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Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
You must be living under a rock if you haven’t heard about Nashville’s beloved hot chicken. As I’m told by our own Nashvillian Kat, WOM’s Editorial Director, you cannot visit the city without getting a taste of this ultra hot chicken, and you can find different variations with a cult-like following around town at restaurants and food trucks alike. It’s safe to say that it’s a Nashville specialty that’s quickly spreading around the entire South, too. We’re even getting our very own Hattie B’s in Atlanta in 2018!
What does Nashville Hot Chicken taste like?! Heaven. Nashville hot chicken is fried chicken, breaded and completely coated with cayenne and other spices. It’s clasically served with white bread and pickles, as it’s sure to make your nose run and heart beat quicken…it’s that hot. But it’s not like buffalo hot, or sriracha its a totally different hot.
By now you know that love getting creative with my nachos—some with sweet potatoes, some with jambalaya and some even for breakfast. And these hot chicken-inspired nachos with pickles and purple cabbage slaw may be my favorite variation yet!
Here, I was inspired to take the winning combination of flavors and put my own little spin on them by turning them into nacho form. This is not the full fledged Nashville hot chicken as it’s not fried and breaded because I felt that with the chips the breading would be overkill, but it definitely hits the spot with the hot-and-cool-and-crunchy effect.
Find the recipe below, and do tell me if you’ve made it to Music City for some Nashville Hot Chicken, or plan on making these downright irresistible hot chicken nachos anytime soon! Truly, MKR
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It will come to no surprise to you that spending time in the kitchen is one of my favorite things to do. As you may remember, I vowed to return to making more homemade weeknight meals at home in the new year… and more time around the table has been glorious. I’ve recently become obsessed with a few new tools and gadgets, and I knew it was due time to share my top kitchen essentials from Williams-Sonoma with all of you! Truly, MKR
P.S. I hope by now you’ve entered Williams-Sonoma & Fortessa‘s amazing giveaway to spend time in my happy place (wine country), right? If not, there’s still time! Enter here through March 15. xo
No. One.Philips Air Fryer. You heard me talk about the air fryer last week, but I really cannot stop singing its praises. As a quick reminder in case you missed our chicken wing story, this super high tech, but ultra user friendly air fryer calls for little to no oil and still fries up all of your favorites perfectly. I’ve made wings, fish, potato chips, and next up onion rings!
No. Four.Mini Classic Croissants. Ever since being introduced to these via an Oprah’s favorite things, I’ve never not had them in my freezer. Buttery, rich, and bite size…there really are no words.
No. Five. KitchenAid Pro Mixer. Probably my most used kitchen item, and worth every penny. I do not bake, mix, or make anything without my KitchenAid Pro. And p.s. you’ll have it FOREVER.
No. Six.Silpat Mats. Scratch the above statement; Silpat mats are hands down my most used kitchen item. They keep your pans and cookie sheets perfectly clean, eliminate the use of a non-stick spray, and they even come in mini toaster oven and microwave size. I have six, that’s how serious I am about Silpat.
No. Eight.Chili Lime Rub. This pick is on behalf of the Mr.; no joke he stock piles this rub. If he’s grilling then this is his secret meat weapon.
No. Nine.PL8 Professional Chopper. I was so impressed by this little guy, I snapchatted it the other day (one more reason to follow on Snapchat so you don’t miss out on all my favorite finds…username WAITINGONMARTHA). Anyway, the PL8 professional chopper chops up anything and deposits the perfectly cut pieces into a dish below. I made tacos the other night and was able to using the PL8 was able to chop up 2 onions, 3 jalapenos, 1 tomato, 1 green pepper, and numerous garlic cloves in less then 5 minutes!
Well, guys, by now you’ve realized how much of beauty buffs we are. In fact, we were starting to run out of names to call these roundups! Ha! So say hello to our new series, The Beauty Breakdown. In this series, we’ll be sharing our current favorite beauty and self care finds, and any and all products that we’ve recently tried that are worth talking about.
First up, I HAD to get my hands on a Hanacure face mask after seeing the crazy photos of everyone wearing them, looking 2348234 years old. And I was really impressed with W3LL PEOPLE for its completely nontoxic line of makeup. I’m so thrilled that makeup is starting to offer benefits of skincare, with clean ingredients that make us look great AND nourish the skin while they’re at it.
On this list, also, is Osmia Organics, a brand that’s new to me but worthy of the much coveted counter space on my vanity. Think luxurious, velvety textures with subtle and irresistible scents. They make self care easy!
Like everyone else, I had seen the ads for this miracle mask and I couldn’t help but be intrigued. This multi-action treatment mask promises to dramatically transform the appearance and texture of the skin. It works to remove the impurities from your skin, helping it look more firm and lifted, smoother and evenly toned.
I was completely shocked to find out that the mask ingredients list was a lot “cleaner” than I expected. It’s formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and it’s hypoallergenic and not tested on animals.
My verdict? I’ve got to admit that the tightening was really intense after applying. I mean it was TIGHT. But I thoroughly enjoyed the feeling, too, and I noticed my pores appeared smaller afterwards.
Oil pulling is an ancient practice that is receiving recent interest thanks to its key role in oral hygiene. I especially love this brand because it’s the only 100% raw, alkaline coconut oil in the world. It’s been cold-processed, and kept under 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making it truly raw. Most coconut oils can have up to 20% fillers according to the current FDA regulations; this one is 100% pure.
If you’re just starting out with oil pulling, try to swish the oil around inside your mouth for about 5 minutes, then work your way all the way up to 20 minutes. It’s the cleanest your mouth will ever feel!
A luxurious multi-use oil? Sign me up. This one by Aveda is great for your body, bath and scalp. The nourishing blend delivers a really calming scent as it moisturizes your skin and hair. It works its wonders in the bath too, with a few drops added to the warm water as you lay back and unwind.
I can’t get enough of these sugar scrub cubes from our shoppe! Available in several “flavors”, they exfoliate and nourish the skin, offering just the thing to pamper yourself after a long week. And to my surprise, the apricot is my favorite! Makes a sweet gift when paired with other simple self care favorites.
This all-natural setting powder from W3LL PEOPLE might just be our desert island product: used alone, the translucent formula controls oil, minimizes pores, and smooths our complexion; used over foundation, it provides serious staying power creating a polished, soft-focus, matte look.
You know me, always on the hunt for a serum that brightens my skin tone and smoothes my complexion. I recently tried this one by Osmia, and I’ve really enjoyed its velvety texture and irresistible scent. It works fast to soothe any redness or irritation I may have, and it has made the feel of my skin improve tenfold.
If I’m ever experiencing a pesky breakout, I know I can act fast with a spot treatment (I have several in my stash!). This one is at the top of my list right now; it’s proven to be really effective with a breakout even before it fully surfaces. While it’s a natural acne treatment, it actually doesn’t have tea tree oil in it, so the scent is a lot nicer than expected.
If you’re looking for a deeply hydrating, luxurious addition to your bathtime ritual, look no further. Welcome a light, yet indulgent scent of natural coconut and vanilla to your suds, and prepare to feel silky soft skin afterwards. This bath soak, which is also incredibly affordable and giftable and a bestseller in the shoppe, only contains four natural ingredients too. #winwinwin
My eyes are starting to show my age, so any and every nontoxic eye cream is welcome by me. I’m especially impressed with beautycounter’s version; it works to reduce morning puffiness, while also tightening the fine lines and helping any sign of dark circles under my eyes.
Like the rest of the beautycounter line, this product’s ingredients are good too. It’s made up of a soothing blend of wild algae, caffeine, flower extract, vitamin E and more.
W3LL PEOPLE Bio Tint Multi-Action Moisturizer SPF 30
Love a good skincare-makeup hybrid! This organic, tinted SPF 30 has quite the lineup of benefits, including a boost in collagen, hydration, as well as smoothing and brightening effects. I’ve found that it gives me medium coverage; my pores appear smaller and my overall texture is a bit smoothed out. It’s winning major points in my book because it’s completely nontoxic.
Nontoxic mascara that actually works well is hard to come by. Believe me, I’ve tried a bunch of them. That’s why this one by W3LL PEOPLE is worth sharing; its all-natural, pro-grade formula really gives mine a boost. The wand is designed to not clump, instead hitting each and every lash for consistent application. My lashes seem to be happier and fuller, now that they’re getting the nutrients they deserve (instead of being stripped of them like with other mascaras!).
Love, love, love this new vegan Bio Extreme Lipgloss from W3LL PEOPLE. The “bio active” lip plumping system uses peptide technology, volumizing liquid crystals, hydrating coconut oil and soothing organic aloe to give your lips the attention they deserve. SUPER hydrating with coconut oil and organic aloe…I’m in love!