Friday, March 30, 2012

Hey Pretty Readers!
Check out this pretty and yummy-full recipe titled "Lemon Cheesecake".
Fresh and fun for Spring!

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
6:50 Hrs:Mins
Makes
16 servings

Crust:
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Filling:
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 containers (3.5 oz each) lemon pudding (from 4-pack container)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs
2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping

Heat oven to 300°F. Spray bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with baking spray with flour. Wrap foil around outside of pan to catch drips. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cake mix; set aside. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, oil, 1 egg and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press in bottom and 1 inch up side of pan.
In same large bowl, beat reserved cake mix, the cream cheese, sugar, pudding and sour cream on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, until mixed. Pour over crust.
Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes or until edges are set but center of cheesecake jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes longer.
Remove cheesecake from oven; place on cooling rack. Without releasing side of pan, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Cover loosely; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan before serving. Pipe or spoon whipped topping around outside edge of cheesecake. Store covered in refrigerator.
Makes 16 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
If you don’t have a fresh lemon to grate peel for the crust, just omit it. There is still plenty of lemon flavor in the cheesecake.
For clean cuts when serving the cheesecake, dip a sharp knife in hot water and dry on a paper towel before each cut.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 350(Calories from Fat 170),Total Fat 19g(Saturated Fat 9g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 90mg;Sodium 330mg;Total Carbohydrate 40g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 27g),Protein 4g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 10.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 10.00%;Iron 4.00%;Exchanges:1 1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;3 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Hey Dolls!
New "Beauty Pop" post titled "7 Deadly Sins Of Beauty TAG" today..
Check out my responses to the 7 questions below!..

1. GREED: What is your most inexpensive beauty item? What is your most expensive?
* Inexpensive item would probably be my favorite lip balm.. Nivea Hydro Care, I love it because it's SO HYDRATING & everyone can buy it because it's super affordable! You can keep one in your purse, one in your bedroom, one under your pillow! Most expensive item would be.. My Clarisonic Mia! I love that beauty tool and after I Cleanse with it then I follow with a Toner, then Spring Water Mist and lastly my favorite Face Cream.
2. WRATH: What beauty products do you have a love/hate relationship with? What product has been the hardest to get?
* Love/Hate relationship would be... probably my Clarisonic Mia, I ADORE it.. BUT hate the charging.. kinda lazy to plug it in... but it works so well and I just have to get used to charging it more!
3. GLUTTONY: What are your most delicious beauty products?
* I adore my Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder & my Whole Foods Market Brand Organic Vanilla Lip Balm. (Also the Wintermint one is SO REFRESHING!!).
4. SLOTH: What beauty product do you neglect, due to laziness?
* Primer! It's just another step on everything else we girls put on.. cleansing, moisturizing, toner, spring water, foundation... etc.. so I tend to skip Primer a lot!
5. PRIDE: What beauty product gives you the most self confidence?
* Foundation or Lip Stick.. I love a good foundation.. but also I cannot live without a pretty pink lip stick!
6. LUST: What attributes do you find most attractive in the opposite sex?
* I  LOVE a guy who's funny, and cares about his health, and loves sports!
7. ENVY: What items would you most like to receive as a gift?
* I ADORE gift cards to my favorite stores, so H&M, Sephora, & Whole Foods Market, also tickets to a sports game, or perfumes!!

I hope you all enjoyed reading my responses to this tag!

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Lovelies!
Check out the repackage of Korean Girl Group SPICA's album titled "Painkiller".
This album contains 8 tracks..
* Painkiller
* Fire
* Up N Down
* Russian Roulette
* No More
* Diary
* Doggedly
* Painkiller (Instrumental)

Be sure to check out this new release by the girls!
My top favorite songs off the album are... "Russian Roulette", "Up N Down" & "No More" also "Diary" is really soft and nice too!!

Source & Photo From: Youtube
xoxo
Simi
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Hey Dolls!
I went to Sephora today and picked up some really cute items and thought I would do a "Sephora Haul" post for you today!
Check out the items I picked up below..

* TOKIDOKI - 24 Karat Bag Collection 24 Karat Everyday Bag: Size: 8 x 2.5 x 4
* Escada Perfume - Island Kiss
* PHILOSOPHY - Cinnamon Buns: Bath & Shower Gel
* Boscia - Limited Edition Green Tea Blotting Linens
* nails inc. - Crystal Colour - "Porchester Square" (dove grey)
* nails inc. Crystal Colour - "Baker Street" (cobalt blue)
* Sephora by OPI Nail Color "How Cute Is That?" (opaque vintage pink coral)
* Sparitual - Nail Polish Shade: "Epicurean"


xoxo
Simi
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Hey Pretty Readers!
Check out this recipe titled "Mock Lemon Meringue Bars".

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 2 Hr 5 Min
Makes: 24 bars

INGREDIENTS:
1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1 cup lemon curd (from 11 1/4- to 12-oz jar)
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set. Cool 30 minutes.
Spread lemon curd over cooled crust. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, marshmallow creme and yogurt with wooden spoon until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over lemon curd, swirling to resemble meringue topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
No change.

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 Bar)Calories 160(Calories from Fat 60),Total Fat 7g(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,Trans Fat 1g),Cholesterol 20mg;Sodium 80mg;Total Carbohydrate 25g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 18g),Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Hey Lovelies!
Checking in for Spring, want to know my favorite Spring Bags I'll be rocking..
listen up..
* Jimmy Choo - Justine Satchel in stone and peach
* Valentino - Rockstud Dome bag in coral
* Michael Michael Kors - Jet Set medium travel tote in sun
* YSL - Medium Cabas Chyc top handle bag in Chinese blue
*  Tory Burch - Robinson mini chain bag in cobalt

Aren't they all just so perfect for spring.. fresh and bright and FUN!

xoxo
Simi
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Hey Everyone!
Today is the release day for Big Bang's newest release titled "Alive" in Japan under the collaboration YG / Avex label YGEX.
This is Big Bang’s fourth studio album in Japan and includes 3 additional songs compared to the Korean version. All the tracks are in Japanese and the album also includes a Japanese version of "Haru Haru" along with two completely BRAND NEW Japanese tracks titled "Feeling" & "Ego". A fun fact about one of the tracks.. "Feeling" was selected to be the opening theme song to TV Aichi's new cartoon "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime".
So COOL!
I have been OBSESSED with their Korean release "Alive" and now LOVING the Japanese release "Alive" Be sure to check out "Ego" and "Feeling". So adoring the Japanese version of my favorite "Fantastic Baby", below listen to a preview for "Haru Haru" and little clips of their 3 Japanese PV's for "Fantastic Baby", "Bad Boy", & "Blue".
I love the cover of their album.. don't you?!!
Here is a link to purchase their new Japanese album on iTunes.








Source & Photo From: Youtube

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Everyone!
Good morning and welcome to Books With Simi.. today's review will be on the book titled
"5 Easy Steps To Healthy Cooking" it features 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness, by Camilla V. Saulsbury.
I love picking up books that show how to live a healthy life-style and one that shows great facts and recipes, here this book has it all. With 552 pages and 24 color photographs this release is a fresh March 2012. I like all the wonderful "Tips" and this book is very informative and was WAY MORE than what I was expecting.. you will be very pleased with this release. It also shows on each recipe, the "Nutrients per serving/slice". At the start of the chapter, it features a very nice list on all the ingredients you need for healthy cooking. Shows about "Superfoods" and lots more! Did you ever want to know when to buy organic and when not to? Well here is say's it all! A great Nutrition book, for the health nut in your family!
Here is the top favorite recipes I love..
* Butternut Squash, White Bean and Kale Stew
* Spicy Chick Pea Burgers (VERY Delicious!)
* Lemon Drop Scones(Heavenly!!)
* Creamy Cashew Maple Dip with Apples
* Roasted Vegetable Salsa with Oven Roasted Chips (OH SO YUMMY!!!)


So be sure to check out this book at your local bookstore or online below at..
http://www.robertrose.ca/


FTC Disclaimer:
The company mentioned above sent me the product for a possible review.
All opinions are my own.


xoxo
Simi
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Monday, March 26, 2012

AXE Unleashes Chaos with NEW Female Fragrance‏ "Anarchy" (they also have a matching one for Males) but today's post is on the female one!
Pretty in a pink & white bottle, this is a beautifully powerful scent that is perfect for the Spring/Summer.
Hopefully AXE will release more female products soon!

In bringing Anarchy to Canada, AXE is hoping to provide both guys and girls with the spark they need to act on their attraction, and unleash a little chaos in the process.


Be sure to keep your eyes out for more reviews of AXE products soon!
For more information, visit www.axe.ca & www.theaxeeffect.com

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Dolls!
Check out a Easter recipe below..

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
1:40 Hr:Mins
Makes
24 cupcakes

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® carrot cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
3 rolls Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® punch berry chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box)
3 green-colored sour candies, separated into strips
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Bake and cool cupcakes as directed on package for 24 cupcakes.
Meanwhile, cut fruit snack into triangles. Roll up fruit snack to make a carrot shape. Repeat with remaining fruit snacks to make about 30 carrots. Cut green sour candies in half crosswise; cut each half into quarters lengthwise to make thin strips of green candy. Press thin green strips into large end of carrot to make greens on carrot. Repeat with remaining candy.
Spread frosting over cupcakes. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Randomly place carrot shapes on tops of cupcakes or press them into cupcakes to make them look like they are planted.
Makes 24 cupcakes

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
If you have only one pan and a recipe calls for more cupcakes than your pan will make, cover and refrigerate the rest of the batter while baking the first batch. Cool the pan about 15 minutes, then bake the rest of the batter, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time.
Save yourself some time! Freeze the unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight freezer container for up to 2 months. Decorate the frozen cupcakes; they'll thaw while you're decorating.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cupcake)Calories 230(Calories from Fat 100),Total Fat 11g(Saturated Fat 2g,Trans Fat 1g),Cholesterol 25mg;Sodium 220mg;Total Carbohydrate 33g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 22g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 4.00%;Iron 2.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Hey Beauties!
Time for another "I Love It Perfume" posts.
I been getting lots of great emails for you guys requesting more of these posts so, I will definitly do more for you!
Well today's is called "DKNY Be Delicious".
This has been one of my top favorites for Spring/Summer time.
It's simple and fresh and I LOVE the apple-like bottle..
Notes:
American Apple, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Candid Magnolia, Tuberose, White Muguet, Rose, Violet, Sandalwood, Tender Skin Accord, Blonde Woods, White Amber.


Be sure to check out this lovely fragrances at your local beauty counter..
or at Sephora.com and at your local Sephora Location!
Be on the lookout soon for more "I Love It Perfume" posts on my favorite fragrances! :)


FTC Disclaimer:
I purchased this fragrance for myself.
All opinions are my own.


xoxo
Simi
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Hey Dolls!
Today Is a review of a couple items from the brand KORRES.
I recently tried out their "Quercetin & Oak Antiageing & Antiwrinkle Night Cream", and the "Mango Butter Lipstick SPF 10".
First up.. the Quercetin & Oak Antiageing & Antiwrinkle Night Cream:
An antiaging night cream that fights wrinkles while you sleep.
A very rich and nice face cream, really hydrating and works well throughout the night!
Looking forward to trying the matching "day" one to see if it makes it work more..

Quercetin: An ultra-powerful antioxidant derived from the oak tree, it helps to minimize the signs of aging and keep skin looking younger, Myrtle Extract: An anti-aging booster, it helps to improve skin elasticity, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract: Provides moisture-binding properties, which helps maintain the skin's water levels. Jojoba, Grape, and Pomegranate Oils: Provide strong nourishment throughout the night. Makes your face brighter and softer, tightens, diminishes fine lines, feels light, makes your skin feel younger, also it beautifully smells pure and natural.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Next up.. Mango Butter Lipstick SPF 10 "Natural Pink 13 (warm pink)"..
I have been loving this color! Never found before a more sweet and simple shade.. so perfect on me and its such a pretty warm pink, very natural looking on me and love and adore it's light shine to it. You defiantly need to check out this shade girls! Looking forward to trying more of their lipsticks soon, they are VERY hydrating, creamy, and long wear approved! Also it doesn't irritate my lips like some other brands do! LOVE the Mango Butter in it! Also interested in some lipgloss shades they have too.. those are titled "Cherry Oil". mmm.. sound delicious. :)
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan


Overall..
I love that Korres puts such beautiful ingredients in their products.
They really are a beautiful brand, that have such a wide range of Beauty & Bath Products for all different skin types and remember not only women can use this brand. I know some guys that adore the Korres bath products! ;)
I definitely recommend checking out these two products by Korres and I will be sure to have more reviews up of their products soon. I know you love them each month!
It's one of my TOP favorite brands at the moment.
I ADORE them!


You can check out KORRES on their links below:
www.twitter.com/KorresUSA
www.korrescanada.com
www.facebook.com/KorresCanada
www.korresusa.com
www.facebook.com/KorresUSA


FTC Disclaimer:
Products Provided by KORRES.

xoxo
Simi
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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Hey Everyone!
Check out this silly and fun easter cake titled "Bunny Butt Cake".

Prep Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
3:40 Hrs:Mins
Makes
15 servings

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow or white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
Red food color
1 large marshmallow, cut in half
3 cups shredded coconut
Green food color
2 strawberry or cherry stretchy and tangy taffy candies (from 6-oz bag)
1 roll Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® punch berry chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box)
3 green-colored sour candies, separated into strips
Construction paper

Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart ovenproof bowl (8 inches across top) with shortening; coat with flour (do not use cooking spray). Lightly grease 3 muffin cups in regular-size muffin pan.
Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour cake batter in 3 muffin cups, filling two-thirds full. Pour remaining batter into 1 1/2-quart bowl.
Bake cupcakes 17 to 21 minutes, bowl 47 to 53 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cakes from muffin cups and bowl; place rounded sides up on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. If necessary, cut off rounded tops of cakes.
Spoon frosting into large bowl. Add red food color to make desired pink color. Place bowl cake on tray cut side down; spread 1/3 cup frosting over cake. Use frosting to adhere cupcakes to bowl cake for feet and bunny tail (see diagram). Use toothpicks if necessary. Place marshmallow halves, cut sides down, on tops of 2 cupcakes to make heels of feet. Spread thin layer of frosting over side and top of cake to seal in crumbs. Freeze cake 30 to 45 minutes to set frosting.
Spread remaining frosting over cake. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the coconut; press gently to adhere. Shake 1 cup coconut and 3 drops green food color in tightly covered jar until evenly tinted. Surround bunny with tinted coconut. Use rolling pin to press strawberry candies into 2 large rectangles. Cut 2 large ovals and 6 small circles out of candy. Press onto bottoms of bunny feet, using frosting if needed.
Roll up fruit snack to make carrot shapes. Cut green sour candies in half crosswise; press into large end of each carrot to make greens on carrot. Cut ears from construction paper; wrap ends that will be inserted into cake with plastic food wrap. Insert into cake. Remove ears, plastic wrap and toothpicks before serving. Store loosely covered.
Makes 15 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
Need to bake cake layers in batches? Just cover and refrigerate batter in the mixing bowl while the first batch is baking. An extra minute or two for baking the second batch may be needed.
Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs behind the feet and around the carrots to make it look like the bunny was digging.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 440(Calories from Fat 190),Total Fat 21g(Saturated Fat 9g,Trans Fat 2g),Cholesterol 35mg;Sodium 340mg;Total Carbohydrate 60g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 40g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 6.00%;Iron 6.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;3 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;4 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:4;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Friday, March 23, 2012

Hey Pretty Readers!
For the weekend I wanted to share with you two of my most favorite songs of the moment!
Akon was featured on two Indian songs back late last year and I have been OBSESSED with them ever since!
The movie the songs can be heard in is titled "Ra.One" and is a Indian science fiction superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha, written by Sinha and Kanika Dhillon, and  featuring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor.
Perfect songs for a spring party!..
Check them out below if you haven't heard them yet! They are addictive and the music videos are so fun too!






Photo From: Youtube

xoxo
Simi

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Hey Pretty Readers!
Good morning and welcome to Books With Simi.. today's review will be on the
new cookbook titled "The Vegetarian Kitchen Table Cookbook" it features 275 Delicious Recipes by Igor Brotto and Olivier Guiriec. Being I'm a Vegetarian and really believe it's a great way to live, I was excited to get reading this new March 2012 release. It contains 320 pages and features NEARLY 120 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS!!! OMGAABC! I love love love cookbooks that show LOTS of photos, because it's nice to see how their dish turned out, so you get a idea of how to make it more.. All the photos are gorgeous and very colorful. Also it shows little "Tips" about the recipes, which I think it lovely. Here is a tip from the book "For frying, it is best to use peanut oil, as it can tolerate higher temperatures than other vegetable oils before it starts to smoke and deteriorate."
This is my top favorite cookbook at the moment.. there are just SO many wondeful Vegetarian recipes to try and a wide variety and very interesting/informative book.
It brings Vegetarian cooking to a whole new level.. it shows you can live a exciting Veggie Life-style without it being boring.
Here are some recipe titles that I have been loving...
* Potato Samosas with Turmeric and Spicy Mango Salad
* Cheese Bundles with Arugula Salad
* Apple Strudel
* Blancmange
* Apricot Marmalade
* Lemon Pound Cake
* Raspeberry Puffs
* Papaya Avocado Salad
* Sweet Moroccan-Style Couscous
* Squash Chips with Mango Chutney
* Dates with Mascarpone

Don't they all sound so delicious!

So be sure to check out this book at your local bookstore or online below at..

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One of my readers will win the
"The Vegetarian Kitchen Table Cookbook" By Igor Brotto & Olivier Guiriec
Main Entry: Enter at this form here:

How many times can i enter?
ONE Entry PER PERSON!
Fill out the form with your details and be sure to keep up with my site for more fun contests! :)

Who can enter? - Open to US/Canada & International Residents!
As I host all my Contest/Giveaway's.. I love to make it worldwide available so ALL MY READERS CAN ENTER!

The Contest/Giveaway will end on:
- April 4th 2012 -


FTC Disclaimer:
The company mentioned above sent me the product for a possible review & CONTEST/GIVEAWAY.
All opinions are my own.


xoxo
Simi
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Hey Dolls!
How is your Tuesday morning going so far? :)
Here is a recipe to check out titled "Easter Nest Cookies".
Don't they look divine?!!

Prep Time: 45 Min
Total Time: 45 Min
Makes: 24 cookies

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury® Ready To Bake!™ refrigerated sugar cookies (24 cookies)
1 container (12 oz) fluffy white frosting
1 cup flaked coconut
Food color
Jelly beans

DIRECTIONS:
Bake cookies as directed on package. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
Frost cookies. Add coconut to a 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add 2 to 3 drops favorite food color, shaking bag to blend color. It may be necessary to add 1 to 2 teaspoons water to help disperse the color evenly or additional food color until desired color is reached. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon coconut on each cookie.
Top with jelly beans or candy coated chocolate peanut candy.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 cookie)Calories 160(Calories from Fat 70),Total Fat 8g(Saturated Fat 3g,Trans Fat 1g),Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 70mg;Total Carbohydrate 22g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 16g),Protein 0g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Hey Everyone!
Have you seen the First Day of Spring 2012 Feature Doodle for google today?
Simple, fun and creative.
Check it out!


xoxo
Simi
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Monday, March 19, 2012


Hey Lovelies!
Been getting lots of questions asking me what my favorite top Nail Polish shades to use for the Spring -time. So... this besides winter nail polish shades being my favorite.. Spring is my second favorite.. around this time of the year we get to use pretty and light shades.. pastels are AMAZING!
Anything fresh! I feel minty greens, light pinks, purples, pale light white,
even a super light cherry red is hot!
Check out some of my top favorite nail polish shades for Spring is below..

* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Sea
* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Sorbet
* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Air
* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Whisper
* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Satin
* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Dune
*  Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Linen
* Sally Hansen "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care" - Fog
* Nicole by OPI - All Kendall-Ed Up
* Sephora by OPI - Neutral Beauty
* Sephora by OPI - Nonfat Soy Half Caff
* Sephora by OPI - The Way Tutu His Heart
* Sephora by OPI - Dear Diary...
* Sephora by OPI - IM Beauty
* OPI - OPI Rumple's Wiggin'
* OPI - Catherine The Grape
* Essie - No More Film
* Essie - Sure Shot
* Essie - She's Picture Perfect
* Essie - Pink-a-Boo


Hope these favorite Spring nail polish colors inspire you for your nail looks for this season!

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Hey Dolls!
Thought i would post a "What's On My Playlist" post today,
I have been loving lots of new songs lately & wanted to share with you some of my top favorites!

1. Koda Kumi - Driving Hit's 4 (LOVING IT!)
2. Ayumi Hamasaki - Love Songs (Her 2010 release album is my favorite from her.)
3. Ayumi Hamasaki - Party Queen (HER NEW ALBUM ROCKS!)
4. BigBang - Fantastic Baby (Check out their new album.. I'm addicted!)
5. KARA - Speed Up! (Really Catchy..:)
6. Hyuna - Change
7. 2NE1 - Scream (Off their new upcoming japanese release album.)

And a bonus favorite for this month.. is the new.. KANA NISHINO - SAKURA, I love you (IM ADDICTED TO THIS SWEET SOFT SONG! BEAUTIFUL!!)

xoxo
Simi
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Friday, March 16, 2012

Hey Lovelies!
Check out this recipe for a ST. Patricks Day themed dessert titled "Creamy Chocolate-Mint Pie".

Prep Time: 25 Min
Total Time: 2 Hr 25 Min
Makes: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 Pillsbury® Pet-Ritz® frozen deep dish pie crust
1 1/4 cups milk
1 package (4-serving size) chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 5 drops green food color
2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping
2 thin rectangular chocolate and green mints, unwrapped

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 400°F. Bake pie crust as directed on package for One-Crust Baked Pie Shell. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together milk and pudding mix; cook as directed on package. Continue cooking over low heat while adding chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Set aside.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract and 1 to 2 drops of the green food color until smooth. Gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
Spread cream cheese mixture in shell. Top with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set. To color remaining 1 cup whipped topping, in small bowl, stir together whipped topping and remaining 2 drops food color. Garnish pie with whipped topping. Chop mints and sprinkle over whipped topping. Cover and store in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
No change.

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 490(Calories from Fat 260),Total Fat 29g(Saturated Fat 18g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 40mg;Sodium 260mg;Total Carbohydrate 52g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 35g),Protein 6g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 15.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 8.00%;Iron 8.00%;Exchanges:2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;5 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:3 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Hey Everyone!
Finally!!! The music video has been released for Ayumi Hamasaki's "NaNaNa" a new song off her new upcoming album titled "Party Queen"to be released on March 21st!
The music video shows Ayu hanging out with her friends around the town.
Fun and fits the song well!
Loving it's catchy vibe!!




Source & Photo From: yinyuetai

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Lovelies!
Check out this recipe for a bite sized snack titled "Potato and Sage Fritters with Lemon Aioli".

Prep Time
45 Minutes
Total Time
3:30 Hrs:Mins
Makes
15 servings

Fritters:
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 package regular active dry yeast
1 lb Betty Crocker® fresh russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
2 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying
Lemon Aioli
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

In small bowl, mix warm water, 2 tablespoons flour and the yeast. Stir; let stand in warm place about 30 minutes or until small bubbles form.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix aioli ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with water; lightly salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook potatoes about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash potatoes with fork. Cool about 10 minutes.
In small bowl, beat eggs and olive oil with whisk; stir in salt, pepper, lemon peel and sage. Set aside.
In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with yeast mixture and 2 cups flour. Stir in egg mixture until well blended. Cover with towel and set in warm place about 1 1/2 hours or until potato mixture is double in size.
In deep fryer or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil (2 to 3 inches) to 350°F. Drop potato mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; serve warm with aioli.
Makes 15 servings (2 fritters and 2 teaspoons aioli each)

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 240(Calories from Fat 150),Total Fat 17g(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 30mg;Sodium 180mg;Total Carbohydrate 20g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 0g),Protein 3g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 4.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 6.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;3 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Hey Everyone!
It's already March 14th in Japan time which makes it the OFFICIAL RELEASE DAY of...
Korean Girl Group.. AFTERSCHOOL's brand new Japanese release album titled "PLAYGIRLZ".
ADORE this album from the girls, and the album is full of hits.. plus their outfits are super cute in their album cover!
It contains 11 songs.. and if you get the right version their is a 12th song titled "Shanghai Romance"
From the 12 songs their are 7 in Korean & 5 in Japanese.
My top favorite songs are..
* Rip Off
* Just in time
* Because of you
* Bang! (Loved it in Korean and love it in JAPANESE TOO!!, VERY.. CATCHY SONG!!)
* Gimme Love
* Miss Futuristic
* Tell me

This is one of my top favorite albums at the moment, a very fun album to play for a girls night!

Also the First Press Editions come with a lovely cardboard slipcase, trading card(s), a trading card randomly selected from nine kinds. Be sure to check out this album and if you like get the DVD bonus edition!! :)

Check it out at your local music store or purchase it online iTunes here:
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/playgirlz/id505452839?l=en


Source & Photo: iTunes

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Everyone!
It's already March 14th in Japan time which makes it the OFFICIAL RELEASE DAY of...
Koda Kumi's brand new remix album "Driving Hit's 4".
LOVE ADORE & OBSESSED WITH the pretty-ness and extra sparkly album cover.. and the inside (the album) lives up to it's cover, VERY FUN SPARKLY &GLAMOUROUS.
I thought her last remix album the "Driving Hit's 3" was my favorite.. but this one is so amazing too!
It has so many of my top favorite hits from her!
It's simply gorgeous delicious and divine!
It contains 18 remixed-songs.
My top favorite songs are.. "Hot Stuff feat. KM-MARKIT", "Teaser feat. Clench&Blistah", "め組のひと", "Juicy",  "好きで、好きで、好きで", "愛証" & both "Love Me Back" ones are crazy!!.
I love everything about this album.
Also the First Press Editions come with lovely &cute stickers and a B2-size poster! = AMAZING!!
BTW.. I'm playing the album while typing this blog. ;)

Check it out at your local music store or purchase it online iTunes here:
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/koda-kumi-driving-hits-4/id505459694?l=en


Source & Photo: http://rhythmzone.net/koda/index.html

xoxo
Simi
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Monday, March 12, 2012

Hey Lovelies!
Been getting lots of questions asking me what my favorite top Nail Polish shades to use around and on ST. Patricks Day. So... I like to do like a bold but beautiful almond shape and a minty green or emerald green shade. Pretty much anything sparkly or with a little swirls design on them or even cracked polish is hot too!
Also you can do yellow nails with a green shamrock or green nails with yellow poka-dots! CUTE too!
Here are just a few of my top favorite shades..

* Nicole By O.P.I. - "Justin Bieber Collection" My Life Safer
* Illamasqua - Aod Viridian
* China Glaze - Jolly Holly
* Butter London- British Racing Green
* Essie - Dominica
* OPI Shrek - Who The Shrek Are You?
* OPI - Damone Roberts


Hope these favorite v-day nail polish colors inspire you for your nail looks in the next couple days!

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Everyone!
Check out this creative and cute recipe titled "Cocoa-Coconut Oatmeal Nests". Perfect for Easter!

Prep time: 20 Minutes
Skill level: Beginner
Ingredients
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa or HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking or regular rolled oats
candy-coated milk chocolate eggs (optional)

Directions
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl until well blended; beat in eggs and vanilla.
Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in
coconut and oats; drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; press chocolate egg onto center of each cookie, if desired.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 4 dozen cookies.


Recipe & Image from: www.hersheys.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Hey Everyone!
One of the tv shows ill be watching tonight is "Desperate Housewives".
It's the 8th and Final Season for my TOP Favorite show.. and I'm upset about it but excited to see what happens!
There is only this one and 6 more episodes till the SEASON FINALE!! :(
Tonight's episode it titled "You Take for Granted".
"The police read the details on Alejandro's death; Mike is forced by Susan to tell the police about Ben's loan shark; Carlos's strange behavior about money concerns Gabrielle; at Penny's birthday party, Jane tells Lynette some news; Bree is asked by Karen McCluskey to help her commit suicide; Mike is gunned down. "
SO SAD THAT MIKE IS GOING TO GET HURT!!!
WHY?!! Susan and Mike's relationship on the show was so cute! They can't do this to Susan, I feel so bad for her! :(
Be sure to check out all the interesting topics on tonight at 9/8C ON ABC!


Source & Photo from: Wikipedia

xoxo
Simi
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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Hey Dolls!
Check out this refreshing and sweet treat titled "Tropical Frozen Yogurt Dessert".

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
9:00 Hrs:Mins
Makes
12 to 15 servings

Pastry Crust
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Filling
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait Original 99% Fat Free pineapple or orange crème yogurt
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in syrup, drained, 1/4 cup syrup reserved

Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. Spread on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely.
In large bowl, beat whipping cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold in yogurt, pineapple and reserved syrup. Spoon evenly over crust.
Cover and freeze at least 8 hours. Remove from freezer 20 to 25 minutes before serving. Store covered in freezer.
Makes 12 to 15 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution:
Substitute strawberry yogurt for the pineapple yogurt and a 10-ounce box of frozen strawberries, partially thawed, for the pineapple.
Do-Ahead:
This frosty treat needs to freeze 8 hours before serving you can make it the night before your brunch.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 390(Calories from Fat 250),Total Fat 28g(Saturated Fat 18g,Trans Fat 1g),Cholesterol 85mg;Sodium 130mg;Total Carbohydrate 30g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 18g),Protein 3g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 20.00%;Vitamin C 6.00%;Calcium 6.00%;Iron 4.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;1/2 Fruit;1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;5 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Hi Beauties! 
How are you? :)
Many get excited about Spring because it means they can push their winter clothing to the back of their closet, but although I like that, (really I love my winter clothing..) the most fun and favorite part of Spring-time is... being able to wear bright & super cute pastel nail polish shades again. 
Don't you just love that too?
The new collection from Sally Hansen is PERFECT for Spring.. it features lovely & light colors.. it's titled "Smooth & Perfect Color + Care". Also my current favorite shade on my nails is.. Nicole By OPI "All Kendalled Up".

xoxo
Simi
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Hey Dolls!
Health Minute post for you all today!
Ever wonder when you go to Dairy Queen what is the healthier choice to eat?
Here i'll let you know..

Skip the Blizzard and instead choose a soft-serve vanilla cone. But think twice about ordering the added chocolate dip on top of the cone.. it'll add more calories and more grams of fat!

A DQ Medium Vanilla Cone:
* 340 calories
* 9 grams fat (6 grams saturated fat)
* 150 milligrams sodium
* Sugars 40g

Instead of an Medium Oreo Cookies Blizzard:
* 680 calories
* 25 grams fat (17 grams saturated fat)
* 400 milligrams sodium
* Sugars 79g


Source: Based on the Information Provided by DairyQueen.com


xoxo
Simi
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Hey Lovelies!
Check out the newest release from Kpop Girl Group "Nine Muses" titled "Ticket".
The song is off their upcoming First Mini-Album titled "Sweet Rendezvous" to be released soon.
I'm liking the sound of "Ticket" but still their song "NEWS" is my favorite from the group.
"Ticket" features a catchy sound, cute red outfits and a upbeat fun dance.




Source & Photo From: Youtube

xoxo
Simi
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Hi Everyone.
Sad new broke today about Star Tila Tequila.
She has been hospitalized from about a week with a Brain Aneurysm and Pill Overdose in what the media has titled a "Attempted Suicide". I feel so sad for Tila and,
I have followed Tila for years on twitter and been a fan of her and her bright personality.
Adore her music singles and her music has gotten me through some hard times and
just heard about her health and hospitalization recently.
I want to wish Tila the best of thoughts and hope she gets better fast. <3 :)
My heart is out to you Tila, you can pull through this girl, love you.

xoxo xoxo xoxo
Simi
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Hey Everyone!!
Earlier this week, Big Bang released a MV teaser for "Fantastic Baby", now the FULL Music Video has been released!
Check out below the FANTASTIC, CREATIVE AND VERY EXPLOSIVE Music Video for their newest single off their new mini album titled "Alive".
It will be sure to get your day off well and dancing happy!
"Fantastic Baby" is sure to be one of my top 3 favorite BIGBANG Music Video's!
It's so ADDICTING!!




Source & Photo From: Youtube

xoxo
Simi
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