affordable shit- MFAMB approved!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 9:40AM behold!
shit i feel is worthy of your money:
i have made so far:
no fry fries (a lot of effort for not much reward. my way is better)
sauteed greens with onions and soy sauce (have made this twice and it's delicious)
chicken and dumplings (very easy and delicious if a little too salty. but that i am sure was my fault bc i use a concentrated chicken stock.)
roast chicken, rotisserie style (very good. follow the directions to a T. i will be making my roast chickens this way from now on)
chicken milanese with tomato and avocado salad (meh. if you're new to cooking this might impress your college friends. otherwise it's just pounded and breaded chicken. it's a quick dinner though.)
penne puttanesca (easy and delicious)
there are a lot more in there i am excited to try like the duck ragu and the healthier brownies..
the overall verdict is positive.
also:
ezekial brand cinnamon raisin english muffins.
super delcious dripping with MELTED butter (key to perfection).
they are also high in protein so i don't feel hungry an hour after i eat them.
and:
smoked paprika is awesome.
way better than plain.
add it to everything.
and..
cute, real bamboo frames!!
13$-20$
also cute:
pottery barn classic rattan bedside table- $199
so summery and simple and cute.
you could be that much closer to your beach house dreams:
and lastly:
shit from lands end! (huunh??)
like that throw.
and this throw:
and these sheets:
$149 for a king
and these rugs:
and this bedding:
$119 for a king
and this bedding:
which somehow reminded me of this:
and for sure this:
so i got crazy and did budget friendly versions of each room:
bedding: lands end (duh)
paint: MS home-D enamelware
headboard: urban outfitters
mirror: wisteria
kilim pillow: sukan etsy
palm tree photo: all posters
table: pier 1
lamp: one kings lane (hurry!)
chair: ballard
kilim: ebay
and:
paint: benjamin moore studio finishes chalkboard paint
bedding: duh
sconce: *the one in the image is cb2 but they took it off their website as of yesterday!
so this one will work too: west elm (though it isn't as cheap as the cb2 one)
oil painting: ebay or your local consignment shop/thrift store/craigslist
rug: ikea
cloche: jayson
candlestick: lavender fields
coral hardware: marjorie skouras
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!
shit for you to buy in bargains 
Reader Comments (23)
I like approved shit! Btw since you are probably a bad ass motherfuckin cook can you recommend a good lamb recipe. I want to make lamb soooooo bad but some of theses recipes online are wack and call for shit I've never even heard of.
Peace out homie.
thx for the insight into gwyneth's cookbook, i'll give it a try! I've always liked her and don't get why there so much hating on her. love your design boards too!
I bought goopy's book too, try the chive maple dressing, it's my new addiction!
Off to look at lands end linens now... I need new sheets!
OK, so this needs to be a regular feature on your blog!
I love knowing what other people like, but it's also important for other people to have their eyes open to stuff you might otherwise miss just beause...like Land's End bedding! And I'm so busy being irritated my Gwenyth, I discounted her book. But if the food's good, then that's that.
Thanks!
I love getting product recommendations! And the MFAMB stamp of approval will make GP's day, I'm sure.
jbhat
I couldn't agree more about Gwyneth's book! Her standby vinaigrette is absolutely delicious. Anything that makes me want to eat salad for every meal gets my approval. Love the recs - thanks Jenny!
Yowza! I LOVE this post! It has everything - I truly appreciate the thought and time you put into your posts!
Love everything here... I agree with those above - a regular series on your blog!!! Jeesh - I like you.
Gwyneth's cookbook-- now u surprised me there!
Lynn
PS: still would love an interview on Decor Arts Now....
Woah girl this is crazy awesome! That house beautiful room was one of my favorites for a long time. Did you see the black and white frames those bamboo people had too? They are good as well. Great post!
Aaaaaaand she's done it again, bitches. MAN I love you for this! I have been dying to look at the book; you sure work it OUT in the kitchen, sisterwife. i am impressed, per usual. And You know that room is my jam--and that i need new sheets! was this post just for meeeee? No??? Oh. Well. I suppose I could share. :)
OMG, I love the MFAMB approved list. And, P.S., I LOVE that each item says "APPROVED" after the photo, you know, in case I forget, what with the short attention span and all! This new format is "APPROVED" by this reader!
Totally gave you props as my favorite design blog on the House Beautiful post on fb today and got a like!
Love your blog!!!!!
I LOVE THIS POST. I want a weekly version, please. Those pictures frames are so fantastic and so reasonably priced. What a great find! And the sheets, especially the indigo stylized floral...yummers!
Ezekial english muffins are the bees knees {for some reason I don't feel guilty eating them so I usually consume 7}, try them with Almond peanut butter for a party in your mouth! Also, those bamboo frames are taunting me and I need them now!
Ezekiel cinnamon raisin english muffins are my all time favorite sprouted grain product! Smoked paprika really is the bob-bomb! Have been eyeing some faux bamboo frames at the flea market near my house, but I'm sure they're gone because I took too bloody long to act on them. So these are a super affordable REAL alternative.
hey, the lady painting on the last image is just like scarlett johansson, only brunette. LOL. the deep purple head board on the blue wall is deliciously provoking. AND THE FIREPLACE WITH THE BLACK WALLS IS SO AWESOME THAT I FEEL LIKE LOBOTOMIZED. FOR REALLLL. those are great pics, congratulations miss emphamby!
Smoked paprika is going on my list.
you need to try GP's cacio e pepe-- you'll be addicted!!!
Those Ezekiel english muffins are delish with whipped cream cheese (less calories than butter and very yummy)
Been dreaming to have those beautiful living room. We have ugly interior design so I hope I could turn it into fantastic one just what like in the photos. Thanks for sharing it helps me to build ideas.
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