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I much prefer the follow setting in blogger to my old bloglines.... it is so much more time efficient for me!! Don't laugh, I am very pressed lately with all this facebooking/twittering/real housewives of New Jerseying :) Only problem was I didn't know how to "follow" someone unless they had a big FOLLOW ME on their side bar that was neon and also blinking.

I just figured out yesterday that the option is right in front of my face on the top left of everyone's blog that uses blogger! Just call me Captain Observant! xo, Brie

Seafood Pasta Recipe

;Disclaimer: I think it's safe for us all to assume that I will never be hired to be a cookbook photographer.....

My neighbor had a dinner party and made this for us. It is sooooo delicious, she handed over the recipe and I made it myself for the first time last night. I am not going to try and fool you that this is in any way healthy or low cal but it is oh so good. Probably not a meal you would want to work into regular rotation but a delicious every now and then deal :)

I didn't even have the Jack Daniels that the recipe called for so I used a sherry instead. It was basically a seafood newburg - my favorite!!! The sauce would also be so yummy over scrod or haddock (this is sometimes a special at the Chart Room on the Cape).

Jack Daniel's Shrimp and Seafood Pasta

20 jumbo shrimp cleaned and deveined (I used more)

2 shallots finely chopped

3 oz Jack Daniels (I used sherry - 3 oz = a little less than half a cup)

1 tsp seafood seasoning (aka Old Bay)

9oz heavy cream (told you it wasn't low cal :) this is approximately 1 cup)

2 tsp of tomato paste

6oz of lump crabmeat (do yourself and your wallet a favor and get this at costco, you can freeze the leftovers for another time)

sautee shallots, shrimp, jack daniels, and seafood seasoning (I used a little olive oil to start the shallots and shrimp and then proceeded with the recipe) Remove shrimp when done to your liking and add cream and tomato paste. Cook until reduced by half, put shrimp and crabmeat back into sauce and gently heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

I served this over fresh fettuccine which I don't normally use but it is esp good with this sauce, fresh baguette, and a green salad. Everyone loved it except the boys but they won't eat any form of seafood. More for me :) xo, Brie

Keep Calm

Check out my new pendant - I have always loved these motivational posters from WWII with the Keep Calm and Carry On. I haven't found a place that will "work" in my house for one, so I have found the next best thing!!

I love this, it's made from a scrabble tile and comes in lots of cool colors (along with a TON of other cute designs) I already had a chain so when it arrived today, I put it right on! It's making me very happy :) xo, Brie

Purchased on Etsy from seller IM Creations!

The Hangover

After much begging and pleading, I got to see this last night. It is hilarious - provided you like low brow humor like I do! Put it on your to do list. xo, Brie

Reusable Cute Coffee Cozy!

Available on etsy! Makes the perfect teacher gifts... hint, hint, hint ;) Have a great weekend everyone! xo, Brie

Spotted!!

We had primaries yesterday here in NJ and here is a picture of Chris Christie (R) and family just after they voted. His daughter Bridget sporting a Keeks and Brie braided headband! Loving that! Congrats to Chris and family on winning the primary!! xo, Brie

FB and Twitter

Have taken over my life! My blogging has stalled due to some non exciting life events - unless of course you would like to hear about how I drive my children all over my town every single night to drop them off and pick them up at various activities, fill up at the gas station and repeat.

A new favorite I found through twitter is a site called blip where you can pretty much find any song and tweet, fb, or blog it. I've been digging deep here to find funny random ones - like this! Enjoy! xo, Brie

Quite possibly the worst wham song ever and when I say worst I mean that in a loving way!