tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12626474635277963172024-03-14T06:52:56.875-04:00Kasey's KitchenA pinch of cute, a dash of sassy. On a budget but always classy! Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Foodies Finds and more!Once Upon a Pottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03828513059422144419noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262647463527796317.post-26658703364480793732016-11-24T17:16:00.002-05:002016-11-24T17:16:56.603-05:00Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas + Flemings Giveaway! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The fact that I'm writing this post while 39 weeks pregnant and literally will be wearing maternity pants on Thanksgiving (if I'm not actually in labor) this GIF could not be more appropriate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're anything like me though, the meal is great... but the leftovers are even better! I am constantly concocting new creations every year with our leftovers but this year I received a little bit of help from my friends at <a href="https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=FPS-B-Restaurant-Type-Exact-2" target="_blank">Fleming's Steakhouse</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Executive Chef Russell Skall shared some of his great Thanksgiving Leftover recipes with me, here's my favorite that will be added to the repertoire for sure! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Roasted Turkey Crepes</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Filling Ingredients:
4 servings<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 Lbs. Turkey meat white & dark<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3
oz. wt. Onion, 1/4” wide x 2” long julienne<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">6 oz. wt. Red pepper, 1/4” dice<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4 oz. Button Mushrooms,
1/4" wide slices</span></div>
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Flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 tsp. Kosher salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1/2
tsp. White pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3 cups Turkey gravy or Chicken stock<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 cups Half & half<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Filling Preparation Instructions:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Remove the skin on the
turkey then cut into 1/4" wide x 1 1/2"-2"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">long julienne strips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Remove the seeds and stem on the red pepper then
cut the onion & pepper <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">into julienne pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cut the mushrooms with the
stems into 1/4" wide slices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Melt the butter in a 1-gallon
sauce pot set on high heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add all of
the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">vegetables and sauté for
5-6 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Add the flour and cook for
2 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Reduce the heat to medium
then add 1 cup of water, salt and <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">pepper then cook for 1-2
minutes stirring often until very thick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Add the turkey gravy or chicken stock, half &
half and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">cook for 4-5 minutes to a slightly thick sauce consistency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Add the turkey meat and cook for 2 minute. Place
the mixture on a sheet pan to cool.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 oz. Butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1
oz. Onion minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 clove Garlic minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1/2 cup White wine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Mornay Sauce Preparation Instructions:</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Melt butter in a 1-quart sauce pot on medium heat.
Add onions and <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">garlic then sauté for 2-3 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Add the white wine and cook to reduce by half.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Add the heavy cream, Tabasco, white pepper and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook
on medium high heat to a sauce consistency about<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">8-10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Add the grated parmesan cheese and blend in <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">with a wire whip. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Strain the sauce into a storage container.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Plating
Instructions</b>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ingredients:
4 servings<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">8 ea. Crepes local store<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>40 oz. wt. Turkey filling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As needed Pan coating<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> 2 cups Mornay sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Well, now that baby news has officially made it to my blogosphere, I figured that it would be a good time to share some of my favorite Baby Registry finds! I'll admit that as soon as that little stick read "Pregnant", I was ready to start registering. I did refrain and ended up waiting until we knew if we were having a boy or a girl to help streamline things but I can't say that the process was simple. There are so. many. baby things! </div>
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Oh, and let's be honest, becoming a new mom is daunting and everyone has their opinion.... everyone. </div>
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I've legit been stopped in Nordstrom's and a woman told me I didn't need a wipe warmer. Ok, cool... but can I proceed with purchasing these <a href="http://kaseyskitchentv.blogspot.com/2016/09/baby-news-and-kate-spade-baby-shower.html" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> earrings? Some tips have been helpful but most of it comes off as really patronizing and when your filled with hormones, it's really not what you want to hear. </div>
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My husband and I did hit up the usual registry suspects (Buy Buy Baby, Babies R Us, Pottery Barn Kids and Target) which was fun but again, insanely overwhelming. All I wanted to do was have someone else scan all the stuff I actually needed while I sat in a corner and ate FroYo. </div>
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All joking aside, the process has been really eye opening and thanks to my Mr., LOTS of research went into the items that ended up on our registry. That being said, we ended up finding lots of things that we new we wanted but weren't sold in the usual registry stores. That's when I found <a href="https://www.babylist.com/" target="_blank">BabyList</a>. BabyList is an app (and website) that lets you put pretty much anything (yes... anything) on your baby registry. You can pull from boutique stores, Etsy pages, department stores or even register for some home cooked meals or spa treatments, because let's get real, Mama's gonna need a little pampering before and after baby arrives. </div>
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Lists such as <a href="https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/best-disposable-diapers" target="_blank">Best Disposable Diapers</a>, <a href="https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/best-baby-carriers" target="_blank">Best Baby Carriers of 2016</a>, and <a href="https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/best-strollers" target="_blank">Best Strollers of 2016</a>, were all crucial in helping us pick our registry items! </div>
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As I mentioned, aside from the awesome lists and resources the biggest perk of BabyList is that you can pull items from virtually anywhere! Here's a list of some of my favorite registry items to show you what I mean. </div>
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1. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nuna-mixx-stroller-system-stroller-bassinet/4353639?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=JETT" target="_blank">Nuna Mixx Jett Collection, Nordstrom</a> </div>
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We (ok, my husband) did a ton of research on strollers and we landed on the Nuna Mixx after trying out what felt like hundreds at different stores. For me, it was all about being able to close it easy. The "one hand folds" of other strollers were useless on me because I'm so short and some others felt like I was working on a Rubik's cube. I loved the ease of the Mixx and how I could roll it like a suitcase when it's closed if I wanted. Oh, and it also looks pretty badass too. </div>
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Nordstrom was having their anniversary sale and launched an exclusive offer on the Nuna Mixx for a steep discount and it came with a bassinet attachment, which had never been sold before. We loved it! Only issue, Nordstrom doesn't have a registry option. Luckily, with just one click of a button on my browser (you can save the BabyList button to your web browser and pin from any page!) it was added to my registry! </div>
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2. <a href="http://milkmaidgoods.com/" target="_blank">Milkmaid Goods Nursing Cover and Swaddlers</a> </div>
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I had originally seen these super cute swaddle sets from Milkmaid Goods on Instagram. I mean, how adorable is that photo? After checking out their website a bit more, I started to see the nursing covers that they had too. I had always dreaded the ugly smock-like nursing covers that I had seen in the past but these poncho-esque covers seem like they would make everything a breeze. Oh and multi-use? Yes, please! Needless to say a few styles ended up on my registry. </div>
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Hi, my name is Kasey and I'm a bagaholic. I think it's hereditary actually, my mom has a ridiculous amount of handbags and tote bags and beach bags so I surely followed suit. When it came to a baby bag I instantly thought, "Oh, Kate Spade diaper bag, DONE!" but the more I started looking around, the more I realized I needed to put my #adulting hat on and find something practical.<br />
That's when I found the Ju-Ju-Be brand. They had the find prints of Kate but the practicality of a North Face backpack so it was a no brainer that this piece would be added to my registry.<br />
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Here's the catch (and where <a href="http://www.babylist.com/" target="_blank">BabyList</a> saves the day). There are a TON of retailers that sell these bags and each of them can tweak the price a little bit. By adding this item to my BabyList registry, it automatically generated a list of retailers that sell the bag and the price so my shower guests could instantly see where they could score the best deal. #winning!<br />
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I'm a huge fan of Etsy, I've been using it ever since it was in beta. I think that a place where artisans and crafters can share their goods with the masses is fabulous! This is where <a href="http://www.babylist.com/" target="_blank">BabyList </a>really shines because it lets you add any item to your registry without having to set up a designated registry through Etsy.<br />
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As some of you know, I'm a BIG fan of Lilly Pulitzer... like really big, so it was no surprise when I wanted to make sure that I had lots of matching "Mommy & Minnie" sets with my older prints, Etsy was the place to go. Lots of the sellers on Etsy have access to authentic LP fabric and make beautiful pieces that you can't find in LP stores, so it's not like they are knocking-off the OG.<br />
I found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernStitchCo?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Southern Stitch Company</a> to have the cutest pieces for my little one to match some of my favorite Lilly items currently hanging in my closet. The owner of the shop was a delight to work which always seals the deal for me! Above is a look at the fun set she put together for my registry!<br />
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So by now you might be thinking, "Well, what about diapers and the other basics that I want to register for?" <a href="http://www.babylist.com/" target="_blank">BabyList</a> has you covered there too! You can add your other store registries to your BabyList site so your gift-givers only have to go to one place! We added our Target, Babies R' Us, and Pottery Barn Kids registry to BabyList and guests had no problem navigating... even those over 60 ;-)<br />
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I can't wait to share photos with you all of our little lady using all the great things we've received off our registry! Stay tuned for lots more coming your way while I try to navigate this whole pregnancy and new-mom thing!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">FCC Disclaimer: This post was created in part with partnerships from the vendors listed above. All opinions are my own. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, I maaaaay have dropped a few hints here and there but my girlfriends knew the perfect theme to pick for my baby shower out here in Cali, Kate Spade. I must stop and say that I am fully aware planning a baby shower for a hormonal, OCD, control freak cannot be an easy task so I have to commend my girls Shirin, Kim and Jen for doing such an amazing job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had a bunch of ideas that my girls executed perfectly from onesie stations to photo booth props. I also have to thank my team at work for putting together such an amazing menu filled with my favorite craving foods!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Guests took home polka-dot clad tins filled with loose leaf tea and "Baby Potts is Brewing" stickers on them with the instructions to brew up a cup when they get the news that our little lady has made her debut!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For activities, they had onesies and bibs out for guests to decorate... some got a little <i>too</i> creative with this! They also had a basket of diapers for everyone to write some "words of encouragement" on which came out pretty hilarious too!</span><br />
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<br />Once Upon a Pottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03828513059422144419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262647463527796317.post-56073079765992022362016-06-13T12:17:00.000-04:002016-06-13T17:09:22.033-04:00That Time We Went to Hawaii Plus An Easy Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With Summer right around the corner, I thought it was a great opportunity to share one of my favorite recipes again with everyone!<br />
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A few months ago The Mr. and I received an incredible opportunity to take a quick jaunt over to Maui. We had to keep this all on the DL for a while but I've recently received the all-clear to share!<br />
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We experienced some of the most breathtaking sites as you can see in the photos below and enjoyed amazing meals such as Kalua Pork, Garlic Nori Fries and of course, Shave Ice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It ain't a trip to Hawaii unless you get authentic Shave Ice! Half Pineapple, Half Tiger's Blood for me! <br />
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After the trip, I was inspired to bring some of the island flavors back into Kasey's Kitchen and am kicking things off with this fresh and fruity recipe for No-Churn Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Get snazzy and serve in hollowed out baby pineapples like the ones I used from <a href="http://www.friedas.com/" target="_blank">Frieda's Produce</a>. Top with toasted coconut and <a href="http://www.salembaking.com/category/s-moravian-cookies/" target="_blank">Moravian</a> Cookies for a little extra suttin' suttin'! </span><br />
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It’s officially Spring, which means it’s time to break out
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I find it funny that the winter holidays are the only ones taking a bad rap
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I decided to put a healthy spin on a classic Springtime
treat from my childhood. My mom would always make little bird’s nest candies
with Chow Mein noodles, peanut butter chips, and the adorable mini eggs. As
cute as they are, they're loaded with empty calories… I mean, it’s candy after
all. So I thought, what if I swap out some of those non-nutritional ingredients
for something that packs a little more of a punch. I started with semi-sweet
chocolate base and added in some <a href="http://www.kelapo.com/" target="_blank">Kelapo Coconut Oil</a> to give it that nutty taste
with the added benefit of healthy fats! Next up, I traded out the old school
Chow Mein Noodles for Fiber-rich cereal such as Kashi GO Lean. The shape of
this cereal was exactly what I needed to maintain the nest like shape. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After adding some toasted coconut, these treats were just
about done. Don’t get me wrong, you can stop here and serve them year-round,
but given the time of year, I decided to jazz them up with some Springtime
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burn. Once cooled, sprinkle over the chocolate clusters and put in the refrigerator
to set. At this point, you can be done. However, if you would like to decorate
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">As we are about to wrap up Heart Health month, I
wanted to share a fresh new recipe that puts a healthier twist on one of my
favorite dishes, Fried Rice! If you’ve ever been to a Japanese Steakhouse or Hibachi
Restaurant you’ve watched the chefs chop and dice and throw their knives around
creating beating hearts out of their delicious fried rice, right? It’s my
favorite part of a hibachi meal, but have you ever noticed what they are
actually throwing into it? You know that wad of garlic butter that they toss in
there…that’s the equivalent of a whole stick of butter! No wonder it tastes so
darn good! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Anyway, when I teamed up with Kelapo Coconut, I knew it would be a great opportunity to play around to tweak this recipe and boost the nutritional value. I'll be swapping out all that artery clogging butter for nutrient rich coconut oil. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Did you know that coconut oil is comprised of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) which have been shown to help the body absorb important nutrients and minerals as well as eliminate harmful bacteria and fight signs of aging. So just adding coconut oil into your cooking routine will skyrocket the nutrients of the rest of your meal!</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Now the fried rice recipe below is delicious on its own, but I paired it with some seared tofu for an extra punch of protein. Soy products, including tofu and soy milk, are a good way to add protein to your diet without unhealthy fats and cholesterol. Soy products contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats (good for your health), fiber, vitamins, and minerals. What's more, soy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">may reduce blood pressure<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in people who eat a diet high in refined carbohydrates. And compared with milk or other proteins,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>soy protein <span style="background: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">can actually decrease LDL or "bad" cholesterol.</span></div>
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2 cups of
rice, cooked and cooled (best to refrigerate for a few hours)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tbsp
Kelapo Coconut Oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 garlic
cloves, chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup
shredded carrots<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup zucchini,
chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup wild
mushrooms, sliced (shiitake, enoki, oyster all work great!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 green
onion, chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp ginger
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1 tbsp soy
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Add in garlic and the white parts of the green onion. Sautee
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vegetables with ginger powder and continue to cook. When the mushrooms are
soft, add in the cold rice. Mix evenly among the oil and vegetables in the pot.
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Press rice down against the pan to make a smooth, even
surface, almost like an omelet or pancake. When you hear the rice start to crackle, add
in the soy sauce and mix. Repeat the pressing down step a few more times until
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Cook up some teriyaki chicken or seared tofu to accompany
the rice if you’d like or enjoy it vegetarian style. Top with some sliced green
onion before serving for a pop of color and flavor! <o:p></o:p><br />
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Once Upon a Pottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03828513059422144419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262647463527796317.post-55718315210287587752015-05-27T08:00:00.000-04:002015-05-28T12:21:55.890-04:00Kasey's Kitchen Essentials<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6oc68eLtBDUD5GwSrglqIrUjwq929_VARSanDjaLT_bc3ynlWHQJFQvsV45NxIr0Ckp3GUQ2Cat2LVfIYxKFmEzencpp8CUNwJNpa4BiSpLzlzLnYQUGe0tuxTrFF-i8FAIug_VyXEXi/s1600/KitchenEssentials.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kitchen Essential Guide" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6oc68eLtBDUD5GwSrglqIrUjwq929_VARSanDjaLT_bc3ynlWHQJFQvsV45NxIr0Ckp3GUQ2Cat2LVfIYxKFmEzencpp8CUNwJNpa4BiSpLzlzLnYQUGe0tuxTrFF-i8FAIug_VyXEXi/s1600/KitchenEssentials.jpg" title="Kitchen Essential Guide" width="414"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.evelynhenson.com/">Illustration by Evelyn Henson</a></td></tr>
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I've been feeling a lot like an adult recently. With all the engagement parties, and showers, and weddings, and housewarmings that I've been attending it has become obvious that my friends and I are entering into adulthood and locking 'ish down! Yay, us! </div>
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In this new-found adulthood, I decided that it was time to share my guide to Kitchen Essentials. That's right, it's time to toss the IKEA knife set you bought in college and ditch that one pan your mom gave you when you moved out. </div>
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The fabulous <a href="http://www.evelynhenson.com/">Evelyn Henson</a> did me the honor of illustrating some of my essentials for you too. Aren't they fabulous!? Check out more of her work on her site and on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/evelynhenson" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I swear she illustrates everything that's in my mind.<br>
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So now, without further ado, here are Kasey's Kitchen Essentials!<br>
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This item is without a doubt a staple.
Call if your membership card to the Cool Kitchen Club. Coming in a variety of
colors, it’s the perfect countertop accessory. Now since we’re all about beauty
AND brains, I can’t leave out the incredible functionality of this machine. Aside
from the awesome attachments that you can get to make pasta, juice fruit, and
stuff sausage, the machine itself can do wonders! My favorite use (that not many
people even think of), shred meat! I throw in cooked chicken or pork and use
the paddle attachment to break it right up. Hello easy pulled pork! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have dozens of silicone spatulas
around my kitchen because I use at least two or three while I prepare every
meal. The material prevents scratching so it prolongs the life of your
cookware, plus if you get a good brand, it can withstand tons of heat! <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you know me at all, you know that I’m
not one for cleaning. Having a great set of non-stick pans is essential in any
kitchen. Take the time to invest in a quality set that is oven-safe and ones
that can go in the dishwasher. Good bye scrubbing! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Every kitchen needs a nice set of knives. There
are plenty out there but do yourself the favor and invest in quality. I’m a big
fan of brands like Henckel and Wusthof. Another trick, make sure that the Chef’s
knife (the big one) has good weight to it. You can test this by balancing the
knife on your finger where the blade meets the handle. If it tips in either
direction, it’s not balanced. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This little gadget can save you an insane
amount of time in the kitchen. Just peel your garlic, give it a squeeze and you’re
good to go. Sometimes they are a pain to clean, so look for one that can come
apart or has a flap to push out the remnants. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get them in all shapes and sizes. Seriously. I use
tongs to turn meat, toss salads, pull things off high shelves… everything! Get
them made of different materials as well like silicone, metal and wood. You’ll
find different purposes for each one! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Or really any sort of vinegar, but
balsamic is my favorite. A friend of mine who is a fabulous chef once told me
that if you taste your food and it’s missing that “something” then it’s either
salt or acidity. Adding a touch of
vinegar to dishes can help bump it up to a whole new level. In my opinion,
balsamic is the most versatile in the kitchen. Afraid of the color? Grab a
white balsamic to get that same sweet tangy taste without the dark coloring!<o:p></o:p></div>
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A few months back, I started seeing a ton of post on social
media about Essential Oils and how great they are for anxiety, focus, weight
loss, hair growth and everything in between. My skeptic hat instantly went on
and I thought that this had to be a bunch of crunchy-granola-hippy-dippy
shiznit. I shook my head and brushed off all these fabulous claims thinking
that there’s no way it could actually work. <o:p></o:p></div>
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from an unexpected anxiety attack (for those of you who have never experienced
one, you don’t always know what causes it or how to prevent it, so it can be a
major pain in the 'arse'). After a sleepless night I treated myself to a massage
hoping that it would help. The therapist asked if there was a certain scent I
wanted used for my massage and I told her whatever would help kick anxiety out.
She claimed that she had just the thing. I saw her shake two little bottles
into her hand and quickly rub them together. She told me to close my eyes and
take three deep breaths. With each breath, a sense of calming came over me and
I got this weird tingly feeling. I instantly had to remind myself that there’s
no way this is actually working – but then I took another breath and felt even
more relaxed, ok, maybe there’s something to this… with the third breath I was
in a deeply relaxed state and the therapist had yet to lay a finger on me.
After our 60 minutes were up, I asked her what she used in the beginning. She
told me it was a combination of Lavender and Orange essential oils and that
there are millions of little sensors in our nose that help transmit emotions
and (a bunch of other hippy-dippy words) to our brains. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This sent me into a researching frenzy. I read blog after
blog about how Essentials Oils worked, the different brands, the different ways
you get duped, everything! I figured I would try it out and ordered a set via
Amazon. Word the wise, don’t bother. The ones on Amazon are crap. There are
only two brands that are certified to be ingested (taken orally) and that’s
DoTerra or Young Living. I did a lot more research after sending back the bogus
Amazon set (thank you Amazon Prime) I decided to go with one of the bigger
brands – <a href="http://bit.ly/KKEssOils" target="_blank">Young Living</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tiffany over at <a href="http://stuffparentsneed.com/essential-oils/" target="_blank">Stuff Parents Need wrote an amazing post</a>
that helped seal the deal for me. Through her, I signed up and ordered the
Premium Starter Kit (PSK) which comes with everything you need to get things
going. You’ll get 11 Everyday Essential Oils, a diffuser, a bunch of literature
on the products and some samples to hand out to friends to get them hooked (and
they will!). The PSK is the best value in the whole scheme of things. It’s $150
for over $400 worth of product. Kind of a no-brainer <i>#onabudgetbutalwaysclassy</i>.
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Once you get your starter kit (<a href="http://bit.ly/KKEssOils" target="_blank">click here to order</a>), you can hit up Pinterest like
I did and check out all the amazing uses for Essential Oils. Click on the pins
below for some ideas! <o:p></o:p><br />
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If you’re ready to get started, <a href="http://bit.ly/KKEssOils" target="_blank">click here to sign up</a>. If
you sign up through me, you’ll get 24% off all your purchases moving forward
which is a pretty sweet deal. I do get a
tiny incentive (free oils and such) if you sign up through me, so I’ll thank
you in advance! <o:p></o:p><br />
If you're not sold on the whole idea yet and only want to try out a few oils, you can do that too! Just contact me and I'll hook you up! :-)<br />
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Boost Energy, Curb Appetite, and Boost Metabolism – Lemon,
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Highlight Hair – Lemon<o:p></o:p></div>
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Create the perfect Yoga setting – Stress Away and Peppermint
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Clear Complexion – Tea Tree and Frankincense <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sleep Soundly – Lavender and Stress Away (diffused)<br />
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Stay tuned to Kasey's Kitchen for posts about how to use Essential Oils in everything from food to beauty!<br />
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It is with much excitement that I share
the news that I have recently accepted a position as the new Marketing Specialist
for one of the most well-known celebrity chefs in the world. Who knew that numerous <a href="http://kaseyskitchentv.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-taste-of-oscars.html">run-ins at the Oscars </a>and other
culinary events around LA would lead me to this!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kasey’s Kitchen will remain my passion but you may notice I’m
not as active as I used to be. I will still take the time to share fun
recipes and all my foodie finds on social media however, you may see a bit more
tidbits from the Pros. This
is all still pretty fresh so I don’t want to say for sure how it will change my
involvement with my own blog and endeavors but I wanted to share the excitement. <o:p></o:p><br />
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The team is well aware of Kasey’s Kitchen and were thoroughly
impressed by the work I have done with it, which is one of the things that
attracted them to me. This is by no means a “Closing Up Shop”, just more of a “Cutting
Back Hours” kind of deal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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discoveries I make along my journey! <o:p></o:p><br />
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Nut butters are all the rage right now, and for a good reason! When made properly, these butters serve as a phenomenal sweet tooth satisfier which pack a powerful protein punch. You can spread them on an apple or toast for a quick breakfast or add a scoop to a smoothie for a little extra boost. Want to eat a spoonful on its own? Go for it! I don't judge! </div>
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Now what if I told you that you can bump up that butter to another level simply by adding one ingredient. Go on, guess what that ingredient is... you guessed it, Coconut Oil! As you may know, coconut oil is packed with healthy fats that actually help keep your tummy from rumbling along with a number of other health benefits... healthier hair, skin, and heart, just to name a few. </div>
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me, that’s all I need as an excuse for a fresh margarita! As good as the whole
lime standard is, I love seeing all the new spins people are putting on margs
like Smokey Chipotle or Mandarin Mango! I decided to take a stab at the whole
mixology thing and put together a cocktail that will become your summer staple
from Cinco de Mayo to Labor Day! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Did that title get your attention?? Sorry to be a tease, but these really are some of the cutest mugs out there!<br />
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I'm thrilled to announce my collaboration with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MooreAvenue?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Moore Avenue</a>! Together, we've created a set of foodie-inspired mugs to bring a bit of wit and whimsy to your kitchen.<br />
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This collaboration plays off the designs used in my "Eat Your Heart Out Collection" and utilizes some of my favorite foodie puns and infamous hashtags.<br />
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Want to win your own? Just comment below with your favorite design of the three and you're entered! I'll be picking a winner at the end of the week!<br />
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I'm a huge fan of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1VYb0EKcZuy9rG3q0VR57Q">Todrick Hall</a>. I remember seeing him audition on American Idol way back when and thinking, this guy's got something. A few years after that his Target flash mob catapulted his viral fame and with each video (usually because they are Disney-eque) I feel this odd sense of pride of the work he is doing! He is a true role model for never giving up and not letting a closed door stop you from following your dreams!<br />
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This latest video has everything I love - Disney, 90's Jams, and former Wicked cast members!<br />
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Craving another taste of Disney? Grab the recipe for my Grand Marnier Slushie from Epcot! Just click the photo below!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So you can imagine my despair when I received an email from my husband with the subject line "We Need to Build a Shelter and Stock Up STAT!". Turns out, Kraft just announced that starting in January 2016, "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;">Original Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the U.S. will no longer be made with artificial preservatives or synthetic colors.”</span></span></div>
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I recently recreated a dish from one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles. Call me hokey, but I LOVE <a href="http://www.villablancarestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Villa Blanca</a> in Beverly Hills. Sure, their food isn't as stellar as it used to be which if you're a fan of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you would know that there was a huge blow-out between Lisa Vanderpump, the restaurant's owner and their head chef. You can get filled in on that drama via Bravo.<br />
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After realizing that I could no longer order this fave off the menu, I
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1 ripe peach, sliced into thin sections<br />
8-10 slices of prosciutto<br />
1 ball of fresh mozzarella<br />
2 cups of fresh spinach<br />
fresh mint<br />
light agave nectar<br />
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Heat a small saute pan over a medium heat. Add in peach slices and let sear on one side. Drizzle with agave and toss. Let a golden color begin to develop and then remove from heat.<br />
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Confession: I have a love/hate relationship with social media.
I love the idea of social networking and sharing your thoughts and ideas instantaneously
however, I hate the “high school”, for lack of a better word, feelings that
come with it (I don’t have enough followers, no one liked my picture, <i>wah wah
wah</i>). As a blogger, I have become painfully aware as to how important it is to
have a strong social following. A major brand has general requirements for the
bloggers that they work with and many of those requirements rely heavily on
their social impact. It’s a vicious cycle of not being able to work with a
brand because your numbers aren't high enough and then not getting your numbers
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I commend those bloggers who have hundreds of thousands of
followers on social media; I would be happy to know their secrets. I feel that
a lot has to do with getting in the game early on, maybe a bit of (or a lot) of
great content, maybe getting some promotion from brands or big influencers but
what about the little guys like me? Blogging is an “elevated hobby” of mine, so
I still hold down a 9-5 job and do not have the time to commit to growing my
social following the way that I have heard many others do in the past. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Recently, I was approached by a company called <a href="http://mbsy.co/SOGRO/18774465">SOGRO</a>. They
reached out via Instagram and asked if they could email me to tell me about how
they could grow my social following. Instantly skeptical about this being a “Buy
Followers Now” kind of thing, I did a bit of research, read about the company
and the owner (it’s a legit start-up out of Miami) and said, what the heck!
After a few emails back and forth with Aaron, the owner, I decided to give
SOGRO a try. The plan came with a 10-day free trial so I figured it couldn't
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After registering, SOGRO asked me to fill out a form and
tell them what my blog focus was, who my target demographic was, and what
hashtags I identified with the most. After I hit submit, they took it from
there. In less than one month since I registered, my Instagram account has
added 600+ real, authentic, engaging, followers to my account. They are fellow
bloggers, foodies, and crafters that have now started to interact with my feed
daily. SOGRO is completely honest with how they operate – they follow accounts
as you in hopes that those accounts will follow you back. Those who don’t
follow you back, they unfollow for you. Does that make sense? So you’ll see an
influx of “Following” but that will go up and down as they continue to manage
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That's pretty much the key here - <b>You need to follow to be followed</b>. Again, back to the whole high school correlation. You need to get yourself in front of as many potential followers as possible, so start going through your feeds and liking pictures of people you don't know. Jump on a certain hashtag and like those pictures or start following some people who use it. You'll be surprised to see the response! This is the formula for Instagram, but you can see how a similar practice can work just as well for Twitter and Pinterest.</div>
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was going to get hacked or that it would be filled with "bots" that commented “FOLLOW
FOR FOLLOW” on every post or something crazy like that, but I was proven wrong.
I've even noticed that because I’m now more “active” on Instagram, that I’m
getting more followers outside of SOGRO too! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago while I was in Florida visiting my husband's family, I had stumbled across a bottle of fresh Floridian Key Lime juice. Having a strong love for anything Key Lime and a fresh boost of confidence thanks to what I learned at the <a href="http://kaseyskitchentv.blogspot.com/2013/06/bit-more-disney-fbf-recap-part-2.html">FBF Conference</a> I decided that this little green bottle was coming back to California with me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, many of you know... I'm not much of a baker, I'm more of a faker. Meaning I can fake-bake my way into a delicious dessert whenever needed but it's not my strong point. With that in mind, I sought out for some inspiration via Pinterest and ended up finding a straight forward Key Lime Pie recipe that I knew I could doctor up to make it my own! </span></div>
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<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla work great!)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Press 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a cupcake liner. Push the mixture down with your fingers to fully cover the bottom of the liner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Bake the mini crusts at 350 degrees for 8 minutes so that it can harden. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. In a separate bowl, mix together egg whites, condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and Greek yogurt. I used an electric hand mixer and the consistency was great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Fill the cupcakes about 3/4 of the way full with the mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes and cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recipe inspired by <a href="http://therecipecritic.com/2013/03/mini-key-lime-pie/">The Recipe Critic </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Recipe originally posted on 7/8/13</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I’ve got some pretty exciting news to share! For months I
have been working with the team at Stonefire Flatbread to create the first
official design from my Eat Your Heart Out Collection! As some of you may
remember, I've been dreaming up some fun Foodie-inspired designs for quote some time and thanks to
my favorite flatbread company, the “Naan Of Your Business” shirts are fresh off
the press and will be making their debut this week at The Americana at Brand! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015, Stonefire® Authentic
Flatbreads launches its cross-country food truck tour in partnership with
Celebrity Chef Marcel Vigneron, acclaimed global chef and star of hit reality
series, Top Chef. Chef Marcel has appeared on the popular reality series Top
Chef All-Stars, Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen<i> </i>on
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Stonefire Food Truck on April 1 at The Americana in Glendale from 12-5pm. Attendees will have
an opportunity to relax and unwind with family and friends while enjoying
complimentary samples of Chef Marcel’s original Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads
recipes in addition to other activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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garlic, and thyme in olive oil until aroma, add the sliced mushrooms and cook
until tender. Add the balsamic, parsley and salt to mushrooms and mix until
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As I admitted in my last DIY post, ever since moving into
our new place, I have been on a craft-kick. When we were cleaning out our old
apartment, I tried to look at everything with Pinterest-blinders and see if
there would be a way to repurpose things, and sure enough… there was! One thing
in particular was our old storage ottoman that we bought at Target when we
first moved to LA. Now something in my head at the time told me that it would
be completely sensible to get this ottoman and let it double as storage and a
coffee table. Not going to lie, that was a mistake. We managed with it for a
few years but finally we caved an bought a real wooden coffee table and let the
ottoman live the rest of its life as it was meant to. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After three years with us and numerous claw marks in it from
our ferocious cats, it was time to decide whether or not it was getting tossed
or revamped. It was after seeing the <a href="http://www.livingspaces.com/ProductView.aspx?productId=72397" target="_blank">Carmel Ottoman</a> on a trip to Living Spaces
that I knew this little bugger would be my next DIY project. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After looking up a few different tutorials, I found this one
from <a href="http://guyerfamilyblog.com/2012/06/26/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-ottoman-revamped/">Guyer
Family Blog</a>. They had the exact same ottoman as I did and showed really
simple steps to get it done. Now mind you, I DO NOT SEW, so this tutorial was
right up my alley. I’ve learned that if you give me a staple gun I can
redecorate the world! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Please feel free to refer to the tutorial from <a href="http://guyerfamilyblog.com/2012/06/26/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-ottoman-revamped/">Guyer
Family Blog</a> for full instructions, but here’s a heads up as to what you’ll
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3 yards of fabric, I suggest getting a bottom-weight or light
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<i>Did you know: </i>Walt Disney originally wanted to open Disney
World in St. Louis but changed his mind because the Anheuser-Busch Corporation
said anyone who thought they could open a place without beer in that city was nuts!
Those of you who have attended Disneyland in CA may have noticed that you can only
purchase alcohol in the California Adventure park. Guess the Disney team wanted
to preserve Walt’s wishes on the West Coast, but in Florida, Disney World has quickly become a
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By now, knowing my Disney obsession and all, it shouldn't surprise you that back in '08, I spent my 21<sup>st</sup>
Birthday celebration in Disney World. My parents told me I could pick anywhere,
Vegas, Miami, NYC…. Nope, this girl picked Disney World. You see, growing up I
was always fascinated by the different food and drink offered in Epcot and I
wanted to finally be able to “Drink Around The World”. I’ll admit, I
was a lightweight back then... (still am). I made it through about 4 out of the 11 countries
on a 90 degree day in August before throwing in the towel. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On a recent trip to WDW for <a href="http://kaseyskitchentv.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-3-best-gourmet-bites-in-disney.html">Food Blog Forum</a>, my blogger
bestie, Jessica from <a href="http://www.mybakingheart.com/">My Baking Heart</a>
and I took our Prince Charmings and decided we were going to Drink Around The
World in an attempt to redeem myself. I’ll say, I made an impressive dent in my
past record but I wasn't able to check every country off the list. While I
still have a ways to go, I thought I would at least put together a guide for
those of you who want to take on the challenge! I’ll do my best to update with
better pictures as the years go on as well!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Starting in Canada and going counter-clockwise, here it
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<b>Canada – Moosehead Beer</b> (We skipped this one because the
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<b>United Kingdom – Pints from the Rose & Crown cart.</b> The boys took part in this one... no photos because Jess and I were too busy looking at the Peter Pan topiaries. Again... honesty. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>France – Grand Marnier Slushies, Kir Royals, and Champagne
Flights.</b> You can get all of these from the cart outside of <i>Chefs de France</i>. This stop made up for any drinks we may have missed.... no judging allowed.<br />
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<b>Morocco – Moroccorita.</b> We didn't know these existed until
afterwards but this is pretty much a margarita made with vodka. Adding that to
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<b>Japan – Sake Flights, Sparkling Sake, and Mt. Fuji
Cocktails.</b> Our Misters were big fans of tossing back Sake Flights before/during/and
after dinner while Jessica and I opted for the fruity Mt. Fuji cocktails at
Teppan Edo. We also tried out the Sparking Sake…which kicked off the “silly”
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<b>America – Sam Adams</b> …. Mr. Baking Heart got one while Mr. Kasey's Kitchen tried to get French Fries in the American Pavilion... turns out, that's not possible. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Italy – Prosecco Flight.</b> This was so delightful. I’m a big
fan of bubbles and the sweet selection that Italy had to offer was a treat for
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<b>Germany – Beer and Riesling. </b>Brews are the obvious choice
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<b>China – Canto Loopy Cocktail.</b> This is a tea-infused cantaloupe
cocktail mixed with vodka. We didn’t have the chance to try it but sources say
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<b>Mexico – Margaritas.</b> Duh. Too dark for a picture, and quite frankly, it would have been too blurry at this point. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As promised, here is a recipe inspired by the delicious Grand
Marnier Slush from the French Pavilion.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This is a no-brainer
dessert for parties, girl's night, or your next adventure. I mean, you can grab a bar before darting off after a mysterious figure in a black hoodie, you can comfortably eat one while locked in a confined space, and you can even mow down a whole batch after your find out you're heading to the slammer and you have no clue why. No big deal. </i><br />
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1 c peanut butter (chunky will give it a good crunch!)</div>
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1 c butter</div>
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¼ brown sugar</div>
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1 ¾ c powdered sugar</div>
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1 tsp vanilla extract</div>
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1 sleeve of graham crackers </div>
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1 ½ c chocolate chips</div>
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1 tsp vegetable oil</div>
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pinch of salt</div>
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Add the crushed graham crackers to the peanut butter mixture
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Press the dough into a brownie pan lined with parchment or wax
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Melt the chocolate chips with the oil in a double boiler or in
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Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter dough and smooth out
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Store in the freeze for 45 minutes or until chocolate is
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As some of you might know from following along on Instagram, The Mr. and I recently moved into a new townhouse. We're pretty pumped because this place had everything we've always said we wanted in place, at least while we're still renting.<br />
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This blank slate of a home left me eager to start tackling so many of the DIY projects saved on my Pinterest boards, many of which were IKEA hacks! Much like with my cooking, I love being able to take one thing and turn it into another. I'm a sucker for a do-over!<br />
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I had seen many IKEA bar cart hacks like this one from <a href="http://historyinhighheels.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-ikea-bar-cart-hack.html" target="_blank">History In High Heels</a> and knew I wanted to try it out for myself. Compared to the $200+ options for bar carts that are out there, this project came in under $50!<br />
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2 Cans of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZX3H6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000BZX3H6&linkCode=as2&tag=kasskit-20&linkId=BZM7ZCNCQUVUN64U">Krylon Premium Metallic Spray Paint,</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kasskit-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000BZX3H6" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></div>
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In a ventilated area, spray all the metal fixtures that come with the IKEA Utility Cart. Be sure to spray the paint at least 6 inches away from the pieces in a sweeping motion for even coverage. I strongly recommend giving it two coats and letting it fully dry in between each coat. </div>
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I got many of the items on my bar cart from places like <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/" target="_blank">HomeGoods</a>, <a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/" target="_blank">TJMaxx</a>, and <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/" target="_blank">Z Gallerie</a>. </div>
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As promised in an <a href="http://kaseyskitchentv.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-3-best-gourmet-bites-in-disney.html">earlier post</a>, I’ll be continuing to recap
my trip to Walt Disney World and <a href="http://www.foodblogforum.com/" target="_blank">Food Blog Forum</a> a few more times. This post
was inspired by my highly anticipated dining experience at Be Our Guest located
in the New Fantasyland inside Magic Kingdom. As I’m sure you know by now, not
only am I a “Disneyaholic” but I also share the name of a beloved character
from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast… Mrs. Potts. That’s why it was only fitting
that I find a way to eat at the new magical restaurant. Now mind you, Be Our
Guest is the hardest restaurant to get a reservation at in WDW. It books up 180 days
in advance! That’s why when I heard that they were doing a special walk-in
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On our last day in Disney, The Mr. and I decided to try our
luck and went over to Be Our Guest to put our name on the waiting list for
lunch. To our surprise, the host told us that there was no list, just about a
15 minute wait if we wanted to do the quick service option. Um, YES! Within 15
minutes we had ordered our lunch and found a table in the grand ballroom and our
French Dip sandwiches were brought over to us about 5 minutes later! I’ll say
that for “quick service” Disney food, this sandwich was wonderful! <o:p></o:p></div>
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One thing that Be Our Guest has become known for is serving “The
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As things begin to thaw out from the torrid winter months,
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ourselves oh so many months ago. Let’s be honest, everyone signed up for new
gym memberships, pinned dozens of “green smoothie” recipes, and promised
themselves that THIS was going to be the year that they were going to be the <i>best version of themselves, </i>but here in
the real world, that is HARD! Because right alongside those green smoothie pins
are recipes for salted caramel fudge brownies, and there’s a froyo place right
by the gym (“I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, I earned this.”
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There are going to be days where all you want to do is throw
on yoga pants solely for comfort and plop on the couch to binge Gilmore Girls. Chances
are, you’ll want to nosh on something while you do, right? Instead of reaching
for the cheese puffs and milk duds, why not try a healthier twist on a
movie-night favorite. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve created a yummy new snack recipe using Kelapo Coconut
Oil. Combining the buttery texture of coconut oil and fresh popcorn creates the
perfect snack to satisfy that salty couch-potato feeling. A bonus here is that
the coconut oil is packed with healthy fat that will help you feel satisfied
for a longer amount of time. So as tempting as it will be to down the whole
bowl of this treat, you just might be ready to pop!<o:p></o:p></div>
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2-3 tbsp of Kelapo Coconut Oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/3 c of white popcorn kernels (just enough to cover the
bottom of the pan)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp of sea salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ fresh lime<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tsp chili powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a heavy-bottom pan, heat coconut oil over a medium-low
heat until liquefied. Add in salt and kernels and cover. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t leave the pan unattended, things will get popping
quickly! Once you hear the kernels start to pop, lower the heat a little bit
more and give the covered pan a shake. Let the kernels continue to pop and turn
off the heat. The lid may start to raise up, that’s totally fine. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dump the freshly popped kernels into a large mixing bowl.
Quickly add in the juice of half a lime, chili powder, and a pinch more salt. Give
everything a few shakes to combine the ingredients and serve! <o:p></o:p><br />
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