The Perfect Spring Canapé: Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups
Bella Breakdown With the warming weather comes lighter coats, brighter colors and refreshing appetizers. Out with the heavy holiday foods and in with light and delicious spring snacks bursting with fresh flavor. That’s why we adore these smoked salmon spread cucumber cups, and don’t tell anyone, but they’re the easiest thing we’ve every made. All you need to whip up a batch for your next patio party is: 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature 4 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp chopped capers 1 1/2 tsp minced shallot 2 tsp minced green onion tops 1/4 tsp finely...
Make Breakfast While You Sleep: Irish Oatmeal
Bella Breakdown Martha Stewart describes how to cut down the cooking time on hearty Irish oats by soaking them overnight so you can enjoy them the following morning in no time. A Healthy Breakfast Made Easy Step 1: Right before going to bed, pour one cup of uncooked Irish oatmeal into a saucepan and cover with four cups of cold water. Step 2: Cover the sauce pan with a lid and leave the oatmeal to soak overnight. Step 3: In the morning, simply cook the oatmeal uncovered over low heat for 7-10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Step 4: Serve...
DIY Hugs & Kisses Wine Cork Stamps
Bella Breakdown This Valentine’s Day project could not be more thoughtful, sweet and easy! First, grab a few of those wine corks you’ve been saving for some perfect crafty moment, the time has come. Grab a marker, X-Acto and some acrylic paint, and you’ll have a sweet stamp perfect for Valentine’s Day in minutes! First, you’ll draw an “X” on one cork and an “O” on the other, then cut away the negative with an X-Acto knife on either side and paint in any kind of acrylic or fabric paint. Soon, anything in site can be transformed for the...
Healthy and Delicious Apple Smoothie
Bella Breakdown Want something seasonal and tasty for breakfast? We have just the perfect thing. Grab your blender and a sack of fresh picked apples for the best smoothie you’ve had all year! All you need is: • Apple • Banana • ½ c. Orange Juice • 1 tsp. Honey (optional) • splash, Vanilla Extract • ground, Flax Seeds • 1 c. Ice Cubes Start by cutting up an apple, granny smith is delicious, but you can use any kind you want. It’s definitely more delicious when you pick them yourself! Begin to layer your smoothie in the blender...
Ultra Chic DIY Leather Bracelets
Bella Breakdown Leather bracelets look great with almost any personal style. We love the thin single strand for a sleek and modern look or a loose grouping for a more bohemian style. You can find leather cord and tape at any craft and bead store, if you can’t find just the right color you’re looking for you can brush on a multi-surface paint onto your leather tape. Here’s How to Make It First cut your cord to size so it fits your wrist just right, if you feel like it, you could string on a few little rings or...
