Cupcake Martini

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I haven’t done a drink recipe in a while so I thought it would be perfect to share a yummy new recipe that me & my Bff came up with.  We discovered the Three Olives cake vodka and came up with this delicious dessert martini. 

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  • 1 1/2 oz Three Olives Cake Vodka
  • 1 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
  • 2 oz Milk
  • Vanilla Frosting
  • Multi Colored Sprinkles

Pour the vodka, white chocolate liqueur and milk into a cocktail shaker filled half way with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with vanilla frosting and dipped in sprinkles.  Serve with cupcakes id desired. 🙂

Eat your Heart out at the Big E

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If you are from New England, you have heard of the Big E. {Sept 16-Oct. 2nd} It’s sort of like a rite of passage for us New Englanders.  It’s all about getting together and trying the deliciously unhealthy food.  So make sure you eat nothing else the week you go there.  From kettle popcorn to fried oreos, you can find pretty much anything fried, even kool-aid!  Enjoy the options below, courtesy of www.courant.com. I know, I know I just did a post on healthy snacks yesterday!

Fried butter

Paula Cushing sprinkles Kool-Aid powder on her deep-fried Kool-Aid balls.

Fried kool-aid balls… keeping kids up all night since 1892. 🙂

Fried Jelly Beans are new to the Big E this year. Jelly Beans are dropped in batter, which is then deep fried. The result looks and tastes kind of like a muffin.

Fried Jelly beans

The fried cake is topped with whipped cream and strawberry sauce and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

Fried cheesecake

Fried pickles served with buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping.

Snooki’s Big E food choice:  Fried pickles

The Big E Cream Puff is a perennial favorite at the Big E. The pastries are assembled with the speed and precision of a high speed watch factory. The shop is located inside the New England Center.

A local favorite: Big E cream puff balls

For you bacon lovers, chocolate covered bacon.  Do not think I have the courage to try this one.

This greasy gourmet creation was new to the Big E in 2009. The Craz-E Burger is a bacon cheeseburger on a split and grilled glazed donut. Warning: Eat with caution. This crazy concoction seems like a heart attack waiting to happen.

O M G. The Craz-E burger.  A bacon cheeseburger between 2 glazed donuts.  I challenge anyone to try this one out.  I myself, will not. 🙂

Your favorite cookie sandwich dipped in batter, deep fried and covered in vanilla frosting, powdered sugar or chocolate syrup...need we say more?

Fried Oreos… a classic.

You can actually watch these sweet little rounds being made in the Vermont building. From the oil to your plate...doesn't that sound great?

Apple cider donuts.. one of my guilty faves.

Apples as big as your head dipped in chocolate and coated with all types of treats, from carmel and nuts to M&Ms and sprinkles and more. This entire booth in the Rhode Island building is a dentist's worst nightmare...

Candy apples.. definitely big enough to share

There's a reason people line up out the door at the Maine building for this baked potato. It is quite possibly the best baked potato in New England. Trust us, it is so worth the wait.

Loaded baked potato.. another local classic

Protein Packed Snacks

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I took a much needed trip to Whole Foods yesterday and got some delicious protein packed snacks that are perfect for that 3pm craving.  Instead of grabbing a candy bar, these snacks will benefit your diet and keep you satisfied until dinner.

 

1. Dried roasted (lightly salted) endimame

This delicious snack is filled with fiber

2. Hummus and Naan Bread

Hummus and Naan Bread

3.  Granola, Fruit, & Greek yogurt parfait

Perfect for those sweet cravings

 

Chic bedroom decor

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Sometimes, I feel like I just need to switch things up.  So I am planning on doing a little bit of redecorating in my bedroom.  I want something crisp and clean, almost like the feel of a super high-end hotel.  I need some inspiration.  Any ideas?  I am thinking a white or ivory duvet cover, a chandelier over the bed, and some new lamps in the room.  We already have the 600 thread count egyptian cotton sheets which I reccommend to anyone and everyone.   I need a serious trip to Macy’s and Ikea.

{My man may find this one a little too girly}

{love the gloden touches}

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{Love this chandelier over the bed}

From Rags to Riches

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Do you ever have those days where you just want to wear jeans and a tee?  Well you can, and can still look like a fashionista.  All is takes is your favorite comfy tee, your never-throw-them-away jeans and a couple accessories to jazz the outfit up.  Cute shoes, by the way, make any outfit 10x better! xoxo