Drink of the Week...

Yes, PINK is HOT! As you know October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so let's all raise our glass to someone special with a few cocktail recipes I found from www.hostessblog.com. Let's get you through this new work week toasting in the signature color.


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RASPBERRY MOJITO

Ingredients:
2 oz rum
.5 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
6-8 fresh mint leaves
2 lime wedges
1/2 tsp sugar
club soda

Directions:
Add sugar, mint leaves, lime wedges and a splash of club soda to a tall glass. Muddle until sugar is dissolved. Add ice to glass. Add rum and Chambord. Stir to mix. Top with a splash of soda.

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PINK MARTINI

Ingredients:
2 oz good-quality gin
½ oz guava nectar
½ oz fresh orange juice
orange twist (for garnish)

Directions:
Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Run the orange peel around the rim, twist it over the drink, and drop.

Pink Russian

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PINK LADY MARTINI

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Gin
1 tsp Grenadine
1 tsp Light Cream
1 whole Egg White

Directions:
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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PINK RUSSIAN

Ingredients:
1 oz Tequila Rose
1 oz Kahlua
1/2 oz Vodka
1 oz Milk Or Cream (to taste)

Directions:
Pour liquor in a short cocktail glass filled with ice.

 Add milk or cream.

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Enjoy!

Drink of the Week...

I don't know about you, but it feels like summer was only here for a quick second. So to kick off your new week, let's toast and say Good Bye Summer and Hellooo Fall!

This weeks Drink is "Summer's End"

Ingredients:
1 3/4 oz Patron Reposado
1/2 oz Meyer Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Agave Nectar
1 oz Dry Sparkling Wine
3 to 1 inch Cubes of Watermelon
Slice of Meyer Lemon and Watermelon for Garnish

Method:
Shake and strain all ingredients. Serve neat and up. Top with sparkling wine.

Enjoy!

The Magic of L-O-V-E...

If tying the knot were as simple as how Magicians do it, then marriage must be magical. Um…Yeah….I think we all know that’s so not true.

So before your Bride gets herself stuck in a huge web of knots, take her and all the girls to The Magic Castle. The Magic Castle is a private club that embraces the art of magic. A playground for Magicians to showcase their craft. FYI, this is definitely not your typical night club. You must be a member or be invited to enter this society. The exclusivity and vintage ambiance truly makes this a magical and an unforgettable experience.

QuickTip: Because it is a private club, it is that much harder to make reservations. So I suggest you ring up the Castle's Maître d. If you believe…a simple magic trick can make something you don’t have magically appear.

So once you’re in, start the night off with dinner. Their menu is complete with a variety of appetizers, entrees and of course desserts. After dinner head your group over to your private room for a private showing of magic that is, and of course no party is official without a champaign toast honoring the Bride. Once your show is over explore the Castle, you’ll just never know where you’ll find yourself next. Also don’t worry about a half empty glass. The castle is fully equipped with bars in every floor. So just go to your nearest bartender or host and it takes a simple wave of the wand to fill a glass up… Tada!

QuickTip: Hold a minute girl! Don’t even think about pulling out that Harry Potter custom to wear to the Castle. Your cloak, wizard hat and magic stick is not required. This is an elegant affair and dress code is STRICT. So make sure all the girls are G-L-A-M-O-R- O-U-S.

Have fun and enjoy the night, but remember the night isn’t over until the Bride learns the following tricks.

1. How to make your MAN wash the dishes
2. How to make your MAN do the laundry

And lastly…

3. How to make your MAN say YES to everything you ask for

Don’t forget, a trick doesn’t work with out a wave of the wand and a simple shout “Alakazam!” Ok if that doesn’t work try wiggling your nose really fast. But if for some odd reason that still doesn't work, this should do the trick… look into his eyes with that sad puppy face and say these magic words “Honey, I know you’ll do it if you LOVE me...?” Yes, the beauty of Magic.

Xoxo
The Card Lady

PS. If you really, really, really want to wear that Harry Potter custom to the Castle, there will be a one time exception...Halloween! So if you don't have any Halloween plans, make sure you check out The Castle.

Drink of the Week...

So here we go again... Another work week to come, and with the new week comes a new DRINK!

All you fans of The Real Housewives of New York, you're going to LOVE this weeks drink. It's yours truly Bethenny Frankel's "The Skinnygirl Margarita" Recipe. A yummy margarita you'll love and guess what, it's only 100 calories.

For more Skinnygirl cocktail recipes visit www.bethenny.com


Makes one serving

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz of Clear Premium Tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
Tiny splash of Orange Liquor
Juice of 4 Fresh Lime Wedges

PREPARATION

To serve on the rocks, combine all ingredients over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge

Enjoy!

Drink of the Week...

You've got 24hours until the work week kick starts, and you are probably wondering what's going to get you thru this crazy week this time?

Well, I have a solution...I am proposing the drink of the week!

This week's mixer is a recipe called "Passionate Dream", that I found from Semi Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee from the Food Network. It is an easy and tasty treat to help you unwind from your 9-5+ chore.

Ingredients
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
6 packets sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups vodka
Club soda

Directions
In a pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, sugar substitute, lime juice, and vodka over ice.
Top off with club soda.

Once you've prepared your beverage, here are your final steps:
Tie your hair back
Slip into your over sized college sweater
Turn on the tube to your favorite reality show
Kick back
Relax

and lastly
Enjoy your Passionate Dream.

Head over Heels...

Congratulations! You have found your true love, someone who understands and listens to you. Its the perfect match that is, to that other pair of heels you have been digging thru your closet for.

Do the most important men in your life bear the names Manolo, Jimmy C., Enzo and Steve M.? If so, then you have truly found “Mr. Right”. “Mr. Right” definitely knows how to pick you up when you are down and will always bring joy to your closet.

But if you all agree “Mr. Right” is not always perfect. I guess it is true what they say; there is never a perfect relationship. Within every happiness comes pain. Here are a few quick tips to help mend your pain.

Tip 1: Get the best-fitting high heel possible.  While this may seem like a given, stop and think: How many pairs of high heels cause your feet to slide to the front, leaving a gap big enough for a small cell phone behind your heel?  Look for narrow heels with a snug but not tight fit to correct the problem.

Tip 2: Cushion, cushion, cushion. While a full-shoe insert can help, if you have pain in the ball of the foot -- or you'll be standing in your heels a long time -- invest in silicone metatarsal pads. They look like flattened gummy bears, but they do a super job of shock absorption.

Tip 3: Wear a thicker heel for stability. A thicker heel will give you better balance and may help relieve some pressure by distributing the weight on your foot more evenly.  Alternating heel heights can also help reduce problems with the Achilles tendon.

Tip 4: Pay attention to the "slope" or "pitch" of the heel.  While some 4-inch heels will give you a straight drop down to the flatbed portion of the shoe, others will be a more gradual slope. This may be easier on the arch, and might help relieve some pain in the ball of the foot.

Tip 5: Wear open-toe high heels to relieve pressure on corns and calluses. See a podiatrist to have corns and calluses professionally removed and correct the problem that’s causing them. But if that's not possible, opt for open-toe shoes to take pressure off inflamed areas.

Now that you have these tips to help you, enjoy “Mr. Right”! We are so happy that you have found your “Sole Mate”

Bejewel your next Bachelorette or Girls Night Out...

If you don't already know, Bejeweling is in! So when your thinking of your ensemble for the upcoming bachelorette or girls night out, don't forgot how a bit of jewelry can really go a long way.

Quick Fashion Tip:
Make a statement with a delicate cuff that's heavy on the sparkle, grip on a glittering evening bag or mix and match your favorite costume necklaces. You will look polished, trendy and it will sure give character to that old black dress.

I recently found my now new favorite jewelry shop. Jest Jewels.
They are located in San Francisco, Berkeley and recently opened their doors in San Jose. If you're not a California Girl, not to worry, visit their site www.jestjewels.com and you are sure to find all their super hot and trendy items.

They carry a variety of designers from classic Miriam Haskell to contemporary artists as Tarina Tarantino, Betsey Johnson, SydneyEvan, Chan Luu and Alex and Ani. You will also find an amazing variety of handbags, hats, and other accessories, as well as unique gift items from all around the world. A one stop shop to get your Bejewel on.

Who says you're jewelry can't have a life of its own? Make this evening a chance for you to explore and play!