Deux Dames

Tam’s Picks

Everything i love, like, and gotta have!

November 2008

*To Eat:                           

Garlic Roasted Hummus

Tribe Hummus

www.tribehummus.com

Hummus has quickly turned into my favorite snack.  It is great as a dip and spread.  Toasts, bagel crisps, and tasty crackers add to the treat.  Plus it is gluten free,  cholesterol free, and considered very healthy.   

*To Use:                           

Peachy Keen Lippy Stuff

Lights and Lathers

www.lightsandlathers.com

Yes, I have a lip fetish.  But when it is cold, I really like for my lips to be smooth. My favorite flavor is Just Peachy, but all of them smell delicious enough to eat.  This is handmade lip balm.  It is literally a steal at $2 a tube.  Better than any lip balm I have ever purchased. 

*To Wear: 

Oatmeal & Teal Scarf

Spiffy Spooners’ Unique Gift Emporium

http://spiffyspooner.etsy.com

Spiffy Spooner has adorable

scarves. Of course my favorite is

shown.  This scarf is handmade

and it looks so soft and warm;

perfect for the winter months. 

There is only one in the inventory. 

Spiffy Spooner has achieved a

chic, elegant and sophisticated

scarf all in one.  A great gift for the

holidays.

*To Listen: 

Splendid Table

with Lynn Rosetta Casper

http://splendidtable.publicradio.org

Step into the world of the gastronomic elite.  This nationally broadcasted radio show takes the food experience to a whole new level.  The descriptions are so vivid you believe you are sitting at the same table experiencing the food, drink, and ambiance.  Check your local listings for airtime.  

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef 

 with Anne Burrell

www.foodnetwork.com

I have talked about fine dining for the restaurant, but let us not forget, you can have fine dining 365 days a year.  Anne Burrell is a genius in the kitchen and shows you how to cook like you are in a 4 star restaurant. 

*To Read:   

Peach Cobbler Murder

By Joanne Fluke

www.MurderSheBaked.com

Mystery books satisfy that part of me that

wants to know it all.  Peach Cobbler Murder

also satisfies my sweet tooth. This mystery

is interspersed with 11 delicious recipes! 

That’s right this book packs a one two punch

as a murder mystery and recipe book, just

perfect for the budget conscience dame.

~Tamara Nichelle

 October 2008

*To Eat:                           

New York Style ® Bagel Crisps®

http://www.newyorkstyle.com/

They are light, crunchy, and go great with Dee’s pick, Laughing Cow^® cheese.  My favorite is the roasted garlic flavor. You can eat 7 whole crisps in a serving, which is a snack in and of itself. 

*To Use:                           

Satin Lips       

Mary Kay Cosmetics    

www.marykay.com/egbeasley

My lips are one of my better assets. I like to keep them in tip top shape with Satin Lips. It is one product that you will want to keep handy.

*To Wear: 

Low-rise Lace Cheeky Panties

Cacique Intimates @ Lane Bryant

www.lanebryant.com

Especially for my voluptuous dames!  These panties combine absolute comfort with sensual sexy. All the coverage that is needed, but you barely even know they are there.

*To Listen: 

Solange Knowles

SoL-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams Album

www.solangemusic.com

This was one press circuit that paid off. I saw her on 2 or 3 morning talk shows and was hooked on her single, “I decided”.  Then I was even more surprised at the sound of the entire album which thanks to I-tunes and a good friend, I was able to listen before plucking down my $10.  I absolutely love it!  

House Hunters  

HGTV    

www.hgtv.com

Buying a home is all about compromise.  Brush up on your skills as you watch prospective homeowners pick their dream home.    Every dame should be a homeowner one day!

  *To Read:   

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles

Barnes and Noble www.bn.com

Have you ever thought about being rich? I have and everything I think about comes into existence.  Wallace Wattles wrote this book in the early part of the 20th century but it still applies today.  All of my dreams are coming true.  So, just read the book. 

~Tamara Nichelle