Lily James' Velvet Burberry Dress

We selected Lily James latest sponsored dress by the Fashion house of Burberry's new 'My Burberry' scent for this 'Fashion of the week' section. The scent is quite sensual and sex appealing perfume and heritage fashion house selected a perfect black statement dress for Lily to wear on their advertising campaign.

Lily James on Burberry fashion event

The British diva wore a real pretty velvet patterned semi sheer overlay, nipped in waist with a voluminous skirt and bardot neckline. The dress is being discussed as a pretty hot look in numerous fashion magazines right now with its killing look. Its not available for sale right now but Burberry is providing a few similar looks to this dress at their website. You will not regret buying this look as its a peak trend style statement with its off the shoulder look.

Label/Designer: Burberry
Model/Celebrity: Lily James
Source Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3753613/Lily-James-vision-black-supported-beau-Matt-Smith-party-celebrate-new-Burberry-campaign.html

Corn's Finest Hour with Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken Thighs

This recipe is submitted by a fine cook and author/columnist Laura Robin who lives in Ottawa. She tried both this duo recipes from 'Fine cooking e-cookbook' and renamed the traditional long name of the original recipe called 'Corn Sauté with Ginger, Garlic and Fresh Cilantro' into 'Corn's Finest Hour'. The recipe is quite an appetizer and doesn't fill a regular tummy so it suits as a perfect side dish with 'Grilled tandoori-style Chicken Thighs'. Recipe would be more than enough for two people as full mean. Here it goes.

Corn's Finest Hour

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) thinly sliced green onions (white and light-green parts, from 1 large bunch)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt; more to taste
• 2 heaping cups (500 ml, plus) fresh corn kernels (from 3 to 4 medium cobs — or use more)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) minced fresh ginger
• 2 to 3 tsp (10 to 15 ml) minced garlic
• Scant 1 tsp (4 ml) minced serrano chile (include the ribs and seeds for a spicier dish)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• Half a lime
• Freshly ground black pepper

Method: 

Melt 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the butter with the olive oil in a 10-inch (25-cm) straight-sided sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the green onions and ½ tsp (2.5 ml) of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the green onions are soft and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter and the corn, ginger, garlic, serrano and the remaining ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the corn is tender but still slightly toothy to the bite, 3 to 4 minutes. (It will begin to intensify in colour, glisten, and be somewhat shrunken in size, and the bottom of the pan may be slightly brown.)

Remove the pan from the heat, add all but ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) of the cilantro, a good squeeze of the lime, and a few generous grinds of pepper. Stir, let sit 2 minutes, and stir again, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan (moisture released from the vegetables as they sit will loosen the bits.) Season to taste with more salt, pepper or lime. Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining cilantro.

Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken Thighs

This recipe can also be prepared as kebabs: Cut the chicken lengthwise into 1½- to 2-inch (3- to 5-cm) wide strips and toss with the marinade. Thread onto skewers (pre-soaked if wood or bamboo), folding each strip in half as you skewer it.

Ingredients:

• 1½ tbsp (22.5 ml) ground cumin
• 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) curry powder
• 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) kosher salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger
• ¼ tsp (1 ml) cayenne
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil; more for grill
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) red-wine vinegar
• ½ cup (125 ml) yogurt
• 2½ lb (1.13 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 large or 12 small), trimmed of excess fat
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped cilantro

Method:

In a medium bowl, mix together the cumin, curry powder, salt, garlic powder, ginger and cayenne. Heat the oil in an 8-inch (20-cm) skillet over low heat. Stir the spices into the oil and heat until they bubble and become fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Return the spice-oil blend to the bowl and stir in the vinegar, then the yogurt. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Let sit 10 minutes or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.

When ready to cook, prepare a hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill with all burners on medium high for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grate. Grill chicken (covered if using a gas grill) until one side has dark grill marks. Turn and continue to grill until well marked on the other side and cooked through (5 to 6 minutes per side for large thighs; 4 to 5 minutes per side for smaller ones).

Move the thighs to a platter and let rest for four or five minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Recipe Credits: Laura Robin, an Ottawa Citizen food writer who writes about everything that's fresh on the local food scene, from farmers to chefs and from recipes to food finds and events. Her weekly feature What To Eat This Week offers tested and terrific recipes that make the most of what's in season, with insider advice on where to find the ingredients.

Source Link: http://ottawacitizen.com/life/food/corns-finest-hour-an-easy-and-amazingly-delicious-late-summer-meal

'Back to Abiquiu' by Karen Margulis

Today we have selected a beautiful pastel color painting for our 'Painting of the Week' section. Its called 'Back to Abiquiu' by Karen Margulis who is an inspirational pastel artist and painter living in Marietta, GA. She wanted to paint this scene in New Mexico for a long time and had captured her good time memory in a small paper size painting and decided to paint it big magnifying the beautiful scenery. Enjoy art lovers!

'Back to Abiquiu'

Painting: Back to Abiquiu

Painter: Karen Margulis

Price: $450.00

Buy at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/460725004/southwest-new-mexico-chama-okeeffe

Source Link: http://kemstudios.blogspot.com/2016/08/why-bother-with-plein-air-painting.html

Samsung Gear Fit 2

Samsung Gear fit 2 has some amazing plus for its users and gadget lovers. Its got amazing slim design and look to it. The best is that along with GPS tracker and heart rate monitor it shows your smart phones notifications, weekly charts and your custom music charts and a space for almost a thousand songs: talk about aerobics and exercise plans. People are loving in mainly because of its affordable price in comparison with other Microsoft, Apple watches and Vevo smart watches and fitness digital gears.
Its going good reviews all over but only the battery gets low soon and during showers and swimming the heart rate readings have ups and downs sometimes.

Samsung - Gear Fit2 Fitness Watch + Heart Rate

Company: Samsung
Price: $179.99
Available at: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-gear-fit2-fitness-watch-heart-rate-large-black/5269600.p?id=bb5269600&skuId=5269600
Information Source: http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-gear-fit-2/

She Bends with the Wind - Photo by Robin Robertis

We have chosen a beautiful mind boggling photography this week for the 'photography of the week'. This photo was taken by Robin Robertis who has been a very promising photographer lately and this photo of hers won a 2nd place in the IPPA Awards 2016. Her exact quotes for this photo are:
“I was on a iPhone workshop and reunion with a friend and teacher in Cape Cod. We all went out to photograph the perfect sunset. I tend to bring a few things when I travel, one being this wonderful red umbrella. When others shoot the sunsets and beautiful scenery, I like to photograph some human aspects in these scenes.”

'She Bends with the Wind'

Photographer: Robin Robertis
Price: Non-Purchasable
Camera: iPhone
Source Link: http://www.omontheroad.com/#!Vanessa's Third/zoom/mainPage/dataItem-ig6mylx6

Suicide Squad (2016)

Its a major number created on the epic 'Suicide Squad' we have been hearing about in so many super hero movies and tv shows from TV's 'Smallville' to today's 'Arrow' and read about this organization in twenty of comics. Its an organization who assembles a company of bad people to bring out some good in justice and those baddies are good at what they do, which is bad-ass fighting. They are all bad guys who have always been a solo play or a duo play with their own choice but now teaming up together and getting to have same goals and missions powers them up like a family when they are given a chance of redemption for the evil they have done all their lives. A lot of action, adult raw comedy and raunchy lines; this is a PG-13 movie and all based on the DC Comics super-villain characters.

Movie Title: Suicide Squad
Run time: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Release Date: August 05, 2016
Distributors: Warner Bros.
Cast: Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith, Cara Delevingne, Jai Courtney, Viola Davis,
Ben Affleck, Joel Kinnaman, Karen Fukuhara, Scott Eastwood, Alex Meraz

Editorial Cartoon: Mark Zuckerberg 'FaceBook Friend'

Cartoonist: Pat Bagley
Publisher: The Salt Lake Tribune Agency
Source Link: http://theweek.com/cartoons/643924/editorial-cartoon-mark-zuckerberg-jordan-west

Denim Jumpsuit with tied waist and Flared Trousers

Say hello to our today's 'Fashion of the Week' outfit worn by Elle Fanning who pulled off great fashion statement on Thursday at the event of 'Creatures of the Wind' collaboration dinner in Los Angeles, being a denim diva.

She was in the best lightest makeups with just nude lips and casual mascara. Over that she carried her lean figure in a blue, one-piece jumpsuit with a beautiful waist tied loose belt and a poncho looking trousers.
She did not over accessorize herself and just carried a brown handbag, dainty bracelets and brown wedge heels. We'd say quite some fashion statement!

Elle Fanning at an event in LA

Label/Designer: Creatures of the Wind
Model/Celebrity: Elle Fanning
Source Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3748220/Denim-darling-Elle-Fanning-makes-fashion-statement-jean-jumpsuit.html

Chicken Grilled Sate with Ginger Peanut Sauce

Sate are just scrumptious and widely popular side dish or even taken by some people as appetizers. Recently its got a trend for home and family BBQ nights as a munch snacks for killing time while your main course are on barbecue grills. A lot of diet conscious folks can have them as a full course meal as well taken in roasted or steamed vegetables.

Chicken Grilled Sate

Ingredients (Chicken Sate): 

• 2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons dark or roasted sesame oil
• 1 recipe Ginger Peanut Sauce (following)

Method:

If using wooden skewers, soak in water until needed. Move chicken breast pieces to a sealable plastic bag.

Add soy sauce, ginger and oil. Marinate 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

When ready to grill, thread the chicken onto small pre-soaked wooden skewers and move to a hot grill or a rimmed baking sheet 6 inches from the hot broiler. Grill or broil 3 to 4 minutes; turn and cook the second side another 2 to 4 minutes, until the chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from grill or broiler. Serve hot on skewers, or remove chicken from skewers to a serving bowl and serve with toothpicks. Serve with Ginger Peanut Sauce for dipping.

Ingredients (Ginger Peanut Sauce): 

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 to 4 tablespoons water

Method:

Combine the peanut butter, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce and water in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Add water as desired to thin sauce. Serve at room temperature

Recipe Credits: Nathalie Dupree, as she is known to her fans, has won wide recognition for her work, including four James Beard Awards and numerous others. She was awarded the honor of “Grande Dame” for Les Dames d’ Escoffier. She considers it her highest honor as it is from women who have excelled in the food industry. She was also named the 2013 Woman of the Year from the French Master Chefs of America, and in 2015 was named to the James Beard Who’s Who in America.

Source Link: http://www.postandcourier.com/20160817/160819549/video-recipe-of-the-week-grilled-chicken-sate

'85 Eme Regiment De Saintonge' by Dennis Albetski

Our 'Painting of the week' has the breath taking art piece of revolutionary re-enactment of Massachusetts historical value. The painting is called '85 Eme Regiment De Saintonge' gorgeously painted by Dennis Albetski; one of the 18 Splash winners contest held by Artists Network. You are going to love its watercolor painting as a part of your lobby or any home gallery.

85 Eme Regiment De Saintonge by Dennis Albetski

Painting: 85 Eme Regiment De Saintonge

Painter: Dennis Albetski

Original price: $2,500.00  (Dimensions: 14 X 20 inches)

Canvas print price: $95.00

Buy at: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/85-eme-regiment-de-saintonge-dennis-albetski.html

Source Link: http://www.artistsnetwork.com/medium/watercolor/splash18-winners

Cronzy Pen

Talk about a guy drawing with a magic wand. You will love this gadget of the week. Its the cronzy pen by Indiegogo. It literally gives you all colors of the rainbow and many more. In fact Indiegogo claims that it can pick and replicate up to 16 million colors in its in-built pen cartridge which can get any color you pick from this gadget scanning anything matching the exact color. The product is less than a month until it rolls off in the market. The company's CEO says that it will be a dream pen for all the designers and digital artists out there. It is going to be revolutionary. So get ready to paint your life with you desired colors with the 'Cronzy Pen'.

Indiegog's Cronzy Pen

Company: Indiegogo
Price: $199.00   (Whole set price)
Availability: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cronzy-pen-over-16-million-colors-in-your-pocket-art-gadgets#
Information Source: https://www.gadgetdaily.xyz/tease-your-cat-with-this-laser-guided-camera-and-it-internet-famous/

The Smiling Usain Bolt winning photo

Jamaica's Usain Bolt became the first athlete to win three consecutive 100 meter Olympic titles, delighting fans in Rio and Jamaica. This is becoming the talk of internet how its being the winning photo of the Olympics winner. This is quite a 'Photography of the week' for all the sports lovers of today. 

Photographer: Cameron Spencer

Source Link: http://www.cnet.com/news/forget-phelpsface-usain-bolts-mid-race-grin-wins-olympics/

Sausage Party (2016)

Let's face it. The movie is all a food animation movie and once can just raise appetite by watching it and for once I would strongly suggest parents to have a look out on their young kids because this is definitely an animation but not for kids at all and don't buy it just like that considering another family movie for kids. It simply is not, It has a MPAA 'R' rating for crude sexual content and pervasive language.
Its popularity is the reason I chose it for our 'Movie of the Week'. You'll be entertained for sure.
Here's an official (red band) trailer followed by the movie general stats and (voice) cast.



Movie Title: Sausage Party
Run time: 1 hour 29 Minutes
Genre: Animation
Release Date: August 12, 2016 (USA)
Distributors: Sony Pictures / Columbia Pictures
Cast: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Kristen Wiig, Paul Rudd, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek, Edward Norton, Conrad Vernon, Bill Hader

Editorial Cartoon: Russian Athletes Rio Olympics 2016

Cartoonist: Steve Sack (Pulitzer Winner in editorial cartoons)
Publisher: Star Tribune Media Company
Source Link: http://www.dcourier.com/news/2016/aug/04/editorial-cartoon-aug-4-2016/

Tweedy Skirt Suit + Pointed Pumps

Amal Clooney is delivering the perfect work-wear savant this week in our 'Fashion of the Week' statement. Fashion police considering this airy breathable fabric a classy easy to eye look for this Summer. This matching pink skirt and jacket is by Rebecca Taylor who has designed quite a famous hits for Amal Clooney before too. The soft tan colors on the bag and pumps are a soothing sight in tail ending Summers.

Label/Designer: Rebecca Taylor
Model/Celebrity: Amal Clooney
Source Link: http://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/celebrity-inspired-workwear-outfit-ideas#1426332

Chocolate Summer Squash Bread

This recipe is adapted from “The Classic Zucchini Cookbook”.

Chocolate Summer Squash Bread

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups sugar

3 large eggs

¾ cup vegetable oil

3 cups grated zucchini or summer squash

1 tablespoon vanilla

3 cups all-purpose flour; you can substitute up to 1 cup with whole wheat flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1¼ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ cup chocolate chips

½ cup chopped nuts (optional)


Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease two 5×9 loaf pans.

Combine sugar, eggs and oil in a large bowl. Beat until well blended.

Stir in zucchini and vanilla.

In another bowl, sift together remaining ingredients, except chips and nuts.

Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir until it’s just blended.

Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour batter into the pans.

Bake for up to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.

I start checking at 40 minutes for 2 loaves.

On wire racks, cool the breads in the pans for 10 minutes.

Insert onto the racks and cool completely.

Recipe credits: Carrie Sanford, who shares the Peninsula Kitchen column with Betsy Wharton, is a mother, wife, educator, artist, activist and cook.

Source link: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/life/peninsula-kitchen-taste-testing-muffins-prompts-recipe/

'Jeff Bridges' by John Bramblitt

We selected this amazing fresh painting of Jeff Bridges this week. The painter is John Bramblitt who is a bling painter and painting allows him to see the world of colour. While interviewing John he specially quoted for Jeff Bridges:

"From time to time I get to meet some amazing people. Mr. Bridges was an incredibly nice and humble man to meet and paint. The first thing he did when coming in to the room was get down on the floor and play with Echo. You must have to like a guy like that.

Jeff Bridges

Painting: 'Jeff Bridges'

Painter: John Bramblitt

Price (Matted): $45.00

Price (Stretched Canvas: $150.00

Buy at: http://bramblitt.myshopify.com/products/jeff-bridges

Bose Headphone QC35

They are the best noise cancelling wireless headphones of today. You are going to love them for a long time for their well engineered and ultra comfortable shape and adjusting size. The Bose QC35 are the best noise-canceling headphones available today. The headset offers an unrivaled blend of comfort, available features, and sound quality in a wireless package with exceptional battery life, so it is easier to recommend than any of its rivals. 

 
 

Company: Bose Corporation
Price (as of date): $349.00
Availability: https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Black/dp/B01E3SNO1G
Information source link: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/reviews/a22244/bose-quiet-comfort-noise-canceling-headphones/