Love muffins, I know this is called easy cooking and believe me this is despite what it may look like. This recipe has different variations to make it your own, so you don’t have to rely on what they have in the store. Just add your favorite condiments and have at it. More after the jump. Read more

1. Drink This! “Green Apple Martini”

Ingredients:
1 oz vodka or gin
2 oz melon liqueur
1 oz sweet and sour mix
Granny Smith apple slice, for garnish

Directions:

In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine vodka, melon liqueur and sweet and sour mix. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Garnish with an apple slice.








2. Watch This! Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda is not only a great kids movie, it is a movie that adults will get a kick out of as well. The voices of Jack Black and Angelina Jolie help make this movie great for all. “Get ready to feel the thunder…Skadoosh”.

3. Wear This! “Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion”

Summer time is right around the corner, so make sure you all pick up a bottle of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion from Target.












4. Hear This! “Jazmine Sullivan-I Need You Bad”


Jazmine Sullivan has a very sultry yet strong flavor to her voice and it’s hypnotizing me. It has kind of an island feel that you can groove to over the Summer. You can have your top down or just sit outside with a dranky-drank and let it flow.

5. Do This! “Rock The Vote”
It’s not quite that time to get out and vote for our next President, but it might sneak up on you. So go ahead and register to vote if you are 18 and over. Too many people gave up the right and it’s much needed, so exercise your right love muffins.

Love muffins as you can see my focus for this feature is to have fun easy recipes to wow your friends with and show just how splendiferous you can be in the kitchen. This recipe is easy for an appetizer for your lactose intolerant or vegan friends. You can serve this along side any of your favorite veggies and enjoy without the worry of bloating. You know I love that idea.
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1. Drink This! “Coconut Slush”

If you’re a fan of the furry fruit, then you’ll love this frozen coconut treat.

Ingredients:
3 cups cold water
1 (16-ounce) can cream of coconut
1 cup light rum
1/4 cup maraschino liqueur
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a large 2-quart container and stir until thoroughly mixed. Cover and chill in the freezer until mixture reaches the consistency of soft sorbet, about 24 hours. Using an ice cream maker*, pour in the coconut mixture and spin until thick and slushy. Keep cocktail chilled in the ice cream maker base while serving.

*Don’t have an ice cream maker? Try a blender and mix slowly.

2. Watch This! Sex and the City

We don’t have to say anymore. The fans are ready for this movie, and the excitement levels are off the charts. If you haven’t purchased your tickets ahead of time, you may be out of luck!

3. Wear This! “Anything Sheer”

See through is oh so alluring…as long as you don’t cross that thin line that could surely put you into the trashy category! From blouses to dresses to wraps, love muffins, add drops of sheer to your fashion style this summer, and you can’t go wrong.

4. Hear This! “Adassa—Sexy”

Looking for a new song to blast while you’re getting ready for the streets? Turn up the volume on this one from Adassa. It’s all in Spanish, but we think you’ll get the gist. It’s so sexy!

Adassa—Sexy






















5. Do This! “AQUAgroove Pool Party”

Are your friends tired of you coming over every Saturday for quality time when all you reall want to do is lounge by their pool? Well now you can be a little less scrubby and check out the all day pool party at The Flat Lounge in Downtown LA. For just $20, you can lounge all you want from noon to 9:00 pm to the beats of several DJs. It’s this Sunday, June 1. Click HERE for more information and discounted tickets.

In the Summer we all want something easy to make. Instead of going to Burger King or McDonald’s for the dollar menu – we should focus on something more healthy. This is a favorite recipe of mine and extremely easy to make (also good for a side dish on Memorials Day). This recipe is made with ground turkey, but vegetarians can replace the meat with tofu or just use an assortment of beans (just don’t forget the beano).

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1. Drink This! “Lime Cucumber Saketini”

What a refreshing way to experience sake!

Ingredients:
½ cup cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Tbsp. simple syrup*, or more to taste
5 oz. dry sake
~ Ice cubes
2 cucumber half-moons, cut halfway through middle, for garnish
Directions:
Put cucumber in a food processor and pulse until liquefied. Pour into a cocktail shaker along with the lime juice, simple syrup, and sake. Add enough ice cubes to fill the shaker. Shake for 30 seconds to a minute, then strain into two martini glasses. Garnish each glass with a cucumber half-moon and lime slice.

*To make simple syrup, place equal parts white sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves. Cool before using. You can keep any extra in the fridge for another time.

2. Watch This! Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Although it was officially released at midnight on Wednesday night, this is the weekend where all of the people with morning commitments who couldn’t stay up late will get to check out the film! We predict it’s going to be #1 at the box office, love muffins!

3. Wear This! “The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil”

This bit of advice is for the boys, you want to achieve perfect clear skin that has always alluded you because of shaving induced razor bumps?

It’s almost summertime, and razor bumps are never sexy. If you usually have a problem, try this The Art of Shaving’s product.

It’s a light botanical oil perfect for prepping your face before you trim, and it won’t leave a residue. Plus, it comes in lavender if you’re feeling seductive and lemon if you’re into crisp and clean.

4. Hear This! “Robyn—Handle Me”

If you don’t remember Robyn from the 90’s, please get on it! She recently released a new album in April, and she just wrapped up the U.S. leg of her tour at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theater last weekend. When we say this Swede is hot, we mean it! Don’t sleep on it love muffins. Check out this biting track, “Can’t Handle Me”.

Robyn—Can’t Handle Me

5. Do This! “Memorial Day Weekend!”

Anywhere you live, people are gearing up to head out of town or hit up local parties and BBQ’s. Although most of us may not have super sunny weather for beach time relaxation, it’s still nice to have an extra day to relax. If you’re in Los Angeles, check out Fiesta Hermosa in Hermosa Beach. Music, art, food and the well-known beer and wine garden will all be going on in Downtown Hermosa this weekend. Just keep in mind my dear love muffins that it’s a holiday weekend meant to celebrate those who have lost their lives in military service!