Run the World.

Check out this blogger's reaction to Beyonce's "Run the World" song and video. I love Beyonce just as much as the next pop lover, but this is pretty interesting. Thoughts?

The Voice.

Is anybody else watching The Voice? Um, I was so not into it and then watched one episode and now I am sucked in. My favorite is Dia Frampton. Her voice is so outrageously unique. And how amazing is her Kanye West cover? Ugh, I love her.

PS: You can watch live version here. YouTube stinks sometimes, ya know?

PPS: How obvious is it that the judges just hate, hate, hate Christina?! Awk-ward.

Mama's Woes.

I am by no means a mother but this blog post (which I found through
Cup of Jo) made me, quite literally, laugh out loud. Moms really deserve
an award or something. Check it out here for a good laugh.

The Muppets.

After seeing Jason Segel's hilarious puppet antics in Forgetting Sarah Marshall I knew it was not the last time we'd see his puppetry. I cannot wait to see this new Muppets movie, particularly because Jason Segel is a part of the project. That and I am totally obsessed with Miss Piggy. She is really working that Chanel suit jacket.

Man Down.

Have you seen Rihanna's new video for "Man Down?" I love it. Some people are raising eyebrows over this video and calling it overly violent. Call me crazy, but the video is about shooting a man. And yes, there is a man shot in the video. If you watch the video in its entirety you will see the video is about rape and frankly, I'm glad somebody is talking about it.

"Rape is, unfortunately, happening all over the world and in our own homes and we continue to cover it up and pretend it doesn't happen," Rihanna said.

It's very Bob Marley "I Shot the Sheriff" esque. I hope Rihanna continues making music from her Caribbean roots and speaking up about important topics. I'm diggin' it.

Weekend Wrap Up.

I spent my long weekend in Ocean City, Maryland.
I was lucky enough to stay right on the beach.

We drank white wine spritzers and beer on the balcony.

We soaked up the sun at every given moment.

And we certainly did not count calories (eek)
while at Bayside Skillet and elsewhere.

Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa.

As mentioned, I've been cooking a lot recently. I made a bangin' dish the other day that's perfect for the summer time; pork chops with pineapple salsa. The inspiration for this recipe is from Weight Watchers.

Ingredients:
1. One can of diced pineapple
2. Half a red onion, diced
3. One jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4. One lime
5. Cilantro
6. Salt, pepper, allspice, red pepper
7. Pork chops

Combine the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, pepper, allspice and red pepper together for the salsa. The longer you let the flavors meld the more vibrant the flavors will be.

Use the pineapple juice from the can of pineapple to marinate the pork chops. Salt, pepper and season your pork chops to your liking and grill. Serve with pineapple salsa and rice for a colorful and extremely delicious dinner. You could easily use chicken instead of pork chops, if necessary. I also used some pineapple juice and cilantro in the rice also for a little somethin' somethin'.

Gold Cup.

Andrew and I went to Gold Cup this
year. We, naturally, rocked hats.

The bigger the hat the better!

Must. Have. These.

Uh-mazing. Compliments of Christian
Louboutin's Spring 2012 collection.

Dinner Time.

In an effort to eat healthier, I have been cooking more and eating out less. I made this (if I don't say so myself) de-lish dinner tonight (and the other night too, eep!) and I wanted to share the recipe.

It's originally a Weight Watchers recipe so I can't take credit for it, but I did alter it quite a bit. I'm not really a 'follow the recipe' kind of girl, but here's an outline:

Ingredients:

1. Veggies; such as red bell peppers, onions, shredded cabbage, mushrooms (whatever you like and have on hand)
2. Garlic (fresh or ground garlic)
3. Ginger (again, fresh or ground ginger)
4. Fresh basil
5. Coconut milk (light coconut milk, if you can find it)
6. Thai curry paste, red
7. Soy sauce
8. Chicken breasts

To start, saute the chicken with garlic and ginger. While that is cooking, mix half a can of coconut milk with a tablespoon of red curry paste and a tablespoon of soy sauce. Add more or less curry paste depending on how spicy you like your food. When the chicken is nearly done, add the veggies to the saute pan with the chicken. Add the fresh basil towards the end. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken and veggies and let simmer for about ten minutes. Serve with rice, cous cous or whatever you fancy.

De-lish and extremely simple!