Chez Voila, Netherlands
Sweet Nothings These were the most delicious and creative appetizers I’ve eaten. They were savory, sweet. Soo pretty, I had to take a picture! It was as if I were eating art!
Author: Sheila Inman
Rosebud Salad
Rosebud Salad Ingredients: Pistachios, blueberries, pasta, 1 can tuna(fresh is better), 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 large red onion, olives to taste, grape tomatoes to your liking, a handful of spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper, and love. Directions: Place cooked pasta into a bowl. Add ingredients above and toss! Then place pasta onto a beautiful plate and decorate with roses! Roses are edible and add a unique taste to my creation.
Peacock Salad
Peacock Salad Ingredients: Romaine lettuce, blueberries, watercress, pistachios, sunflower seeds, carrots, cranberries, rosebuds, red peppers, anchovies, cheese, limes, peppercorn dressing, and balsamic dressing. Directions: Be creative. Put your heart into it. Measure to your OWN taste. Use items you LOVE.
Almond Flour Cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup butter milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Frosting: 1 pkg cream cheese, 1 cup confectioners sugar(to taste), vanilla(to taste), 1/2 cup butter and whipping cream( about 1/3 cup). Condiments: Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, walnuts, rose petals, and butterflies. Directions: Combine wet and dry items. Mix ingredients until combined, but don’t over mix. Place mixture into cupcake tin with ice cream scoop. Bake for 20 minutes.
Mediterranean Pasta
Ingredients: 1/2 pkg spaghetti, 1 1/2 cups spinach, 1 cup of olives, freshly made tomato sauce, garlic, basil, olive oil to taste, anchovies to taste, salt, and pepper! Directions: Combine wet and dry ingredients. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Add olives and spinach last. Drain pasta and plate. Top pasta with sauce and add grated cheese to your liking. This is soo good! The olives and anchovies can replace salt as it is flavorful! Cheers!
Scallop & Kale Pho
Ingredients: Scallops, cashews, carrots, kale, broccoli, red peppers, Pho noodles, vegetable stock, olive oil, sesame oil, carrots, garlic, scallions, fish sauce, love, and homemade red pepper chili sauce. Directions: Combine scallions, cashew nuts, olive oil, sesame oil, and carrots. Cook approximately 5 – 10 minutes. A wok is recommended. I didn’t use a one. Add broccoli, kale, and fish sauce. Cook for 5 minutes. Then, add vegetable broth. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Cook Pho noodles for 6 minutes. This depends on the directions. I don’t like over cooked vegetables, so I recommend adjusting the timing to your liking! I also season to taste, and so there can be soo many different versions. The recipe calls for a 40 minutes cook time. Pan sear the scallops last, so they are tender and hot! Top the noodles with broth and scallops!
Fashion Week 2018
Emerald Isles Gown This gown is beautiful in its simplicity. The color is luxurious, especially if you like the color green. This can be worn by a woman of any age. The audience didn’t give it much notice, but it stands out because of its normalcy. It wasn’t as outrageousness as the other presentations. That was a good thing!
Proper Prepation of Salmon
Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for the immune and circulatory systems. Its Begins with quality. Salmon may be purchased at a grocery store or fish market. It should still have the skin on to maintain its freshness and moisture. You may buy a whole salmon side, or a fillet that is cut from the thickest part of the fish. Experts suggest a center cut piece of salmon. Avoid salmon with a strong fishy odor. Look for moist, clean cut fillets. There are different kinds of salmon. Salmon may be cooked in different ways. King Salmon is known for its buttery flavor and texture. It’s the largest salmon species, has the highest Omega-3 and oil concentrations of any salmon. Sockeye Salmon is more abundant than King Salmon. It has a bright red-orange color and a very rich flavor. It has a high fat and Omega-3 content. Sockeye is the most common salmon you will find in your local grocery store. Coho Salmon can be found in grocery stores around August and …
DC Fashion Week “The Groom”
The Groom DC fashion week 2018 was so exciting. The fashion was not what I expected. It was very eccentric, but that is what fashion is?! This suit was part Brooks Brothers meets cowboy. Why would one wear this? I suppose if you going to a rodeo it would be perfect. In all seriousness, the color and style was made for an upwardly mobile “Millennial.” Or someone who appreciates rodeos!
DC Fashion Week “The Bride”
The Bride This was one of my favorite gowns! It was not too over the top that it couldn’t be worn. It was fashionable and trendy. It may not be suitable for more conservative types, but I found it to be a note worthy piece.