Sometimes I like a good stir fry. We made a delicious Orange Beef and Broccoli recipe the other night and it came out great so I thought I would share. We very loosely based our recipe on what I have below, but also added water chestnuts for a crispy bite and served over brown rice.Continue reading “Orange Beef and Broccoli”
Author Archives: JessicaJaeger
Monday Outfit
We had a crazy morning in our house and I ran out of time to show you my Monday Outfit this morning before I had to dash off to work. Well here is what I wore today – white lace top, blue pants, my favorite brown motorcycle leather jacket, and a wrist full of blueContinue reading “Monday Outfit”
Teeny Tiny Easter Basket
For our baby girl’s first Easter, I decided the Easter Bunny would bring her a teeny tiny Easter Basket for a teeny tiny girl. I bought this cute basket from Paper Source and then was on the hunt for appropriate tiny items to fill it with. She can’t eat candy and she can’t play withContinue reading “Teeny Tiny Easter Basket”
New Easter Egg Tradition
We were at a “paint your own wood” furniture store this past weekend (getting a storage unit for our family room that I will tell you about at a later date) when I saw these really cute wooden eggs at the cash register and immediately thought of a great new Easter Egg tradition! When ourContinue reading “New Easter Egg Tradition”
Easter Centerpiece
Looking for something to bring to Easter brunch this weekend? How about this adorable and edible centerpiece! I found this craft on my friend’s Pinterest page and I became obsessed immediately with what a great idea this is and how easy it is to make. Materials: Square or rectangular glass vase Green jelly beans PeepsContinue reading “Easter Centerpiece”
Mussels
My husband and I love mussels. It’s our go-to appetizer whenever we’re out to dinner. When we honeymooned in France, one of our favorite meals was at a “Moules-Frites” restaurant where we dined on mussels and french fries while sitting outside on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. When we’re not a restaurant (or in France forContinue reading “Mussels”
Monday Outfit
I have been loving this sweater from Banana Republic for a while and it finally went on sale, plus I had an extra coupon – yes! I’ll be wearing it today… Have a great week! Monday Outfit by styledbyjess featuring embroidered tank tops Banana Republic metallic top$90 – bananarepublic.gap.com Victoria s Secret embroidered tank top$18Continue reading “Monday Outfit”
Diagnosis via Fashion
I just heard of the most interesting book and I had to share – You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You by psychologist Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner. How fascinating that a psychologist studied individuals and their issues through their fashion choices! The author says in an interview with WWD, “The choices youContinue reading “Diagnosis via Fashion”
Grilled Dinner
With the summer weather this past week, we got back into grilling already. One particularly warm night last week we were looking for a light grilled meal and just simply marinated shrimp, red peppers, zucchini, and onions in a lemon pepper marinade, grilled, and served with ciabatta bread. Delicious – can’t wait til summer andContinue reading “Grilled Dinner”
Cinnamon Raisin Scones
When my husband and I were first “officially” living together, we found this recipe one Sunday morning in the Boston Globe food section, tore it out, and have made these numerous times since. I thought it was about time I share with you! They are so yummy, especially with the sweet glaze on top, perfectContinue reading “Cinnamon Raisin Scones”