Category: Health

Chicken and Rice Salad

There is always something you can do to your salad… add rice and chicken.

Chicken: Put some olive oil on the pan. Place the sliced Organic Breast to sautee. Season it with Lemon Pepper. Then when chicken is almost done, add sliced Onions and Bell Pepper (orange one). Caramelize the onions with the Orange bell Pepper and add two table spoons of Warshirshirsershie sauce. When done, pour on top of Baby spinach and add some rice.  Feeds 2-4 people.

Then you can add some balsamic sauce… And enjoy! 😀

Carne a la Bejin

This is my version of Bejin Beef… My Guatemala-ness style…LOL

I had some left over rice someone put in my freezer not to long ago… and Had some Carne asada there too.

So After heating up the rice … I…

Caramelized some onions, added some dried up red chilly peppers and some panda express sauce (they sell it now) and Tada!!! food.  Super easy to make and super tasty. Enjoy.

Christmas Music

HA! or should I say HO HO HO!

So its that time of the year…where your  music stations will drive you crazy with Christmas Music! Don’t you love it??? I do!  Personally I have My Pandora on to my Diana Krall Christmas tunes on my Verizon Blackberry Storm 2… love it! Its my mini computer.   FYI (click pic. to buy on itunes)

So this is my Fav Christmas CDs:

Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas [Audio CD]http://www.dnamag.gr/UserFiles/Image/Articles/01_staycool/entos/music/christmass/Diana_Krall-Christmas_Songs%20CD.jpg

 
My Favorite Time of the YearVery Merry ChristmasWhen My Heart Finds Christmas     

 I don’t know how you can go shopping with out these ladies and Gents… 
Now Here are some classics!
Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas [Bonus Tracks] [Audio CD]Frank Sinatra - The Christmas Collection [Reprise] [Audio CD]

Snowfall: Christmas
 

LTTP

Listening to LTTP while I get dressed.

  I make music a part of how I dress. My moods reflect my style, my music, me.

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What kind of music to do your dress to when you are getting ready? Or what makes your heart beat when you make something out of the wardrobe you have now?

TODAY I was listening to LTTP : Last Train To Paris by: Sean Combs, Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy. Lets Just say I was upbeat, stylish, empowered, I reminisced of my love and was filled with hip movement.

LTTP I recommend you listen to it while you are getting dressed.  Buy LLTP Music December 14th a day after my birthday. 😀

Elianne Ramos: Giver with out expectations.

Happy Birthday to me… like I informed you earlier this month, I will interview Strong women as my choice to celebrate my birthday month.  I hope you enjoy this selection.
Elianne Ramos is the Principal & CEO of Speak Hispanic Communications/PR. She is the Vice-Chair of Communications/PRLatinos in Social Media [LATISM]. On twitter she is the hostess of LATISM every Thursday. 

http://www.latinastyle.com/currentissue/v16-4/ima/sm4.jpgElianne “was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Moved to New York at 16 an currently lives in Baltimore, MD. In between,  she lived in New York, London, Italy, Massachusetts.” and has “travelled to 30+ countries and all over the US.” She expressed “When I grow up, I’d like to move back to Italy, buy my own vineyard and become a full-time artist [painter, writer].” She is “a self-confessed workaholic, but her family is her rock. “They are the ones who give me the strength to keep going when craziness is swirling around me” she says.

She loves “public speaking and social media; the connections that are made.” As Vice-Chair of LATISM, she says: “That is what I love about LATISM and the amazing community we have been able to create for Latinos online and in the social sphere. These connections are like an energy drink for the soul, they are what inspire me to share my ideas, insights, my talents and expertise.  I find that once you tap into the collective wisdom of the world, the words flow freely. ” She allows herself to be known. I always read her say, Social media is personal to me. Someone who bares her soul.  Her drive comes from her passion. She has “been in Marketing/PR/Communications for over 15 years now and in this crazily-changing world, passion is the only thing that keeps you sane.”
Elianne keeps her balance by “making time for my family and for myself” she says. Also “by disconnecting [online] at least one day during the weekend. She also, travels, which is one of her passions, so I shes made a pledge with her family to have at least one major vacation every year, and to visit our family several times a year, not just during the holidays.” 
 When I asked her, what about her makes her strong, She expressed: “I’ve been told I’m a bit stubborn, but people say that like it’s a bad thing. I prefer to call it persistence/passion/inner drive.” I will agree, she made stubborn into a positive. She continued saying “I also believe in helping others without expecting anything back. One’s personal power is multiplied exponentially when used to enable others to own and exercise their own power.  When you share the abundance around you, it comes back to you a thousand-fold.” Words to live by right?…Giving without expectations.

She is influenced by “the many strong women role models in my family, and my mom is by far my biggest inspiration. To see how she was able to deal with so much while we were growing up and still managed to raise three professional, responsible adults reminds me that no matter what life throws at you, you can still do the right thing and come out on top.”  “As a writer and geek, Elianne derives her inspiration from authors and artists like Isabel Allende, Italo Calvino, Garcia-Marquez, Frida Kahlo and so many others.”  “Reading, art, traveling, keeps the writing spark alive in her.” She read dictionaries “a habit I picked up when I was little.” ” I’m fascinated by words in any language. So far, I only speak three [if you don’t count Spanglish LOL]: English, Spanish and Italian… wish I could learn to speak every language in the world.”She is also a funny  woman.
Ellainne “would like to fulfill her life mission of helping others, whether it is by inspiring them through my actions or by encouraging discussions that may awaken their passions. It’s at the heart of everything she does, and she prays to be able to do that every day.”  

When asked what suggestion you can give women about anything she stated, in no particular order:
“·      Set your priorities right in life
·      Honor those who came before you, open doors to those who come after you
·      Discover the joy of travel: it awakens your passion for life. Plus, it’d be a shame to leave this world without seeing most of it, don’t you think?
·      Speak your mind. Many of us have been taught that saying what we think is not polite, especially Latinas. The world is ready for your voice, let it out!
·      Harness your femininity without losing your dignity
·      Harness your talents with pride without becoming too full of yourself
·      Harness your power without stomping on others
·      Be humble enough to ask for help/advice and to admit your mistakes
·      Don’t forget that before anything else, you are human”                                                                                                                           
Her three words to describe December : “Food, family and Fiesta! The holidays are the time of the year to revel in our Latino-ness, our heritage, and I’m planning to do just that!” I would agree. December is the best month, but that is my bias because its my birthday month. 
A woman the gives with out expectations. Loves to help, a traveler, writer, business woman, mother, self proclaimed workaholic and a woman that knows how to keep her balance. This is Elianne Ramons. How great is she?
Thank you for your awesome Interview Elianne
Smile (If you want),

Jes Sofia Valle

My Chill and comfy chic wear

 
I love this sweater! I cannot say how many times I wear it. And their basic shirts are awesome. 
I use to be a Gap Girl… back in the day I use to be a Jean Specialist… Yes… I can target your size when I see you.  I use to work in the Gap store #117 (no longer there, but they have a baby Gap) at the Westside Pavillion.  
I was my first job ever.  I also helped open the store at The Grove LA…Work I tell ya. I give people in retail props because They have to burn the oil at night to make it look pretty. Any who… I love their clothes. 
 
Denise My girl!
I’m also wearing my so comfy tank that i got for $3.50 at Forever 21.
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Women’s Plus-Size Merona® Blue Boot-Cut Jeans with Extended 

I’m also wearing my Merona Jeans. So comfy ya! Its like wearing a super Soft Jean.

E P I C U R E A N U M B R E L L A

Al Gordon


One of my favorite chefs in the world…. Al Gordon. He is not only one of my funniest friends. This man knows how to cook. I keep him in my life for his food skills. 😀 ha ha. He has skills.

If you want a great party…dinner…food.

Check out his website:

www. E P I C U R E A N U M B R E L L A.com
a culinary experience.

These are some of my Favorites! 

SAVORY BITES

snack & chat dip collection
with house made crostini, lavosh crisps and epicurea crudite
(asparagus, broccoli, carrots and marinated tomatoes)
kalamata tapenade
brine cured kalamata olives, dijon, garlic, and capers
basil pesto aioli
fresh basil, garlic and grated parmesan
queso fundido with chicken chorizo
melted cheddar, mozzarella and cotija cheeses with artisan chicken chorizo
spicy asian aioli
asian chili paste, house made aioli, cilantro and lime juice
red pepper and herb aioli
roasted red peppers, capers and fresh herbs

SWEET BITES
SUCRE EPICURE

dessert shots
passion fruit panacotta with vanilla crème
chocolate pot de crème
classic vanilla or chocolate pudding shot with vanilla bean crème
seasonal selection
chocolate collection
dark chocolate mousse box
dark chocolate mint box
white chocolate citrus berry cup
seasonal selection
miniature cupcakes with seasonal sucre decor
chocolate, carrot, lemon, red velvet or vanilla
seasonal selection
tartlets
citrus meringue
chocolate caramel hazelnut
chocolate peanut butter
seasonal selection
brownie and bar bites  (these are my favorite)
triple chocolate brownie bite
peanut butter brownie bite
vanilla or seasonal cheesecake bite

dessert buffet please contact info@epicureanumbrella.com for custom pricing and images

Indian Chicken Curry

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly browned. Stir in garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar and salt. Continue stirring for 2 minutes. Add chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Remove bay leaf, and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes. 

Thanks to : Allrecipes home