What I Love: Mango-Lemon Drop Sunshine Puffs

Hey Everyone!
Check out this recipe for these exquisite desserts titled "Mango-Lemon Drop Sunshine Puffs".

Prep Time: 40 Min
Total Time: 55 Min
Makes: 16 rolls

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup flaked coconut
1 can Pillsbury Big & Buttery refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2/3 cup Hershey’s® premier white baking chips
1/3 cup Smucker's® Mango Jam or Sweet Orange Marmalade

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in lemon juice on low speed. Stir in lemon peel and coconut until well mixed. Set aside.
Unroll crescent dough onto ungreased cookie sheet; separate into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 8 squares. Place 16 of the squares 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Spoon heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture in center of each square. Top cream cheese mixture with remaining dough squares, placing each of the squares at an angle so points of the square hang over the middles of the sides of the bottom square to look like shape of the sun. Press edges of dough around cream cheese mixture to seal.
Bake 9 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, melt white chips and mango jam, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Spread glaze over rolls. Serve warm.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 200(Calories from Fat 90),Total Fat 10g(Saturated Fat 7g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 5mg;Sodium 220mg;Total Carbohydrate 25g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 16g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 2.00%;Iron 2.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.pillsbury.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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2NE1 Releases Preview/Teaser Clip Of New Upcoming Japanese Release "Scream"

Hey Dolls!
Check out a recently released Preview/Teaser Clip of the song "Scream" off 2NE1's new upcoming Japanese release album titled "Collection" to hit shelves on March 28th.
Catchy dance beat and colorful sexy fashion.. I'm loving the preview and cannot wait for the full video to be released soon!!
Why does this kinda remind me of something from the Spice Girls? Hmmm.. don't know oh well guess that means it's good!




Source: Youtube

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Simi

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Koda Kumi Featured As Cover Girl For EDGE STYLE April 2012 Issue

Hey Dolls!
Look who is the cover girl for the April Issue of EDGE STYLE magazine?
Koda Kumi!!
She is featured looking so elegant and GORGEOUS! and I'm excited to get my hands on a copy!
Be sure to check out this issue available online & in your local asian clothing & bookstores & many other places too!

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Creamy Orange Whoopie Pies

Hey Lovelies!
Check out this recipe for "Creamy Orange Whoopie Pies".

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
1:00 Hr:Mins
Makes
24 servings

Cookies
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® golden vanilla cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
1/4 cup orange juice

Filling
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting
2 teaspoons orange extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
In large bowl, beat all cookie ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Using 1-inch cookie scoop, drop dough about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
In medium bowl, mix frosting and 2 teaspoons orange extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is thick but not stiff. Spoon filling into decorating bag fitted with star tip.
For each whoopie pie, pipe filling on bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down; gently press together.
Makes 24 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
For an extra-special touch, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of milk to drizzle on the finished whoopie pies.
For a thicker consistency, refrigerate the filling for 30 minutes before assembling the whoopie pies.
Don’t have a decorating bag and star tip? Simply spread the filling on the cookies instead.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Artisana Organic Foods - Product Review Round #1! "Organic Raw Coconut Butter" & "Organic Raw Cashew Butter"

Hey Everyone!
How are you? :)
My review today will be about a couple of products from a brand titled "Artisana".
Here is a little about the brand.. "Artisana™ - The Art of Healthy Foods.
Creating uniquely delicious, healthy, gourmet food is a work of passion for us.
Using the most careful attention to detail, quality and handmade with care, our organic raw foods are crafted using a temperature controlled process that preserves the life-essential fatty acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.
Certified Organic (QAI)
Certified Kosher (KSA)
Made in a facility that processes tree nuts, but does not process any peanut, gluten, dairy or soy products."
Sound's like a great hearted company right!?
Well here is my thoughts on two of their products.. "Organic Raw Coconut Butter" & "Organic Raw Cashew Butter".

First up.. "Organic Raw Coconut Butter".. I'm a big fan and believer of the health benefits of Coconut.. so I LOVED the sound of a COCONUT BUTTER!
This is freshly made from whole coconut flesh (not just the oil) and puree'd into a very fresh and yummy fiberous, densely nutritious spread. A very flavorful and fresh coconut aroma butter that melts in your mouth, while giving you the whole coconut nutrition: oil, dietary fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.
I love the heart of this brand, so very pure simple ingredients, NO additives, unadulterated coconut.
Check out the Ingredients: Organic Raw Coconut
Made in a facility that processes tree nuts, but does not process any peanuts, gluten, dairy or soy.
I have been loving this with a morning muffin and even in smoothies it's fabulous!

2nd.. "Organic Raw Cashew Butter"..
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Cashew Butter.. Every morning I eat a spoonful because of it's great health benefits. So I never tried a "raw" cashew butter before.. Very rich and naturally sweet this creamy butter is great to add some nutrition to smoothies, sauces, desserts, and more.
Cashew's are great for iron (which I love it for!) also to get some essential vitamins and minerals to your daily diet.
Check out the Ingredients: Organic Raw Cashews
Made in a facility that processes tree nuts, but does not process any peanuts, gluten, dairy or soy.

I'm looking forward to checking out more products from Artisana soon!
Really like their simple and stylish product wrapping/logo.
So keep your eyes out for more reviews of products from them soon. :)


Be sure to check out Artisana Organic Foods at your local grocery store or at their links below:
www.artisanafoods.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Artisana-Raw-Organic-Nut-Butters/48491770876?v=wall
www.twitter.com/#!/ArtisanaFoods


FTC Disclaimer:
Products provided by Artisana for a possible review.
All opinions are my own.


xoxo
Simi

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Hasbro - TONKA XT RICOCHET TRICKSTERS R/C "Rampage Flip" (Review)

Hey Dolls!
A product titled "TONKA XT RICOCHET TRICKSTERS R/C" will be my review today!
It's by Hasbro and its a remote control car and I recently tried it out and had some of my younger relatives thoughts on it!
It's sold for a affordable price tag of $25.00 and is for ages 6 & up!
It makes a great gift for little boys and even girls find it cool and will be bugging their brothers to try it out! :)
It requires five AA batteries - not included/One included Car Battery & it's rechargeable battery makes each charge full of 20 minutes of fun for the kids.
It's not like a typical Remote Control car because with this one.. when you run it into something.. it flips over and keeps going, which is great! It also doesn't leave any black icky skid marks on your hardwood floor like some other RC cars do.. It's a really fun and a cool toy. Looking forward to possibly trying some other RC cars from HASBRO soon, love their selection.. also their are two other types of RC cars from this "Tricksters" line, each has their own signature trick.. this one is the "Rampage Flip"and the other two are titled " ZIG-ZAG JOLT!" & "BUZZSAW SPIN!" The only issue with this product, is it's remote.. it's a little tricky, I wish it had a a little higher quality, & better controls.
Overall, its a super fast, powerful and it's a very energetic little thing!
Be sure to check this product out at your local toy store or online at Hasbro's sites!


You can check out where to purchase this item here:
http://www.hasbro.com/en_CA/shop/details.cfm?R=BE609F99-5056-900B-1055-36FE8E3BDD7F:en_CA


FTC Disclaimer:
The company mentioned above sent me the product for a possible review.
All opinions are my own.

xoxo
Simi

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What I Love: Chirping Chick Cupcakes

Hey Everyone!
With Easter coming up next month.. I think these cupcakes titled "Chirping Chick Cupcakes" would be perfect for your easter parties!!

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
1:45 Hr:Mins
Makes
24 cupcakes

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow or white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs or egg whites called for on cake mix box
2 containers Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
Yellow food color
24 orange jelly beans
48 small orange candies

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Frost cupcakes with 1 container of frosting.
Stir a few drops yellow food color into other container of frosting. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoonful yellow frosting on center of each cupcake. To make beak, cut orange jelly bean lengthwise to within 1/8 inch of end; spread apart slightly. Press into yellow frosting as shown. Add orange candies for eyes. Store loosely covered.
Makes 24 cupcakes

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
If you have only one pan and a recipe calls for more cupcakes than your pan will make, cover and refrigerate the rest of the batter while baking the first batch. Cool the pan about 15 minutes, then bake the rest of the batter, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cupcake (Cake and Frosting Only))Calories 260(Calories from Fat 110),Total Fat 12g(Saturated Fat 3g,Trans Fat 2g),Cholesterol 25mg;Sodium 170mg;Total Carbohydrate 37g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 28g),Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 4.00%;Iron 2.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;2 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Books With Simi (Review) - "Dietitians of Canada COOK!" By Mary Sue Waisman, Registered Dietitian, Author/Chef" + CONTEST/GIVEAWAY

The CONEST/GIVEAWAY Copy!!

Hey Dolls!
How are you?!
Good morning and welcome to Books With Simi.. today's review will be on the new book "Dietitians of Canada COOK!" By Mary Sue Waisman, Registered Dietitian, Author/Chef.
I love and adore cooking and I'm always searching for new and fun recipes!
While reading the cookbook, I found ALOT of recipes like, it's filled with all types of dishes, treats and drinks! Sure to find a recipe for everyone in your family. I found the book to be easy to follow and the recipes interest children.. which is great! Also the ingredients listed in the book are not tricky or hard to find.. they are what most families already have in their home (PERFECT!). One thing I do wish and like seeing in cookbooks are photos to match the recipes, I like to see what and how their recipe turned out like before trying it myself. So if perhaps their were fewer recipes they could squeeze in a few (even small photos!). But their are some photos and those were big bold and beautiful! Just take a look at the photos I snapped above.. the Pumpkin Pancakes look so yummy right?!!:)
My top 7 favorite recipes were..
* Roasted Vegetable Pasta Fettucini with Cashew Cream (A dish that's sure to please everyone at your dinner table.)
* Indian-Spiced Cauliflower, Potatoes and Chickpeas (Love all the veggies & beans.)
* Pumpkin Pancakes(SO LOVELY, KIDS Adore them too!)
* Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fried with Curry Mayo (Very Tasty.)
* Cranberry Banana Nut Bread (Great for the holidays!)
* Carrot and Almond Cake (A beautiful treat to serve for your guests.)
* Banana Split Smoothie (Perfect for the Spring/Summer.. very refreshing!!)

Also a little added touch in the book is all the great and informative "Did you know" Facts..
One of them i'll share with you.. Wild Rice is not actually rice at all, but actually an aquatic grass; Manitoba grows about 25% of Canada’s Wild Rice.


So be sure to check out this book at your local bookstore or online below at..
http://www.robertrose.ca/

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& Here are all the DETAILS ON HOW TO ENTER to win your very own copy of the book!

One of my readers will win the
"Dietitians of Canada COOK!" By Mary Sue Waisman, Registered Dietitian, Author/Chef
Main Entry: Enter at this form here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFFodFp1UDY5SGRrbHdwQVlzZVJtUnc6MQ

How many times can i enter?
ONE Entry PER PERSON!
Fill out the form with your details and be sure to keep up with my site for more fun contests! :)

Who can enter? - Open to US/Canada & International Residents!
As I host all my Contest/Giveaway's.. I love to make it worldwide available so ALL MY READERS CAN ENTER!

The Contest/Giveaway will end on:
- March 21st 2012 -


FTC Disclaimer:
The company mentioned above sent me the product for a possible review & CONTEST/GIVEAWAY.
All opinions are my own.

xoxo
Simi

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CONTEST/GIVEAWAY - Ms Driving Hit's Party Queen! Goody Gift Bag 2012!

Hey Gorgeous Readers!
Happy Thursday!
It's time to host my Monthly Goody Gift Bag Contest/Giveaway again.
The 3rd one of the 2012 year,
With little goodies that I love & purchase some extra for you guys too because I think you may love them too.
Just to say how much I appreciate you all for reading my site and loving it!
I would like to call this month's Goody Gift Bag:
Ms Driving Hit's Party Queen! Goody Gift Bag 2012!
I thought of this month's prize to be filled with some new released from 2 my most favorite jpop singers. Koda Kumi and Ayumi Hamasaki!

The items in this months giveaway are:
Koda Kumi - Driving Hit's 4 Album
Koda Kumi - NAIL MAX April 2012
Ayumi Hamasaki - Party Queen (Album+2DVD)
Ayumi Hamasaki - ViVi Magazine April 2012

I went out and purchased all the items as usual with my own money!
The approximate value of this months prize is:
$185 Dollars Canadian

I hope you all enjoy entering this months Contest/Giveaway & be sure to tell your friends and family to enter too!
Remember ONE CONTEST ENTRY PER PERSON!

& Here are all the DETAILS ON HOW TO ENTER!

The Giveaway: One of my readers will win the
"Ms Driving Hit's Party Queen! Goody Gift Bag 2012!"
Main Entry: Enter at this form here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDVkNnp2eDFuRGVocHNJa2F0QVJBVHc6MQ

How many times can i enter?
ONE Entry PER PERSON!
Fill out the form with your details and be sure to keep up with my site for more fun contests! :)

Who can enter? - Open to US/Canada & International Residents!
As I host all my "Goody Gift Bag" Contest/Giveaway's.. I love to make it worldwide available so ALL MY READERS CAN ENTER!

The Contest/Giveaway will end on:
- March 21st 2012 -

FTC Disclaimer:
I purchased all products listed in this post with my my own money.
I host these contest/giveaway's FULLY on my own & LOVE sharing my top
favorite products with you.
All opinions are my own.

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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Koda Kumi - JAPONESQUE (ALBUM+PHOTOBOOK+GOODS) (Limited Edition) (Japan Version) Un-boxing!

Hey Lovelies!
Check out my video of a overview/un-boxing of the newest release from Koda Kumi titled "Japonesque" ALBUM+PHOTOBOOK+GOODS) (Limited Edition) (Japan Version).
I ADORE this version, features a gorgeous photobook and the addictive album and a very pretty schedule.
Be sure to pick up this album if you haven't yet!! :)




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Simi

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