5.18.2012

number 116

happy friday, everyone! here’s a few things i'm excited about today:

1  |  i painted my nails last night using a picture from kate as inspiriation. a fun twist on the french mani! coincidentally, she posted a tutorial for it today! see how you can get your gold dipped nails!

2  |  my brother’s girlfriend, rachael, is coming to play this weekend! she’s got great taste in fashion, and i'm sure there will be some shopping in order!

3  |  these pretty bracelets and this tutorial to make them!…and that blog title.

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4  |  this quote. something i need to remember more often. image via

P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps @Lori Haynes

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

1lb ground chicken breast

1/2 medium onion, minced

salt & pepper, a dash of each

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1 inch gnob fresh ginger, peeled & minced

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 Tablespoon water

1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter

1/2 Tablespoon honey

1 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (or more if you like it hotter)

dash of fresh pepper

3 green onions, chopped

1/2-8oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped

1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

10-12 large outer lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry

5  |  this recipe. i made these delicious chicken lettuce wraps wednesday night, and the filling tastes JUST like pf chang’s, without the guilt.

i'm linking up with alex and lauren today for their own “friday five” and “high five for friday”.

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p.s. we’re back on the house hunt again. if anyone in plaza midwood wants to sell us their house, that’d be great. k-thanks.

happy weekend!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That Teddy Roosevelt quote is one of my favorites that I've committed to memory. So true!

Bookmarking that wraps recipe - they look delicious.

And I love your mani - the gold tips are so pretty!

Hope you had a terrific weekend!

April of Smidge Of This said...

Your gold-tipped manicure is stellar, love it!

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