PUMPKIN CARVING IN A SNAP

October 30, 2015 janet gunn

Halloween is one of our favorite days on the calendar. Living in Los Angeles we have one of the best parades right around the corner. You will see adorable little trick or treaters and grown-ups too. Our home is always festive and decorated for harvest time.

Here are a few things you will need to create a simple and easy carved pumpkin. The trick is to have fun...No need for perfection, just carve away and enjoy your creation.

Piece of plastic to work on / Gloves / Marker / Carving Tools / A Good Attitude

Roasted Pumpkin seeds made easy - Toss the pumpkins seeds (after washing) in a bowl with a little olive oil and salt - Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Here I added the pumpkin seeds on top of Red Pepper Hummus - Cabbage Lettuce leafs - then roll up for a healthy, delicious pumpkin seed taco.

Take a fresh red bell pepper, cut off the top - carve out a fun, festive face and add Pesto Pasta inside. This is so cute for your guest who need a quick bite to balance out the candy!

Orange Bell Peppers filled with Pesto Pasta - This makes for a really fun and conversational meal for your family dinner time.

Don't leave out the family pet on Halloween / Here's Buster proudly wearing his Taco!

Happy Halloween Everybody! Be Safe and get lost in the moment...

Mexican Shrimp

October 27, 2015 janet gunn

Here's to the Mediterranean side of the a Mexican kitchen. Fresh, simple and once again, a healthy Shrimp Dish.

Shrimp is definitely one of my favorite sources of protein. Take a look at this yummy recipe for a flavorful and spicy meal.

What you will need - Olive oil / Yellow Onion / Garlic / Jalapeños / Tomatoes / Capers / Olives 2 Bay Leaves / Oregano / Shrimp / Salt / Cilantro

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic and jalapeños until onions are translucent ( about 6 minutes)

Stir in tomatoes, capers, olives, bay leaves and oregano. Simmer until tomatoes reduce by half, about 10 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook until it just curls and turns opaque, 2-4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve over cooked white rice or black beans.

You can also replace your shrimp with chicken or fish...Next time, instead of rice I believe I'll try the black beans. I enjoy cooking for my family, I believe the love, happiness and positive energy you put into making your meals matters. Cherish the moments you have together, those sweet faces grow up so fast... Cooking is Love made visible...

GOING GREEN

October 24, 2015 janet gunn

Fall is in the air, and I'm feeling a little green this season. Military green, olive green, emerald green...Give a bit of 'gusto' to your basic look.

I'm loving these JBRAND army green pants, dress them up or down. / James Perse White Shirt / Hermes Scarf / Hermes Bracelet / COCLICO Boots / Barton Perreira Sunglasses

Easy breezy boots, zip up the side, really comfortable heel. COCLICO is a family-run factory in Mallorca, Spain. I appreciate the modern luxury of the COCLICO brand. Throw on your Coclico Boots and go.

My favorite accessory is a scarf. You can take a simple wardrobe and include a scarf, it's so easy to take your look from day to night. Scarves add texture, color, and keeps you warm if it's chilly. Give your look a chic feel by just adding a scarf. I collect Hermès scarves, the colors are always stunning, and they never go out of style. What do you collect? Let me know what's special to you. What's your favorite accessory?

Another favorite staple in my wardrobe is my Barbour army green jacket. Barbour has incredible all-weather coats, long or short, and for all seasons. Can't go wrong with owning a Barbour.