Anges and Hoss

Stephanie Wandell of Anges & Hoss, although a stranger is a very influential person in my life. About five years ago my mother was reading an article about her in Lucky magazine and told me to take a look. After reading the article, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I tore that article from Lucky, and posted it on my refrigerator each time I moved. That article kept me grounded, reminding who I was and what direction I wanted to take.

Utilizing a painting degree from Dartmouth College and a love of color and pattern, Stephanie naturally transitioned into print and textile. Using silk charmeuse, she has designed several collections of pillows, handbags, scarves, and lighting. Without Angnes & Hoss, there may have never been Ruthie Bea. Thanks Stephanie.

http://www.agnesandhoss.com/index.php

Just Desserts

Ever sense Drake uttered the word Moscato, it seems as if the delicious dessert wine is in demand. It reminds of the Patron craze three years ago, when people where buying Patron as if it was a top shelf Tequila. It still amazes me how much marketing and hip-hop culture effects our lives. For food and wine lovers such as myself, I have compiled a list of modestly priced dessert wines.

• EOS Zinfandel Port '06 -$21.99


• Beringer Chenin Blanc -$7.00


• Barefoot Reisling -$8.00


• EOS 2008 Moscato Tears of Dew -$20.00

Home Herb Garden

I am green with envy over the herb gardens, Tee Jeeny (my aunt) has planted in her back yard. She is growing heirloom tomatoes, garlic chives, thyme, basil, and sage . Maybe next weekend I will start my own little container kitchen garden to enhance my culinary adventures. If you need a weekend project here is a great link for herb gardening.

http://herbgardening.com/

Healthy Chips

Last week I confessed my weakness for pastries, all things sweet and a shrinking waistline to my good friend, Renada. She in return confessed her weakness for chips. She says she avoids them at all costs. Renada, my darling, indulge yourself. Here is a link for healthy chips.

http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/top-ten-healthy-chips#fbIndex1

COCKTAIL HOUR

My little cousin Valentina, is graduating from college next month. Being the diva that she is Val, has asked us to put together a cocktail party in honor of her graduation. She and I have just decided the signature drink will be a blackberry mojito. Try it out!

Ingredients:
6 mints leaves
5 each fresh blackberries
1/2 part simple syrup
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part white rum
1 part Creme' de cassis
1 sparkling water

Preparation:
In a glass muddle mint leaves with blackberries and simple syrup. Add lime jar, rum and creme' de cassis and stir to combine. Fill glass with ice, top with sparkling water and stir to combine. Enjoy!

PELO COUTURE

OMG! My cousin and fellow entrepreneur Martori Bailey, has expanded her business Pelo Couture. Initially Martori, started with her hand crafted bridal head pieces. She is now featuring tiaras, head bands, and combs essentially any accessory a modern brides needs. Pelo Couture will be featured in the first issue of Ruthie Bea online magazine in April. If you or someone you know is getting married check out Pelo Couture at http://www.pelocouture.net/