Sunday, February 5, 2012

ROBERT COUTURIER ~ EASY LIVING

Interior designer Robert Couturier designed this home using different textures, patterns and tones of blue, which he uses to separate and add character and motion to the spaces. ENJOY!







Kitchen and dining rooms to follow this week!
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Saturday, February 4, 2012

OYSTER PO'BOY

Oyster Po'boy

My mouth is watering just thinking about this!

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS
Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1½ tsp. onion powder
¾ tsp. dried thyme
¾ tsp. dried rosemary
¾ tsp. dried oregano
¾ tsp. cayenne pepper
¾ tsp. chipotle chile powder
40 large oysters, shucked
2 cups yellow cornmeal
4 8″-long French bread rolls
Mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, and dill pickle chips, for serving.
INSTRUCTIONS

Pour oil to a depth of 2″ in a 6-qt. Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Whisk together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powders, thyme, rosemary, oregano, cayenne, and chile powder in a bowl; add oysters and toss to coat with seasoning. Add cornmeal and toss until oysters are evenly coated; dust off excess cornmeal. Working in batches, add oysters to oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and sprinkle with salt. Spread insides of rolls with mayonnaise, and divide oysters among rolls; top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

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Friday, February 3, 2012

ADORABLE IMAGES AND FACEBOOK FUNNIES

Thought I would share with everyone several adorable images and a few laughs for a good start into the weekend.  ENJOY!













FACEBOOK FUNNIES




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Thursday, February 2, 2012

BEAUTIFUL CHAIRS

I love chairs and seem to collect more than I need.  I just can't resist a great deal, and I am prone to refinish pieces to give them a new life.  I hope that you ENJOY this collection of chairs!










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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

THE LATEST ISSUE OF MATCHBOOK MAGAZINE

If you haven't been reading Matchbook Magazine, you have really been missing something wonderful.  I stalk their blog to see when the monthly issue appears.  They spotlight great businesses, have great advertisements, and a heap of great ideas and suggestions.  Hurry on over and ENJOY!








Head on over now to see this issue!

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