Oscars 2014 Best dressed

Hi Ya'll  i hope everyone had a great weekend mine consisted of hot chocolate with chocolate chip marshmallow and of course the Oscars. Like every year I love to watch the Oscars especially the red carpet. Love to see my favorite actresses and actors arrive in their best outfit ready to celebrate the art of Film. 

I am so happy when i saw two of my favorite actors being nominated and winning the Oscars such as Jared Leto he gave an amazing speech and the Amazing Lupita Nyongo her speech was outstanding cried like a baby and her last words will always stay with me. " No matter where your dreams are from, your dreams are valid". She was simply gorgeous. Those words were powerful! I have added on this post my favorite outfits. To me these were the best of the night. I hope you all enjoy your week , my week consist of trying to survive the Snow Storm in NYC. 

              

                              Of course Charlize Theron in Dior looks amaza balls ! 

                                               

                      Angelina Jolie in this gorgeous metallic gown by Ellie Saab.

                           

       Kate Hudson looks simply like a Goddess in this Versace dress. She sure knows how to rock it. 

                         

                                        

        Blue was the winner of the night and the Oscar winner had to rock it she is wearing a dressed     designed by Alexander Mcqueen. 

                              

                 Kate Blanchett in Armani Prive. Love the nude and the whole glamorous look.

                                

      Amy Adams wearing this navy blue Gucci dress. Is just gorgeous and it fits her like a glove.

 

                       

                        Jennifer Lawrence in Dior love the  straight skirt and peplum sides.

                                 

                  

        Had the leave the best for last, Lupita Nyong'o wearing Prada she looks like Cinderella. 

                                                  Have a great week everyone !

                                                               XOXO Andrea 

A Colorful NYC Apartment

Yesterday while roaming around the magazine section of my nearest drugstore i spied on a colorful cover of house beautiful. I couldn't believe it was a colorful apartment in NYC. I said to myself this is every girls dream pad. Full of bright blue tones, disco ball lamps  in a kitchen and a bathroom covered in pink. When can i move in! 

 I simply had to buy the magazine and read all the details. The designer of this gorgeous place is Amanda Nisbet " The Color Whisperer" she sure is taking her name really serious. Amanda says that the client's favorite color is blue. She played all the card of the game and gave her the most gorgeous apartment with blue tones. I included some of my favorite photos.... But i suggest going to House Beautiful website to check out the rest of the photos they are breath taking.

Healthy Turkey Meatball Subs

So...... I am not the perfect cook. But it is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy trying new recipes and come up with healthy recipes that will benefit my health. I have been craving meatball subs for the longest. I have been thinking of eating one on my cheat day. But I just think of all the calorie it has and i say how can i eat something high in calories after eating clean.

I decided to come up with a recipe. Instead of buying one in the city that has over 800 calories. The sub i made including bread and cheese only contains 252 calories. This sub is great for lunch or dinner. I bought all the products at Trader Joe's. But if you don't have a Joe's near you a regular supermarket will do it.  Plus it is super cheesy and i could eat all of it. Literally !

It Looks so yummy !

The bread is just perfect. Crunchy and not soggy that's the consistency you want.

 

Couldn't resist had to take a bite while photographing the sub.

Recipe

16 oz or 1 pound of lean turkey ground meat

1 egg 

3 tbs of whole wheat breadcrumbs 

1/2 tbsp Onion Powder

1/4 tbsp salt

1/4 tbsp black pepper

1 to 2 tbs Italian seasoning

1 cup of traditional sauce (I used PREGO light smart)

1/4 cup of water

Mix together all of the ingredients except for sauce. The recipe makes 18 meatballs = 106 calories per 2 serving I only used 2  my bread would not hold anymore.

On a non stick skillet add 1 tbs of Olive oil 

On medium heat add the meatballs until they brown on each side which is about 3 minutes per side. when the are nicely brown. Add the Tomato sauce and water. Cover the pan with lid and let it simmer for 30 minutes. For more flavor add another tbs of Italian seasoning.  After 30 minutes the sauce should have a thick consistency and the meatballs should be fully cooked.

Take a Whole Wheat  or whole grain Hot dog bun or which ever is best for you. I had whole wheat at the moment. Add two meatballs and a bit of sauce now take 1/4 of the low fat shredded mozzarella cheese and add it on the top. place it on the broiler for 1 minute. And TA-DA their you have a yummy and healthy meatball sub. Who said eating healthy food was not yummy?

I invite you to try this recipe and let me know what you think of it. As I said before i am not an expert just a gal that has decided to have a clean eating lifestyle. 

Enjoy !

XOXO Andrea