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Scarlette Swaps: Spread Your Poached Pears w/Nuttin Ordinary

2/23/2014

Spread Your Poached Pears Recipe
by Nuttin Ordinary

There is nothing wrong with spreading your pears with some creamy cashew cheese. This recipe is literally "Nuttin Ordinary": and gives us luxury with a wine and cheese "pearing".

For other great ideas and products without preservatives, dairy or guilt, please visit

www.NuttinOrdinary.com

But to eat in luxury, drink some wine and get your pears poached, see recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

6 firm Bartlett pears
1 bottle red wine
1 whole vanilla bean
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
2 cups sugar
16 ozs. Nuttin Ordinary Original cashew cheese spread
1/2 cup powdered sugar
A pinch of cinnamon
2 tablespoons of Earth Balance or similar vegan butter alternative

DIRECTIONS

Peel the pears and leave the stem intact.
In a large saucepan, bring wine and an equal amount of cold water to a simmer.
Split vanilla bean lengthwise and add to wine and water mixture. Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and sugar, to taste.
Add pears to liquid and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.
Cool pears in wine mixture to room temperature. You can refrigerate them in the poaching liquid until you're ready to fill them.
Remove the stems from the pears and set stems aside. Core pears with an apple corer, leaving pear whole.
Stir together Nuttin Ordinary Original cashew cheese, pinch of cinnamon and powdered sugar until smooth.
Transfer to a pastry bag, or if you do not have one, use wax paper tightly wrapped into a cone with the corner snipped off. Pipe filling into cored pears and finish by putting the stems gently into the cashew cheese filling on top of the pears.
Bring sauce up to a simmer and reduce by half. Add vegan butter substitute to reduced sauce and stir until combined. Spoon generously over pears. Cool to room temperature before serving.

ABOUT NUTTIN ORDINARY

The story behind Nuttin Ordinary Products is quite, well, Nuttin Ordinary. It’s a simple tale that begins with my brother and I, who were determined to start a family business in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. Having experienced many cultural cuisines while traveling the world, we have more than twenty years of international food and travel experience.

In 2011 we joined forces and started working on raw, vegan, and probiotic food products. After years of hard work, research, and experimentation; not to mention eating what seems like 500 lbs. of cashews, our contribution to the culinary world is finally ready for your indulgence. We hope you’ll enjoy Nuttin Ordinary’s amazing no preservatives, no dairy, no guilt, raw – vegan products

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Top Three Walk of Conquest Bags

2/19/2014

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Powerful woman have high demands in both work and play. Many times we find ourselves debating to go home, or have that so called discreet overnight stay. This can happen anywhere... from LA to NYC. Many times I have seen women walking home disheveled on the PATH train: or simply as I grab coffee on my way to work. But this does not need to happen, and it does not need to be a "walk of shame". I say, lets own it and make it a "Walk of Conquest". There is nothing wrong with conquering that most coveted position at work or that most wanted man on the dating scene. To pull it off in good taste...here are Boston Scarlette's Top Three "Walk Of Conquest" Bags and Looks, with the essentials for that much needed overnight stay....

Breakfast with Tiffany;s Boyfriend

#1

A quality handbag that looks well paired with everything from a sleek Audrey Hepburn like black dress at night: while carrying a black cotton jumpsuit rolled up, pink flats and Stella Dot striped scarf for play and morning hair cover. This gorgeous, well made handbag by Michele Lovetri is an absolute "walk of conquest" must!

Pulling on my Purse Strings

#2

This reversible dress flirts with night and day... wear it racerback and street style "Empire" belt from Badichi and your favorite black wedges. Or get it twisted at night holding a martini with the scoop front forward. Bring this "Faraway" bag form Badichi, and all your must have morning items will fit in style. Even a secondary evening clutch with elegant string of pearls inside to wear cross shoulder at dinner or the club. Being so street savvy in your style... no one will get away pulling your purse strings. Own that Walk of Conquest!

Row, Row, Row All Night Long!

#3

For those who work in more of a new generation start up company, this Cosette Bag-In-Bag Set from Charming Charlie works best.
And if you manage to steal a weekend getaway...it has plenty of room for your laptop and weekend wardrobe. We love this Stell Dot Scarf in yellow with matching Sole9 G Sandals. It's definitely Montauk Marvelous on a boat for Weekend Walk of Conquest.

Basic #WalkOfConquest Bag Essentials

Tweet @BostonScarlette and hashtag your next #WalkOfConquest Look ...we'd love to hear from you!

-Boston Scarlette

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Scarlette Swaps: Banana Bread Recipe Rescued from Martha Stewart

2/19/2014

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Banana Bread Recipe Rescued
from Martha Stewart
by Dorian Cattani of The Closet Rescue

Dorian started Closet Rescue to put her own experience and training to use, and help spread WARDROBE CONFIDENCE to anyone that needed it. Now, she is rescuing recipes from the gurus and making them her own.

For Dorian's help in the closet, please visit www.theclosetrescue.com

But if you want a delicious makeover of Martha Stewart's Banana Bread...see the rescued recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

NOTE: Recipe is Martha Stewart with Dorian Cattani's twist of course.
(Makes 1 large loaf or 4 small loaves)

1/4 pound (1stick) unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (Dorian's Rescue Ingredient)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350'F. Butter a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan or several small pans.
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well.
Sift the dry ingredients together and combine with butter mixture. Blend well.
Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir well.
Stir in nuts and chocolate chips and pour into the prepared pan.
Bake 1 hour, until cake tester comes out clean. Turn onto a rack to cool.

NOTE: I used organic eggs & butter. Makes me feel a little better about the calorie intake.
I enjoy giving this as a gift to friends because it always comes out so well.

Dorian Cattani

theclosetrescue@gmail.com
facebook.com/theclosetrescue
@theclosetrescue

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Top Ten Tips for a Super Sexy Valentine's Date

2/10/2014

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1. Something Scarlette (#SeeingScarlette)

The Dress: Wear to dinner reservation.

Ambience (Edgewater NJ)
http://www.shopambience.com/Default.asp

The Lingerie: Give her as a gift to unwrap, then you can unwrap her later.
www.VictoriasSecret.com

The High Heels: Perfect to wear all night from dinner to bed.
http://www.heels.com/

2. Flowers: Champagne submerged in a dozen roses, frozen in ice cubes!

This is the perfect way to seduce and heighten the senses in the boudoir. Trace your favorite spots on your date with the iced roses and then devour them. If it is easier, make popsicles instead: this will give you something to hold and the rest I will leave up to your imagination.

Just make sure roses are not treated with pesticides and no allergies exist. Sometimes you can buy these already packaged as edible flowers at your grocery store or order online. Simply place flowers in ice trays, fill with distilled water and freeze. If you use tap water, the ice will not be crystal clear.

To prevent flowers from floating to the top...fill water in three layers. First layer just a 1/4 inch of water, freeze. Second, add flowers and a little more water. Freeze. Fill to top and freeze. Finished. Different edible flowers can be used. Again, make sure they are not treated and will not cause an allergic reaction. Here is a list from About.com:

http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowers.htm

3. An Aphrodisiac
Nothing like ordering or cooking something made with Black Truffles or Oysters to help heat things up.

RECIPE HERE:
http://www.bostonscarlette.com/27/post/2014/01/special-edition-cheating-cooks-the-skinny-on-shaking-your-pom-poms.html

Oysters from http://www.aquagrill.com/

Note: Truffled Popcorn makes a great snack while you cook dinner to get your loved one in the mood. It also, makes a perfect after sex snack to satisfy the appetite you worked up and to encourage a second round of love making.

4. An Apron
Stay sexy at home serving dinner or just for fun, wearing only an apron and high heels.

http://www.jessiesteele.com/

5. His Tie or Your Scarf
This is perfect to blindfold your date during dinner or in the boudoir to heighten senses and increase the fun.

http://www.express.com/
(And as you can see, Express agrees "there's no wrong way to wear it")

6. Dessert Wine and Chocolates
This is the best night cap and conversation starter for boudoir expectations. Simply teach your partner proper swallowing etiquette with chocolate and dessert wine. First, put the chocolate gently in their mouth. Make sure to instruct them not to swallow, yet! Next, have them take a sip of the dessert wine: and swish with the chocolate...now slowly swallow. It is simply a sexy moment.

http://www.nissleywine.com/
Black Raspberry Dessert Wine makes a perfect cordial with Hershey Kisses. Place personalized stickers at the bottom of Hersey Kisses to make a sexy Valentine's Game.

7. Something from the Kitchen
Have a naughty sweetheart, then use a Spatula to gently tenderize their backside. If they are truly a sweetheart, then tickle with a Glazing Brush dripping with Honey or another Sexy Sauce.

Traditional Kitchen Tools by Centennial Kitchen & Bath Fixtures Chef's Corner Store

8. Pistachio Kisses (perfectly paired with Scarlette Lipstick)
Pistachios are perfect for snacking, especially while cooking. When you steal a kiss from the chef or date... the salty profile brings out the best kisses as you linger and suck each other's lips.

Wear Scarlette Lipstick and these pistchios will have you #SeeingScarlette all over your date!

9. Music

I personally love listening to old school jazz. But, any slow and romantic music will do. Check out my dear friend Erick Macek's website for a great CD or win it at "Scarlette's Super Sweet" Valentine Giveaway.

http://erickmacek.com/

10. Morning After Meal

Hopefully, you've had an eventful romantic evening. If you decide to have breakfast in bed, might I suggest spiking his or her eggs with Black Truffle Oil and Sea Salt. This might just encourage an Afternoon Delight. If not, at least say thank you for the romantic evening by taking him or her out to breakfast. It is the best way to ensure another date and energy for round two.

Happy Valentine's Day!

-Boston Scarlette

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Scarlette Swaps: Super Ice Cream Bowl Recipe #3

2/3/2014

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Elvis Presley
Ice Cream Sandwiches

by Boston Scarlette

INGREDIENTS

1 box Graham Crackers
1 Banana (semi ripe)
1 c. Smoothe Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
1 c. Brown Sugar
2 1/4 c. Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Tbsp. Tapioca Flour (or cornstarch)
1 Tbsp. Pure Vanilla Extract (Singing Dog Brand is great)
3/4 tsp Sea Salt
4 oz. Dark Chocolate (Chopped)

DIRECTIONS

In a medium sauce pan, combine unsweetened almond milk, brown sugar, tapioca flour, pure vanilla extract and sea salt.
Whisk in smoothe peanut butter until thickens (a good indicator, is when small bubbles appear...kind of like when making pancakes).
Remove from heat.

Freeze for one hour. Let cool, but do not let completely freeze.
Chop Dark Chocolate. (if you don't like dark chocolate, you can replace with semi sweet).

Grab a cookie sheet and line with parchment paper.
Remove peanut butter ice cream from the freezer and combine with dark chocolate chunks.
Pour peanut butter ice cream mixture onto cookie sheet.
Cover with another sheet of parchment paper.
Freeze for 4 hours or more.
Cut Peanut Butter Ice Cream into squares. Measure with Graham Crackers.

Flip over squares into serving or storage tray.
Add Banana slices on top.
Top with Graham Square to complete Elvis Presley Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Scarlette Swaps: Super Ice Cream Bowl Recipe#2

2/3/2014

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Lemon Basil
Infused Sorbet
w/ Strawberry Chutney

by Boston Scarlette

INGREDIENTS
Lemon Basil Infused Sorbet

16 oz. Fresh Coconut Milk
1 c. Organic White Sugar
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
1 pkg. Basil Leaves (washed)
3/4 c. Fresh Lemon Juice (not concentrate)
Fresh Lemon Zest to taste
Scarlette Tip: Make sure not to get the pith (white part of lemon), as it is bitter. Use only the rich yellow skin.

DIRECTIONS
Lemon Basil Infused Sorbet

Pour Coconut Milk, Lemon Juice and White Sugar and Sea Salt into a sauce pan. Heat on low/medium, until sugar is dissolved. Absolutely, do not boil.
Remove from heat.
Make Basil chiffonades (roll leaves together and slice).
Place Basil into Steamed mixture and let steep for one hour.
Pour mixture into bowl, using sieve to remove Basil Leaves.

Add Fresh Lemon Zest to taste. Stir.
Pour into rectangular container with air tight lid.
Freeze 3-4 hours before serving.
Make Strawberry Chutney.

INGREDIENTS
Strawberry Chutney

2-3 Pkgs. Fresh Strawberries
1/2 c. White or Basil Sugar.

DIRECTIONS
Strawberry Chutney

Rinse, hull and dice Fresh Strawberries.
Add Sugar. I used Basil infused Sugar, given by my friend Emily at the Hoboken Food Swap.

Place Strawberry Chutney in an air tight container and let sit for a couple hours. It will form a slight natural syrup.
Assemble Lemon Basil Infused Sorbet and Strawberry Chutney.

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Scarlette Swaps: Super Ice Cream Bowl Recipe #1

2/3/2014

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Grilled Pineapple
Ice Cream
w/ Skinny Girl
Spiked Coconut Sauce
& Candied Coconut Topping

Recipe by Boston Scarlette

INGREDIENTS
Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream

24 oz. Pineapple Sliced
3/4 c. Brown Sugar
16 oz. Fresh Coconut Milk
8 oz. Pitted Dates

DIRECTIONS
Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream

Slice pineapple and place on stove top grill.
Sprinkle with Brown Sugar and cook. Turn over and continue grilling.

Pour Fresh Coconut Milk into Blend Tec Blender and add Dates. Use Smoothie button to blend.
Add Grilled Pineapples and blend again.

Pour into air tight container and freeze for at least three to four hours
Scarlette's Tip: I used a tall Container, but it might be easier to scoop later if you use a rectangular short one: allowing more surface to be scraped by the ice cream scoop.
Next Make the Skinny Girl Spiked Coconut Sauce.

INGREDIENTS
Skinny Girl Spiked Coconut Sauce

1 c. Skinny Girl Pina Colada
1 c. Fresh Coconut Milk
1/2 c. Pitted Dates

DIRECTIONS
Skinny Girl Spiked Coconut Sauce

Pour all ingredients into Blend Tec Blender.
Use Smoothie setting to blend.
Pour into container and store in the refrigerator.
Scarlette Tip: Do not be afraid to use more Skinny Girl. It will make you lose inhibitions and dance the calories off on the kitchen floor, or elsewhere.
Make Candied Coconut Topping.

INGREDIENTS
Candied Coconut Topping

1 1/2 c. Maple Syrup
8 oz. Fresh Coconut Shredded or Coconut Chips

DIRECTIONS
Candied Coconut Topping

If desired, brown Coconut on Stove Top in a large sauce pan.
Mix Coconut and Maple Syrup in a large bowl.
Spray Cookie Sheet and pour Coconut mixture onto it.
Flatten mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly golden and hard. Be careful not to burn. Should be about 15-20 mins. Less if you toasted the coconut before.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Use hands to break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.

Asssemble Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream, Skinny Girl Spiked Coconut Sauce and Candied Coconut Topping.

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND CITY GUIDES

Scarlette Swaps: Spread Your Poached Pears w/Nuttin Ordinary

Top Three Walk of Conquest Bags

Breakfast with Tiffany;s Boyfriend

Pulling on my Purse Strings

Row, Row, Row All Night Long!

Scarlette Swaps: Banana Bread Recipe Rescued from Martha Stewart

Top Ten Tips for a Super Sexy Valentine's Date

Happy Valentine's Day!

Scarlette Swaps: Super Ice Cream Bowl Recipe #3

Scarlette Swaps: Super Ice Cream Bowl Recipe#2

Scarlette Swaps: Super Ice Cream Bowl Recipe #1

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