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Festive Finds: Featuring Nespresso & Sur La Table

November 13, 2014 by kim 6 Comments

For the upcoming holiday season, I’ve teamed up with Nespresso and Sur La Table to create a preview of my “Festive Finds!” The wonderful folks sent me on my own personal shopping experience, where I got to visit the Nespresso boutique in Beverly Hills for lunch before heading over to shop at Sur La Table in the Farmers Market, Los Angeles.

I had no idea that Nespresso had boutiques where you can actually order food and coffee at! All that I’ve ever seen are the little shops in departments stores where you can sample and purchase their machines.

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We ordered a quick bite to eat (which ended up being a lot more food than I imagined!). I ordered the club sandwich with the special drink for the month of October. It was called the Caramelo and had salted caramel ice cream, milk, caramel, cinnamon, and Voltesso Grand Cru.

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My DH ordered the prosciutto panini and an iced dulce de leche drink.

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When we couldn’t possibly eat any more, we went over to Sur La Table, where I fell in love with just about everything in the store. I also bored my DH since I spent so long roaming the aisles figuring out what to spend my gift cards on.

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Gosh, how I wish my pantry looked like that picture above. I. would. die. Hey, a girl can dream.

What did I end up walking away with? Well, I’ll show you!

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I’m one happy camper! Let’s break it down.
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  1. White Colander Ornament // Have you seen Sur La Table’s ornament collection? They’re the best stocking stuffers for the chef, baker, and foodie in your family! They’re unique and beautifully crafted.
  2. Vintage Inspired Pot Holders // This one just happens to be on sale (score!). They also have matching oven mitts to go with them. White elephant gift, anyone?
  3. Bamboo Chopsticks, Set of 5 // I’ve had a hard time finding a decent set of chopsticks. My DH and I prefer them over forks when it comes to eating soups and noodles, so it’s about time I found a set for our home.
  4. Nespresso VertuoLine with Aeroccino Plus // This machine has replaced the Keurig in our household because it makes both coffee and espresso! Only one machine needed. Limited counter space in our kitchen means we’re highly selective of what we leave out. The VertuoLine has a barcode reading technology that allows each cup to be personalized by knowing its size, water temperature, rotational speed, and more! It’s available in red, black, and chrome. My favorite part is that it’s topped with crema! You an also just buy the Aeroccino Plus by itself here.
  5. Meri Meri Blue and Green Toot Sweet Bake Cup Set // Sur La Table’s baking aisle is spot on. They have a cookie cutter for every occasion, more mason jars than you could imagine, and whimsical cupcake liners to match any party theme. These would be great for adding to a gift basket.
  6. Le Creuset Signature Rosemary 10-Piece Set // I’ve been dreaming about Le Creuset pans for as long as I’ve been creating concoctions in the kitchen. Sur La Table carries their pots and pans in a variety of colors, but I’m a sucker for that soft green.
  7. Ice Cream Cone Bowl // What do you get for the person that has everything? Ice cream bowls!

I also bought E. Guittard Semisweet chocolate wafers (who doesn’t need more chocolate to bake with during the holidays?), a Le Creuset super-size silicone spatula (it’s GLITTERY!), Ikat Napkins, and Nespresso glass cups.

All in all, you can definitely find a gift for anyone and everyone at Sur La Table. They’re the one stop destination for your shopping needs this holiday season.

This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are my own.

 

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Pumpkin Spice Rice Crispy Treats

November 11, 2014 by kim 1 Comment

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Pumpkin Spice Rice Crispy Treats

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (10 oz.) bag mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Directions

  1. Spray a 9x13 pan (or 9x9 or 11x7 if you want thicker rice crispy treats) with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat. Continuously stir until all of the marshmallows are melted.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the cereal.
  4. Pour mixture into prepared pan and lightly press down with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top. Cut into squares and enjoy!
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https://lovintheoven.com/pumpkin-spice-rice-crispy-treats/

Filed Under: bars/brownies, dessert, pumpkin

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

November 6, 2014 by kim 2 Comments

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I am such a weakling when it comes to cold weather. It dropped down to 65 degrees F last week in Los Angeles, and I was busting out all of the blankets to put on the couch. My feet were freezing and I was wearing ponchos in the house. My DH thought I was crazy.

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Still, I’d take cold weather over scorching hot ones any day. I love staying in and cuddling with a cup of tea. Throw in a bowl of soup and I’m done for. Soup is actually one of the dishes that I feel comfortable cooking (and that’s saying a lot!). It’s lot a crockpot on the stove. Throw the ingredients together and let the soup simmer for a couple of minutes. Done.

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This was a warm and hearty soup. The lemon flavor truly shines through and meshes wonderfully with the orzo and chicken. Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups (2 cans) chicken stock
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 8 oz (1.5 cups) orzo pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, dried basil, and garlic powder and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and orzo to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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https://lovintheoven.com/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup/

Filed Under: carrot, chicken, comfort food, lemon, lunch, pasta, vegetables

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