Fashion meets Food

Gift Guide: Fitnessista

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Erica

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Let\’s work it out! All of these items are personal fitness favorites of mine, so of course I had to share with you!

Great Grandma\’s Hot Milk Cake

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Erica

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Recently, my mum and I were going through one of our family reunion cookbooks and came across a recipe for Hot Milk Cake. My mum informed me that my great grandma used to make it, and that it was a simple treat that was made during the Depression-Era. So of course, my mum and I put on our favorite aprons and headed to the kitchen to whip up a batch of hot milk cake cupcakes, and the result was too addicting not to share.

Great Grandma’s Hot Milk Cake with Caramel Icing
Hot Milk Cake
1. Add and beat after each addition: 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder.
2. ½ cup oleo gets melted into 1 cup milk.
3. Pour second mixture into first.
4. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla.
5. Bake at 350.

Caramel Icing
1. 1 stick oleo, 1 cup brown sugar – boil for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, add ¼ cup milk.
3. Return to heat until mixture comes to a boil again.
4. Remove, cool and beat in 2 cups powdered sugar.

November Bucket List

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Erica

Giveaway: Twelve Oaks Mall Prize Pack

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Erica

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\’Tis the season for giving, and along with giving comes shopping. The great folks at Twelve Oaks want to make this Christmas season special by offering a great giveaway package, with perfect gifts for you and your family.

Twelve Oaks offers almost 200 distinctive specialty stores and restaurants, where you can finds gifts for everyone on your list. Some of my personal favorites are: Alex and Ani, Cheesecake Factory, Garrett Popcorn Shops, Lord & Taylor, Loft, Nordstrom and Sanders

For the kids, Twelve Oaks offers the Santa Flight Academy, where children can help Santa and his elves get ready for their journey. Children (cadets) can try on a virtual flight suit, learn about navigation, power the sleigh and dance under magical lights and snowfall before they meet with Santa.

Children may also enjoy a visit to the temporary American Girl Store, Build-A-Bear Workship or go! games, toys & books.

The Food

If you need a break and want to sit, relax and refuel, Twelve Oaks offers a variety of dining options including their food court, California Pizza Kitchen, Lakeshore Grill (in Macy\’s), The Cheesecake Factory, and more.