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Chicken Kabobs

What is your favorite grilled food? Mine are kabobs, whether made with chicken, beef, seafood or lamb, I like putting together ingredients for kabobs.

My BFF from New Rochelle was visiting this weekend, so in addition to some “girl talk” and a few cold Peach Bellinis, we dined on crabs, shrimp and chicken kabobs.

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Ingredients:
Chicken breasts, mushrooms, Mango, grape tomatoes, red onion, sweet peppers, Adobe Seasoning, pepper, Lawry Hawaiian Marinade

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Soak wood skewers in cool water

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Thoroughly wash mushrooms, rinse tomatoes and peppers

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Dice red onion, if cut under stove’s exhaust fan there are no tears

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Cut mango, mushrooms, sweet peppers and chicken into bite size pieces

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Season with Adobe and pepper

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Skewer alternating veggies, mango and chicken. I usually start and end with a grape tomato, they seem to hold everything in place.

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Pour on marinade, cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

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Fire up the grill and place on non-stick foil, depending on your grill’s temp, cook thoroughly until chicken is done.

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Remove from grill and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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Crabs and Shrimp purchased from Lewes Fishhouse.

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Linking up on Monday with Tough Cookie Mommy – come on over and join the fun!


Macy Gray to Perform at City of Wilmington 2013 4th of July Celebration on the Riverfront

City News: Macy Gray to Perform at City of Wilmington 2013 4th of July Celebration on the Riverfront

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The City of Wilmington will celebrate the historic tradition and patriotic spirit with the 2013 4th of July Celebration on the Riverfront.

Join the City at Tubman-Garrett Park at the Riverfront on Thursday, July 4th as they celebrate our independence with fireworks, food, arts, culture and a special performance by R&B singer Macy Gray.

The 4th of July Celebration on the Riverfront which begins at 4:00 p.m. will feature live music, historical re-enactments, games, rides, arts and crafts, a crab feast, in addition to a variety of food and drink vendors.

Other artists performing at this year’s 4th of July Celebration are  Mozaic Flow, a band based in Philadelphia that fuses a variety of  musical genres to create a sound of R&B funk, and the Tilting  Windmills, a Latin infused rock band from Wilmington.

“Fourth of July is about patriotism and celebrating our independence,”  said Mayor Dennis P. Williams. “Wilmington’s Independence Day  celebration on the Riverfront will bring together young and old  generations to remember our nation’s legacy and history.”

Schedule of Events

4:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Free RED, WHITE, and BLUE CELEBRATION FAMILY FUN (Tubman-Garrett Park)

  • Games, rides, entertainment, arts and crafts by Barrel of Makers, historical characters
  • Variety of food vendors including July 4th favorites, Captain Steve’s Hard Shell Crabs and BBQ
  • Local duo, Tilting Windmills, performing on the Bandwagon Stage 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a live set of souful, R&B music by Mozaic Flow as they perform on the Main Stage.

8:00 p.m.

Celebrate our nation’s independence and patriotic spirit as the City of Wilmington welcomes Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter Macy Gray to the Main Stage.

9:30 p.m.

Spectacular Riverfront Fireworks Display!

In the event of rain on July 4th, the fireworks will be rescheduled for July 5th.

For announcements and more information regarding the 4th of July Celebration on the Riverfront please visit: http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/visitors/july4th


Comedy on the Riverfront featuring Nephew Tommy

Comedy on the Riverfront featuring Nephew Tommy
from the Steve Harvey Morning Show…

July 13 & 14, 2013 | 8-10pm

Penn Cinema IMAX Theater
401 S. Madison St Wilmington, DE

From the Steve Harvey morning show….the KING OF PRANK CALLS himself – NEPHEW TOMMY performing live. You asked for the hottest and we have delivered to you. Come out and enjoy a weekend of shows at the plush IMAX Cinema.

Pre-sale tickets available today at 1-800-479-1065 or 302-275-8243.

$30 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (limited)

$40 GENERAL ADMISSION

$45 VIP INCLUDES PREMIERE SEATING &
AFTERPARTY W COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET

** 2 B I G D A Y S **


SATURDAY, JULY 13th & SUNDAY, JULY 14th
7pm & 9:30pm EACH DAY
DOORS OPEN 1/2 PRIOR TO SHOW

DON’T DELAY – THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT

#1ST EVER LIVE PERFORMANCE IN THIS AREA!!!!!


Outfits of the Week

Hello friends, the week flew by so fast with a lot going on that I wasn’t able to post daily outfits of the day (OOTD).

I’ve put them all together for an OOTW post, let me know what you think.

Monday

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Dress – GW Boutique // Sandals and Purse – Forever Collection by Paula Abdul for Avon

Tuesday

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Cowl neck tank and skirt – clearance @ JCPenney // Sandals – The Salvation Army

Wednesday

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Tank and Maxi Skirt – Marshalls // Sandals – gift from Africa

Thursday

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Mossimo Tank – GW Boutique // Maxi Skirt – Old Navy // Floral Wedges – Ross

Friday

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Which outfit do you like best?

Linking up today with 3lilapples & Happy Kids Inc – hop on over and join the fun!

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Pool Time = Fun Time ~ Not All The Time!

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

Here we go again…another summer weekend, will it be hot and dry or cool and rainy?  Last Saturday was a perfect day and I had plans of lounging poolside all afternoon, but sometimes pool maintenance can change the best laid plans.  I often dream of having a “Pool Boy”, someone to keep the chemicals balanced, remove the debris and skim the leaves…someone too…HOLD ON…wait a minute! pool boy

 Hubby wouldn’t like that very much and I would probably end up getting someone like Nick Cannon in “Love Don’t Cost A Thing!”pool boy2

We’ve had our pool for about 18 years and there is always maintenance involved some more intense than others like the replacement of tiles.  These fell off a few years ago and it took me too many hours on Saturday to replace them.

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I stopped at Leslie’s Pool Supplies and purchased Patch It, it wasn’t hard to make the putty but like that scene from The Cosby Show, I’d seal one tile and another would fall off – it was frustrating to say the least.

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After several hours of this I gave up but only after using the entire bucket!

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Of course then I had to vacuum out the residue and skim the leaves!

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After all that, I was finally able to sit back and relax for a whole 2 hours!!

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So if you happen to be in the neighborhood – stop by & bring a cold one…AND a Pool Boy!

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Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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4 Ingredient 40 Minute Meal

Hello friends and Happy Friday Eve!

Here’s another 4 ingredient 40 minute meal idea

Ingredients:

Chicken Strips/Tenders

Frozen Mixed Pepper Strips

Olive Oil and your choice of Seasonings

Jasmine Rice

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Rinse and season chicken tenders, cook in a little olive oil for approximately 15 minutes or until no longer pink

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Add frozen pepper strips and boil water for rice

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Cook rice according to package

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Cover and turn heat on low for approximately 15 minutes

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Spoon chicken and peppers over rice, serve and enjoy!

Linking up with Katherine’s Corner – hop on over and have some fun!

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~ WINERS WANTED ~

Are you a Winer – do you like trying new Wines – if so, I want your Wine Winning recipes!

I am not a wine connoisseur nor do I don’t spend a lot for a bottle of wine.  I am a sucker for a deal and love fun colorful bottles, and this is where I shop on FriYays after work.

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You meet the nicest people at Pockets Discount Liquors

(BTW I don’t know this man but asked if he wanted to be in the pic – lol)

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Smirnoff Ice has a new flavor Peach Bellini, although not a wine, it is one my summer favorite drinks

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 Last weekend I added Peach Bellini Ice to Talenti Alphonso Mango Sorbetto and topped it with Whipped Cream

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It looked better than it tasted, which is why I need your help!

Go to my Facebook Page to post a pic of your Winning Wine recipe and it will be featured in the

4th of July Food & Fun Holiday Post.

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Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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Chambray OR Denim?

Hello Friends and Happy Throwback Tuesday!

Are old styles back in style or are they just being called by a different name?

Chambray or Denim..is it the same?

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My sleeveless Denim dress was a thrifted bargain for only $2.62, from Goodwill.

Compare it to the Chambray dresses shown in this post by fellow blogger, Robinson Style .

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Orange skinny belt from Avon 

Wedge sandals from Marshall’s, found them hiding in the back of my closet unworn!

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What say you … Chambray or Denim?

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Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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Six Summer Songs and a Sundress

Hello Friends,

do you want to make the 1st Monday of the summer better?

Then do what I do, think of your favorite summer songs, you know the ones that you just have to hear every year no matter how old it is…the ones you only listen to when it’s hot outside or when you’re on vacation?

Okay, now download, stream or pull them up on Pandora, turn up the volume, then sing along loudly in your office or cubicle – sike…don’t get fired…or carted off to Bellevue,  just sing quietly and chair dance!

This is the list with link to my six favorite summer songs.

Sundress – C.o.C.o Brown & The Phat Cat Players

Summertime – Will Smith

Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters

Celebration – Kool & The Gang

Hot Hot Hot – Buster Poindexter

Heatwave – Martha & The Vandellas

Summer songs and summer wear seem to go hand-in hand, hence my #1 jam, so when it’s hot all day everyday, I prefer a sundress.  This is one of my favorites thrifted from GW Boutique.

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Infinity Scarf – Target (clearance)

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Sandals – Ross

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It’s getting HOT out here!

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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Bowling for Birthday

Hello Friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Today for my son’s 21st birthday all he wanted was money and to go bowling, oh and he also mentioned something about a beer.  Well he got the money, but not the beer…with his father being a Muslim he knew that wasn’t happening.  We did however, go to Mid County Lanes in Middletown and had a great time…at least I did.

Now that my sons are getting older I am beginning to really miss the days when we had family fun time, so today was also a gift to me, a gift for my “giving birth day”!

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I’m left-handed but can only bowl using my right hand – weird

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Hubby bowled even with his bad back!

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Bowling 10I remember when these used to come with laces – nicely styled velcro!

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After bowling we went to Ruby Tuesday for dinner.

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A Birthday Cupcake courtesy Ruby Tuesday

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My Family!

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Have a fantastical night – Smooches!

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