Monthly Archives: March 2012

Song of the Day – M.I.A. “Bad Girls”

March 9, 2012 By in Song of the Day Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

It’s Friday, gloomy, and surprisingly cold today so I’m in the mood for a little pick me up. I’ve been listening to the Black Keys most of the day so it’s time to switch it up a bit.

I love M.I.A.! She always brings something new and fresh that is so uniquely hers. For today’s Song of the Day I’m going with her newest single “Bad Girls”.

Bad Girls:

Since we’re switching things up I thought I’d do something a little different. I came across this up and coming artist, Jes Hudak, a few weeks ago and was totally impressed with her cover of today’s Song of the Day. Check it out below, it’s pretty amazing! While you’re at it listen to her single Dirty Filthy Liar ft. Gotham Green…instant fan!

Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Spinach Mash Martinis

March 8, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Since we’re on the theme of food to my soul, or pretty much the best comfort food ever, I thought I’d throw one more classic (with a twist) out there for tonight’s results show on American Idol.

All throughout this season of Idol I’ve been guest blogging (or cooking to be exact) for Yahoo! Music’s Lyndsey Parker and her all things reality blog, Reality Rocks. This week’s theme, songs from Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder, inspired me to cook up some of my very own classic comfort food…food for the soul!

By the way…holy hell Jessica Sanchez…did you really just dominate I will Always Love You last night?? An amazing job and stellar tribute to the late grate Whitney Houston. She blew my mind.

On to the food…

Check out my feature on Reality Rocks HERE!

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Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Rotisserie Mac & Cheese

March 8, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

Happy almost Friday!! I had a last minute trip to Austin yesterday and didn’t get back to Dallas until late last night. Soooo….I didn’t get to post yesterday’s recipe for Yahoo! blogger Lyndsey Parker and her Reality Rocks blog.

Last night on Idol the top 13 had a soulful night with songs from Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Since we’re talking about two of the most soulful singers of this (and past) generation I thought I would try something a little different. Instead of offering up traditional soul food I wanted to put my own spin on what makes my soul say Thank You! And what says comfort better then mac and cheese.

These little tasty ramekins turn out damn good if I may say so myself. I got a little anxious leaving them in the oven for 30 minutes but it was well worth it. The panko turned out nice and crispy without drying out the creamy pasta. Yummm…now I wish I had some for lunch!

Try this recipe out…it’s worth the calories!! Check out last night’s feature on Reality Rocks HERE!

Since I didn’t post this yesterday today will be a double post day. I’ll have tonight’s recipe later on this afternoon so make sure you check back!

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Song of the Day: Phantogram “Don’t Move”

March 2, 2012 By in Song of the Day Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

Ahhh Phantogram I love you. Don’t Move has been stuck in my head all week and I’m determined to cover it…somehow this will happen! This fantastic Saratoga Springs duo (appropriately named Josh and Sarah…me and my brother’s name thank you very much) is another indie/electro/psych pop, whatever the hell you want to call it, band with an absolutely delicious sound.

Check them out for yourself and go buy their EP Nightlife!

Don’t Move:

Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

March 1, 2012 By in Recipe Experimentation, Snackin' with Sarah Sellers Tags: , , , , , , , Leave a comment

I finally caught up on some American Idol last night. I still need to listen to all the boys but I was REALLY impressed with two girls last night, Jessica Sanchez and Skylar Laine. They both really blew me away. First of all is Jessica seriously 16 years old…phew amazing. And I’m not the biggest country fan but Skylar kicked ass. For being so young she had amazing stage presence and the fact that she kept her breathe while jumping around…so hard to do.

Anywho…on to the snacks. I’ve been coming up with Idol snacks for Yahoo! music blogger Lyndsey Parker and her Reality Rocks blog every week this season. Tuesday night was Mushroom & Mozzarella Crostini night, last night I was baking up some Chicken Puffs with Pesto and tonight I’m making Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

Who was your favorite girl last night? Let me know in the comments below.

Check out my feature on Reality Rocks HERE!

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