Now that we have met face to face....

afternoon ladies! I now present you lovely ladies with my first post with pictures!!!! yay!!!!!, well for today's post i wanted to talk about the a comment someone made to me today, it was a complement in my eyes but lets just say this person wasn't trying to be very friendly...... this is how it went, my mom, my boyfriend, and I were walking to our car when this person pulling out almost backed into another car, so my boyfriend got his attention and tried to help him back out safely, i felt  my boyfriend was being very polite in helping this obviously driving impaired fella.... but this man didn't see it that way, he rolls down his window and smugly says "are you trying to walk behind me?...." my boyfriend politely replied by saying "no buddy, i was just trying to make sure you backed out safely, people keep driving behind you even though yo are backing out" and the man gave us a look like we were crazy... and he said rudely "well i'm fine, i dont need help" then he turned he attention to me.. now i'm used to getting mixed attention for how i dress but, he caught me a bit off guard... he all of a sudden got this fake smile on his face and said " you look like you were just in a play" i replied very coy and said "no i just prefer to wear these clothing" and i gave him a polite smile, then he proceeded to back up his car and leave, and then out of no-where he got this disgusted look on his face and he looked at me and said with a smug voice " your very pale " ... i was a bit taken aback, i mean i'm proud of being fair skinned, i work very hard to stay that way so i more took it like a complement, so i replied " thank you, i try to be" and i gave him a smile, but then his look of disgust worsened and he said in a rude voice, " well..., you need to get more sun", it was then i knew he was trying to offend, but little did he know all he was doing was flattering me on my hard work on keeping my skin fair.. so i looked at him and with i smile i said " real women have lily white skin" and he just glared at me, rolled up his window and drove off... i walked back to me car thinking to myself "what has this world come to where people cant just keep their rude comments to them-self.."
      now the reason im telling you about that rude person i had the pleasure of meeting today is not to complain, oh no haha! because i'm flattered that my skin is so perfectly pale it could actually offend someone hahahaha! Now iv been looking around at all your lovely blogs around and i have noticed alot of you ladies have beautiful skin as well, and iv always wondered what you ladies swore by to keep you skin in ship shape :)  so my request to you ladies is, in the comment section share with us all the things you love to do to keep your-self beautiful and ritzy :) I look forward to reading all of your lovely regimens :)

Now im going to go off on a completely different subject, so try to say with me ladies haha :) Now if you have read the about me box on my blog you'll know i'm very good with herbs, i am what you would call a green witch, right now i am in the process of making an amazing medicine that i'm sure will spark all of your interests, and your significant other will be just smitten when you bring it home. I bet by now you are wondering "what the heck this crazy lady is talking about" haha, well i'm going to tell you, i'm talking about my aphrodisiac liquor, now when you hear the word liquor your brain might automatically think of an alcoholic drink, well this isn't something you drink for the alcohol, its more under the herbal tincture category, so please don,t mistake this for an alcoholic drink, this medicine is a strong combination of a variety of herbs with aphrodisiac properties, these herbs have been used for centuries by many indigenous cultures for there aphrodisiac effects, my products are of the highest quality and the herbs are steeped longer then most companies to ensure the best potency. my promise is safe, organic, quality, and effective herbal remedies and nothing less.
now just like with any herbs results do very, so keep an open mind, most commonly these herbs have a stronger affect on women rather then men, so keep that in mind, there will be more lovely herbs added to this current concoction (to increase potency/wider range of effects) very soon ! so keep and eye out! :) this is one of many lovely apothecary products i will be offering as well as exotic beauty products and personalized beauty products designed exclusively for you! Email me for personal orders ahead of time so i can personalize it to your liking ( for example, if you wanted a face mask, but you plan on using it before bed, i would add something such as lavender essential oil, to soothe, and calm your senses AND your skin before bed. A perfect ending to a long, hard day, slaving over the oven or ironing those work-shirts for your husband). I hope you ladies can enjoy my products as much as i do :)
Ok now on an ending note, this is my beautiful puppy Lucy :) named after the beautiful Lucille Ball, not only for her soft, fiery hair but also because lately she has had alot of 'splainin' to do!

she is going through that awkward stage, whats called the "puppy uglies", but she is still beautiful!, dainty!, and sweet as could be! :)

Pictures And Brownies What A Perfect Day!

Hello all you glitzy ritzy dames! As you probley have noticed i have been lacking something very important in my posts... PICTURES!!!! haha I apologize for my lack of pictures.. long story short my cute but curious puppy thought my camera cord was a chew toy and she chewed through the wire ( i think she is half hamster).. luckily I am going today to get a new one! I'm so excited! i can't wait to post some ritzy fashion pictures that i have been dyeing to share with you, and i can finally have pictures to go along with my tutorials and i will also be able to have video as well! :)

So my last post without pictures is going to be my favorite brownie recipe of all times, everywhere i have taken these brownies i have had people coming up to me left and right telling me how delicious these brownies are, and whenever i have the good cocoa powder in the house my boyfriend begs me to make a batch. the are chewy and fudgy and so delicious. :) this recipe is a slightly revised version of the cocoa brownies with browned butter and walnuts at www.bonappetit.com, but little brother is extremely allergic to walnuts and most nuts in general accept for a few like almonds and cashews, so I altered the original recipe to make it safe for his allergies :)

Coconut browned butter brownies:

10 TBSP. unsalted butter but into cubes

1 1/4 cup. sugar

3/4 cup. all natural unsweetened cocoa powder ( non- alkali )

1 TSP. vanilla extract

2 large eggs. (chilled)

1/3 cup plus 1 TBSP. unbleached all purpose flour

1 cup. toasted coconut flakes ( I use bakers brand angel flakes)


Directions:

place rack in bottom third of the oven, and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a 8x8x2 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper (NOT WAX) leaving a 2 inch overhang. with a paper towel lightly grease the parchment paper with vegetable oil. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stirring often, cook until butter stops foaming and little brown bits start for form at the bottom of the pan ( about 5 minutes). in your mixer bowl have your sugar, cocoa powder, and 1/4 TSP. salt mixed together, turn the mixer on low and slowly add browned butter, then add 2 TSP. water and your 1 TSP. vanilla, stir on medium speed and allow to cool for about 5 minutes (batter will be very hot). add eggs one at a time to the hot mixture and beat on high speed after each addition. Once batter looks thick and shiny add your flour and carefully combine. beat on high speed for 1 minute, stir in toasted coconut, pour into baking pan. Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean, with a few moist fudgy bits stuck ( about 25 minutes but check at 20 minute mark because thats when i take mine out) . cool in the pan on a cooling rack, use the over hand to lift out, cut into equal squares and enjoy the fudgy goodness!

Enjoy ladies! :) please post the results :)

The Wonderfuly Easy, Ritzy Dinner Menu

Hello all you smart ritzy dames! If any of you ladies are like me, and you love to cook homemade healthy meals for your loved ones, but the rising prices in food, or your busy schedule has you running around so much you have barely enough time to think let alone cook a whole dinner... Well, fret no more my lovelies here are some lovely recipes that you can prepare for your family in no-time flat and best of all, it won't burn a hole in your purse!

This first recipe comes from my wonderful mother, it was given to her by her godmother, and now I'm sharing it with you ritzy ladies. I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine has.

Main Course: Tomato Soup With Cheese Filled Dumplings:

1 carton. organic tomato soup (or 2 cans of not organic, but i think the organic is what makes it taste best)

Sharp cheddar. cut into small cubes

2 cups.  bisquick all-purpose baking mix

1/4 TSP. salt

1/4 TSP.  pepper

1/2 TSP. dries basil

cold buttermilk or plain milk

Heat soup on stove. Meanwhile mix your bisquick, salt, pepper, and dried basil together, then slowly start adding your buttermilk/milk until it just forms a ball (got get it too wet). Now pinch off pieces of your dumpling dough and roll it into a 1/2 inch balls, make a whole in the center of the ball and put in one cube of the cheddar cheese and roll the ball to seal the cheese in, repeat that process until you have filled all your dumplings. Once your soup has just started to boil reduce head and plop in the dumplings one by one and cook on medium heat gently pushing the dumpling down into the soup and be careful not to stir too much it could brake apart. cook the dumpling until they are fully cooked ( about 20 minutes ). once cooked serve in a bowl.


Vegetables : Fresh And Bright Salad:

Fresh salad greens of your choice ( i prefer organic)

2 oranges ( i prefer organic)

2 tomatoes ( i prefer organic)

orange salad dressing ( recipe below)

Place salad greens in a bowl ( should come washed) Segment the tomatoes and oranges, and place of top, cover with as much dressing as you feel needed and toss to coat every piece of salad. serve.

Salad dressing: Orange Salad Dressing:

6 TBSP. orange marmalade

Juice from 1 orange

1/4 cup. olive oil

1/4 cup. red wine vinegar

1/2 TSP. salt

1/2 TSP. pepper

1/2 TSP. dried basil

1/4 TSP. sugar

combine marmalade, orange juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, basil, and sugar and whisk until fully combined. store in fridge

Bread: butter roles

1 pack. dinner roles

salted butter

Cut a slit in the center of all the dinner rolls, then place a pat of butter down into the slit and bake at 350 till butter is melted, and slightly crisp outside.


Now this next recipe to me is pretty ritzy in my opinion and it has been around since the great depression. this is adapted from the recipe off the back of the ritz cracker box, and www.seriouseats.com.

Desert: Mock Apple Pie:

The crust:

2 unbaked pie crusts ( use your fave pie crust recipe)

1 egg

1 TBSP. milk

1 TBSP. sugar


Filling:

2 cups. sugar

1 3/4 cups. water

2 TSP. cream of tartar

zest from one lemon

2 TBSP. lemon juice

2 TSP. vanilla extract

36 ritz crackers, broken coarsely

2 TBSP. unsalted butter, but into small cubes

2/4 TSP. ground cinnamon

1/4 TSP. ground nutmeg

Directions:

preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium saucepan mix sugar, water, and cream of tartar, whisk until sugar has dissolved. bring to boil over high heat, whisking occasionally, reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups. stir in zest, juice, and vanilla. set aside to cool for 30 minutes

roll out crust. and place bottom crust in your pie pan, add ritz cracker crumbs. pour lemon syrup over crackers, and dust evenly with cinnamon and nutmeg.

mix together egg and milk. place top crust over pie. seal the edges and brush with egg/milk mixture, then sprinkle with sugar. cut small seam vents into the top crust bake for 30 minutes or until it is just golden brown. remove from oven and cool, serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy.


I hope you ladies enjoy this yummy and easy dinner menu :) please let me know the results :)

Beatuiful As A Rose..... Skin Care And Homemade Make-Up Recipes

the sight and smell of roses... so fresh and delicate, the smell bring thoughts of love and romance. I have felt so lady-like whenever i use anything that either is made with roses or is scented with roses, there is just something so classic about about the smell. And in addition to being beautiful looking and smelling they have properties to make you look as beautiful as a rose yourself. here are some wonderful and simple recipes

this recipe is a sightly revised version of the cold cream recipe http://organic-oil.blogspot.com/2009/10/cold-cream-for-mature-and-dry-skin.html

Rosie-Posy Cold Cream:

2 TSP. rose water
2 TSP. yellow beeswax
2TBSP. almond oil
4 drops. rose essential oil (or any essential oil you prefer for your skin)
4 drops. myrrh essential oil (again or any oil you prefer)

melt beeswax and almond oil in a double boiler in another pot heat rose water to same temp. as the wax and oil. heat wax and oil until just melted then add in rose water whisk until it becomes thick then add your essential oils and whisk until fully combined. scoop into a clean jar with a tight lid. can be stored out of the fridge for about 4 days to a week maximum, and can be left in the fridge for about 2 weeks. But it really depends on keeping bacteria out when you use it.

How To Use:

apple a thick layer before going to sleep, when you wake up in the morning steam your face with a hot washcloth (not too hot) then rub your face in circular motions with a warm washcloth, once you have rubs your face clean, splash your face with cool water and apply a light moisturizer.

Fresh And Clean Rose Toner:

1/2 cup. rose water
1/3 cup. which hazel ( i use Thayers natural remedies Rose Petal Alcohol-Free Toner with Aloe Vera. for a more rose sent )
1/4 cup. organic vodka

combine ingredients and shake well. use whenever you want to feel clean.



Natural Ritzy Make-Up Routine And Recipes:

These are some wonderful natural make-up tips and recipes 

step 1: To a clean face evenly apply a light moisturizer. 

step 2: To your clean and moisturized face apply a thin layer of rice or eggshell powder and blend.

step 3:  Now to the apples of your cheeks apple ritzy rose blush (recipe below )


step 4: Line your lips in a cupids bow and apply red lipstick (i prefer organic lipstick brands) 


step 5: With an angled eyeliner brush smudge activated charcoal in your upper and lower lash line 


Now blow yourself a kiss because your beautiful!! and walk out into the world with confidence.

Ritzy Rose Blush:

rose powder 
rice or eggshell powder
4 drop essential oil (optional depending if you want to press it into a compact or not)

mix your powders to achieve the correct color for your skin tone add essential oils and press into compact, or leave as a loose powder and store in a clean, empty mineral powder container.


How To Use: with a soft bush apply to the apples of your cheeks.

I hope you all enjoy these recipes :) Please let me know how the work for you :)

 

I'm new to the block and i brought cookies

hello! well as you can most likely tell I'm very new to blogging but I'm giving it a whirl :)) well as i promised i want this blog rich with information so for my first post i want to share this lovely quick, and easy cookie recipe. they are great weather the little ones are begging for a sweet treat, or when you feel you yourself deserves something sweet, the are so fast to whip up and clean up is super quick and you don't have to worie about getting flour all over you lovely frock :) this recipe is from the betty crocker cook book.

hurry-up chocolate chip drop cookies

3 cups gram-cracker crumbs
1 cup angel flaked coconut (i prefer bakers brand)
1 (6oz) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 can sweet and condensed milk

per-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
combine the gram-cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, chocolate chip, and the sweet and condensed milk. stir till fully combined (mixture is VERY stiff). on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper (NOT WAX) scoop the dough with an ice-cream scooper and lay them on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart bake for 15-18 min or until lightly browned on the top. remove from oven an allow to cool on a cooling rack until safe to eat (if you can hold yourself back that long hahahaha)

enjoy the recipe and please post the results :)