Apple Honey Drumsticks
Ingredients
12 skin-on drumsticks
2 cups apple juice
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
zest of 1 lemon
salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon butter
1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Put drumsticks on the rack and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, flip and continue baking until golden and crisp (about 30 more minutes).
5. While drumsticks are cooking make the sauce.
6. Over medium-high heat Bring the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lemon zest, dash of red pepper flakes and a dash of salt to a high simmer in a large skillet.
7.Cook until the sauce becomes syrupy (coats the back of a spoon), about 25 minutes and set aside until chicken is done.
8. When chicken is done transfer to a large bowl.
9. Stir the sesame seeds into the sauce and warm over medium heat, if needed.
10. Add the sauce and butter to the chicken and toss to coat.
11. Transfer the chicken to a platter and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
Winter Staples
Of course boots are a winter staple that everyone knows about but waterproof ballet flats from OKA-b are my absolute favorite. Pair them with legwarmers and you have the perfect look for a night out.
How to: Keep Your Pet Safe This Winter
With much of the United States experiencing record-setting cold temperatures (we’re dealing with -40 wind chill) I thought I would share some tips for protecting your dog from snow, ice and wind.
3. Use a harness and not a collar. Using a secure front-clip harness wil prevent pulling and injuring the dog in the cold.
4. Going outside, put your dog on a leash. If going for a walk use a jogger’s leash, which stays hooked to you if you fall or lose your grip your pet stays safe with you and doesn’t run. The ASPCA warns that dogs’ sense of smell is diminished by snow and ice and says that more dogs are lost in winter than any other season.
6. Don’t forget to keep warm. Always make sure you dry your dog off and remove any ice ball build up he may have. I have a heating blanket I always wrap Jack in when we come in from outside to instantly warm him up.
7. Anti-Freeze kills: Avoid leaving your dog in a garage and watch for puddles of accumulated anti-freeze. Dogs are attracted to the sweet smell, but it’s highly toxic.
8. Indoor Exercise: agility course, running up and down steps, game of tug, game of fetch or food puzzles are great alternatives to walks outside.
9. Signs your dog is cold. Pulling up feet one at a time while outside is a sign their footpads are freezing.
Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Mix
Ingredients
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer (I used Coffee-mate)
1 ½ cups French vanilla powdered non-dairy creamer
1 ½ cups unsweetened instant tea
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon all spice
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients. – you may want to add more or less spices depending on how the drink tastes to you.
note: I ran the tea and spice through my food processor – you don’t have to.
2. Store in an airtight container or large mason jar.
3. Add two-three tablespoons of mix to 8 ounces of hot water or milk.
note: I like mine with milk or almond milk. I heat the milk up on the stove and add the mix and then use a hand frother for some foam.
Zoya Winter 2014: Naturel
{left to right: Brigitte, Odette and Normani}
Chantal is a creamy french vanilla hue.
Taylor is a light caramel toffee shade, and looked gorgeous against my skin.
Rue is a gorgeous iced dusty rose hue.
Brigitte is a showstopping mauve.
Odette is a gorgeous orchid shade. If you\’re in love with Pantone\’s color of the year selection than you\’ll definitely want this color.
Fashion meets Food 