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Stylish Sites

IMG_0429Recently, I was amazed by the huge amount of information that I read on a regular basis. During any given week I come across a lot of articles or books, which are compiled into list or placed into piles according to interest to be reviewed over the weekend.

This means I have a few exciting sites to share with you, which I know you will enjoy.

  1. Lets start with Beverly Feldman and her gorgeous shoes, watch this fabulous video to get your fill of What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?
  2. The SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, GA is featuring the glamorous designs of Oscar De La Renta: His Legendary World of Style in the first posthumous tribute to the world-renowned fashion icon from Feb. 5- May 3, 2015
  3. If you are interested in traveling in an RV this is the article for you. Read Chic TRAILS and check out one of the five best luxury trailers in which to travel the world.
  4. I always enjoy trying a new vegetable or fruit when visiting my dearest friend Quy. She always has a treat to share, which broadens my taste buds to new levels. This week she shared her recipe for steamed Kabocha squash that we can take to work as our mid-day treat.
    1. Clean the Kabocha squash and then slice into moon shaped pieces. Take the seeds out and place in a steamer for 12-15 minutes. When a fork can pierce the squash it is done. Place in a zip-lock bag for a mid-day snack. Here is another recipe to try from Food52 when time allows, Dashi Braised Kabocha!!
  5. Read this “Girl in the Band” memoir by Kim Gordon: By the Book who is a fan of Joan Didion and was chosen by Céline for their new ad campaign.
  6. And, lastly you have to watch this beautiful video from Earth Sky: Dolphin Stampede and Whales I cannot get enough of how adorable these creatures are when in the water, check out dolphins stampeding off Dana Point, California and three whales migrating near San Clemente.

Keep reading!
K

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February Favorites

IMG_0737What is it about the second month of the year having only 28 or possibly a leaping 29 days that make February so unique? Can it be that Black History Month, Valentines Day, Presidents Day or Groundhogs Day are all part of this short month, and though the ground lays frozen it puts us that much closer to spring. Listed are a few of my favorites:

IMG_0751Full Moon
Here is an absolutely gorgeous photo taken from my bedroom window on February 4th, the night of the full moon is coupled with Jupiter. The sky was very cloudy, as we were expecting flurries and snow that evening.

indexBlack Awareness
I love learning a knew fact during Black History Month such as Nichelle Nichols of Star Trek {one of my favorite shows}, better know as Lt. Uhura was going to leave the 1960’s show until she met Dr. Martin Luther King, who insisted she stay. He told her “does she know what she has done; in the way of being a positive image {during the civil rights era} and our children are growing up with you, plus the honor that you bring to this role”, Nichelle stated she didn’t leave, couldn’t leave and never regretted it…Fabulous!!!

IMG_0806Founding Farmers-Tyson’s
This restaurant opened on Thursday, February 5th in McLean, Virginia and like any new venture the kinks have to be worked out by the managers and staff. Waiters were bumping into patrons with food being dumped into laps; orders were getting mixed up from one table to the next, but the overall culinary experience of Founding Farmers came through in their well chosen menus that comprised the historical dining traditions of Virginia. Dishes include in-season fruits and vegetables, along with popular dishes from within the various regions of the state such as fried chicken or fish and garlic pepper wings.

I enjoyed their “Cracker Crusted Shrimp” with fried green tomatoes and devilish eggs that had crab and lobster on the top…delicious!!!

Stay stylish,
K