Hey there!!!
If you didn't get a chance to catch this Fashion Show episode of The Big Party Plan-Off, the show I'm hosting for the Style Network, it's reairing this Saturday, Feb 16 at 11:00 AM and then again on Thursday, Feb 21 10:00 AM EST. I will tell you, I am the loser in this episode...and I have to say, I didn't like it one bit...I was hoping I would be a gracious loser...but, well...I did the best I could :)
If you haven't seen it already, The Big Party Plan-Off is part reality, part Martha Stewart (on crack) and 100% gorilla party planning. It's lots of fun and has some surprises...I guarantee you'll get great ideas and/or possibly even be inspired.
Hope you like it and have fun watching...I would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and feedback if you have the time to peck out a few words. You can post a comment here or email me at Liza@lizautterpernice.com.
Big hug and kisses!Cheers ! ~ L
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Big Party Plan-Off, Fashion Show: Work It!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Angel City Derby Girls Party Recipes: Champagne Cocktail and Hummus
Thanks everyone for your interest in these two recipes I made for the Angel City Derby Girls Wishes Come True Party. They’re both very forgiving recipes that you can easily modify to suit your taste and they're so simple and fast to make. Enjoy!
CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
Serves 4-6
Your favorite champagne
15-20 whole cloves
1/2 bunch fresh mint
2 cups (6-8 oranges) of fresh orange juice*
1/2 cup of brown sugar
Orange wedge for rimming the glasses
Gently mash/grind the cloves and mint together in a medium-sized bowl**.
Pour orange juice in the bowl and let mixture steep for at least 30 minutes—the longer it steeps the more intense the flavors.
While the juice is steeping, make the sugar-rimmed champagne glass:
Using the orange wedge, wet the rim of the glass.
Dip the wet rim of the glass into a bowl of brown sugar. Voila!
To make the cocktail, finish by straining the juice from the cloves and mint.
Fill each glass a 1/3 of the way with the juice mixture. Add champagne and top with a sprig of mint.
*You can also use fresh tangerine juice or fresh lemonade as long as it's not too sweet.
**You can also use a mortar and pestle to grind the cloves and mint before transferring the mixture to a bowl.
HUMMUS
Serves 4-6
1 can (15 or 16 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzos), rinsed, drained
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
Juice from 1/2 lemon
2-4 tablespoons soy sauce (start with 2 tablespoons, add more to taste)
3/4 cup of water (add more to make it creamy, less to make it thicker)
In a food processor or blender*, process the rinsed chickpeas and garlic till chunky.
Add lemon juice & soy sauce; blend until creamy.
While processor is running add water in small batches for desired consistency...less for thicker hummus.
*Use the PUREE setting when using a blender.
**added bonus is that it's protein rich and low fat!!!
CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
Serves 4-6
Your favorite champagne
15-20 whole cloves
1/2 bunch fresh mint
2 cups (6-8 oranges) of fresh orange juice*
1/2 cup of brown sugar
Orange wedge for rimming the glasses
Gently mash/grind the cloves and mint together in a medium-sized bowl**.
Pour orange juice in the bowl and let mixture steep for at least 30 minutes—the longer it steeps the more intense the flavors.
While the juice is steeping, make the sugar-rimmed champagne glass:
Using the orange wedge, wet the rim of the glass.
Dip the wet rim of the glass into a bowl of brown sugar. Voila!
To make the cocktail, finish by straining the juice from the cloves and mint.
Fill each glass a 1/3 of the way with the juice mixture. Add champagne and top with a sprig of mint.
*You can also use fresh tangerine juice or fresh lemonade as long as it's not too sweet.
**You can also use a mortar and pestle to grind the cloves and mint before transferring the mixture to a bowl.
HUMMUS
Serves 4-6
1 can (15 or 16 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzos), rinsed, drained
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
Juice from 1/2 lemon
2-4 tablespoons soy sauce (start with 2 tablespoons, add more to taste)
3/4 cup of water (add more to make it creamy, less to make it thicker)
In a food processor or blender*, process the rinsed chickpeas and garlic till chunky.
Add lemon juice & soy sauce; blend until creamy.
While processor is running add water in small batches for desired consistency...less for thicker hummus.
*Use the PUREE setting when using a blender.
**added bonus is that it's protein rich and low fat!!!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The Big Party Plan-Off: LA Derby Girls' End of Season Party
Hey there...If you weren't able to see the show last night, The Big Party Plan-Off: LA Derby Girls' End of Season Party, you can always check out my new website www.lizautterpernice.com. I have a link under "Party Perfect" to the Style Network that shows the schedule with alternative dates that my episode will air. I'm so excited to share this with everyone. Thank you so much for all your love, support, and encouragement. I'll keep you posted!!!Cheers! ~ L
P.S. Watch Videoclips from this episode:
TheBigPartyPlan-Off: Drape a Tent
TheBigPartyPlan-Off: Drape a Tent
Friday, January 4, 2008
Set Your Tivo!!! Style Network, Jan 7, 7:00pm PST
Happy New Year, hope you had a wonderful holiday!! It's official! Set your Tivo... My episode of "The Big Party Plan-Off," the Style Network show that I am hosting, will be airing this Monday, January 7th at 7:00PM (PST) on the Style Network. The episode is called the "LA Derby Girls end of season party." They were a blast to work with and I even got some roller derby lessons! Hilarious. (I've never been on skates before) :) If you get a chance to see it I would really love to hear your feedback...hopefully you'll have fun watching it!!! Either way, I would so appreciate hearing your valuable thoughts.
Lots of love ~ L
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