant
2121 14th St. NW
Washington D.C., 20009
(202) 332 – ZORA


Very BlueBerry Turnovers

July 3, 2010 in Recipes | Tags: , , , , | 2 comments

I was looking along Cupcakes and Cashmere…one of my favorite blogs. She made a Berry Pie and Blogged about it. She posted the most yummy pictures of the process. I all of a sudden got a taste for BlueBerry Pie…and if you know me personally. I have been hooked on blueberries for the past year.

So I decided to tweek the recipe which is an old Joy of Cooking Recipe. Instead of a whole pie I made turnovers. I also only used blueberries this time. I wish i could have used Strawberries, but we will try something with that later.

So here is what I did.

4 cups of blueberries.

3/4 Cup of Sugar.

1/2 Cup of Flour

1  1/2 tablespoon of lemon Juice

1 Package of Pillsbury Pie Crust ( its two pieces the top layer and bottom layer.

1 Baking Sheet covered in Foil for easy Clean up.

1 Egg Beaten ( Egg Wash)

Wash and Clean your Berries. In a small bowl mix flour and sugar and sprinkle over berries. pour your lemon juice in and blend carefully. Preheat your oven to 340 degrees. Unroll your pie crust  and cut down the middle and directly across. You should have four pieces with a round edge. Do this again with the other crust, so you should have eight.  Take a spoonful of berries and place in the middle of the pie crust cut out. Don’t pack it bring the three corners of the pie crust and pinch.  See picture below of final product and it will give you some sort of idea. Make sure it’s tightly closed. If you want poke a few slits in the crust for decoration . Brush gently with Egg Wash and Sprinkle Raw Sugar is you like.

Place your turnovers on the pan and put in the oven. Bake for 40 Minutes or until the crush is golden brown. If you don’t have a cooling rack carefully place the turnover on a new baking pan with foil and allow them to cool.

Sorry in advance for the crappy pictures…I’m saving my pennies just to get a fancy camera for the blog…my regular camera battery died…and i haven’t a clue where the charger is…so i used my camera phone…Not bad for a camera phone though haha.

If you want to make a pie here is the link for the actual recipe.

If you are interested in stopping by Emily’s Blog here is the LINK as well to CUPCAKES AND CASHMERE

FINAL PRODUCT!!!

Inspired By Pastels.

June 29, 2010 in Design | 2 comments

I’m currently living at home right now. I got a house by the blessing of my grandmother who left it to me. I was thinking about all the DECOR ideas I had running through my mind. My current room at home is Blood Red, with white accent walls all over. It’s really nice but I actually want to go for something thats more girly…and as clean and neat as possible.

The room is shaped awkardly and the closet it literally about 3 by 3 feet. So this room will only have a flatscreen, bed, and end tables…and maybe a desk for my lap top. The room has two nice windows which I would love to change into bigger windows although I’m not sure if that’s possible. Anyway there is enough light that comes in for me decorate in nice bright spring colors which I still think will work for the winter since I love all white linens.

 

 

This room by far has to be my favorite room I love those huge sliding windows…clearly not a good idea when living in Washington DC. All kind of things might fly into my room.

NaKIMuli Inc.

June 28, 2010 in Fashion | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

I was trolling around and saw this cool new designer. I love everything about the collection down to the dookie bracelets which seem to be hot sellers. I may have to get one…but not before I get that dress.  I tried to do a phone interview but it’s obvious that they are so swamped now as the light shines on them…well maybe some other time.

 

A little about the designer. Tennille McMillian started and established naKIMuli Inc in 2008. Growing up in Bushwick New York she stood out. Dubbed the “wierd one” because of style of dress.  She taught herself how to sew at 16 and started making dance costumes.  She also has a second line of clothing call Shanae which was started in late 2009.

 

Interested in anything you see then go to NaKIMuli

Follow her on Twitter

 

I made this collage on my own…so please give credit were it is due…if you decide to use this on your blog or site.

Beer Floats — DMV Food and Drink

June 23, 2010 in DMV AfterDark, Food, Fun | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

I was never a fan of Root Beer Floats…in fact I hate root beer.  Anyway AGAINN puts a different spin on it…using the good stuff; real beer. So I think I may slide through and try one of these pretty soon.  Info below provided by CITYSHOPGIRL.com

 

This summer AGAINN offers a treat to beat the heat by offering one of three beer float creations. Priced at $9 each, the Guinness Beer Float with Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; Guinness Beer with Stout Ice Cream, and Vanilla Cream Soda with Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream are each served in a cold clear glass with four scoops of ice cream and topped with fresh whipped cream for extra decadence.
AGAINN
1099 New York Ave (entrance on 11th St) Washington, DC 20001
www.againndc.com

Moody Nails

June 15, 2010 in Make- Up | Tags: , , | 2 comments

Remember getting those cheap mood rings from the corner store when we where younger? I loved mine…it never turned colors. Well now you can get color changing police

Welcome to the fun and whimsical world of mood changing nail polish with the introduction of a special new nail color brand called in the mood, Finally, a nail polish that will reflect our inner hysteria! Don’t worry – you’re not crazy, but your nail polish, on the other hand, could be described as … unstable. These playful nail polishes change color based on your body temperature, your mood, the heat of your latte… or, of course, the chill of your iced coffee! And they will continue changing back and forth as long as your wear them. Cool swim in the ocean? Warm subway ride? Frigid morning run? Sitting under the hair dryer at the salon? Amuse yourself by guessing what shade your delightfully bi-polar nail polish will be at any given moment!

-Mood Polish

 

 

 

 

 

Mood Polish comes in six colors.

Mellow

Hyper

Flirty

Curious

Blissful

Devious

Only 8.00 per bottle. I think i’m going to try out a bottle.

Click Here for Ordering Info.

Bottega Veneta Resort 2011 Collection

June 15, 2010 in Clothes, Fashion | Tags: , , | Leave a comment

I picked my favorite pieces from this collection.

 

 

 

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Mark Fast for Top Shop (Pre-View)

June 15, 2010 in Clothes, Fashion | Tags: , | Leave a comment

I love Mark Fast ever since he showed regular models, and “real” models on his runway last year. He is a guest designer at TopShop this season. I’m pretty sure these are going to sell out. I personally won’t bother. Your body must be sick to wear these pieces. I’m still in love with everything regardless.

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