Lettuce Wraps

I can cook ok but I do not like to. So an easy recipe for me is like a binge marathon of Orange is the New Black. Amazing. I experimented for the first time with a recipe and I must say I did an excellent job. Well to me anyway. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

Pack of ground beef

2- 1/4 tsp of Minced Garlic

1/4 cup of Hoisin Sauce

2 tbs of Soy Sauce

Salt

Pepper

Lemon Juice

Red Wine Vinegar

Carrots

Cilantro

Head of Lettuce 

Directions: 

1. Brown the ground beef with the minced garlic and drain immediately after.

2. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, a splash of lemon juice and red wine vinegar to beef and heat thoroughly on medium heat.

3. Once beef mixure is heated through add salt and pepper to taste as well as carrots and cilantro (or any other vegetables of your choosing). Heat for about five minutes.

4. Tear lettuce apart to form a lettuce taco. Place beef inside and enjoy!

*Just wanted to make a note that you can add so many types of vegetables if you like. I stuck with carrots and cilantro in case it didn't turn out so well. There are also different types of lettuce you can use but I use Iceberg Lettuce for this recipe.

Until Next Time....

Tuesday Treasures!

Things I'm loving right now...

I'm a sucker for a celebrity biography and Jennifer Lopez's book True Love was no exception. The book is based around her world tour and how she lost and then found herself again. Reminding us that celebrities are kinda just like us. 

stylepantry is my new obsession and for good reason. It is impossible to not be in love with almost every outfit she post and it gives great inspiration for your own fashion adventures. 

I have been wanting to throw a party for a while now but the food alone can be so expensive. This chart helps to purchase the amount of food depending on the amount of people. Perfect for soon to be spring get togethers!

I don't know what it is but I loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It's just a fun movie to watch and the characters are so different but still amazing in their own way. A little action here and comedy there makes for a great movie!

I don't know if sleep sounds are for everyone but they definitely help me fall asleep easier some nights. Rain, Rain is a free app that offers tons of sleep sounds with the option to purchase more. But it comes with so many you'll be set and sleeping peacefully.

Until Next Time...

Movie Monday! 1-26

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 27 and new releases in theaters Friday, January 30!

New Release Tuesday! 1-27

Fury

Wardaddy and his platoon face a tough battle as they fight to take out Nazi Germany.

Starring: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, and Logan Lerman

Rated: R

Running Time: 134 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 78%


Book of Life

 A young man embarks on a journey when he must make tough decisions about love and his family.

Starring: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and Channing Tatum

Rated: PG

Running Time: 95 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 82%


The Judge

Lawyer, Hank Palmer; returns to his hometown to defend his father who is accused of murder and who also happens to be the town judge.

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, and Vera Farmiga

Rated: R

Running Time: 141 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 47%


Before I Go To Sleep

A woman wakes up not remembering anything every day due to a troubling accident that happened long ago. Now she is beginning to question herself as well as those around her.

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong

Rated: R

Running Time: 92 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 36%


Fury can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1.50 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 1-30

The Loft

 Five married men agree to share a penthouse where they can have affairs and keep all secrets hidden. When a random woman's body turns up in the loft everyone's fingers point towards each other. 

Starring: Karl Urban, James Marsden, and Wentworth Miller

Rated: R

Running Time: 108 min

Black or White

A widower is hit with a custody battle involving his granddaughter whom he has helped raise since birth.

Starring: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, and Gillian Jacobs

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 121 min


Project Almanac

Some teenagers find hidden plans to a time machine and decide to build it, but things don't always turn out how they seem.

Starring: Amy Landecker, Sofia Black-D'Elia, and Virginia Gardner

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 106 min



Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Weekend at the Movies! 1-23

Checkout these new releases in theaters Friday, January 23!

The Boy Next Door
A divorcee falls for a new neighbor but things take an ugly addictive turn for the worse.

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, and Kristin Chenoweth

Rated: R

Running Time: 91 min


Mortdecai

Charlie Mortdecai, a man of many talents must recover a stolen piece of art that supposedly contains a secret involving hidden Nazi gold.

Starring: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ewan McGregor

Rated: R

Running Time: 106 min

 
Strange Magic
A powerful potion creates an adventure for elves, fairies, and other creatures alike.

Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Elijah Kelley, and Kristin Chenoweth

Rated: PG

Running Time: 99 min

New Release Tuesday! 1-20

 Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 20th!

New Release Tuesday! 1-20

Lucy

A woman taken against her will and experimented on flips the script when she turns into a human with evolved and unbelievable capabilities.

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, and Min-Sik Choi

Rated: R

Running Time: 90 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 66%

Annabelle

 A couple start experiencing supernatural happenings through a doll after their home is invaded by a cult.

Starring: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, and Alfre Woodard

Rated: R

Running Time: 100 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 29%


The Boxtrolls

A young orphan who was brought up by interesting trash collectors tries to rescue his friends from a mean exterminator.

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, and Nick Frost

Rated: PG

Running Time: 97 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 75%


All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend Shenanigans | Bacon Doughnuts Do Exist

Desmond attempted to surprise me this weekend by planning a Saturday morning rendezvous at a doughnut shop in Richmond called Sugar Shack. I wasn't sure what to expect but I soon realized that this place could easily come in at second place as heaven on earth. First place being the dinner table at moms. 

Cinnamon and sprinkle doughnuts your girl is used to. Maple glazed doughnuts with bacon crumbles are a new favorite. ALL of the doughnuts were delish of course. Dare I say they taste as if they were made with love ? 

The Hot Cocoa was tasty as well and as the guy was making it he said, " I ran out of whipped cream. Do you want to wait for me to make some more?" Make some more? Hand made whipped cream? Oh yes you've made a regular of us.

Forever 21 sucked me in and made me spend a whole $18 worth but I will say I don't at all feel bad about it. Sale items were an extra 50% off and 50% is enough to make me bust out the tootsie roll while reaching for my wallet. The jeans are not my usual style but for 2.99 I can dress like I'm from the 80's for a day. And look good doing it. The shorts; my hope for an early spring, were only 5.99 and because you can never have enough black shirts I scooped up this one for $1.50. A few jewelry items sprinkled in there made for a fabulous  shopping experience.

Because I spend at least an hour a day on hip2save.com I came across a Panda Express deal where if you buy any item you get a single item for free. So naturally I had to use it, plus Desmond and I had never ventured into Panda Express before. We ordered online 2 hours before we picked it up which I think was awesome! 

I wasn't sure how the sizes would be but let's just say a single size serving is really just enough for one person. Maybe even a newborn, not that I know how much a newborn eats saying as though I have never had one. But I imagine that portion wouldn't fill them up. We ordered extra noodles and rice thank goodness. It was good not the best Chinese I ever had. Sorry Panda Express Lovers of the world.

Overall it was a great weekend. Plus I am off tomorrow. Whoop Whoop! Redbox and DVR unite!

Until Next Time...

Freebie Friday!

Free is the place to be!
 
i-Cool Hot Flash Relief Cloths

 S.M.I.L.E 365 Sticker

U by Kotex Sample Pack

Bio Renew Skincare Sample

$10 Kohls Beauty Gift Card on January 17th

Amele Essentials Sample Pack

Free Tennis Magazine Subscription

Free Brooklyn Magazine Subscription

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Sample

Steve Aoki: Neon Future Album Download (Google Play)

Tuesday Treasures!

Things I'm loving right now...

Reunion by Hannah Pittard was a different book than I would normally read but I really enjoyed it. It is a story about a family dealing with suicide, financial issues, and relationships and how one persons problems can effect everyone. 

 

Green Mountain Naturals Hot Apple Cider for Keurig is one of my favorites for the winter months. It not only taste delicious but the company makes a ton of other flavors that include lemonade, pumpkin spice, and hot cocoa. 

 

 

I know it can be hard to make goals and keep them but one of the easiest ways to stay in the game is by writing them down. This Goals Organizer Poster from The Nectar Collective is cute and easy to use, whether you are making goals for the day, week, month, or year. 

 

I think I may have written about this show before but trust me it is worth two post. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is hilarious and the characters are people you want to be friends with in real life. Everyone is unique and funny in their own way meaning there is never a dull moment.

I LOVE entertainment and Entertainment Weekly gives me life! From books, to TV, movies, and everything in between it does not disappoint. There is a new issue every week so you never miss anything and you can get a free digital subscription with a print subscription which some magazines sadly do not offer. 

Until Next Time...