Saturday, June 11, 2016

Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler

Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler


Ingredients:
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 qts whole strawberries, capped and washed
4 oz cream cheese, cut in small pieces

Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter and pour into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the egg, milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour mixture over the butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
  • Add the strawberries in a single layer.
  • Evenly space the cream cheese pieces around the strawberries.
  • Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
  • (Crust will rise up and around the fruit, but fruit will still peek out of top.)


From Best Cooking Recipes

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

My Trunk Club Review - Trunk #1


  1. Caslon Relaxed Slub Knit U-Neck Tee - Blue Kept $ 25.00
  2. Caslon Relaxed Linen Culottes Kept $ 54.00
  3. KUT from the Kloth "Amelia" Denim Jacket (Sweet) Kept $ 79.00
  4. Madewell Slub Pocket V-Neck Top Kept $ 14.63
  5. Trouve Relaxed Fit Shirttail Tee - Black Kept $ 38.00
  6. Vince Camuto Side Ruched Pleat V-Neck Top Kept $ 49.00

  1. Caslon Linen Tie-Front Crop Pants - Olive Returned $ 54.00
  2. Caslon Linen Tie-Front Crop Pants Returned $ 54.00
  3. Caslon Sleeveless Utility Jumpsuit Returned $ 88.00
  4. Caslon Relaxed Slub Knit U-Neck Tee - Purple Kept $ 25.00
  5. Eliza J Belted A-Line Dress Returned $ 92.46
  6. Gabby Skye Mixed Print Scuba Fit & Flare Dress Returned $ 98.00
  7. Sam Edelman Nayla' Sandal Returned $ 119.95
  8. Splendid 'Marina' Stripe Pleat Culottes Returned $ 128.00
  9. Vince Camuto Linen Wide Leg Drawstring Pants White Returned $ 99.00

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #14

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #14
Tuesday, April 26, 2016


So, here it is time for another fix. I am flexible in most fixes, so I usually ask for a variety of things. My Pinterest Board is all over the place. The things I pin are more to give my stylist an idea of what I like. If I don't hope for specific items that I have seen online then I will never be disappointed. In general I am pretty easy to please and have no true sense of style of my own.

In my note this time I asked for spring and summer clothing. I asked for "colorful maxi skirts or maxi dresses" and I mentioned that the Loveappella Carlita from my last fix and the Papermoon Waters Maxi I got last spring were my favorites. I also mentioned that a cardigan or sandals to go with multiple maxis would be welcome and that I am still hoping for some yellow in my life. The end of my note mentioned that I have applied for a couple of jobs and might have a job interview soon, so something for that would also be great.

Overall, my stylist delivered everything I asked for. I kept everything, but only because s
ending any one item back would make the rest of the fix cost more than all five items with the discount. So, it made more sense to keep everything and get the discount.

So, on with the show....





DANIEL RAINN
Sicily Pintuck Detail Silk Blouse
$78.00 / $58.50

After three months of asking for something yellow my stylist finally found this. It is a beautiful color. It is a soft silk and fits perfectly.


KEEP IT! 

GILLI
Kamile Knit Dress
$54.00 / $40.50 

This is soft and comfortable. It can be dressed up or down depending on accessories.


KEEP IT!

GILLI

Tom Maxi Dress
$78.00 / $58.50

It is soft and oh-so-comfortable. I wore it the day after I got it with a denim jacket that had just come in my first trunk from Trunk Club

     
KEEP IT! 


DIBA

Alita Embellished Thong Sandal
$60.00 / $45.00

This was the first pair of SF shoes that I pinned and I love them! The beading is colored wood, but the strap on my usual 8.5 is very short and didn't reach around my "cankle." On a hunch I asked for a 9.5 in exchange and it is a perfect fit. :-)


KEEP IT! 

COLLECTIVE CONCEPTS

Hajar Off The Shoulder Top
$54.00 / $40.50 

This is a beautiful top and looks great .... on the hanger. I am 40 C/D with broad shoulders. I am so disappointed to report that it is a very weird fit on my shoulders and chest.


KEEP IT for the discount


So, overall this fix was really a 4/5 because of a fit issue, but the discount made it 5/5.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #13

Fix #13
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

DEAR JOHN Finnegan Roll Cuff Chino Short Kept $ 58.00 /  $ 43.50

LOVEAPPELLA Carlita Jersey Maxi Dress Kept $ 78.00 / $58.50

PAPERMOON Iglesia Pleated Blouse Kept $ 48.00 / $ 36.00

PAPERMOON Bart Scoop Neck Blouse Kept $ 48.00 /  $ 36.00

SOLUDOS Kina Lace-Up Espadrille Flats Kept $ 79.00 / $ 59.25

Thursday, March 3, 2016

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #12

Fix #12
Thursday, March 3, 2016

Crescent #18805-292 Rita Embroidered Tunic Kept
$ 58.00 / $ 43.50

FUN2FUN #18822-744 Katniss Crochet Yoke Top Kept
$ 38.00 / $ 54.00

PIXLEY #18295-450 Arkwright Crochet Detail Top Kept
$ 68.00 / $ 51.00

FUN2FUN #18167-286 Broderick Cut-Out Detail Top Sold
$ 48.00 / $ 58.00

SKIES ARE BLUE #17954-948 Abela Open Cardigan Sold
$ 48.00 / $ 36.00

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #11

Fix #11
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Colette Beloit Faux Suede Detail Knit Top
$54.00/$40.50

MOON & SKY Fairview Embroidery V-Neck Knit Top
$54.00/$40.50

41Hawthorn #17283-677 Rowson Colorblock Striped Sweater
$58.00/$43.50

KUT FROM THE KLOTH Kate Distressed Boyfriend Jean (White)
$88.00/$66.00 

MOON & SKY #16063-154 Halifax Cross Front Tie Knit Top
$ 58.00 $ 43.50

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #10

Fix #10
Wednesday, December 9, 2015





  • Crescent Kelie Trim Detail Tunic
    $ 54.00
  • Dear John Marson Wide Leg Jean
    $ 78.00
  • Octavia Beacon Chunky Yarn Infinity Scarf
    $ 34.00
  • Skies Are Blue Lopez Boat Neck Pullover Sweater
    $ 64.00
  • Le Lis Sibley Long Sleeve Cross Front Knit Top
    $ 54.00

Monday, October 26, 2015

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #9

Fix #9October 26, 2015


Prices listed are the SF full price. I kept everything in this fix, so my actual price paid was the discounted price.

Urban Expressions Andover Bowler Bag
$ 68.00

I love this bag .... on the surface. It is my favorite color. It is very roomy. It looks and feels like leather.
When I finally switched to using it I learned to hate it quickly. The handles aren't long enough to wear on my shoulder. It does have a shoulder strap, but that is a thinner strap and the length of it puts the bag in an awkward spot on my hip. I carried it less than three months and the interior is still in very good shape, but the "vegan" leather was already worn off of the corners.
Papermon Harlee Dolman Knit Top
$ 48.00

This top was cute and comfortable, but was too short on my torso. I kept it because of the SF discount and promptly sold it on Facebook.


41Hawthorn Queensland Dolman Jersey Top
$ 48.00
There isn't much to say about it, but it is soft and comfortable. I love it and wear it often. It is a great "staple" piece.




Kut From the Kloth Siena Cropped Pant
$ 58.00




Mystree #12855-366 Fanda Mixed Material Sweater
$ 78.00
The front was an oatmeal colored sweater and the back was blue/white/orange flannel plaid. It is everything I have ever loved in a sweater. It was generously sized and soooooo comfortable, but the plaid on the back looked orange to me. Orange is the only color checked on my style profile to avoid. It might have been red, but I couldn't get past that it looked orange to me. I included a close-up of the plaid. You be the judge.
I kept it because of the SF discount and promptly sold it on Facebook.


  



Monday, September 28, 2015

My Sittch Fix Review - Fix #8



Stitch Fix, how I love to hate you.

I love that boxes of clothes come to my door because I truly hate to shop.

I love that someone else picks things for me because I don't feel comfortable doing it for myself.

I love that each selection includes a style card with suggestions for how to wear it.

I hate that they haven't expanded their size range yet. I am on the upper end of their range and a lot of their pants and dresses don't fit me.

I hate that I don't have enough money to get fixes more often.


Fix #8 Monday, September 28, 2015

I had the same stylist for my first six fixes. They were just "okay" and I felt like my notes, my style profile, and my Pinterest board were being ignored. I didn't get anything I asked for or even a mention of them in the note from my stylist. Everything seemed to be random. Then I found a Stitch Fix facebook group and knew that I needed to ask for a new stylist ASAP. My only problems with Fix #7 had to do with fit.

For this fix I told my stylist that I have a wedding to attend in October and I was looking for "something in red" to wear to it. I was open to anything as long as it involved red and was dressy enough for a non-formal wedding. Any shade of red would do and I would consider a dress or mix-and-match with a skirt or pants. My stylist delivered all that I asked for perfectly!

Inside the box:



SKIES ARE BLUE CASPIAN SCALLOP TRIM CARDIGAN
 

This is a sweater-like cardigan. Aside from the fact that I love all shades of red, this is a wonderful cardigan. My complaint with many items is that the sleeves are too short, but the sleeves on this are more than long enough.

Love it!! The color is perfect and the sleeves are a generous length. I expect to get a lot of use out of it through fall and winter.

KEPT $68


PIXLEY TENILLE MINI SKIRT


Mini-skirts are waaaaaaaay outside of my comfort zone. I can't remember when I last wore one. I was excited to see this in my box because I liked the print and the colors were neutral. Sadly, I couldn't get it to zip up.

SENT BACK $58.00

TAYLOR THEODORE V-NECK DRESS

I had seen this dress on facebook and on Pinterest and I was very excited to find it in my box, but it didn't fit me in several places. I am so disappointed that it doesn't fit because the colors and style are perfect. The dress is beautiful, very well made, and was perfect for my red fix. I might have kept it anyway if it was close to fitting, but I couldn't get it to zip up at all. For $138 it was just way too far off.

I love the way this dress looks and the colors are exactly what I was hoping for, but it didn't fit across my chest. I was disappointed when I couldn't get it to zip up.

SENT BACK $138.00


MARGARET M EMER PRINTED STRAIGHT LEG PANT


There isn't much to say about the Margaret M Emer pants. They are just plain comfortably wonderful. They come in several styles. colors, and prints.

They fit nicely and are so comfortable to wear. And again, the color is perfect!! My only complaint about the Emer pants is the price.

KEPT $98.00
UPDATE: I hadn't worn these two months later so I sold them in my Facebook group for $98. I lost a little money because of the PayPal Fee and shipping, but again it was a learning experience.



LOVEAPPELLA DAI DRESS





This dress is perfect! The color is my favorite and the material is soft and comfortable. It is everything I hoped for to wear to the wedding. I only have to find accessories and shoes to go with it.

KEPT $68.00




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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

My Stitch Fix Review - Fix #7

Trying to catch up all of my old fixes, so this is a work in progress. If you need pics of anything before I get them posted please don't hesitate to message me or comment on the post.



Fix # 7 Wednesday, August 19, 2015

My first six fixes were not spectacular. There were a few items that I loved, but I wasn't overly impressed. I wanted to love them and I wanted to trust my stylist, but it just wasn't working for me.

I scheduled Fix #7 shortly after joining a Stitch Fix group on facebook. It was in that group that I found out that I could ask for a new stylist in my note and that is precisely what I did for this fix.



LAILA JAYDE Amicia Open Drape Cardigan $54.00

LAILA JAYDE Clinton French Terry Layered Knit Tank $ 48.00

THML Kinzie Embroidery Detail Top $ 54.00

MAVI Sonja Boyfriend Jean $ 88.00

MARGARET M Emer Houndstooth Straight Leg Pant $ 98.00