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Spinach & Tofu Dumplings

Jul 7th, 2010

INGREDIENTS

  • Dumplings
    1. 5 ounces baby spinach (5 packed cups)
    2. 5 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice
    3. 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
    4. 2 small jalapeños, seeded and minced
    5. 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
    6. 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
    7. Salt and freshly ground pepper
    8. About 45 square wonton wrappers (from 1 package)
  • Dipping Sauce
    1. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    2. 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
    3. 1 teaspoon honey
    Makes 45 dumplings
 

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tips)
  • 3 tablespoons fruity vinegar, such as raspberry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons walnut oil
  • 1 pound sirloin steak or strip steak (1-1 1/4 inches thick), trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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I recently acquired these lucite bangles and have been wearing them with everything.  They are an excellent compliment to a daytime white linen ensemble or an all-black happy hour outfit.  I do have two rules on lucite:   1.  never on a shoe    2.  Don’t pay too much.  It’s just plastic.

 

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Hair Bling!

Jul 7th, 2010

I consider myself a connoisseur of sorts when it comes to fake hair.  In the last six years, the only time I have taken a hiatus from my extensions was a brief period during a rather brutal summer when I was eight months pregnant.  I am very committed to my weave.  But the hair bling phenomenon somehow slipped by me.  I am embarrassed to admit that my husband was the first to bring it to my attention after his stylist told him that it was all the rave.  I quickly ordered up some tinsel for myself in a subtle ‘aged copper‘  and a bolder ‘purple pizazz‘ for my daughter.  She’s 3 so she can get away with it. We can bond over our bling.  How sweet.  It costs about $10 for 20 strands and the average stylist will charge $3 for each tie-in.  If you have the patience and ability, you can install these shimmers yourself. Give it a try.

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