NCLA Nail Wraps Review – Nail Polish Canada

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Hey guys! This week I got to play with some awesome new nail wraps from NCLA, generously sent to me by NailPolishCanada.com. Check out the video below for my thoughts on them. More info on where you can get them below the video. Buy them here: NCLA Nail wraps – Galaxy (the one I used) and Aly En Vogue Or here, in the US For the love of kitties and nail polish, please … Continue reading

Honeyed Salmon with Cashew-Ginger Sauce

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Hey guys! Spring is here, and seafood is cheap and plentiful. This week, I whipped up a yummy cashew-ginger sauce for a fishy stirfry! Note: This sauce goes well with just about any white meat. Probably with red meat too, but I haven’t tried it yet. Serves 2, with leftovers. You will need: 2 salmon fillets (approximately 450g), sliced into strips/chunks 4 T cashew butter 2 T honey 2 t … Continue reading

Sunset Eyes Trend – Tutorial with Sephora Jasmine Palette

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Hey guys. I decided that although I’m still a bit sick, i’d do a make up tutorial so you can laugh at me I saw a similar look on Pinterest and thought I’d give it a try. Sorry about the sound issues – I’ll fix them soon! Products: Disney by Sephora Jasmine palette Estee Lauder BB cream Lash Stiletto liquid eyeliner Generic white eyeliner/grease pencil Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangekittyca Follow me … Continue reading

Lemon-Cilantro Roast Chicken

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Hey guys. Today’s recipe is a great spring day lunch meal. A herby, zingy roast chicken with a crisp skin that will get you drooling! You will need: 4 chicken legs, or 5 chicken thighs 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly torn/chopped Salt and pepper Garlic powder Onion powder 2T ghee/clarified butter Lemon juice Step one: Preheat oven to 350. Liberally coat chicken in ghee. Season the skin generously with cilantro, … Continue reading

Roast Acorn Squash Bowl with Pico De Gallo

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Hey guys! today’s recipe is an awesome spring side dish – A sweet roasted acorn squash, with a fiery pico de gallo salsa. Fresh, spicy, and a little sweet, it’s a great accompaniment to some steak and mushroom burgers! It’s also pretty good with chicken. Serves 2. Or one very hungry teenager. You will need: 1 acorn squash, halved and de-seeded 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1 cup white onion, diced 1/2 … Continue reading

Friday Nails: Easy DIY Metallic Foiled Look

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Quick and easy foiled effect – all you need is polish and cling wrap! And maybe some polish remover, because it’s a little messy Products: Essie ‘Lapis of Luxury’ Essie ‘No Place Like Chrome’ Cling wrap. You can also use a plastic bag, although it won’t work as well. Subscribe to Youtube Follow us on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Music: “Like Music” by Admiral Bob (feat. snowflake) http://ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/31361 is … Continue reading

Coconut & Asparagus Soup With Shredded Roast Chicken Thighs

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Hey guys. As we get into spring you’ll be seeing more vegetable recipes to make use of the bounty of produce that comes this time of year. Right now, asparagus are cheap as potatoes. But, there are ways to use them apart from grilling or roasting them. This is a nice, light coconut based asparagus soup with a healthy chunk of protein to top it off. You will need: 1 … Continue reading

Friday Nails: Quick Diamond Gem Accent Nail tutorial

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Products: Essie ‘Aruba Blue’ Swarovski crystals from Nails Inc ‘Bling it on Rebel’ kit Glitter clear coat from Sephora. Music: “We Are Free” by Zep Hurme (feat. Snowflake) http://ccmixter.org/files/zep_hurme/31607 is licensed under a Creative Commons license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/strangekittyca Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangekittyca Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Strangekitty_ca

Wednesday Noms: Chicken with Apricot Chutney & Mashed Parsnips

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Hey guys! This one is mainly about the sides. I’m sure you have mastered the art of roasting chicken parts, so I’m going skip explaining that one. This is a spicy apricot chutney, great for dipping meat in. Especially good with chicken or pork!  The mashed parsnips are warm, creamy, comforting and a bit rustic. They’re both really easy, with impressive results that make you feel all fancy and gourmet. ^_^ You will need: 2 cups dried … Continue reading

Friday Nails: Bow ties are cool! 11th Doctor nail look

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I might be a little obsessed with Matt Smith’s Doctor. Maybe. Probably. Anyway, here’s a look inspired by our beloved eleventh Doctor himself. Because bow ties are cool, I paint bow ties now!   Like if you’re a proud Whovian! Products: Sephora by OPI ‘You Don’t Know Jacques’ Essie ‘Fishnet Stockings’ Essie ‘Lapiz of Luxury’ Music: “Longing for Home” by Gurdonark http://ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/12670 is licensed under a Creative Commons license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/sampling+/1.0/ … Continue reading