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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-15763266766152821072013-09-27T15:28:00.000-07:002013-09-27T15:28:14.379-07:00RAAD Trend Remix: It's a Plaid World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Prepare yourself guys...you're going to be getting <i>a</i> <i>lot </i>of plaid from me this season thanks to the new Zara store that just opened (FINALLY) at Scottsdale's Fashion Square Mall. Good news is that Zara's current collection is chock-full of this season's must haves: rubber-soled platforms, whimsical dresses and leather and plaid/check everything. Sad news, I'll probably be broke by New Years (damn you inexpensive-yet-high-fashion retailers!). As for this week's <a href="http://raadstyle.blogspot.com/2013/09/trend-of-week-plaid.html" target="_blank">trend of the week</a>, I opted for a simple H&M button up dress I picked up the other day. It can easily be belted or left loose, but I paired this dress with my new linen Moto jacket I picked up in Santa Monica this past summer. The weather hasn't gotten completely leather-ready yet, but I had to bust out my favorite Chelsea boots I got in London a while back. Whatever, it's fall...at least I don't wear Uggs in July (or ever, for that matter). <br />
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Tucked away in the Mercado del Lago plaza off of Via de Ventura, lives a lovely little gem called Altitude Coffee Lab, my newest discovery/obsession. Not only do they serve the most heavenly coffee, roasted and brewed in-house, but this hospitality haven has, well, just the most magical of vibes. Maybe it’s their perfect little dog-friendly patio that overlooks the lake…where when the breeze hits just right, you catch a whiff of the fresh-grown rosemary and basil that is used to spruce up their seasonal small plates. Or maybe it’s the warm welcome that you get from their humble yet talented staff every time you visit. Or perhaps, it’s their homemade menu, made entirely up of local fresh ingredients. I don’t know what it is about this place, but I never want to leave! </div>
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Only 19 days old, and you can tell Altitude has already garnered the respect of it’s locals (that was my third visit already). It is obvious that entrepreneur, Paul Musikanth, former professional golfer, Craig Matthew, and Executive Chef, Collin Craig clearly know the perfect recipe for repeat business. Altitude is not your average soon-forgotten coffee house. Like it‘s name suggests, it is truly on another level. Guests are served an “elevated experience“ every time they visit. A true coffee "laboratory", the expert staff of brewers and roasters experiment with rare coffee beans in search of the perfect cup-of-joe formulas. And as if their stellar coffee isn’t reason enough to become a loyal customer, their plan to expand their menu and acquire a liquor license is yet another reason to frequent this fab spot. Chef Collin was telling me what he loves best about this place is his ability to be creative in the kitchen. He has free reign to prepare whatever inspires him in the moment. </div>
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So if you haven't been keeping up with my <a href="http://instagram.com/raadstyle" target="_blank">insta-shananigans</a>, then you probably don't know about my DIE-SUMMER/LONG-LIVE-FALL obsession. Pumpkins, bright orange, cinnamon on every thing, <b>BOOTS</b> (!)...lets just say it's a magical time of year for me. Ironically, I broke/sprained (not sure yet) my toe when I tackled Pascale's new puppy (more on that soon), so sandals it is!<br />
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Fall's trend lineup is out of control though. There are so many wild prints, unique color combos and, most importantly, LAYERING that is making me lose it over here. One of my fall fav's would have to be the lovely plaid print, (probably because of all the back-to-back <a href="http://www.fxnetworks.com/soa" target="_blank">Sons of Anarchy</a> seasons I've been watching...Jax Teller really knows how to werk some plaid and leather). As you can see in the collage above, you can do plaid with any garment, even overalls. And colorways are not limited, so go for whatever tone you like. Let this be your main print in your outfit and balance it out with different solids like denim or leather, and accessorize with outerwear pieces, scarves, and fun jewelry. Whether it be 90's grunge, lumber-chic, or biker babe...you really can't go wrong with this look.<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/check-coat-black-leather-sleeves/vp/v=1/1546203255.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize" target="_blank">No. 21: $2,555</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/flannel-romper-harvey-faircloth/vp/v=1/1519125882.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize" target="_blank">Harvey Faircloth: $395</a><br />
4. <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Pinafore-In-Gray-Plaid-Check/10n5z5/?iid=3054392&SearchQuery=tartan&Rf-700=1000&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Multi&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1QaW5hZm9yZS1Jbi1HcmV5LVRhcnRhbi1DaGVjay9Qcm9kLw.." target="_blank">Asos: $64.13</a><br />
5. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/short-sweater-faith-connexion/vp/v=1/1563959190.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize" target="_blank">Faith Connexion: $322</a><br />
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8. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/relaxed-blazer-suno/vp/v=1/1506680835.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize" target="_blank">Suno: $795</a><br />
9. <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Straight-Leg-Pants-in-Tartan-Check/1198bf/?iid=3247928&SearchQuery=tartan&Rf-700=1000&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Multi&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1TdHJhaWdodC1MZWctVHJvdXNlcnMtaW4tVGFydGFuLUNoZWNrL1Byb2Qv" target="_blank">Asos: $59.07</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/angora-check-short-sleeve-sweater/vp/v=1/1543310867.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize" target="_blank">DSQUARED2: $545</a></div>
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When it comes to breakfast, my sweet tooth, without fail, always kicks savory's ass. I'm constantly choosing anything that involves a flood of syrup and choco-banana infusions instead of bacon and eggs (Sorry, guys...I don't understand our nation's bacon obsession). Our friend, Lauren, kept raving about this hidden breakfast spot in Old Town Scottsdale that has not only won awards for their pancakes and french toasts, but is also known for their expensive, top-grade bacon... The best of both worlds. So last Sunday, we made a bee-lined straight to the source on that cozy rainy day only to find this local-infested hidden gem, <a href="http://scottsdalebreakfast.com/" target="_blank">Orange Table</a>. Painted in, you guessed it, orange, the interior of this restaurant was super vibrant and cozy, with paintings scattered along their walls and plush couches for guests to relax and enjoy their meal. We plopped down on the couches which were situated right next to their impressive display of award plaques, a confirmation that we had selected the perfect brunch spot. <br />
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After feasting on the samples this lovely restaurant provided us, our main dishes arrived. I ordered the Menage which gave me a bite of everything such as eggs over-easy, bacon and their banana nut pancake, which was by far the best pancake I've tasted in a long time. Lauren ordered their Veggie Hash, a mosh of veggies, egg whites and potatoes. </div>
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Since my transition to the west side about a year now, I've yet to make it out to Cali...until now! I'm putting those "you totally belong in LA" comments to rest and finally checking out the City of Angels. This weekend, Pascale and I will be cruising the streets of LA and documenting our trip for you guys. But before we hit the road, we loaded up our trusty cooler with some goodies. We skipped out on the empty calories and ditched the usual potato chips and sunflower seeds for some healthier, protein-rich alternatives. Check out what tasty munchies we are hitting the road with.<br />
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<li>Our 6am departure would not be the same without our favorite beet-and-orange based breakfast juice, <a href="http://raadstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/raad%20recipe" target="_blank">Sporty Spice</a>.</li>
<li>I stalked up on my coconut water, aka my coffee-replacement, and Pascale rallied up her Smart Waters to stay hydrated and energized. Some fresh mint, cucumber and lemon make for a great infusion and add a touch of flavor.</li>
<li>Our center console made for a fabulous mobile dipping bar! Organic mini apples with fresh almond butter from Whole Foods gives us the "good fats" and quality protein we need to keep us going. Baby carrots are perfect for our hummus dip. Don't worry.. Pasky fed me so that I was hands-free.</li>
<li>Powerberry Trek Mix, our sweet fix for the road, includes: concentrated acai, pomegranate, cranberry, lemon, blueberry and elderberry juices covered in dark chocolate. Gotta love Trader Joes!</li>
<li>Mini heirlooms are rich in flavor and lycopene, a cancer preventative. These in-season lovelies are the tastiest. </li>
<li>Fresh baked hoagies with low-sodium turkey slices and provolone are wrapped in parchment paper to make it easy for us to munch at lunchtime. </li>
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Dreaming of Fall already... starting with this particular getup. I'm replacing my button-ups with sweatshirts and pullovers, introducing leather to the workplace, deep rouge'n my pout, and letting my feet breath with some pointed-toe cut-outs. Only 6 more weeks till Fall...but whose counting? </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-12690201029348618732013-08-12T12:26:00.000-07:002013-08-12T14:50:53.103-07:0010 Reasons Why You MUST Juice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This past week, my sister and I ditched our carnivorous diet and ventured into the vegan world with a </span><a href="http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/rebooting/plans/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" target="_blank">5-Day Reboot Juice Cleanse</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. What made us attempt this liquid-only diet, you ask? Well, it wasn't until we watched Joe Cross' documentary </span><a href="http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" target="_blank">Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> on Netflix (among others, including </span><a href="http://www.foodmatters.tv/" target="_blank">Food Matters</a> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">and </span><a href="http://www.getvegucated.com/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" target="_blank">Vegucated</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">) that we decided it was time to completely reboot our bodies with a major health makeover. </span>Now, this is something I never thought I would ever attempt in my life. I've always been against any sort of "fasting" or "starve yourself" diet. But after learning how vital and beneficial it is to pump pure vitamins and nutrients into your body, I decided it was a must. So, after we had our Mediterranean <a href="http://raadstyle.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-last-supper.html" target="_blank">Last Supper</a> on Sunday, we boldly embarked on our fruit-and-veggie based<a href="http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/rebooting/plans/" target="_blank"> 5-day juice cleanse</a>. </div>
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<u><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">10 reasons why you</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">have</b><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to juice:</span></u><br>
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<li>It is a <b>complete</b> <b>detox </b>for your body. Juicing rids you of all the wastes and toxins by flushing you out completely with a liquid diet, thus easing your digestion. </li>
<li>While flushing your system, it also injects your body with <b>high doses of vitamins & nutrients</b>. Juicing is a faster more efficient way to absorb immune-boosting nutrients by increasing your fruit and vegetable consumption. In one 16 oz serving of juice, you receive an abundance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients from these plant-based liquids, which helps build a strong, disease-fighting body and helps decrease aches and pains in joints and muscles. </li>
<li>It promotes<b> weight loss</b>. You slim down and lose pounds and inches in a matter of days, but in a <i>healthy</i> way. </li>
<li>It gives you <b>clear and radiant skin</b>. Pascale has always struggled with acne and has sought almost every medication and treatment for this issue, none of which made a huge difference. Her skin is the clearest and smoothest it has ever been. My skin is glowing brighter than ever before. And to think, this is solely a result of what we consumed for five days!</li>
<li>It <b>evolves your palate</b> and helps you acquire a taste for vegetables and fruits. So much so, that you begin to crave them instead of junk food. Over the course of five days, we both noticed that our cravings for pizza and burgers (and cheese pretzels and Chipotle… and, and, and) slowly began to fade, and we actually started jonesing for juice and things like salad and lentils, etc.</li>
<li>It gives you <b>energy</b>! The first couple days when your body is undergoing the shock of adapting to an all-liquid diet, we felt a bit lightheaded and tired. But on the fourth and fifth day, we had so much energy that we were practically beaming with it.</li>
<li>It <b>shrinks your stomach</b>. We were surprisingly full on just juice because our bodies were being properly nourished. After we completed the cleanse, we noticed that our solid food portions shrank drastically as we would get full faster.</li>
<li>It’s a great <b>jump start</b> to a healthier lifestyle. When you complete the juice cleanse, you feel so great and see such wonderful results that you want to continue eating raw and clean. Plus, you will have acquired a taste for all these plant-based foods that you never would have imagined consuming before.</li>
<li>It teaches you <b>self-control</b>. To be able to fast on a liquid diet for five days is not the easiest thing in the world, especially when you are faced with temptation from every corner (watching others eat, TV commercials for food, driving down the road and seeing a sea of fast food joints, etc). By going through with this cleanse, you learn to fight the temptations and distinguish between an emotional craving and an actual hunger pang. It also heightens your <b>self-awareness</b> as you learn to listen to your body and supply it with what it truly needs to be nourished. You will think twice before you binge on a bag of chips because you will know that your body is still going to lack the nutrients it craves (hence the dissatisfaction you feel after eating the entire bag). So you make wiser decisions more easily. </li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Which brings us to our last reason…juicing allows you to</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">inspire</b><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">others</b><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. We have had the privilege to inspire so many people in just this past week to take this step towards health and wellbeing. In addition to feeling so great</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">physically</i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">, the</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">emotional</i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">gratification of positively influencing others has truly been the cherry on top. It has helped us to live out our mantra:</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Be the change you wish to see in the world.</b><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We hope we’ve inspired you today to start juicing! </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Written By: Pascale Kanaan </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">In
preparation for our <a href="http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/rebooting/plans/" target="_blank">5 Day Juice Reboot</a>—yes, that’s right, we are fasting on
just juice for 5 whole days—we broke bread and enjoyed our last “solid” meal on
Sunday night. According to the <a href="http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/" target="_blank">Reboot with Joe</a> (more on this to follow), you
are supposed to prepare your body for the cleanse by eating light and healthy
the week prior. So instead of binging on junk food, we opted for a traditional
Lebanese </span><span style="color: black;">mezza</span><span style="color: black;"> and mixed grill
meal. Come to think of it, this Middle Eastern spread was probably not that
different from what Jesus and his disciples enjoyed 2,000 some years ago. Here
are the recipes for this fabulous feast.</span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Fattoush</span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"> Salad</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">(Recipe adapted from </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714863602/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0714859583&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZN0DDCRNJBYF9MY0J4T">Fresh
& Easy: What to Cook and How to Cook it)</a></span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/raadstylerecipes/fattoush-salad?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank">Printable Recipe</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">2 handfuls of pita chips (instead of deep-frying pita
bread, I used Stacy’s Pita Chips. They work just as well and are delicious.)</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">2-3 uncooked beets, shredded or coarsely grated (or you
can use carrots)</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1/2 head iceberg lettuce</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 bunch scallions, chopped </span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">7oz (200 g) cherry tomatoes</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">2 small cucumbers, sliced </span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped </span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 clove garlic, mashed</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 lemon, juiced </span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">3 </span><span style="color: black;">tbsp</span><span style="color: black;"> extra-virgin olive
oil</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 </span><span style="color: black;">tsp</span><span style="color: black;"> honey</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 generous </span><span style="color: black;">tsp</span><span style="color: black;"> dried mint</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 generous </span><span style="color: black;">tsp</span><span style="color: black;"> sumac</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">sea salt and freshly ground black pepper </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Directions: </span></u></span></span><div>
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</span></span><ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;"> Trim, then either shred or coarsely grate the beets.
It’s best to wear rubber gloves while you do this, as the juice stains
everything it touches. Put into a large bowl.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Finely shred the lettuce, chop the scallions and slice
the cucumbers. Add the tomatoes and roughly chop the parsley leaves. Pile on
top of the beets, then cover or seal the bowl and keep in the fridge until
needed.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Make the dressing. Crush the garlic. Squeeze the lemon
juice and mix it with the garlic, oil, honey, dried mint, sumac, and salt and
pepper. Dip a little of the bread or lettuce into it and taste. Adjust the
seasoning or sweetness if you need to. Pour the dressing over the salad–it will
sink into the beets so the greens won’t get soggy.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Season with salt and pepper.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle the pita chips over
the salad then toss well.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Tabbouli </span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/raadstylerecipes/tabbouli?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Printable Recipe </span></a><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"> <u>Ingredients: </u></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 large bushel curly-leaf parsley</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">2 tomatoes (I used 3 smaller brown tomatoes from Trader
Joes, they are in season right now and so delicious)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 onion, finely chopped</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1/3 cup bulgur wheat</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">½ cup lemon juice</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">3 </span><span style="color: black;">tbsp</span><span style="color: black;"> extra-virgin olive
oil, plus extra to drizzle (optional)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"> <u>Directions: </u></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Mix everything
together in a large bowl and serve. You may want more or less of certain
ingredients, depending on your taste. You will learn what you like each time
you make it. </span></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Baba </span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Ghanoush</span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">(Recipe adapted from </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714863602/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0714859583&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZN0DDCRNJBYF9MY0J4T">Fresh
& Easy: What to Cook and How to Cook it)</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/raadstylerecipes/baba-ghanoush?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Printable Recipe</span></a><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Ingredients:</u> </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 eggplant</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 large clove of garlic</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">2/3 cup thick Greek yogurt</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 tbsp </span><span style="color: black;">tahini</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 organic lemon</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 bunch fresh dill</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 tsp paprika</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Flatbreads or pita bread to serve</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Directions: </u></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Preheat the broiler (grill) and lightly
oil a large baking sheet or pan. Cut the eggplant in half, then score deep cuts
into the flesh. Put onto the sheet.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Broil (grill) the eggplant for 10
minutes on each side until the flesh is very soft and mushy. Meanwhile, crush
the garlic.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Use a spoon to scoop the eggplant flesh
into the bowl of a food processor.</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">Now add the yogurt, </span><span style="color: black;">tahini</span><span style="color: black;">, garlic, the zest of
the lemon, and half of its juice. Process until smooth, then take out the blade
and snip in the dill leaves. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Chicken Kabobs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/raadstylerecipes/chicken-kabobs?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Printable Recipe</span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 pack all-natural chicken breast, cut into large cubes</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">plain yogurt</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 large garlic clove, mashed</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 red onion, quartered</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 green bell pepper, quartered</span></span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">mini heirloom tomatoes</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Directions:</u></span></span></span></div>
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Cut
chicken into large cubes. Coat with yogurt and mix in garlic, salt and pepper
to create a marinade. Slide onto skewers alternating red onions, green bell
peppers and heirloom tomatoes between each chicken cube. Throw them on the
grill for a tender and healthy entrée.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Kofte</span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">(Recipe
adapted from </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714863602/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0714859583&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZN0DDCRNJBYF9MY0J4T">Fresh
& Easy: What to Cook and How to Cook it)</a></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1¾ </span><span style="color: black;">lb</span><span style="color: black;">
good-quality ground (minced) lamb (We used 1 </span><span style="color: black;">lb</span><span style="color: black;"> of 85% lean ground beef instead.)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 onion</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 large clove of garlic</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 bunch fresh mint</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 </span><span style="color: black;">tbsp</span><span style="color: black;"> ground cumin</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 </span><span style="color: black;">tsp</span><span style="color: black;"> chili powder</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 </span><span style="color: black;">tbsp</span><span style="color: black;"> dried thyme</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">1 egg</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">pita bread, to serve</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span></span><span style="color: black;">sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Finely chop the onions and crush the garlic, the finely
chop half of the mint.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Put the ground (minced) beef into a large bowl with the
onions, garlic, chopped mint, cumin, chili powder, thyme and egg. Season
generously with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Mix everything together with your hands until evenly
combined. If you want to check the seasoning of the </span><span style="color: black;">kofte</span><span style="color: black;">, you can pan fry a
little piece of the mixture and add more seasoning to your taste. With slightly
damp hands, shape the </span><span style="color: black;">kofte</span><span style="color: black;"> mixture into
sausage-shaped molds. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or for up to 2
days.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Before you begin cooking, check that your charcoal is
glowing white hot, or your gas grill (barbecue) is preheated to 400°F. Cook the
</span><span style="color: black;">kofte</span><span style="color: black;"> for about 10
minutes, turning often, until dark golden all over and hot through to the
middle. When ready, serve the </span><span style="color: black;">kofte</span><span style="color: black;"> with the pita breads.</span></span></span></li>
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A year ago last Thursday, we waited anxiously for Chantie to return to her beloved U.S. of A. I had an All-American home-cooked meal waiting for her on the table as we welcomed her to Scottsdale. After leaving our hometown of Orlando (and everything familiar) behind and moving our lives to Lebanon for over two years...it was time for us to come home. Maurice and I were the first to make the journey back, then our aunt Sandy, then our Chantie. It wasn't exactly easy for her to uproot herself yet again, leave the nest and start over in a new American city. And as if that wasn't tough enough, she literally made the decision within 16 hours, threw what she could fit into a couple suitcases and didn't look back. It would be an understatement to say that she has seen her share of ups and downs this past year, with the stresses of helping us prepare for the wedding and her struggle to find her footing. But now, I can honestly say that I have watched her grow so much over the past year. She was my rock during times of struggle and continues to inspire me everyday with her passion and persistence. So in honor of her "Coming (back) to America" anniversary, I decided to throw her a patriotic picnic in the park across the street from our place. </div>
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We started out this perfect summer afternoon with some spiked <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/856390/sour-cherry-lemonade?search_key=lemonade" target="_blank">Sour Cherry Lemonade</a> and sangria as Mo fired up our handy dandy little red grill. Our spread included <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/342217/mini-turkey-burgers?search_key=mini%20burgers%20" target="_blank">Mini Turkey Burgers</a>, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/339870/chicago-style-hot-dogs" target="_blank">Chicago-style Hotdogs</a> with all the proper toppings, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/339870/chicago-style-hot-dogs" target="_blank">Southern Mac & Cheese</a> in ramekins and <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1004538/potato-salad?search_key=lemony%20potato%20salad" target="_blank">Lemony Potato Salad</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">My mother always told us, “Never leave the house without looking your best.” She would never step foot outside without a fresh coat of lipstick, good hair and a presentable outfit… even if she was just going to the grocery store. While many may find this philosophy to be a bit silly or antiquated… it is by far some of the best advice we have ever received. She taught us that when we look good, we feel good… but also, we attract good things into our lives. She taught us the value of treating every moment as an important one. That we never know when an opportunity could arise…even if we’re just grabbing the mail…and we should always be ready for it. Not that my mom needs much to look great. To this day, she still gets stopped in her tracks when someone hears one of us calling her “Mom”. They always give the same reaction of disbelief and can’t fathom that someone so beautiful and youthful could be a mother of a 27, 24 and 21 year old. </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Chantie's Signature Cat-eye:</span></span></i><br />
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With so many endless Mexican restaurants in town, most of
which are phenomenal, it was tough selecting the perfect spot to celebrate National
Tequila Day last Wednesday. But what better place to pay homage to this agave-based
beverage than <a href="http://www.barrioqueen.com/" target="_blank">Barrio Queen</a>, where their menu board reads “Soup of the Day: Tequila”.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">This laid-back spot is the place to go to get your "Mexican Soul Food" fix. Owned by local legend and modern Mexican master, Silvana Salcido Esparza, </span><a href="http://www.barrioqueen.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Barrio Queen</a><span style="text-align: left;"> is an artfully casual restaurant with Dia de los Muertos meets industrial/urban flair. Skeletons and skull art, colorful ceramic tiles and leather seating mixed with exposed pipes, metal and ducts adorn the inside; while the sunny sidewalk patio is one of the best spots to sit back and enjoy the action of Old Town Scottsdale.</span></div>
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We started at the bar where Chantale ordered a gorgeous
orange and yellow drink called Barrio Punch—with Don Julio Reposado tequila,
fresh squeezed lime and orange juice, grenadine—perfect for summer. I ordered
an extra sour margarita on the rocks, and our girl Lauren ordered the
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Then we sat down to dinner and devoured some fresh guac and
homemade tortilla chips. I was quite pleased with my massive Arizona Burrito, served
enchilada style with pork that melts in your mouth, a tangy green chile sauce, gratinada
of quesillo cheese, salsa verde, crema fresca and cilantro. Chantale ordered
the Carne Asada, Lauren got the Chiles en Nogada (seasonal) and Maurice
got the Mole Enchilada. Even though I was beyond stuffed, I couldn’t resist ordering
the Flan with caramelized syrup, pecans and a vanilla Kahlua sauce. This
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came armed with a pair of boyfriend jeans, some neon strappy sandals
and a statement lip. I've been on the hunt to find the perfect top to go
with my boyfriend jeans because t-shirts where just not cutting
it...until this black skimpy thing emerged from thin air (or from the
new shipment rack at Nordstroms). I have to say, between the bipolar humid-to-dry-to-humid weather, this outfit really held up well when I took it out for National Tequila Day this past Wednesday...more on that later =) </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><i><span style="font-size: small;">Top: Devlin (Nordstrom Savvy) | Jeans: H&M | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Purse: JJ Winters | Earrings: Vintage | Lipstick: MAC Lady Danger</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What it is:</b></span></u><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Cut cloth in its most simplest form, with itty bitty straps and a geometric body. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why it's RAAD:</b></span></u><span style="font-family: inherit;"> It may be simple in the way it is cut, but it's how the top lays on you that makes an uber sexy statement. </span></span><small><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><small><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">It totally embodies the "oh, I just threw this on" look that we all love.</span> </span></span></small></span></span> </small></div>
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sophisticated palate to do when she craves more than just marinara and
mozzarella? I can only make my spaghetti and meat sauce so many times! Luckily,
while experimenting in my kitchen (which I’m notorious for doing), I stumbled
upon a winner in both mine and his cookbooks… a delicious mixed herb and walnut
pesto over organic spinach pasta with sautéed red and yellow bell peppers and
red onion...the perfect pasta dish for summer that is sure to please all palates! This, my friends, is what I like to call compromise… an essential
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older sister to the talented/ lovely Chantale. I have been out of commission
due to my all-consuming recent nuptials… but now I’m here to help kick off this
sultry summer, <i>Raad-style</i>. While Chanty continues to translate the
latest trends, I will open my humble home to share some domestic stylings
of my own. We will also hit the streets of Scottsdale, discovering the coolest to-dos and finds that
this town has to offer. We invite you to follow us… two sisters and our rad
approach to life. Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat, though... Although I changed my last name, I will never lose my identity. But just
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">½ cup/50 g pine nuts or walnuts (I used walnuts)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 garlic clove, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 handfuls fresh basil leaves, arugula/rocket, parsley,
mustard leaves or a combination (</span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>RAAD</b></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">TIP: this is where having a little windowsill herb
garden comes in handy. Who doesn’t prefer the flavor of freshly snipped herbs?! I used oregano, basil,
mint and some arugula leaves.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">½ cup/60 g freshly grates Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">½ cup/75 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for topping</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Sea salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Freshly ground black pepper</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pasta: <a href="http://www.iherb.com/Garden-Time-Organic-Handcrafted-Pasta-Fancy-Ribbons-with-Spinach-Pasta-10-oz-284-g/33013" target="_blank">Garden Time Organic Fancy Ribbons with Spinach</a> (available at Whole Foods). You can use any pasta you like. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Red onion </span></span></li>
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the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a food processor until the greens are finely
chopped. Pulse in the olive oil to make a smooth paste and continue until the
pesto is evenly combined. (If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the
nuts, garlic and greens on your cutting board before stirring together in a
bowl with the cheese and olive oil.) Season with salt and pepper. Taste the
sauce. You may want to add the remaining cheese, or extra salt or pepper. This
is your sauce and it’s worth learning how to make it the way you like it. If
you prefer it thinner and plan to use immediately, add one to two tablespoons
of warm water. I used fresh lemon juice instead and it turned out amazing! If
you aren’t using it immediately, cover surface with additional olive oil and
plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Pesto stores well for about a
week in the fridge, but make sure to to top it off with extra virgin olive oil
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vegetarian traditional Greek recipe by 365, also found at Whole Foods, is the
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I'm <i>so</i> not used to dealing with dust storms and monsoon season here in Arizona, I don't even own an umbrella (how un-Floridian of me). But I was lucky enough to run outside with a 10 minute, rain-free window (hence the lack of photos) to capture some shots of how I remixed the <a href="http://raadstyle.blogspot.com/2013/07/raad-trend-fifty-shades-of-gladiator.html" target="_blank">new gladiator trend</a>. Like I mentioned on <a href="http://raadstyle.blogspot.com/2013/07/raad-trend-fifty-shades-of-gladiator.html" target="_blank">Monday</a>, gladiators are making a major statement, yet again. Only, this time they're paired with longer hemlines. To really rock this trend, don't leave any space between the sandal and the hemline. Strap these babies on with a long, narrow tube skirt or an a-lined midi dress.</div>
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<u><b>What it is: </b></u>Caging your legs with lateral, leather strips from the tips of your toes to the bottom of your knees.<br />
<u><b>Why it's RAAD:</b></u> Never mind the fact that you'd be living out one of Christian Grey's fashion fantasies, this bondage-meets-bohemian trend looks super fierce with any leg-baring outfit. Yes, gladiators have made a comeback, but this year they're paired with longer hemlines (as seen above) to make an even stronger statement. </div>
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Having to fight 114+ degree weather during an infamous Arizona summer
makes going out a challenge... especially for someone who believes "more
is more" when it comes to her wardrobe. Good thing I had my partner in
crime–a.k.a. older sister, Pascale, and newest contributor to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raadstyle" target="_blank"><b>RAADSTYLE</b></a> (more on that later)–to peruse the <a href="http://www.foodtruckcaravan.com/" target="_blank">Food Truck Caravan</a>
Scene last Saturday in Old Town Scottsdale. We were just two misfits...
jonesing for some gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and looking for an
excuse to rock this week's <a href="http://raadstyle.blogspot.com/2013/07/raad-trend-gypsy-cowgirl.html" target="_blank">Gypsy Cowgirl trend</a>. Check out our <b>RAAD</b> Trend Remix below...</div>
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As you can see, I'm a fringe <b>fiend</b>,
pairing my gold fringe necklace with my super light and airy fringed
poncho–sans camisole. I skipped the cowgirl boots and stuck with jeweled
gladiator sandals to go with my red-hot, high-waisted ankle jeans. And I
threw on my blue wide-brimmed hat and my fringed leather messenger bag
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Pascale
is cowgirl-chic in her bold blue dress and red cross-body. Her
multi-strand yellow necklace mimics the lasso-like embellishment of her
dress. You can never go wrong with a good pair of cowgirl boots and a
loose braid... And some all black shades for a touch of glam. Giddy up
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The food truck caravan is like a little oasis of joy and deliciousness
that appears in a mirage-like fashion on the desert streets of Old Town
Scottsdale every Saturday night. From the Grilled Cheese Truck, where we
scarfed down a Cheesy Mac & Rib (macaroni and cheese with sharp
cheddar, BBQ pork, caramelized onions) and a Buffalo Chicken Melt
(habanero jack and crumbled bleu cheese, spicy roasted buffalo chicken
and celery coleslaw)... to the SuperFarm Food Truck where we scored some
artisan ice cream in flavors like Mint Chocolate Chip, Nutella and
S'more... who would even notice the 106 degree temps (at night, mind
you). The soft country tunes floating from the awesome guitar-strumming
dude on the back of his truck paired with the soft glow of string-lit
trees and taper candles in wine bottles didn't help when it came time to
leave this blissful bubble. But at least we got our food truck fix...
until next weekend!! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Chantale – Hat: Anthropologie | Poncho: H&M | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity</i> <i>| Sandals: Jeffrey Campbell | Sunglasses: Turbine | Bag: JJ Winters</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Pascale – Dress: HANii Y | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs |</i> <i>Sunglasses: Miu Miu | Boots: Tony Lama | Necklace: Francesca's Collection </i></span></div>
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<u><b>What is is:</b></u> Fusing fringe, leather and wide-brimmed hats with bohemian, lax-fitted garments.</div>
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<u><b>Why it's RAAD:</b></u> We have the bad-ass western look, in all its rugged glory, with leather footwear, don't-mess-with-me hats, and miles of fringe. Then combine that with the sultry touch of free-spirited, body-baring crochet, and over-sized layers. Twist your hair into a braid to top off this effortless western look.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-24560162809614629202013-06-12T09:56:00.000-07:002013-06-12T09:56:45.190-07:00Off the Grid<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is my "safe version" of this hypnotic trend. I originally planned on shooting this look with a hat and a few additional accessories, but I decided to save those pieces for another time. Don't want to scare you guys off now...I know what I'm doing, I swear!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">But as you can see, I left the drama on top, and kept it simple on the bottom<span style="font-size: x-small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">I needed to let my legs breathe with all the geometric moshing going on. Solid colored pieces are <b>VITAL </b>when dealing with that many lines. It's a balancing act, folks.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-38554946600861660552013-06-11T09:07:00.000-07:002013-06-11T09:07:47.484-07:00RAAD Trend: Grid Lock<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u>What it is:</u></b> A geometric pattern consisting of perpendicular lines, resembling the likes of the board game classics. (Think checkers, tic-tac-toe, bingo, etc.)<br />
<b><u>Why it's RAAD:</u></b> You've officially been given the green light to really amp up your linear love affair. Layer those lines on like the walking optical illusion you are!<br />
<b><u>How to wear it:</u></b> This is your opportunity to mix perpendicular and parallel lines in one look. You can take your Breton striped tee and tuck it into a grid-like pencil skirt. Or layer a striped blazer on top of a checkered blouse with some ankle skinnies. Make sure to have a solid neutral color in the mix. We don't need people falling over in a trance. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-67745813439366036652013-06-06T10:15:00.000-07:002013-06-06T10:15:29.958-07:00Ring My Bell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been awhile since my last outfit post, but I jumped all over this trend because it solves many strict dress code issues. I decided to go comando under this particular sheer blouse, but all I need to do is throw on a cami underneath and head straight to work. Shoulders are covered, neckline is high, yet you still come off uber chic and professional. If skirt length is an issue in your office, then slip on a knee-length pencil skirt or some tapered pants. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-59452016223787857002013-06-03T17:29:00.000-07:002013-06-04T10:19:21.421-07:00RAAD Trend: Bell Sleeve<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;">RAAD Trend:</b> Bell Sleeve<br />
<u style="font-weight: bold;">What it is:</u> It's a sleeve that is shaped like a bell (obv) and can vary in size and length (see above photo). <br />
<u style="font-weight: bold;">Why it's RAAD:</u> It's arm drama at its finest. You can't help but sashay like a diva when you're rocking some serious sleeves like these. There's been a lot of focus on flaring the skirts this season, so it's time to shift your attention to your arms people. <br />
<u><b>How to wear it:</b></u> There are 2 good options for this: straight fitted or A-lined bottoms. You can leave the volume in the sleeve, but smooth out the rest of the outfit with a straight pant or skirt. Or keep the flare going all the way to the bottom by tucking your top into some chic bell bottoms or mini A-lined skirt. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-60544079769275782992013-05-16T13:53:00.001-07:002013-05-20T11:51:17.311-07:00The "Mesh" Gala '13<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Met Gala red carpet is by far the most innovative, fashion-forward, anything-goes event of the year. There are <b>no</b> boundaries, <b>no</b> limits, <b>no</b> simplicity. It's style on <b>steroids</b> and I LOVE IT!<br>
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This year's theme was <b>Punk</b>, which couldn't have been more relevant for this season. There was leather, cut-outs, thigh-highs, plaid...anything that embodied 70s punk walked down that red carpet. But one trend that made a major appearance: <b>Tulle & Jewels. </b><br>
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<b><u>RAAD Trend</u>: </b>Tulle & Jewels<br>
<b><u>What it is</u>: </b>Tulle, mesh or other sheer fabrics that merge with sequins, beading, feathers, or other luxurious textiles.<br>
<b><u>Why it's RAAD</u>: </b>Punk usually falls under the category of grunge and vulgarity, but the key here is to infuse glam elements. Bead-embellished mesh, black lace cut-outs, sequin paneling. It makes "punk" super current, sophisticated and original.<br>
<b><u>How to wear it</u>: </b>If you want a hint of punk in your outfit, just add fishnet leggings or tights to a feminine silhouette with a jeweled collar. Or if you want to really rev it up, then opt for a jewel/bead embellished top with some sleek tuxedo pants. <br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961171149112642033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120047725707803098.post-43124358058337356642013-05-14T07:50:00.000-07:002013-05-14T07:50:00.953-07:00¡Hola!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sorry for disappearing on you guys! But for the past 2 months, I've been holed up at home slaving over last minute projects, deadlines, and overall wedding prep for my sister's big DIY, hand-crafted, custom-made Cinco de Mayo wedding. And if anyone knows my event-planner sister, then they know how detail-oriented she is. No extra planners. No staff. Just me and her. Enough said.<br />
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But after months and months of planning, we FINALLY saw our hard work transform into reality...which was definitely the best feeling EVER. My sister is my hero and I'm so happy to have been apart of this big day. Even during those hectic moments during the planning process, her and her husband always managed to drop what they were doing to help me out with my own 24 year-old "moments". And for that, I owe them everything. So thank you guys, I love you both!<br />
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You can check out some snippets of her wedding weekend on my <a href="http://instagram.com/raadstyle#" target="_blank">instagram</a> or type in #pmwedding, #kanaanfiesta, #raadstachebash, and #paskystachelorette.<br />
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But now I'm back (!) and super excited to dish on all the latest trends and events that have been happening in the fashion world. Starting with my FAVORITE event of the year (aside from Pasky's Cinco de Marriage of course): the Met Gala.<br />
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