Lady Behind the Curtain

President Obama @ White HouseCorrespondents 2011

2011-05-02T06:29:00.000-07:00

Ways to Increase your brain power

2011-03-31T07:44:00.000-07:00

Seems interesting enough for a BLAH day!...

9. Use dead time. This is time that is otherwise wasted or just under-utilized. Driving time, time spent in waiting rooms, or even time spent raking your yard can be included in this. With a tape player and a trip to a public library, you can start to use this time to listen to books-on-tape. You may spend 200 hours a year in your car. What could you learn in that time?

10. Learn a language. Learning a new language has been shown to halt the age-related decline in brain function. It also introduces your mind to new concepts and new ways of looking at things (in English we are afraid, whereas in Spanish we have fear). It is one of the best brain exercises.

23. Imaginary friends. Talking to and getting advice from characters in your mind can be a great way to access the information in your subconscious mind. Imagine a conversation with a person who has a lot of knowledge in the area you want advice in.
---I love this one!!---

30. Do something you enjoy. This is a way to both lower stress and rev up your brain. The key is to do something active. Watching TV doesn't count. Whether it is playing Scrabble or building birdhouses, when you are actively engaged in an activity that you enjoy, you worry less about things and you start to think better.

34. Walk. Exercise has been shown to benefit the brain, and walking is one of the best exercises for many. It is low impact, and the rhythmic nature of it seems to put you in a state that is very conducive to clear thinking. In fact, carry a tape recorder with you to take notes, and a twenty minute walk can be a great way to solve problems.

37. Avoid unnecessary arguments. When you defend a position too vigorously, especially when it is just to "win" the argument, you invest our ego into it. This is not conducive to the easy acceptance and use of new information. In other words, you put your mind in a rut, and you dig it deeper with each argument. Debate can be a valuable thing, but when the ego takes over, the mind closes a little. This is not a recipe for better thinking.

56. Drink wine. In moderation, red wine can be good for the brain, it seems. It is rich in antioxidants, which protect brain cells. One glass per day for women and two for men is usually considered a safe and moderate amount.

57. Use alcohol in moderation. In a study at the University of Indiana School of Medicine, elderly light drinkers (fewer than 4 drinks per week) scored higher on tests of thinking abilities than non-drinkers. Those who drank 10 or more drinks per week scored lower. It is known that alcohol can kill brain cells, so moderation seems to be the key.

And a few other options:

Block one or more senses. Eat blindfolded, wear earplugs, shower with your eyes closed.

Reverse your assumptions.

Turn pictures or the desktop wallpaper upside down.

Draw. Doodle. You don’t need to be an artist.

Change clothes. Go barefoot.

Be childish!

Create a List of 100.
Have an Idea Quota.
Capture every idea. Keep an idea bank.

Turn off the TV.
--I agree with that one the most--

Mac & Milk Fashion Week SS2011

2011-03-29T09:09:00.000-07:00

Mac & Milk Fashion Week SS2011 from Kalvin Lazarte on Vimeo.

Jason Naylor Beauty Manipulation

2011-03-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

By Cyril Foiret via Trendland.net

American artist/illustrator Jason Naylor would call himself a ‘creator’ – His works employs a lot of both illustrations and typography, working a lot on beauty trend illustrations, especially for Mac Cosmetics and their beautiful TrendZine - Here are some really inspiring beauty manipulation, that I’m sure you will enjoy as much as I do.

Googled thoughts - lifes journey... Ramblings of a mad woman!

2011-03-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

Watching Eat, Pray, Love... I had thought to travel the world. - google: travel for 3 to 4 months - seems like an awesome idea. Is it true what they say? After college life is a drag? .. I don't want to believe it. -google:ticket around the world- what ever happens to our dreams and drive after a few years in the workforce? ... I need a plan.

I also want to start a business. - google: start a business - ... I have a business plan, an idea... I'm missing a team! -google: how to meet people who are passionate about life- the thought came across to get students, that would be nice, but you get what you pay for rite? ... I need to get out more -google: events happening in Chicago- ... If only google had a fool proof step by step to making dreams come true. -Google: How to get it ALL-

Seems Google is just a middleman for everyone else to answer your questions. -google found -Wikihow: How to get everything you want out of life ... Enlightenment.

Someone Stole my domain name!!

2011-03-16T09:09:00.000-07:00

Well I knew something was array when I went to register LadyBehindtheCurtain.com and it wasnt available... as they say, no idea is quite that original, we all find inspiration from somewhere. BUMMER!

Culinary Boot Camp

2011-01-10T14:43:00.001-08:00

I have always wanted to go to Culinary School! This seems like a blast! @ The Chopping Block - Chicago

You are a decendent of a Queen - KNOW IT!!

2011-01-10T05:37:00.001-08:00

CULTURELIST// Black Girls Rock PT. 2 from Centric TV on Vimeo.

Hello 2011

2011-01-10T05:34:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

I have such grand expectations for 2011. I will be launching Miss Page Six, a fashion house that allows you to rent designer dresses at exceptionally reasonable prices. The website is not complete yet, but I will let you know when it is!

I havent spent much time with New Years resolutions, just to keep God at the top of my list with everything I do. (And loose 10 lbs!) I think that one is on there every year!! lol

I hope everyone had a blessed New Year and I am looking forward to the accomplishments of 2011. Be Blessed!

Im late... But good-bye 2010!

2011-01-10T05:19:00.001-08:00

Another way to Stick it to TSA

2010-11-25T03:48:00.000-08:00

Stick It To TSA Body Scans With These Shirts Containing A Hidden Message

By Connie Wang
-Via Refinery 29

Many of us are airport-bound at some point this weekend, and have not only crowded terminals to look forward to, but also more intrusive security processes. With pat-downs, body-scans, and all that padding around in our belt-less, shoes-less glory, some of us are a little fed up with all the invasiveness. To make a statement—without creating more issues for the already tormented TSA employees—is to don something from 4th Amendment Underwear. Printed with metallic-based ink, these shirts, bras, underwear, and socks are plastered with a few choice words visible to anyone viewing the screen. Click through for all the variations—and, if you're tempted, click here to buy.

GQ Spain

2010-11-25T03:40:00.001-08:00

How to get around a potential TSA pat down?

2010-11-25T03:34:00.000-08:00

Wear a bikini!!! lol

View more news videos at: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video.

Triangular Warehouse turned Mansion - Chicago

2010-10-24T06:54:00.000-07:00

My mansion over seas has to look like this!!

VIA Huffington Post

Triangular Warehouse Turned Into A Unique Bucktown Mansion (PHOTOS)

Developer Bob Ranquist, known for his expertise in residential urban design, really outdid himself with a stunning property in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood that is now for sale.
According to Chicago Home and Garden magazine, the new home is the sixth Ranquist had built for his family in just 12 years.
"Our houses have been a way for Bob to flex his architectural muscle," Ranquist's wife told the magazine.
The home on North Leavitt Street features a master bedroom suite that takes up the entire fourth floor, a pine stairway and a secluded backyard garden--among many other perks.
Check out this unique rehab that transformed a triangular 8,600 square foot warehouse into a modern, loft-style single family home in Bucktown.
This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom is currently listed at $3.27 million. Find out more about the property here.

One Nite Stand, Masquerade Bachelorette Party!

2010-10-11T12:19:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Justin and Tauni on their wedding engagement... We threw a ONE NITE STAND, Masquerade Bachelorette party for Tauni. I cant tell you what happened before or after!.. but I can show you pictures from the club! lol

Lingerie Football anyone??

2010-10-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

Yashi, playing for the Chicago Bliss? Yup, rumors are confirmed! The Chicago Bliss is part of the premier lingerie football league. Their games are also aired on MTV2, in case you didn't know! Congrats Yashi. GO BLISS!

The BEAT of NEW YORK

2010-09-24T18:24:00.001-07:00

THE BEAT OF NEW YORK from tim hahne on Vimeo.

Oh you FANCY huh? - Drake

2010-09-15T14:40:00.001-07:00

DIS MY SOOOONG!!! lol

Find more artists like Drake at Myspace Music

Lap Dances are sexy,..

2010-09-15T11:38:00.001-07:00

Im all for lap dance!!

Trey Songz - BLACK ROSES

2010-09-12T09:21:00.001-07:00

The Beatles - Come Together

2010-09-01T20:24:00.000-07:00

I have Pandora and I love my Cee lo Green and Gnarles Barkley stations and this song by the Beatles happened to come on and I am loving it!! Had to share this! ENJOY!

Oh this brightened my day!! - 'F$*& You! - Cee-lo

2010-09-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

B.Free in Paris... Oh combien j'aime!!

2010-09-01T10:40:00.000-07:00

So Teddy Decided to go to Paris without me! Boy does he have an eye for beauty. C'est l'une de mes photos préférées (This is one of my favorite pictures!) I've been working on my French! lol - not really!

His pics are really breath-taking and makes you feel like you are there experiencing France with him! Oh comme je profiter de la vie à l'étranger ... Oh how I enjoy life abroad!

No one could have captured Paris better... for the full French experience check out
B.Free Paparazzi @ www.bfreepaparazzi.com.

Valet anyone??!!

AquaPoni and Miss Brishea

2010-08-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Dress by AquaPoni; Model Brishea S

OchoCinco's first dance on dancing with the stars

2010-08-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

Kogi - Its a Cali thing

2010-08-19T14:37:00.000-07:00

My favorite thing to do now-a-days is watch the Food Network and try my hand at a few recipes. They have this show called Unique Eats and it featured this food truck named Kogi. Its Asian meets Mexican. How cool is that? I can't wait to go to Cali to try some!

Ina Soltani - Ohhh she is the truth!!

2010-08-10T19:49:00.000-07:00

I have such a deep respect for designers and artists alike. Creativity is one of those things, either you got it, or you dont!! I look at fashion as wearing art, and I love some of the things artist on the rise come up with.

I saw a really fabulous dress while surfing thru my fashion mags and the designer's name was Ina Soltani. I had to know more about her and the more I know, I love!! So to give you a taste of this extremely talented designer, Ina Soltani, up close and personal. Enjoy!

Coco Chanel

2010-08-02T07:39:00.000-07:00

My cousin had this darling Chanel handbag. I wanted to steal it from her, but I wouldnt have gotten far!! So i figured I would look for one of my own... the problem is I found everything BUT the bag I wanted!

...like Doggie in a Chanel bag greeting cards...

And A book dedicated to the Coco Chanel way of life!

Grrrr... where is that bag!!!

OLDSPICE man on your voicemail...

2010-07-17T22:40:00.000-07:00

This is kinda cool! He is sooo funeee!

Get OldSpice on your voicemail. or
http://www.oldspicevoicemail.com/

WTH!! ... My watermelon is YELLOW.

2010-07-17T21:48:00.000-07:00

I had to Google 'yellow watermelon' just to make sure i wasnt going crazy... as I Googled away I came across a post on eatingcleveland.com and this post cracked me up... I'll let you read for your self!

So I see these delicious watermelons at the Wal-Marts taunting me with their striped casings, on a warm summer day I just had to have one. I ponied up my $4 for the nicest one I could find and headed out of the store.

Later that night I decide that I’m in the mood for some of that there watermelon and that I was going to take the time to slice it up. I took one thick slice off the stem end surprised not to see even the slightest bit of pink on it. Another slice and still no pink. The whole damn thing was yellow inside. A yellow flesh watermelon!

I’d heard of yellow watermelon before and our friends over a Wikipedia say that the yellow watermelons are much sweeter than your regular variety. This particular watermelon however happens to be a loser on all accounts.

Not only is it yellow, but it’s not the least bit sweet. Instead, the yellow flesh tastes like rind normally does and there are these fibrous patches throughout it.

I should just throw it out, but I’m a cheap bastard, so I’m going to be damn sure that I eat every disgusting piece of it.

--LMAO. Cause mine taste like wet fruit and Im going to eat every last piece of it too!! lol.

Buddy has a personal Chef

2010-07-17T10:12:00.000-07:00

What do you feed your dog? People think its weird that i cook for my dog. But i dont eat processed foods (that often) so neither should he!! Thats just my opinion!!

Teddy: I didnt even know they sold dog food, till i came here. (He's from St. Lucia)
Me: Well i try not to feed him that nonsense! They always recall it anyways. If its made of peas and rice and meat. Why dont I just cook that for him and it will be fresh huh?!
Teddy: Yea in St. Lucia they have a separate bag for chicken bones, they put it in a pot w peas or carrots and chicken fat and stew it down.
Me: Whaa, word really??!! Imma have to try that!!

This is how i get him to eat! lol

My life should look like this everyday! "Business" casual puts a bummer on summer fashion!

2010-07-17T00:39:00.000-07:00

For Andreea♥ by shoptillyadrop_ featuring Costume National sweaters

Short sleeve sweater
$162 - costumenational.com
More Costume National sweaters »

Eleazar Short
$140 - itsthenewblack.com.au
More shorts »

Vanessa Bruno Classic Lune Satchel
$819 - lagarconne.com
More Vanessa Bruno tote bags »

Sailor Hat
20 AUD - generalpants.com.au
More Agent Ninetynine hats »

Gorgeous Vintage 1970s Oliver Goldsmith Iris Rhinestone Sunglasses
98 GBP - love-worn.com
More Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses »

Ankle boots
$316 - costumenational.com

Whipsnake skull charm bracelet
$290 - net-a-porter.com

コムデギャルソン (COMME DES GARÇONS) - ベスト - 402ファッションアイテムのカタログ検索 |...
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Soko #4 | Charlotte Hoyer by Manolo Campion | Fashion Gone Rogue
fashiongonerogue.com

Again... Janelle Monae, but w Lupe and BOB

2010-07-17T00:31:00.001-07:00

Didnt see this coming. I like her. I like her! Sincerely Jane is my song! (But thats like 2 cd's ago!)

Diggy Simmons was always the flyest out the bunch...

2010-07-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

Stupid Thoughts

2010-07-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

So Ambitious...

2010-07-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

I literally listen to this song every morning. And while im not a rap lover... Jay-Z took it there. And I love it!!

I have so much to tell you...

2010-07-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

I know im neglectful. Sorry, My life is a war-zone!! But guess what? My birthday just passed... I had to evaluate the direction my life was going in. Gotta consolidate loans, I want my villa in another country, and a business... a few of them!! WHERE TO START?!

The interviewing process is kind of nerve racking. First there are a million questions, then you wait around for someone to call you back, or not!

What i really want to do is travel the world for a year, between Brazil, Cuba and Dominican Republic. But who has the money for that? And starting a business isnt cheap either... suggestions?
Well until then, I will occupy my traveling fetish with the little things in life: creative art, music, ppl watching and dreams of grander!!

Te Amo, does mean I love you

2010-06-01T09:29:00.000-07:00

Okay, Rhianna does it for me. As much as everyone has to say about her, I love how she is just border-less. Her music doesn't follow any one genre and her videos push the definition of -classy, sexy, cool- every time!

Awesomely cool...

2010-06-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

I found this video on Fashion Copious and i thought it was just so b-boy cool. It features the likes of JT, the Editor of Vogue, models... and amazing background music. This is the coolest video I have seen this year!! ...It reminds my of Chicago's nite life.

Mac & Milk Fashion Week 2010 from Kalvin Lazarte on Vimeo.

The song is Elbow, Grounds for Divorce... :-D

How to do a sew in weave...

2010-05-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, I know... this is very urban, BUT damnit this is what we have to go thru to look fly!! First braid, then sew; $20 or better / pack or hair (for that Saturday nite $150+ / pack). So think of all the money you save when you do it your self!!

This video is only 8 minutes long, but trust me it took her at least 3 hours to braid all of that.
THAT is why black women are always ducking and become hostile when people try to touch our hair...
1. We dont want you to know whats under there
2. our head is probably throbbing and
3. we dont need you trying to put your fingers thru our hair cause if you break a track, we WILL be fighting...

So do your self a favor, and just look from afar!! lol

This lady, Ms Chanda, is the truth. She seems to do the best tutorials FOR ME to follow what she i doing. And she does a variety of styles!! Enjoy!

My favorite places to shop (on a budget)

2010-05-21T12:11:00.000-07:00

I am creating an app for the iGadgets, and thought it would be nice to link my favorite sites to shop. I always go to Polyvore for inspiration when I dont know what to wear... but when I have a closet full of nothing to wear, that means its time to go shopping!! Enjoy!

Amazon and Endless.com for shoes... fyi!!

Condo in Dominican Republic

2010-05-20T16:27:00.000-07:00

Im anxiously awaiting my villa in another country. Maybe when they open Cuba up for ALL Americans that will be the spot for me!! But until then I will dream about life in Dominican Republic...

Would you pay $1200 for Jimmy Choo's??

2010-05-20T15:51:00.000-07:00

I'm a fan of high end fashion, but I don't agree with the price tag. I mean how much does it cost to make a pair of shoes... (but secretly if I had it, i would buy 3 or 4... or 10 pair!!) .. c'mon, Its Jimmy Choo!

classy and simple by Paula Celaya featuring Jimmy Choo shoes

Fogo de Chão - Chicago

2010-05-20T14:02:00.000-07:00

Fogo de Chão was the truth. Its a Brazilian Steakhouse downtown Chicago... they even speak Portuguese!!

And the moment we've all been waiting for....

2010-05-18T09:44:00.001-07:00

GRADUATION!!! Whooo-hooo, Ahhhhhh, Show-ya-rite, hollalujiah, Its purple baby, urky-jerky, electric slide...

I am sooo blessed, my family came out in groves. I want to thank them all for the love and support, and for always being there... Thank you to all my Aunts and Uncles, cousins, sisters, (all of you's), My boo, Grandma and to my Mom and Dad... you guy never miss a moment. So thank you and I love you.

I am, CERTIFIED FOR CAPITALISM

Vaute Couture Tees

2010-05-11T10:16:00.000-07:00

Well I was skimming thru Marie Claire (the one with Sarah Jessica Parker on the cover) and came across these tees that i thought were so cute and refreshing! (Not to mention affordable, as if anything else in Marie Claire is!) ... What do you think?

Afro-Punk Festival - NYC and maybe Chicago?!

2010-05-09T06:28:00.000-07:00

Yes, yes... another funky, bring your own style and prepare to get rained on event in NYC. The Afro-Punk Festival is June 26th - 27th in BK but apparently they are coming to Chicago too!! Which I will be excited about, (as soon as they release the dates), will be the first one in line. Janelle Monae stole the show last year, done messed up her hair and everything!!

Style, Class and damn can she dance!

2010-05-08T12:06:00.000-07:00

Meet Janelle Monae... She reminds me of Andre 3000, meets James Brown but in a feminine way!!

Back to BLOG

2010-04-26T17:36:00.000-07:00

YES, I am neglectful, im sorry. Do you forgive me? ..there has just been a lot going on in this little world of mine!
...I am graduating, I dont know whats next and I have found some little hobbies to keep me distracted from that question (until my attention span runs out!)

I decided like making pastries, and i have been seeing wood pieces that i would love to try my hand at. I have no prior experience in woodworking, but my granddad was a shop teacher, so im sure that natural talent is in there somewhere!! LOL

So, FINALLY, i came across something that was very blog worthy. Handmade Wooded bowls. This guy is genius!

Does anyone look at this stuff???

2010-03-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

Earth-to-bloggers... earth-to-bloggers... Can anyone hear me? Well the time for graduation is approaching. And im still trying to figure out what to do with my life.
The options are numerous... hmmm, I can go into corporate America and push papers, I can teach abroad in another country... I can go learn another language... I cant really start a business (no funds).
So yea, those are my options. Push papers for corporate America, or Teach english in another country... suggestions?

And JACKASS of the year award goes to...

2010-01-14T14:52:00.000-08:00

Yes none other than Pat Robertson... but here is what the Haitian Ambassador had to say in response...

Trufas de Chocolate... mmmm!

2010-01-11T20:10:00.000-08:00

Look MA... I made Homemade Biscuits!

2010-01-11T16:21:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know this is starting to look like a cooking blog, but that is what has taken over my interest post- Buenos Aires. Just when I lost 10 lbs and it was easier than ever before... now I need a workout plan! But im teaching myself to bake... for FREE!! (we're in a recession!)

My latest creation hails from Paula Dean herself!! (with a little improvisation)... BEHOLD. Homemade BISCUITS!! (background chior) AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup milk (I used 2/4 milk and 1/4 coconut milk)

Directions

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Cut butter into mixture until it begins to look like cornmeal.

Make a well with flour mixture and slowly add milk into the middle. Knead dough with your fingers and add milk when necessary. Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness. Cut with small biscuit cutter.

(And I buttered the biscuits last) Butter bottom of skillet and place biscuits in pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. (Oven should be on 450)

!Bon Appetite !

Flow Charts to help you Decide your FOOD!

2010-01-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

The Best Pizza Dough Ever.... well so far!!

2010-01-06T19:09:00.001-08:00

As I was doing my daily surfing, I came across a recipe for pizza dough on 101 cookbooks (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001199.html). At first glance it looked challenging, but really its not at all!!! The first time around the pizza looked amazing, but tasted so-so. The flour tasted like... flour, which is not what you want your pizza crust to taste like. But I dont ever follow directions to a tee, so the second time I added my 'zest' and it tasted as good as it looked!!! Please take a try!! Let me know how it comes out!

Peter Reinhart's Napoletana Pizza Dough Recipe (Improvised by Karma)

Heidi notes: Peter's recipe says the olive (or vegetable oil) is optional. I use it every time - always olive oil, not vegetable oil. I love the moisture and suppleness it adds to the dough, and it makes your hands soft too. - Karma' notes: I concur!

4 1/2 cups (20.25 ounces) unbleached high-gluten, bread, or all-purpose flour, chilled
1 3/4 (.44 ounce) teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon (.11 ounce) instant yeast
1/4 cup (2 ounces) olive oil (optional)
1 3/4 cups (14 ounces) water, ice cold (40°F)
Semolina flour OR cornmeal for dusting
2 cloves of garlic (Karma's Zest!)

1. Stir together the flour, salt, and instant yeast in a 4-quart bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer).

2. Peel and chop garlic cloves into tiny tiny tiny pieces. (Racheal Ray tip: turn chopping knife flat and pound garlic. Then drag between cutting board and knife.) Put chopped garlic in 1/4 cup of olive oil. Let them marinate for a bit.

3. Add a bit of water and a half of the olive oil w garlic. With your hands knead into dough, picking up flour on the sides of the bowl along the way. Continue to gradually add the ingredients until it is all used up. Knead dough until surface is smooth and doesnt tear when you fold it.

4. Dash a little flour on counter top and continue to knead until dough is smooth, but still elastic. Not sticky, but not completely solid. Roll into a ball and put in a plastic bag over night.

5. Your dough is done when it has sat over night so that the yeast can do its thing!! 2 hours before you want to make pizza, take out the dough and let it sit on the counter and come to room temperature.

6. Pre-heat oven to 400 or 450 F. Separate dough into 3 parts and roll out one part flat for a pizza. (If you dont have a roller, a bottle or a can will do just fine. You just need to apply a little more pressure. No one said this would be ENTIRELY easy!!) After dough is rolled flat (about the size of your pizza tray), place on pizza tray and decorate as you desire!

7. Watch pizza in oven, when cheese or top ingredients are about cooked, remove pizza. Slice, eat and ENJOY!!

**This is my revised version, but please feel free to visit 101 cookbooks to see how the professionals do it!! {http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001199.html}

Fashion Fix!!

2010-01-03T17:00:00.000-08:00

THIS YEAR... every look should look like its fresh off a page in a magazine. Instead of buying lots of clothes for H&M prices, spend more money for quality items that are going to last...

Destiny by see-line-woman featuring Monsoon accessories

Items in this set:
Draped satin top, 125 EUR
Doleman Cape, $299
Diane von Furstenberg Paulita ruffled mini skirt, $475
Designer Evening Shoes at Bluefly, $612
Franny Bag, 17 GBP

cant stop missing you by ruchita_blair featuring Marc Jacobs

Items in this set:
Marc Jacobs Cropped silk-twill bustier, $825
PAUW Silk Evening Coat, 475 GBP
Bubble Sheen Skirt, $23
Amazon.com: Hottie Hot New Pointed Toe Pumps: Shoes, $48
Eyelash Minaudiere, $1,950

GET SEXY by kuki90 busy featuring Monrow

Items in this set:
Camilla and Marc Elodi silk tiered dress, $550
Monrow Double Breasted 3/4 Sleeve Tux Jacket in Ash, $163
Lanvin Basket-weave leather platforms, $550
Bottega Veneta | Stingray studded clutch | NET-A-PORTER.COM, 2.700 EUR
8.0-9.0 mm Triple-Strand White Freshwater Pearl Necklace from Pearl...

New Years Resolutions...

2010-01-03T11:49:00.001-08:00

I have no idea what it is that I want to accomplish this year. Last year was so incredibly awesome that I wonder how to top it... hmmm...

I know I want to leave the country again and spend time learning more languages. But I also have a beau that I must consider when leaving for long ventures. But he says hes okay with it, and he understands a girl like me has to conquer the world!! (Ahhhh... love!)

SOOOO... New Years Resolutions...

1. Stay at the weight Im at. A ounce over 150lbs is a step backwards. It was easy to loose the weight in Buenos Aires, but the hardest part is maintaining this size HERE in the STATES!! (aka, Fast food city!!)

2. Two new recipes per month. (Dont worry, Ill share!!) Funny enough, my foreign beau always says that American women dont know how to cook. And to a certain extent thats true! Some of us dont take the time to learn to cook and prepare dinner every nite. (Exclusions include southern women, and Rachel Ray!) But the tradition isn't passed down as it is in other cultures.

3. Travel this year. Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Brazil... who knows. But i have to go somewhere. I am almost fluent in Spanish and picked up a little Portuguese while in Argentina.

4. HAPPINESS above everything else. Nothing in this world matters if your not happy. But when your happy, everything else seem utterly un-important. Some ppl wouldnt understand until they reach rock bottom and realize how unhappy they are. The clothes, the cars, the fancy things we seem to hold so high on a pedestal here in the states... none of that would matter.

GOD first, LOVE, LIVE, LOVE LIFE and LIVE MORE!

Happy New Years!! // Feliz Ano Nuevo!!

2010-01-03T11:26:00.001-08:00

Whoa... where have I been? Well its New Years. (Hello 2010!!) And it seems after my return to the states, I have neglected you. Im sorry!! :-( The fact is there have been so many things going on, I have a lot to post...

Where is the fashion??? Where is the cooking??, I know, I know!! I got you!! Buenos Aires has opened my eyes to many a things in the world of fashion, food, lyfestyle and really changed my outlook on life. Im anxious to go back for more!!

But for now... lets get to blogging! Besos!

Introducing... Crystal Monee Hall

2009-12-06T18:58:00.000-08:00

James: A friend of mine from the states wanted me to meet up with a friend of hers here in Bs As, she's doing at set tonight near San Telmo and I'm going to go because I took a listen to one of her performances and she's kinda off the chain...let me know if you want to join

http://www.reverbnation.com/controller/audio_player/detachable_player/artist_303039?autoPlay=true

ME: OMG she is amazing... Debating at this very moment. What is the address? And what is the cover?

James: 20 pesos, at a place called PLASMA PIEDRAS 1856 | BUENOS AIRES

James: chris, don't make me grove alone, i'll get your ticket

ME: LOL... Oooo now your tempting me!! lol YEA im there!! :-)

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

2009-12-02T16:43:00.000-08:00

Well, we don't get CBS in Buenos Aires, but for everyone who missed it... Black Eyed Peas are the truth!! (Loved Fergie's outfit) And if I could get some off the runway looks... (but in MY size)... I would have my villa in a foreign country by now!!! lol

There are Blacks in Argentina!!! LOL

2009-11-29T17:05:00.001-08:00

An evening out with some of the most awesome people I met in Buenos Aires. I love this place!!

@ a Cuban Restaraunt, learning Salsa. The instructor was too funneee!!

2 Classes and a Mid-nite Event!!

2009-11-26T04:43:00.001-08:00

This is one class where we were playing Sheraids (im sure I didnt spell that rite)

Is ANYONE paying attention??

This was at a concert... I dont know the name of it, but it was a Tango concert!

And this was class at the mall. We had to do a scavenger hunt and ask random people, very random questions in Spanish! LOL, pretty funneee...

The Best Spanish teacher EVER!!

Amber Rose at Me and Orson Welles screening

2009-11-26T04:39:00.001-08:00

AMAZING!! Amber is BAD!! Sorry RiRi... there is a new IT girl in town!

A piece of Brazil from Argentina!! ... SAMBA!!

2009-11-25T17:41:00.000-08:00

SAMBA, SAMBA!!! SAMBA, SAMBA!!! SAMBA, SAMBA!!!

Oscar (Columbia), Camilla (Brazil), and ME!!

Samba band, Grupo Malandragem

Mya and Dmitry - Salsa/ Samba

2009-11-25T13:24:00.000-08:00

In case you missed this... very blog worthy!!

Sunny Buenos Aires and a Few Hail Mary's

2009-11-16T10:56:00.001-08:00

Well this is a Beautiful summers Day in Buenos Aires...

And as we were venturing the Capital, we stumbled onto a church and it was soo pretty I couldn't help myself!! I dont know if photography is allowed, but they didnt stop me!! lol

La Noche de Los Museos - Buenos Aires

2009-11-14T21:38:00.001-08:00

Ahhhh... Another nite in Buenos Aires.

So every year for ONE nite only, BA opens all the museums for the public to come and view from 8pm to 2am! There are about 80 different museos everywhere in the city... I explored a few in Belgrano! It was exciting!

With all of this going on, somehow I ended up at this one Museo. And while the band was really good. The singer that was 'scatting' was really OFF. And there was no feeling... and Im sorry, but if your going to be a Jazz Singer, Please understand what its ABOUT! (I'll save the lecture)

Octopus Pool Art

2009-11-07T07:14:00.001-08:00

NEVERCREW’S is a group of artist from Switzerland that so far have a very impressive portfolio of works concerning art in a few different forms: murals, graphics, videos, comics and even sculpture. Octopus is one of their newest project which implied turning over an old pool located in Skatepark of Lugano, Switzerland, into a skaters’ heaven. -via

(Blogged from FreshHome.com)

Prince, MJ, and James Brown... THROWBACK VIDEO

2009-11-05T04:16:00.000-08:00

Okay so my friend Cabell told me abt this video with James Brown, Micheal Jackson and Prince... and its HILLARIOUS. I LOVE Prince.. but WHAT WAS HE DOING? And how do you gonna knock over the stage props before you walk off... smh.

See Prince act out... smh still

ESQUIRE: Dan T... BESTdresedREALman!!

2009-11-01T16:46:00.000-08:00

OH, I LOVE HIM ALREADY!!

Well fellas, you always say that I leave you out of my blog but I really dont know about mens fashion, other than knowing if I like what I see!! But I have brought you a specialist that is phenomenally dressed... as in ALWAYS sharp, and he can teach you how to get the same edge... if you are willing to learn!!

Introducing... DAN T!!

I'm a:
Spread collar
Four-in-Hand tie
A regular button cuff
Skinny cut and sleek suit, like the Italians prefer
An exquisitely brogued wingtip shoe in brown leather
Elegant silver watch with a black leather band
Blackberry-type device
PC
Jeans twice a week
Business Casual
A sensible, practical car that gets the job done
Washing my face, maybe some cologne

...kind of guy.

SO fellas if you want a (FREE) personal stylist to compliment your tastes, you need to go to

'The Style Blogger'

You could potentially look like this...

Around the World in... a Toyota Land Cruiser?!

2009-11-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Nicholas Rapp, 33, an art director, decided to quit his job, leave his girlfriend behind and travel the world in a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser!

He says "a trip like this is something many people dream of. When you're young and a student, you don't have money to travel, but when you're working and can afford it, you don't have time." ~Amen, i concur!... but I'll fly to the different places!!

As bizarre as I think this is, I also think it is very brave and commending that someone is following their dreams and desires in the mist of a career... There are few of us in the world, if there is something you long to do, regardless of your circumstance and what other people say, if you plan and decide.. you CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Nicholas definitely has a plan and I wish him Blessings and God's speed!

Follow his adventure @ Trans World Expedition

ESQUIRE: How to Make Pancakes from Scratch

2009-11-01T12:29:00.001-08:00

This is for the fellas... (cause most the ladies I know already know how to cook!! :-P)

How to Make Pancakes from Scratch

Have you never cooked breakfast for children — or drunks? Been a Boy Scout? Have you never had an attractive woman spend the night in your bed? There are few things an American man must know how to cook, but pancakes are one of them. The good news is they're easy — almost as easy from scratch as from a box mix. Here's how:

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 egg, beaten lightly
1 ½ cups milk
2 tbsp butter, melted

Sift together first three ingredients (to prevent lumps). In a separate bowl, mix egg and milk, then add it to flour mix, stirring until just smooth. Then stir in butter. If you want to mix it up, throw in blueberries, a tiny dice of apple, or bits of banana. Grease a griddle or nonstick pan with cooking spray or a little vegetable oil. Heat pan on medium for about ten minutes. Pour batter to form pancakes of whatever size you like. Cook first side until bubbles form on top, about three minutes; then flip and cook other side until it, too, is brown, about two minutes. Serve immediately with butter and syrup or hold briefly in warm oven. Serves four.

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Teddy likes Kiana... Kiana likes PURPLE!!

2009-10-25T16:02:00.000-07:00

When you step out, you gotta be crispy clean, cause the Paparazzi are lurking... bFREEPaparazzi.com

116, marc jacobs by Katelyn, I am featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs dresses

For ~ qor`j*US* by ~Adorable~T featuring Rick Owens

Introducing... Eva Simons

2009-10-25T15:52:00.000-07:00

Eva Simons is a Dutch recording artist... I dont know much about her, but I came across her pic and thought she was hott... she has an interesting presence!!

kanYe West : Blog : PENCIL FACE SHORT FILM

2009-10-21T20:49:00.001-07:00

kanYe West : Blog : PENCIL FACE SHORT FILM

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Alicia Key "Doesnt Mean Anything"

2009-10-21T20:34:00.001-07:00

Work places should lighten up on dress codes, fashionable is classy!

2009-10-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Untitled by Olja L featuring Tibi dresses

purple loves goddess by black eclipse y red sky♥ featuring Antik Batik

vintage princess by black eclipse y red sky♥ featuring MILLY

Stretching w Tara Stiles

2009-10-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

I worked out this week and I was really sore after my ab workout. I dont workout whole lot here, because the food is leaner and I walk everywhere, but I am actually looking for a futbol field to workout on, or someone to teach me how to play so I can get that killer beach body I've always wanted... but in the mean time I going to settle for walking or running on the main (non-crowded) streets.

But here is a stretch video from Tara Stiles, that will get you to feeling like new again!!

Rasta is the FUTURE...

2009-10-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

There is a big Rasta influence here in Argentina... there are so many ppl w dreadlocks, and practically everyone here smokes weed. There are a few reggae clubs that play really good reggae music... Uni Club on Friday Nite, is one!

The only this that pizzles me, is that they dont have any rice and beans here! SMH.

But Greggory Isaacs is comming here soon, and Dread Mar I. They are both reggae artists and will be playing at Niceto Club in November... so if you are in Br, Ar, get your tickets!! There is another reggae artist by the name of S.O.J.A. that will be playing at Niceto Club in November too... I dont know much about them, but my friend from Serbia said they are really good! So I'll take his word for it! Enjoy!

Titanic Ice Cubes!!?!

2009-10-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

When I came across the Gin and Titonic ice cube tray, I was reminded of this Berlitz ad, which is one of the funnier things the internet has provided. Now that it's so cold outside, you don't even need a freezer to make sinking objects of your own, but the use of these ice trays will certainly increase the fun. -via

Buy them Here!

Sunday en San Telmo

2009-10-14T15:14:00.001-07:00

San Telmo on a Sunday is Bananas...

Me and Court!

A Canadian Thanksgiving...

2009-10-14T15:14:00.000-07:00

I had no idea Canada's Thanksgiving day was October 12th! ... Have you ever tried to make sweet potato pie in a foreign country? lol. Well I did... and it was good!! ... Sweet potato pie, dulce de leche cake, a home cooked meal, and 4...5, 6 bottles of wine!! Oh, we CELEBRATED!! "Thanks for giving!" lol

I made the sweet potato pie...

Apparently they thought it was pretty good!! lol

And now to get the holiday picture juuuust rite....

Okay here it is!!

Its hard being a vegetarian in Buenos Aires...

2009-10-14T14:56:00.000-07:00

So why bother, but staying in shape is harder that you can imagine here. Portenos don't eat much for breakfast and they cook Beef, everyday! For some reason fish isn't recommended, and I love catfish and Salmon...
So I have to search the internet for things that work for me!!! Enjoy!

Adobo-Glazed Mini Turkey Loaves
Recipie:http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2009/10/adobo-glazed-mini-turkey-loaves

Vegetable and Chickpea Ragout

Recipie: http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2009/10/vegetable-chickpea-ragout

Spicy Thai Soup w/ Lime Shrimp

Recipie: http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2009/10/spicy-thai-soup-with-lime-shrimp

Cheesy Shrimp Enchilada Bake
Recipie: http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2009/10/cheesy-shrimp-enchilada-bake

Sweet Potato Shepperd's PieRecipie: http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2009/10/sweet-potato-shepherds-pie

President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize!!

2009-10-09T06:08:00.000-07:00

OSLO — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.

Nobel observers were shocked by the unexpected choice so early in the Obama presidency, which began less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama woke up to the news a little before 6 a.m. EDT. The White House had no immediate comment on the announcement, which took the administration by surprise.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided not to inform Obama before the announcement because it didn't want to wake him up, committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland said.

"Waking up a president in the middle of the night, this isn't really something you do," Jagland said.

The Nobel Committee lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation but recognized initiatives that have yet to bear fruit: reducing the world stock of nuclear arms, easing American conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthening the U.S. role in combating climate change.

"Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future," Jagland said.

Obama's election and foreign policy moves caused a dramatic improvement in the image of the U.S. around the world. A 25-nation poll of 27,000 people released in July by the Pew Global Attitudes Project found double-digit boosts to the percentage of people viewing the U.S. favorably in countries around the world. That indicator had plunged across the world under President George W. Bush.

Still, the U.S. remains at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Congress has yet to pass a law reducing carbon emissions and there has been little significant reduction in global nuclear stockpiles since Obama took office.

In his 1895 will, Alfred Nobel stipulated that the peace prize should go "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses."

The committee has taken a wide interpretation of Nobel's guidelines, expanding the prize beyond peace mediation to include efforts to combat poverty, disease and climate change.

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Associated Press writers Ian MacDougall in Oslo, Celean Jacobson in Johannesburg, George Jahn in Vienna and Monika Scislowska in Warsaw, Poland contributed to this report.

Young Inspiration: Laura Jarrett

2009-10-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

Yes this is Valerie Jarrett's (White House adviser) daughter...

Name: Laura Jarrett. Age: 24. Secondary School: University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. College: Amherst; now a third-year law student at Harvard. Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Anna Karenina, In Cold Blood, The History of Sexuality, and Me Talk Pretty One Day. Cause: “Promoting civil rights and social equality for women and minorities.” Favorite spot in the world: “Chicago in the summertime.” Ambitions: “Write a book and work as a TV-news legal analyst.” Would love to have dinner with: Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall together. You can never have too many: “Good friends or setbacks in life—both give strength and build character.” One day I hope to: “Have the wisdom and grace of my mother.”

La Bomba del Tiempo... Buenos Aires

2009-10-07T17:35:00.000-07:00

This is an amazing event in Buenos Aires at the Klonex. Its live and impromptu directing of a Brazilian-like band. If this is anything close to what the Brazilian Carnival is like... sign me up!!

BlackGirlTravel.com... Italia Bella

2009-10-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

I love to travel and if you didnt know I am in Buenos Aires rite now, soaking up the "Porteño" lyfestyle...

So my friend(American) told me about this website and basically they organize trips to foreign lands, such as Italy and Brazil, with all black women. I dont know if it is only for black women. I doubt it, but it is definitely only for women!

I think it is a great idea because black people travel alot more than people know, and its a great way to meet new people and as your moving on in your career and you cant skip the country for years at a time and party, BUT 2 weeks should suit your taste just fine!

Plus its always good to leave the men behind and hang out w your girls!!

Check them out...

blackgirltravel.com

OH how I Love Alexander McQueen!!!

2009-10-07T16:54:00.000-07:00

Wardrobe Inspiration... any day wear!!

2009-10-04T13:27:00.000-07:00

Green Gloves by Hungandy featuring Gucci bags

nature calling by Ruden_ka featuring Vivienne Westwood

Grace - enter my group..plsss by SiCHi-joana featuring Fendi

Lady Gaga x V Magazine

2009-10-04T11:50:00.001-07:00

Playful Pouffes from A Serious Collections

2009-10-03T15:35:00.000-07:00

‘Farmer in search of style’ is the name of an interesting collection recently exhibited courtesy of Designhuis Eindhoven. All the items presented have the purpose of pointing out how, in fact, “rural realities are influencing urban life” and how little by little the stressful urban existance will make room for the peace and quietness of the countrey-side. You can observe the rest of the designs in the exposition here. The pouffes in the images below come from Christien Meindertsma. They are colorful, playful and vivid, which is quite the oposite of the whole idea of being stressed out. You can sit on them, put them on top of each other, throw them chaoticaly around the room, they will still bring a fresh touch no matter where they are placed. ~via

Your Breath: The Ultimate Master Cleanse

2009-10-03T15:24:00.000-07:00

Tara Stiles created a 4 week, feel better and detox program. Quick simple and works worlds of wonders!! Here is week 1 and 2...Try it!!

Week 1: Weight loss Yoga: Total Body Sweat and Tone

Week 2: Unwind and Detox

Richard Pryor... 40th Black President

2009-09-21T20:57:00.000-07:00

Tango, Plaza de Mayo

2009-09-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

Yes this is the steak and potatoes of Buenos Aires!! And its not as easy as it looks!! ENJOY!

Wish I has a seamstress at my disposal...

2009-09-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

Red, Black & White by ~Adorable~T featuring Melissa shoes

Untitled by DlLEK featuring Prada shoes

untitled by rafniamanda featuring Dorothy Perkins

A Moment of Randomness please...

2009-09-19T17:49:00.000-07:00

This is the crew... Denise (UK), Dimple (Texas), Forgot her name (Germany), and ME!! We were at this Tango Concert. (See Tango Concert Blog)

Me and Denise got off to go to Plaza de Mayo and rite outside the subway was a band and they sounded really good! Take a listen wont you!

Yea I really dont know what this is...

Well this is a random street on a random block... But it was really pretty to me!! Somewhat European, TO ME... however I have never been to Europe so what do I know!!

On my way home...

2009-09-15T14:05:00.000-07:00

Something interesting always happens on the Subte (subway el). One time this man stared at me the entire way to my destination, I saw a play on the Subte!, and people come by, hand you things or if your sleeping they will put it on your lap. If you want the item, you give them money as they come back, if not, they come and collect it!!

Well today the most interesting of things happened rite next to me on the subte, and luckily I had my camera to capture the moment!! Enjoy!

Comido bueno en Argentina... algunos dias!!

2009-09-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

I Eat Good in Argentina... some days!! lol. You know Im all about the food!! A place is only as good as its most common entree!! In the case of Argentina 'Carne' (meat, specifically beef!!) is the most common entree and oh yes it IS good!!

This is 'Pollo' (chicken) of some sort, fried and it was actually really good!!

This is Spinach, i think, and ricotta cheese and I think pumpkin at the top. NO, you dont want any!!

Okay this is the Cream de la cream!! There is a place that sells empanadas every half a block. This one is beef, but they have chicken, caprese (tomato, basil, and cheese), and anyother combination you can think of!

Beef steak and veggies, I want to say the thing in the middle is like an omlet... but im not really sure what they serve me around here!!

Okay this was good, obviously spighetti and the little chicititos are chicken (of some sort!) Well they could have been lamb, cause I heard that tastes just like chicken... but it was good either way!!

They also have some 'Postres' that would orgasmic-ally blow your mind!! (Yes, they are that good!!)

YES, I know what your thinking... I have a really tough job!! Yes, is like the travel shows where they tell you about foods from around the world. I feel their pain now!! Its a dirty job, but someone's got to do it! :-)

Rhianna killed it with this number... BUT

2009-09-13T16:52:00.000-07:00

There is no doubt Rhianna killed it with this outfit... BUT is Amber Rose giving Rhianna a run for her money??

Its hard being a vegetarian in Argentina..

2009-09-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

Well I'm not usually a vegetarian, but often I like to do vegetarian weeks... However in Buenos Aires, where beef is in every signature dish, it is harder here than being around avid chicken eaters. SO I found some recipes via webecoist.com that are easy, cheap and simple... for the 'sometimes' vegetarian!

3-minute healthy nachosBuy organic or blue corn chips and skip all the greasy hamburger meat and refried beans to make these healthy, yummy nachos in just tres minutos. Layer your chips with canned slice olives, canned kidney beans, canned sliced jalapenos and grate a little organic cheddar over everything. (Buy organic when you can afford it. It’s better for the planet.) Use any veggies you like, really. Pop in the microwave for around a minute, and garnish with salsa.

Savory Apples and Onions
This was once a pioneer favorite. Take 2 large apples (they are in season right now and are very cheap), wash and chop into cubes. Do likewise for a large sweet onion (also inexpensive). Double the amounts if you are having a guest. Saute in a pan over medium heat – adding occasional small dashes of salt, cumin, balsamic vinegar and the tiniest pat of butter (vegans can use olive oil). When the onions are clear, you’re done. Yes, it sounds weird, but it’s delicious. You’ll want to have something to go with this that has some protein, like a garden burger or a brown rice packet, both of which you can microwave. Apples ‘n onions only takes about 10 minutes, a few dollars and it’s delicious as a topping for rice or even by itself for a light snack.

Caprese Salad
This is one of those meals that looks really fancy but actually requires no brainpower. You need three things: fresh basil leaves, fresh tomatoes, and fresh (soft) mozzarella cheese. Slice the tomatoes and cheese and stack (tomatoes first, cheese on top) with one or two basil leaves. Arrange like patties on a plate (3 or 4 per person) and sprinkle with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Delicious. Fast. Cheap.

Quesadilla
Who doesn’t love a quesadilla? If you don’t know how to make this, you’re a rare bird. Simply grease a hot pan lightly with any oil, toss on a tortilla, cover the tortilla with grated cheese of your choice, add in any small chopped leftover veggies if you like, cover with another tortilla, and grill until the tortilla begins to brown and the cheese gets melty (about 1 minute, depending on heat). Flip. Remove from heat. Serve with salsa or guacamole. Enjoy!

ALT Sandwich
Slices of avocado, lettuce, tomato and toasted whole-grain bread are all you need. This sandwich is simple, and it’s delicious with dijon or honey mustard. Add a little cheese if you want more protein.

Lazy Bean Salad
Choose 3 cans of any beans you like – white, kidney, black-eyed peas, pinto, etc. Drain and mix together in a large bowl. Add thawed frozen green beans. Toss with your favorite dressing. Serve and enjoy this low-fat, high-protein, cheap meal. Grate a little parmesan over the top for a nice touch.