Saturday, December 6, 2014

Something Saturdays (12/6/14)

I'm so stoked to have a DVR this year so I can record some Christmas movies!!! (So far I've watched all 3 Santa Clause movies, Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas in July, and Year Without a Santa Clause)

Last weekend was insanely busy but full of so much fun and family! And today Michael and I are decorating our house for Christmas-I'm so excited! Yay Christmas! I'm sure I'll instagram photos so keep an eye out ;P

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Friday, December 5, 2014

JORD Watches Review

JORD Watches Review
I love my future father-in-law. He's more a part of my life than my actual dad. But he is SO HARD to shop for! Every year Michael and I agonize over the perfect Christmas gift for him, and we usually come up short. But not this year. This year I think he is going to be very happy with his gift, thanks to JORD watches!
JORD Watches Review
The word "jord" is Swedish for earth, soil, or land.  
And Jord Wood Watches is all about an appreciation for natural elements, but with a modern design. 

Made up of a collective of artists, designers, and seasoned watchsmiths, JORD watches not only incorporate wood-they feature it! The intricacy and multiplicity of the woods they use means each watch is one of a kind. And, a super sweet feature, on the website there is a JORD watch specialist there to chat with you if you have any questions or concerns!
JORD Watches Review
Whether you're shopping for a special man or woman in your life-JORD has got you covered! Ranging from the uber masculine (and rare) 746 watch to the super pretty (and my personal fave) Cora series (their 1st official lady's watch) with tons of versatile (and unisex) options in between, you will have no problem falling in love with a beautiful, unique, wood watch!
JORD Watches Review
Michael's dad is classic and timeless-like the Fieldcrest watch (in black) that we got him. They ship the watch in a gorgeous box with a super stylish cushion to keep it safe and looking good. When you see and hold the watch there is no doubting the quality craftmanship. It is a beautiful, great, timepiece. (And, splash and scratch resistant--which is always awesome because...you know...life.)
JORD Watches Review
I cannot wait until Christmas!
And, if you're thinking about getting a watch for yourself-or are curious for styling or fashion tips for JORD watches-you can check out the JORD blog or #jordwatch. (I *squeeeed* a little when I saw some contestants on The Voice wearing this exact watch! Oooh Chuck is going to be so cool.) And go order yourself your own wood watch!

Or win one !!!


GIVEAWAY(CLOSED)
A winner has been chosen!

One lucky Cooking Actress reader will win an $120 gift certificate for JORD! So you can pick whichever watch you like and apply the certificate towards it (depending on which watch you choose, that could mean you get one for free)!


Giveaway closes December 11, 2014, 11:59PM EST.  After the contest is over, I will send the winner an email (so please make sure you provide an email address or some other way to get in touch with you), and get you your prize. The winner will have 3 days to respond or another winner will be chosen, all prizes will be awarded. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Open WORLDWIDE for people over the age of 18. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

How to enter: (REQUIRED FOR ENTRY IN THIS GIVEAWAY) 
Fill out the entry form here: http://www.woodwatches.com/giveaway/signup#1 and when you're finished leave a comment on this blog with the unique code generated from the entry form.

Additional (optional) entries: (you will receive one additional entry for each of the following--so if you leave a comment for all of them, you can have a total of up to 9 entries/chances to win!) MAKE SURE TO LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY-these entries are optional, not required.
**If you already like/follow any of these, it still counts. Just let me know you already follow each in separate comments**

Disclaimer:  JORD provided me with a complimentary watch and is sponsoring this giveaway, and I was under no obligation to review if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or host a product giveaway in return for the free product. My opinions, as always, are all my own. We are not liable for technical failures or typographical errors, or resolving identity disputes related to the winner.VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. 

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Toasted Marshmallow Brown Butter Krispie Treats

Toasted Marshmallow Brown Butter Krispie Treats
When it comes to Rice Krispie Treats....I'm usually a purist. Those recipes that put chocolate, peanut butter, etc. etc. in a krispie treat? Nope. Not for me. I prefer them the old fashioned way. However....when I saw that you could brown the butter and toast the marshmallows...I figured...it's like all the same stuff you put in a classic rice krispie treat....but elevated. Taken to another level. Made epic to the nth degree!
Toasted Marshmallow Brown Butter Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats were one of the things that my mom made best growing up. I can still smell the marshmallow and butter, I can still see her with a greased up ziploc bag on her hand (so she could smooth the treats in the pan), I can still taste them all gooey and perfect. Sometimes, if I was feeling impatient for her to make some, I would buy those pre-made rice krispie treats...but....they never tasted right. So I would spread a little butter on top, drizzle them with a bit of vanilla extract, and heat them up for a few seconds in the microwave. For some reason that made them a bit better. Weird.

But now I'm a grown up and can make my own treats. So I did.
Toasted Marshmallow Brown Butter Krispie Treats
You know...you may think rice krispie treats are just something you eat. The end. Buuuut-not true! They make great gifts (they're sturdy so they travel well), you can use them for chocolate fondue, serve them with/in hot chocolate, or...ok...just eat them. I like them when they're gooey so I like to reheat leftovers in a microwave for 5-10 seconds...it just makes them a little bit extra special.
Toasted Marshmallow Brown Butter Krispie Treats
Speaking of extra special-these krispie treats taste pretty standard. But the differences are such wonderful bits of subtle nuance....the browned butter you occasionally will get hit with when you take a bite and it's extra buttery and a bit nutty. The toasted marshmallows give you that campfire/s'moresy little twist, just giving these an extra bit of oomph.

Yeah. I think this is just how we should make Rice Krispie treats from now on.

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