::backstage:beauty::

  

  

  

  

  

  

-S.*
{Source: Style.Com}

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Mr. John Galliano has had his contract terminated from the House of Dior. *tear*



-S.*

::recipe::

Time for another recipe!

Just wanted to say hello and thanks for all the new follows; hope you enjoy reading this blog! :) I know I enjoy following yours!

I still need to do a post about the books that I have just finished reading or am currently reading. Tonight is going to be a busy one and I am going out for wings {YES!} with my boyfriend and some of our friends. So I am very excited. Haven't gone out for wings in forever!

And thankfully, I am feeling much better then earlier today.

I decided to share a yummy recipe that I found on Canadian Living. Hope you enjoy and let me know if you guys give it a try.

Bon Appetit!

Whole Wheat Pasta with Blue Cheese Sauce

An elegant and filling vegetarian pasta dish.

Serves 4.

Calories per serving; 559.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) milk

1/2 cup (125 mL) blue cheese {about 4 oz/125 g}

1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter

Pinch salt

1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh parsley

12 oz (375 g) whole wheat linguine

3 tbsp (50 mL) chopped toasted walnuts

Preparation

In saucepan, combine milk, blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, cream, butter and salt; cook over medium heat until thickened, about five minutes. Stir in parsley; keep warm.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the pasta water. Add sauce; toss to coat. Stir in enough of the reserved pasta water to keep sauce loose and creamy. Serve sprinkled with walnuts.

Sounds delightful!

I'm sure our tummies will be very happy with us after trying this recipe. :)

-S.*

{Source: Canadian Living & Google Images}

::oscars::

Is it just me or were the Oscar's uber-boring last night? The only highlight was when Melissa Leo dropped the F-Bomb on live television and that's pretty much it. To be honest, even the dresses were kinda blah as well.

The Golden Globes had more "WOW!" moments when it came to the red carpet then last night's event.

I passed out half way through.

Anyways, here are some of the night's dresses.

Ps. I asked my Mom if she was going to watch the Oscar's and she said "Why would I?" and I responded, "Well, to see the dresses." And she responded with "Why would I watch it when I can just go on your blog and check it out?"

I just thought that was cute. ;)

  

  

 

  



Who do you guys think stole the show and was best-dressed?

{In order of Images}

1. Natalie Portman in Rodarte with Tiffany & Co. jewels & Jimmy Choo shoes

2. Michelle Williams in Chanel Haute Couture with Harry Winson jewels

3. Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture and Van Cleef & Arpels jewels

4. Anne Hathaway in vintage Valentino Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co. jewels, with Valentino

5. Jeremy Renner in Yves Saint Laurent with Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana

6. Annette Bening in Naeem Kham with Warren Beatty

7. Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein Collection, Chopard jewels and a Judith Leiber clutch

8. Javier Bardem in Gucci with Penelope Cruz in L'Wren Scott

9. Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang

10. Christian Bale in Gucci with Sibi Blazic

11. Hailee Steinfield in Marchesa and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and clutch

12. Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein Collection and Louis Vuitton jewels

13. Florence Welch in Valentino Haute Couture

14. Halle Barry in Marchesa & Neil Lane jewels

15. Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Couture and Neil Lane jewels

16. Reese Witherspoon in Armani Prive and Neil Lane jewels

17. Nicole Kidman in Dior Haute Couture and Pierre Hardy shoes with Keith Urban

18. Jennifer Hudson in Atelier Versace and Neil Lane jewels

19. Russel Brand with his Mom Barbara

20. Hilary Swank in Gucci Premiere, Annu Hu jewels and a Roger Vivier clutch

21. Camila Alves in Kaufman Franco with Matthew McConaughey in Dolce & Gabbana

22. Marisa Tomei in vintage Charles James from Lily et Cie Couture with Van Cleef & Arpels jewels and a Kotur clutch

-S.*

{Source: Style.Com}

::cover:girl::

Amandra Seyfried in the current Interview Magazine



-S.*

{Source: Amanda-Seyfried.US}

::yummah::

I love pasta, so I am going to share yet another pasta recipe with you guys again.

I am totally drawing a blank as to what I should make for dinner tonight ~ either this recipe or just a salad with salmon and mashed potatoes.

This is from the Canadian Living website {surprise!}; maybe if I blog about this recipe I will finally decide what to make for dinner.

Or I will just go out for wings with the boyfriend and the boys. :)

Asparagus Carbonara

If fresh asparagus is out of season, use broccoli florets and peeled stems; cut them into 1/2-inch (1 cm) lengths to make about 4 cups (1 L).

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Per serving; 531 calories.

Ingredients

12 oz (340 g) of spaghetti (or whatever pasta of your choice)

1lb (454 g) asparagus spears, trimmed

2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 eggs

3/4 (175 mL) cup finely shredded Asiago cheese

1/4 cup (50 mL) milk

1/4 (1 mL) salt

1/4 (1 mL) pepper
1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, quartered

Preparation

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot, reserving 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, cut asparagus diagonally into 1/2-inch (1 cm) lengths; set aside. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook onion and garlic until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; cook stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Add to pasta along with tomatoes and asparagus; toss to coat, adding as much of the cooking liquid as desired to make sauce creamy. To serve, sprinkle with remaining cheese.

-S.*

{Source: Canadian Living & Google Images}