Jello Fish Bowl!

I think this is such a great idea for summer, and I can't wait to try it ! As soon as I do I'll put my own tutorial up, but until then, here you go ! Tutorial by Cute Everything

Fills a 2 1/2-quart fish or glass bowl
1 two-liter bottle lemon-lime soda, flat
4 1/4-ounce packages unflavored gelatin
2 drops blue food coloring
2 ounces gummy fish

DirectionsPlace 1 cup soda in a large bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over soda, and let stand to soften, about 5 minutes. Place 2 cups soda in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until just before a boil. Add the softened gelatin, stirring to dissolve the gelatin completely over the heat, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the remaining soda and food coloring, and stir to combine. Pour the liquid into the fish bowl. Using a damp paper towel, carefully remove any bubbles that have formed on the surface. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight.
When ready to serve, use a sharp knife to make vertical slits in the gelatin; insert the fish in a random pattern to make it look as though they are swimming in the bowl. Keep refrigerated until serving. Serve within 6 hours.
Note: To make the soda go flat, twist off cap, and let the bottle stand at room temperature overnight.

Fake Spaghetti ?!

Healthy spaghetti from squash...YES!

Ever heard of this before?

Really getting the look without the carbs!

Saw this great idea on Delighted Momma and I must say, I can't even wait to try it! I love pasta, and it's a huge part of my vegetarian diet (although it shouldn't be!) Squash is delicious, high in fiber, and low in calories, what a perfect dish!

Ever Seen These?

I came across this lovely treat on a travel-esque blog, Globetrotter Diaries. Have you ever come across these before?

Chinese Tea Eggs

 Tea eggs are a common street snack and even sold in convenience stores in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Who knew??

  A basic black tea can be used for this recipe or you can even use pu-erh tea for an earthier flavor. Other ingredients can be added such as mandarin peel or sugar.  Eggs can be left overnight to let the juices seep, or can be simmered for a few hours, making this an easy snack to make. And different too!

 Here's What You'll Need:

Six Eggs

2 Bags of Black Tea

4 Star Anise

1 Cinnamon Stick

1/4 Cup Soy Sauce

 How To:

1. Place the eggs in a pot and fill with water until just covered.  Bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes.  Remove the eggs and lightly crack the eggs all around with the edge of a fork or knife.

2. Place the eggs back into the pot of water and add the tea bags, spices and soy sauce.  Simmer for about 1 hour and let the mixture and eggs cool.  Continue steeping the eggs overnight in the refrigerator. (Alternatively, you can simmer the eggs for about 2-3 hours instead of soaking them overnight.)

3. Peel & Eat! So easy! I plan on doing this, and maybe substituting a few ingredients, see how it goes. If any of you are inspired to try it, let me know!

~Xoxo Amberlynn

Chinese !

My boyfriend took me out for Chinese today & I haven't had it in FOREVER.

Also....I bought three new purses & two pair of shoes. (figures) Absolutely spent more money than I should have haha but so worth it ! Be prepared for a huge post tomorrow! Hope you all are having a great night !

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