Fall is in the air!

Can you believe that there is snow on our mountains?? The air is so crisp in the morning and you just know that snow is imminent!
I have been very busy lately getting ready for my upcoming shows. I have taken 3 new classes on soldering metal and riveting. I am so excited I can't even stand it. I go to sleep thinking of new ideas, I dream of new creations and I wake up early reaching for my sketch pad that is right beside my bed. It calls my name in the middle of night!

My next show is this Saturday at Gallo's from 11-3. There is a free lunch to all who come.
**Another wonderful piece of news is that my "Martha" mom will be coming to town. I am so thrilled about that to...I swore I would never have another partner, but I am pleased to announce she is on board with me and it is official C'est Chic has gone Canadian!! I now how a small division in CANADA! yippee!!!I have ordered her business cards, so technically it is official.

There is nothing else to report except the kids are adjusting to school very well and I am totally getting used to having time by myself (I know I am not suppose to be that excited but deep down inside I LOVE it!)

It took me a bit to think of a good recipe for today's entry..especially since my thoughts are not on food (What a surprise, because I love food so much). I feel in a Caribbean state of mind today..more like wishing I was there, so here it is!

Caribbean Chicken
Marinade

2 Tbsp peanut butter
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 limes squeezed
1 small onion minced
3 cloves garlic
1 Thai pepper seeds removed
1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 Tsp lemon zest
3 Tbsp veggie oil
2 Tbsp cracked pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and mince until it is a liquid consistency. Marinate chicken for about 2-3 hours. Cook for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

School's In!

Well can you believe it? Another school year is beginning, where did the summer go? It is so funny to see my 4yr old so uptight because it is not her turn to go to school, I can only hope that this enthusiasm will carry on through out the years. I am also in awe that I actually have time to myself! Alivia will only go 4 afternoons a week, and Brennan is full days.
For my recipe this week it will be:

Banana Nut Bran Muffins
1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Brown Sugar
5 Banana’s mashed
1/2 Cup milk
2 Tsp of vanilla
4 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1 Cup Wheat bran
2 Tsp Baking powder
2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (Pecans)

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease or line muffin tins with baking cups.
2. In a large bowl cream together all the wet ingredients and mix well. Slowly stir in the flour, bran, powder, salt and soda and blend until just moistened. Then add the nuts of your choice.
3. Bake for 20-25 mins or until the toothpick that has been inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool and enjoy because burnt lips really hurt when you have a coffee with it!


**I know most of you are saying she is gluten intolerant! But about 90% of the people I know are not so this is for you. You can substitute the flour for gluten free flour cup for cup!**

It is another dreary day in Anchorage....the weatherman can never get it right. They raise up our hopes for sun and it just never comes. After my morning coffee today I decided it is a sewing day. I have been working on new patterns for my aprons, mommy and me sets and little bonus add on's to the Cest Chic line. It is so nice to be creative at your own leisure. Actually it wakes me up at night the designs that pop into my head for the jewelry line.
As promised I am going to start putting recipes on here for all to enjoy. I think the first one I will post will be for back to school granola bars. Simple, easy and yummy! Let me know what you think and I will conitnue adding new recipes, OR you can pass them on to me to post and share with the world!
Enjoy

Granola Bars

3 Cups oatmeal (instant)
1 Cup sunflower seeds unsalted
1 Cup Chocolate chips
1 Cup raisins or dried cranberries
1 Cup peanuts or almonds
3/4 Cup sesame seeds

*Mix altogether and add:

1/2 Cup of melted butter
1 Can of eagle brand milk

Line a cookie tray with parchment paper that has been greased. Press mixture onto the pan and bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 mins. (golden brown) When it is still warm cut desired size squares and let cool before putting it in a loosely covered container.
Enjoy

C'est Chic in AK

Well this is my first ever blogging...I have arrived, I have made it and I can publish my own thoughts..pretty scary!