Month: March 2012

Spring Forward

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I was going through my closet and found one of my favorite spring dresses- I can’t wait to wear it again.  It was bought for my bridal shower last year in June from a local boutique.  It’s the perfect balance of girly & trendy.  My mom’s dress is pretty cute too, I may have to borrow it this season! 🙂

{simple chic updo with a braid.  and Sally Hansen nail strips to add some color}

Pistachio Cake

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Every year around St. Patty’s day I make my famous Pistachio cake.  It’s also perfect for Easter! It is so easy & festive and the moist, pistachio flavor is incredible.  The recipe can be found from last year’s post: https://candystilettos.com/2011/03/15/pistachio-cupcakes/

{easy frosting: pistachio Jello pudding & whipping cream}

{easter version that I made last year}

Frozen Yogurt Bites

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One of my highschool friends is a chef and is always posting delicious recipes on facebook so I had to steal this one.  Not only does it look like a yummy frozen treat, it is packed with antioxidants and low-calorie. 

Ingredients

Chobani non fat yogurt

Agave nectar

Blueberries 

Directions

Cook blueberries in pan slightly and strain.  Mix Agave nectar, chobani yogurt and blueberries.  Chill for 1 hour. Put it in a piping bag or use a spoon and pour onto a foil lined pan and froze them.

Shamrock Milkshake

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St. Patrick’s day is full of fun and green.  This is a delicious festive treat. Move over, McDonalds! 🙂

Ingredients

2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 ¼ cups 2% lowfat milk
¼ teaspoon mint extract
8 drops green food coloring




Directions
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth. If needed, stop blender and stir with a spoon to help blend in ice cream. Makes 2 servings.