Cucumber Ginger Fizz

As the heat of summer makes its presence  known,  the need to stay hydrated and cool assumes importance. Here is another refreshing and "quick-to-prepare" drink that will surely quench your thirst in no time: 

Cucumber Ginger Fizz

You will need:

*Your fave brand of Vodka or Cucumber-infused vodka
*Ginger Ale
*Fresh limes
*Cucumber

*ice cubes or shave ice

1. In a tall glass, squeeze a wedge of lime, and then muddle with a few slices of cucumber. 

2. Combine 2-3 oz. vodka with ginger ale (and club soda if you prefer your drinks on the drier side) and stir with ice.

3. Garnish with a pretty slice of lime. ENJOY!!! :)

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Plaid And Stripes

PATTERN LOVE. Mixed simple black and white patterns with my acid wash denim shirt today. I like how it turned out-- it's edgy without going overboard. I hate looking "unrealistic" just to look stylish in photos-- I always value comfort in everything I wear.

  It was too hot to go outdoors today so I tried shooting at my brother's old and dusty garage. Good move-- It's like shooting inside a studio-- the lighting was perfect! You will be seeing more pictures in this garage-- That's for sure! :) KISSES!!!

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The Cantaloupe Cooler

SUMMER HEAT. Stay hydrated with this fab and super easy to prepare drink! 

The Cantaloupe Cooler:

1.)1 cantaloupe, seeds removed

2.)Sprite, or other lemon-lime soda

3.)1-inch piece of ginger root, finely diced

4.)Gin of your choice (optional)

First, slice the cantaloupe into pieces, combine with the diced ginger, and puree in a food processor or blender until it becomes liquid. Pour the liquid through a sieve (I just wanted the juice, so perhaps a juicer would be more appropriate… but I don’t own one), and set aside.

In a cold glass, combine 2-3 oz. gin with a healthy mix of your cantaloupe-ginger juice and sprite. Stir with a straw, and mix to taste.

RECIPE AND PHOTO CREDIT: SWEETSONIAN

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HOW TO COOK: Spicy Penne With Tomatoes, Sardines and Lemon

Found this amazing food blog called SWEETSONIAN and wow, all the recipes are fab and easy to prepare! I'm hooked! Here's one of my favorite dishes: 

Spicy Penne with Tomatoes, Sardines and Lemon

1 lb. uncooked penne pasta
2 14-oz. cans of diced tomatoes
1 lemon
2 cans sardines or 3 cans anchovies
Crushed red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese

First, fill a large saucepan with your pasta, cover with a couple of inches of water, and cook pasta to your desired consistency.

In a large skillet and low heat, empty both cans of tomatoes and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. I like this dish very spicy, but you can add pepper flakes to taste.

As your tomatoes heat up, peel open both cans of sardines over your sink. Using your hands, remove the spines from each of the sardines, and use your fingers to break the sardines up into chunks. Set the meat into a separate bowl. Note: this doesn’t really apply if you choose to use anchovies.

When the tomatoes are boiling, add your sardines, and use a wooden spoon or spatula to help mix them into the sauce. They should start to disintegrate. Cover the skillet, and let cook over low heat for about ten minutes. Then, squeeze the juice from one lemon, two if needed, and stir to mix completely.

Mix with the cooked penne in a large bowl, and garnish with heaps of parmesan cheese.

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White Fedora

WHITE FEDORA. Crisp. Clean. Chic. Funny how you discover great stuff at discounts stores.. For 10 bucks, it's definitely a STEAL. :)

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Black & White

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY. Edited some of my photos and turned them into black and white-- When there is absence of color, the subject stands out. The emotion- stronger. The message- vivid. This is a tribute to this forgotten and underrated art of photography. 

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Sunday At Somersett

A friend invited me and my brother's family to a late lunch at his beautiful home at Somersett Country Club In Reno. It was a FEAST-- Shrimp Fettucine,  Beef Bourguignon (I got hold of the recipe! yay!)  and Tiramisu Cake..  Everything was beyond delicious-- I had two servings of Beef Bourguignon! Yes, it was THAT delicious.. But what caught my attention was this platter full of yummy crackers and dip, bite-size cheese bars, fresh grapes and strawberries, preserved dates, wine, champagne.. THE WORKS! It was perfect. Everything looked heavenly that I couldn't resist taking pictures. LOL! I had no plans of posting a photo of myself today but my brother took a snap of me while I was busy munching my hunger away.. Haha! I thought it would be nice to post it anyway... How's your weekend lovelies? :)

KISSES FROM VV! :)

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