Ramen Noodle Salad

Here is a great recipe for a crowd. It’s quick and easy but will definitely be the hit of your next picnic. It can also hold up in the heat so it’s great for your next outdoor soirée.

Ramen Noodle Salad

Salad Base
1 pkg broccoli slaw
1 bunch scallions chopped
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 pkgs ramen beef noodles (crumbled)

Sauce
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
2 pkg seasoning from ramen noodles

Mix ingredients for salad base together in a bowl. Mix ingredients for sauce in another bowl. Combine salad and sauce. Best to let the flavors mingle for at least an hour before serving.

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The Perfect Beach Day

If you are ever in Stone Harbor, New Jersey on a Tuesday, here is my plan for the perfect day.  This just happens to be a recap of my day off on Tuesday.  Of course, you need to start your day at the Bread and Cheese Cupboard.  I happened to start my day with a blueberry scone and a cup of coffee.  Then I walked around town to do a little morning window shopping.  I went to the beach around noon to sit and relax.  I met a few friends so I could catch up on all the latest gossip.  Around 2:30, we decided to go for a long beach walk.  With my feet splashing through the shallow water, I was at peace with the world.  After we returned from our walk, it was time to leave the beach.  I went back home to grab a refreshment and sit by the pool and unwind.  I took a quick dip and then read my book for a little while.  Around 7:45, I met up with my friend Tara for dinner at Marabella’s Family Restaurant.  They are celebrating their 40th season this year and make old world Italian dishes to satisfy the tastebuds.  In fact, Dr. Oz happens to think so as well since he ate there this past Memorial Day Weekend.  After dinner, we headed over to the Windrift for Wing Night.  I checked out the newly renovated space and I was amazed.  The Windrift has transitioned itself from a beach bar into an upscale beach lounge.  It was the perfect end to a wonderful day.  There is nothing better than sipping a beer with the ocean breeze surrounding you.Image

QVC Splurge on Tarte Cosmetics

At 11 the other night, I got sucked into the Tarte hour on QVC.  By the end of the show I had splurged on three of their wonderful products.  Their new Amazonian clay product line goes on smooth and lasts for a while.  Use the link above to familiarize yourself with their line of products.  Here are some of my favorites from Tarte cosmetics.

Eyeliner

Amazonian Clay Eyeliner

Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow

Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow

Maracuja Cheek Tint

Shop on QVC because they often offer a lot of great prices and specials.  I got the neutral eyes eye shadow palette seen below with an eyeliner and a lipsurgence pencil for less of the cost of the palette alone on tartecosmetics.com.  I’m a QVCer for life.

neutralEYES eye shadow palette volume II - with deluxe lifted™