The Creative Cookie

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

Tonight I attend a viewing party for "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party."! The event was potluck style at one of my favorite Red Hook, BK, places to brunch Home/Made! 

The premiere episode, on VH1, was a fried chicken competition between Martha and Snoop, with guests Wiz Khalifa, Seth Rogan and Ice Cube. Martha and Snoop have varying approaches to frying chicken. For example, Martha brines her chicken for 3 days while snoop uses potato chips to give his an extra crunch. I was expecting a cooking show, but it's more of a modern variety show where lots happens in one hour, including games like 'two thighs and a lie' (where we learn that Martha has been struck by lightning 3xs). Looking forward to watching (and laughing more) next week with special guest Rick Ross.

Congrats to Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog on a dazzling debut!

Did you know that Snoop and Martha have been buddies since 2008 when Snoop appeared on Martha's former talk show?

Sew Close

I'm almost done writing! Sew Fab is a guide for the preteen fashionistas that I know will alter the future of fashion. With Warehouse Gallery opening I'm managing so much and I need a little push. So, I'm asking that you please send me some glitter, shimmer and good vibes to wrap things up!! 

 here's one of my fav illustrations to be included, by Sabine Pieper!

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photos: kamau ware, © 2013

I'm wearing: a thrifted babydoll dress from Rescued Treasures (Musk, MI), warby parker sunnies, briefcase from STA. I'm eating: baked by melissa! 

Peanut Butter Cookie Time [recipe]

For the past week I've been making these tasty organic Peanut Butter Cookies. Here's how I do it!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted organic butter
• 1 1/4 cup organic peanut butter (I used Once Again Creamy)
• 1/2 cup white sugar cubes
• 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 organic eggs
• 2 1/2 cups organic whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or regular salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of rock salt (for sprinkling)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 splash of organic milk or cream (about 3 tablespoons, or so)

Instructions

1. Cream together butter and sugars. You will have to muddle the sugar cubes until they start to break apart. Beat in eggs and then add the peanut butter.
2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and Kosher salt. Stir into batter add splash of milk or cream. Stir again.
3. Set the timer for 90 minutes, place in fridge.
4. Roll into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern. Place 5-10 pieces of rock salt on each cookie.
5. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven. Set your timer for 14 minutes. Cookies should be slightly browned on the edges.

Now grab a glass of milk or an iced coffee, yummm!

Dress For Impressions 2012 / Sachiko Nagata

Sachiko is a new friend who I met while purchasing original artwork from her darling boutique in Soho, The Cutie Room.  You have to view her blog -- it's ummm, sooo, cute:). She's always on the patrol downtown NYC for cool places and great food.  Follow her @CutiePatroller!

>My name is: Sachiko Nagata
>I live in: New York City / Lower East Side
>My blog is: Cutie Patroller 
>Five words that describe my blog are: good food good fashion good friends
>When I blog, I love wearing: cute dress & high higher heels & gold hoops earring               

Healthy Food in Fashion fall gala

I'm drinking kale, carrot, and celery that I juiced as I write this post. I like eating healthy almost as much as I like fashion;).

So, I was intrigued to learn more about the efforts of the NY Coalition for Healthy School Food (NYCHSF) after picking up the Healthy Food in Fashion flier recently. Funds raised at the gala will support the plant-based work that the NYCHSF is implementing in schools statewide. I'm happy to support this worthy cause of helping students to become food- and health-savvy.

The gala will take place THIS evening at the New York Academy of Medicine. Guest will enjoy healthy food and drinks from 24 different vendors + see a 'green' fashion show!

Online ticketing is now closed but you may purchase a ticket at the door!