I'm currently obsessed with bold suits for women. Maybe it's my obsession with Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" that has sparked my interest, but whatever it is, it can't be denied that there is something compelling about a woman in head to toe plaid.
The Better Way to Get the Look: Relaxed Elegance Bedroom
March 22, 2014
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vase: world market | side table: target | clock: amazon | printed sheets: overstock | white sheets: carlyle sofas | lamp: ikea | wallpaper: john lewis | gold frame: fish pond | throw blanket: one kings lane | pillow: one kings lane | art print: minted | headboard: ballard designs | grey pritned sheets: home woot
The Better Roasted Broccoli
March 19, 2014
This method for cooking broccoli has turned me into a brocoholic (aren't I just hilarious?) Overcooking and under-seasoning a vegetable is the most heinous crime a person can commit, and this method creates a foolproof solution. Ever since I started cooking broccoli like this, I refuse to eat it any other way; it has become one of my staple side dishes. Sometimes I'll even eat a big bowl of it as an entrée.
My favorite part about this roasted broccoli is the way the florets get crispy, salty edges, and the stems become tender and meaty. Yeah, I said it, my broccoli has a tenderness that rivals an expertly cooked slab of meat.
To start, you want to make sure the broccoli is completely dry. I personally don't wash it because I know it's going in the oven so the germs don't freak me out. However, if you are really crazy about washing your veggies, then make sure you pat them dry completely. If there is water left on them they will steam in the oven and become soft rather than crisp.
Next, you'll want to spritz with a cooking spray or drizzle lightly with olive oil.
