Day: March 30, 2014


Mar
2014

JBrand Jeans, Juicy Couture, Anthropologie, Splendid, Pier 1, Pottery Barn…Have You Experienced The Gabriel Brothers???

categories: Fashion, Shopping

I said “Yes, I got it at The Gabriel Brothers? Have you ever been?” And everyone laughed, “Gabes?!” Once a degenerate, damaged item discount store, Gabes has transformed itself into a mecca for thrifty fashionistas!

From Spring clothing must haves to amazing home items, you can find some great pieces at this store! Trust me I am a princess and I can’t get enough! Rule #1- You must be in a shopping/hunting mood and have zero expectations. Rule #2- You must not let some of the “crazy I would never wear that” attitude distract you from the task at hand. Rule #3- If you don’t succeed, try try again! One day you hit the gold mine and the next time, totally nothing.

Let’s look at my latest hot Spring fashion buys!!! Great day!!

First look: Graphic wide leg pant paired with a racer back tank!

Anthropologie :

Anthropologie Tilted Wide Legs $118! This look was everywhere in Miami in March!
Photo Anthropologie Tilted Wide Legs $118! This look was everywhere in Miami in March!

This trend is huge THIS Spring!! So comfortable and effortless! BUT will it be around Next Spring???

Guess what I found at Gabes…

$12.99!! And I actually like this turquoise grey orange print better than the red/ navy!!
$12.99!! And I actually like this turquoise grey orange print better than the red/ navy!!

Next look: Casual, everyday tie front tunic dress or even swim cover up! Floral prints are in! Turquoise, coral, pastels are hot!

Anthropologie:

Anthropologie Serpentes Print Tunic $148! Great colors!
Anthropologie Serpentes Print Tunic $148! Great colors!

Guess what I found at Gabes…

$7.99!!! These colors pop!! Cute braided tie in front...I can wear it now with a brown legging and riding boots or flats and a cardigan!!
$7.99!!! These colors pop!! Cute braided tie in front…I can wear it now with a brown legging and riding boots or flats and a cardigan!!

Last look…Flirty, funky, floral minidress!

Anthropologie:

Anthropologie Rosewater Dress $148!! Cute and flirty- open back!
Anthropologie Rosewater Dress $148!! Cute and flirty- open back!

Guess what I found at Gabes…

$12.99!!! What???? I know , totally adorable!! Short and flirty and...
$12.99!!! What???? I know , totally adorable!! Short and flirty and…
Funky!!! The black crisscross strap detailing pops and adds and edge to this girl next door floral! I paired it will a strappy edgy open toed bootie!
Funky!!! The black crisscross strap detailing pops and adds and edge to this girl next door floral! I paired it will a strappy edgy open toed bootie!

Save your money for big classic items like a fabulous Louis Vuitton bag! Bargain shop the trends! You will be lucky to get one season out of them!

Check out The Gabriel Brothers! “Unbelievable”

Talk about trending, you can now follow Parmesan Princess on twitter @freshgratedparm!!

This post is dedicated to my #bargainbunnies #huntinghoneys #gabesgirlz #loyaltymemberloves #squeekycartsinners #Nikki #Kathy #XOXO

Ciao!!


Mar
2014

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!!! Easy Panko Chicken Parmesan!!

categories: Dinner, Recipes

I have almost achieved the impossible, but with temps dropping back down into the 30s tonight, I’m not so sure Bernardo will live much longer. Bernardo is my basil plant, that lived outside all summer and has died and risen on three separate occasions since September. (Even though his branches are black.) Hoping to nurse him back to his happy porch spot in the warm, partial sun, I have given him remnants of pressed garlic, the last drops in my wine glass, and of course,  sprayed his branches with vinegar. I have no “green thumb,” but new shoots have shot and I have been harvesting fresh basil all winter!!

Please keep him in your prayers!! Hoping he makes it back outside!
Please keep him in your prayers!! Hoping he makes it back outside!

 

Panko Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:
1-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts,split
1-1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tbsp. Rosemary
1/2 tbsp. Basil
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, pressed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees!
Add pressed garlic to olive oil.
If 1-1/2-2 inch thick, butterfly chicken breasts to 3/4 inch thick.
Rub with olive oil and garlic.
Mix Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and spices.
Lightly coat chicken breasts in bread crumb mixture.

Lightly coat!
Lightly coat!

Place in stoneware baking dish, aluminum foiled jelly roll pan, or non-stick baking pan.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C)

Does your oven have the probe? Not sure how I ever lived without this gadget. I program my temp, 165, and insert I the thickest part of the meat, it beeps when meat had reached the temp!!
Does your oven have a probe? Not sure how I ever lived without this gadget. I program my temp, 165, and insert into the thickest part of the meat, it beeps when meat has reached the set temp!!

Broil for 5 minutes and watch closely to brown the top of the chicken!

I serve this dish over pasta with marinara sauce, a fresh garden salad and Italian sliced or Ciabatta bread!
I serve this dish over pasta with marinara sauce, a fresh garden salad and Italian sliced or Ciabatta bread!

Always top with freshly grated Parmesan and Enjoy!

Ciao!