Talisa Monet

So this year Superbowl was especially awesome because  I happen to kill it and win our families second annual Fantasy League! Other wise I wasn’t too invested in the game, I came for the food and good-times.  I am glad the game was as entertaining as it was because I was convinced Brady was going to prove to everyone how amazing he is and pull off another one.  Sadly after that I can agree and say maybe it’s time his beautiful face retired and got into tv or modeling, something were we can all continue droll over him and his perfect family.  All and all it was a great game and the Eagles came to win. Just like MamaBOOKIE2.0 ! Until next year…

As for food I stuck to the sweet stuff instead of savory this year. I need to practice my baking skills so there’s no better time then when people have a lot to drink and everything taste delicious. I made chocolate cupcakes with chocolate whipped cream frosting and vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream they had white chocolate decorations and a toostie roll football, football cake with the same chocolate batter but it had a chocoalte ganche glaze and white chocolate laces. I will do a blog post with the Chococolate Gancahe Cake recipe soon.  I also ended up attempting cake pops but threw in the towel and made cake balls instead.

 

I went the quick and easy route for the kids and stuck to the tots, quesadillas and mac and cheese from KidFresh. I absolutely love those quick and healthy meals. They have hidden veggies in everything so you can feel quilt free while you little one stuffs their face.

 

I hope everyone had a great time surrounded with good people.  Surround yourself with those who make you smile.

 

xoxo

T

I  was lucky enough to have recently had my eyebrows micro bladed by the super lovely and talented Lauren Shapiro of Starry Eyes Microblading  .   I honestly can’t express how great it feels to not have to worry about my DAMN brows!!! I felt like I had none and it sucked to have to sit there every day and draw them in and hope that they kinda match…

BUT NOT ANYMORE!

I am completely obsessed with Lauren’s gift. She was able to look at my face and show me where my eyebrows should be! I recommend her a million times over.

Her info and the before and after photos are attached below.

THANK YOU Lauren!!

STARRY EYES MICROBLADING

https://www.starryeyesmicroblading.com

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1655 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd  Ste. 201-21
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

 

As you can see I am always in smiles , because MY BROWS ARE PERFECT!

 

XXO

T

I know! I know! it’s almost Christmas and I am barely getting my Thanksgiving post up. But, one of my favorite sayings is going to be my motto for the night.

BETTER LATE THEN NEVER. lol

So this Thanksgiving I reached out and told all primos that I wanted to make it a bit special , a little fancier and just create some amazing memories and traditions. I have a huge Mexican family so it’s not easy for me to figure out how to feed so many of us let alone table settings, invites, decor, etc. But, if you know me you know I am very frugal and very resourceful so somehow it all works out.

I ended up emailing everyone this year to contribute whatever they can to allow my brother and myself to cook up a pretty delicious feast. Along with the usual fixings we had the usual mexican add ons from tamales, pozole, chili rellenos, and the tasty mexican version of hot chocolate called champurado. Food has always been the easy part. This year I wanted the atmosphere to match the taste.

The weather was a brutal 90 degrees during the day so it made for a perfect outdoor dinner setting. I sadly couldn’t fit everyone outside so I did have a kids table and an aunt and uncle table indoors. For decor I kept it very rustic. I saved all my Health-Ade Kombucha bottles to add a very simple but memorable statement. All the greenery was foraged by my mother-in-law and other family members. I WILL NEVER SHOP FOR GREENERY. It’s everywhere, and thankfully my sister-in-law is the queen of green so I have been able to learn a few pointers for her. So here is my a recap of my wonderful, beautiful, amazing Thanksgiving with my crazy family.

 

The outdoor seating couldnt have been more perfect for all of us!

I set a small appetizer table aside with just enough to tie you over but , I mean its THANKSGIVING! No one should be full off appetizers. 

I mixed and matched all the plates I could find so we didn’t have to use plastic ones. It add a nicer touch but the clean up is a handful.

Hopefully my neighbors doesn’t miss his ornamental grasses, that clearly needed to be trimmed and added the perfect touch.

The food was pretty much endless. 

Set up a chalk board outside so everyone could write a little something. I am pretty sure this will be our new tradition. I still walk outside to read what everyone wrote. 

When I said I had a big family, I ment it.

 

Hope you enjoyed my THANKSGIVING recap, now to get ready for Christmas!

xo,

T

 

Todays Farmers Market treasures included a fresh crisp bundle of kale that I needed to eat as quickly as possible. My mind instantly went to KALE CHIPS. So that is exactly what I did. I have messed with different versions of kale chips but this has been my favorite.  Since so many of you reached out and asked HOW? so here you go.

I add lemon because i love lemon but this might wilt the kale a bit beware.

 

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

Best,

T

 

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Best, T