Fresh Picks to Follow: Honeysuckle

In the mornings, I usually get ready for work while the news is playing in the background.  To my surprise, one of yesterday’s news segments was all about the hot new color for spring called Honeysuckle.  My Fresh Picks to Follow for today is all about this new pop of color.  According to leading color guide Pantone, the 2011 color of the year is Honeysuckle (18-2120), a dynamic reddish pink, that will be define the mood of 2011 given its “uplifting” qualities.  This color is defined as the color for all seasons – “Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world” – Pantone.  Check out some of the fresh designs for Spring 2011 from fashion designers Peter Som, Nanette Lepore, Cynthia Steffe, Adam Lippe and Tracey Reese that were featured in the Wall Street Journal.  Also, check out Pantone's site to download a gorgeous PDF to download that is filled with color inspirations for the year.  Here are my 10 ten picks of this season’s enchanting hues of Honeysuckle.  What do you think about the color of the year?

1.  Nanette Lepore - Rain or Shine Dress…$648.00

2. Banana Republic - Gemma Wrap Dress…$98.00

3. French Connection – Renoir Explorer Top…$78.00

4. AK Anne Klein - Ruffle Front Blouse…$ 51.90 (Was $79.00)

5. Valentino – Stretch Cady Dress…$2,590.00

6. Etsy - Honeysuckle Pink Silk Scarf…$48.00

7. OPI Classic Shades Nail Lacquer - Conquistadorable Color…$8.00

8. Chinese Laundry - Bog Rubber Boot…$47.20 (was $59.00)

9. Kate Spade – New York Kylie Tweed Skirt…$295.00

10. Lara Lewis – Estate Earrings…$29.00

Moody Girl Eats: Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia

I'm proud to say that I cooked twice this week.  I made tacos on Sunday, which wasn’t anything fancy.  I just used the normal taco seasoning packet from Taco Bell.  And today I made this delicious tilapia meal.  I wanted to make a fish dish for tomorrow because of the Lenten season.  I bought a couple bags of frozen tilapia, so I’ll be very creative over the next few weeks.  I found this recipe on Kitchn and I knew I had to make it.  It’s a really simple recipe with some exotic flavors.  Here is the recipe below along with some pictures that I took along the process.  I really enjoyed making and eating this dish and I would definitely make it again.  Bon Appétit!

**I may have used a little more soy sauce than the recipe calls for, so that’s why my sauce looks a little darker.  I served the fish over jasmine rice and it was amazing.  I will make this again in the near future. 

Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia
serves 2, or 1 with leftovers for lunch

2 large tilapia fillets (or similar thin white fish) - about 3/4 lb
1 jalapeno pepper (optional)
3 garlic cloves
1 inch grated ginger (1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Scallions, chopped for garnish
Extra cilantro, to garnish

Heat the oven to 475F. Pat the fish dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in a glass baking dish.

Chop the pepper and garlic, and grate the ginger. Put in a small food processor with the soy sauce, white wine, sesame oil, and cilantro. Whir until blended. Pour the sauce over the fish, rubbing it in a little. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through. It will be very moist and gelatinous, still.

Serve immediately over rice, garnished with scallions and cilantro.

March Wish List – Top 3

I just realized that I never posted my top 3 items for the month of March.  Obviously, I won’t be making any purchases this month, but I wanted to post them nonetheless.   I bought a bunch of clothes last month for my birthday, so hopefully all of my clothes will keep me content until Easter.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed!  

Here are my top 3 items for the month of March that I can’t live without.  What are your must have items this month?  Let me know!

                     Fountain Of Youth Dress              Back Porch Blouse                    Decade-By-Decade Skirt