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Fall Meals: Thyme Baked Apples | November 30, 2011

Fall Meals: Thyme Baked Apples

Thyme Baked Apples with Cranberries and Spiced Brandy Cider Glaze

by Christianne Klein, author of Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul

 

This tasty dish is a perfect guilt-free holiday dessert. With no added fats, it gets its delicious, complex flavors from fresh thyme, cranberries, cinnamon, brandy and the apple’s own juices. The fresh thyme brings a gentle and delicate herb taste to the cinnamon spice and natural sweet apple, while the cranberries add a crisp tart bite. Add the spiced brandy glaze and you have a rich tasting dessert without the fat or calories. It’s amazing!

 

Ingredients:

2 organic apples

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A Plus Size Holiday: Jibri Holiday 2011 Collection | November 30, 2011

A Plus Size Holiday: Jibri Holiday 2011 Collection

I love when designers dare to introduce us to something new and when they push their own levels of fashion! The ever so fabulous Jasmine from Jibri has done just that with her Holiday 2011 Collection.

Keeping true to her ladylike sophistication with a major edge, Jibri has quite a few pieces that have me wanting to hurry up and dress up for someone’s holiday party! Heck not even a holiday party- but a dress or piece just to turn up the heat in your already fabulous closet!

Think I am exaggerating?

Take a peek and then you tell me!

The Jibri Holiday 2011 Collection

 

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What I’m Wearing: Glitter Pumps | November 30, 2011

What I’m Wearing: Glitter Pumps

Out with the old and in with the new! You hear this saying every New Years Eve, so why not apply it to your outfits? Sat aside those plain pumps for more formal occasions and throw on a vamped-up glitter pair! Glitter pumps add a little bang to almost any outfit whether it be a dress or skinny jeans. The trick to wearing these gorgeous attention-getters is to tone down your jewelry and other accessories. Let the shoe take front and center! Celebrities have been seen wearing glitter pumps in every brand from Christian Louboutin to Miu Miu. Luckily for … Read More »

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A History of the Diamond Engagement Ring | November 29, 2011

A History of the Diamond Engagement Ring

While history has seen plenty of cases of rings being given as a symbol of devotion, the custom of men giving women the modern diamond engagement rings on bended knee is a comparatively recent phenomenon.

The Romans gave their womenfolk a betrothal or “truth” ring as a symbol of love and devotion – a long, long time before diamond rings took their place.

In Ancient Greece, however, people extended this concept further by wearing this kind of ring on the third finger of the left hand, because they believed that the vein of that finger, the vena amoris, went directly to the … Read More »

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105 Looks: Winter Beauty Trends | November 29, 2011

105 Looks: Winter Beauty Trends

There is no better time than now to change up your beauty routine. New looks can be intimidating. Luckily, 105 LOOKS has all the help you could need. From the new beauty trends to which products are best, 105 LOOKS has you covered. Not only do they offer their expert advice on what you should be using, they also have YouTube tutorials that show you exactly how to apply everything to get the look. They also make it extremely easy by allowing you to find videos by your style, occasion, or makeup color. You can even search for videos by … Read More »

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Your New Favorite Chocolate Cocktail | November 29, 2011

Your New Favorite Chocolate Cocktail

Tired of the same cocktails for your weekend routine? Get ready to jazz things up with Stoli Vodka’s new flavor! Hello—it’s  chocolate flavored! I’m sure I got your attention now.

Chocolate Razberi offers flavors of rich, deep chocolate enlivened by an intense yet delicate hint of fresh raspberry. On the palate, Chocolate Razberi delivers lush milk chocolate accented by warm vanilla-cocoa notes; a sensual, velvety texture with a clean finish enhanced by the true essence of ripe red berries. This exciting new flavor opens the door for new inventive drink recipes!

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Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Recipes for the Body and Soul | November 28, 2011

Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Recipes for the Body and Soul

Christianne Klein is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, author, television host and former national anchor and correspondent for ABC News.   She’s hosted Good Morning America Now, Eat and Greet, and frequently anchored ABC’s overnight and early morning news programs World News Now and America This Morning.

A certified Reiki Master, Christianne began her own journey into health and healing when she was injured in an on-the-job accident in 2005.  A butane tanker truck caught fire 75 feet away from her while she was reporting from the scene of a crash, severely burning her lungs, and requiring her to be placed on oxygen to … Read More »

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Sheic Journals for Your Unique Story | November 28, 2011

Sheic Journals for Your Unique Story

Everyone has a story. And whether anyone else in the world ever reads it is irrelevant—you need to embrace the unique story that makes you who you are.

Journaling allows you to connect with yourself, but more importantly, it allows you to put your legacy down on paper. Journaling in a Sheic Journal provides you with a sacred space for creative expression that is a direct reflection of your own personality.

So, what type of person buys a Sheic Journal? Generally, a savvy, successful, intelligent woman.

Journal makers don’t seem to understand that women like you have money to spend on a journal … Read More »

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