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It’s hard to believe it’s only two weeks until Thanksgiving Day – fall is flying!  In preparation for our big Thanksgiving dinner, we like to plan our table setting and look for new additions to our favorite china and stemware. We tend to go for a more elegant looking table and add in a few cutesy things like these Rifle Paper Co. place cards. Love them!  Of course, the most important part of Thanksgiving is to remember to count your blessings and be thankful for each one!

Cheers,

Turkey Chili

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It finally feels like fall in Dallas! And when fall rolls around our taste buds turn to comfort food, like chili. There’s something about warm and spicy that just hits the spot, and it’s great no-fuss football food. This chili is a twist on traditional chili. It’s lighter and healthier, while still ticking the boxes of comfort food. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a great way to use your leftover turkey. As aways, we try to use organic ingredients whenever possible.  We love it and hope you will, too!

Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (we add a bit more for extra heat)
  • 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
  • 1 (19-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Accompaniments: sour cream; shredded cheddar and jack cheese; chopped jalapeño

Preparation:

  • Cook onion and peppers in oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add spices and brown sugar and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice, breaking them up with back of a spoon, then add beans, water, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey and let stand, covered, until heated through, 5 minutes.

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Cheers,

the parker palm springs

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Over the weekend, we spent some time at the legendary resort, The Parker Palm Springs.  This oasis of a hotel is hidden away behind tall hedges and has a decidedly laid-back vibe. It’s a favorite of celebrities, because of its privacy & peaceful atmosphere, and its great style. We loved the Jonathan Adler designed spaces – very funky & fun! We started our day at the Palm Springs Yacht Club (the on property  spa).  The PSYC is done in a nautical theme with a tongue-in-cheek twist.  We were greeted at the desk with the PSYC signature shot (cucumber vodka) to help us relax before our treatment.  That’s never happened before! The Scuttlebutt is the new nail salon in the spa and is metallic silver and white, with hot pink pops of color. So cool/cute, and girly! We had our manis done in the exclusive Ten Over Ten polishes – Mulberry for Jean & Palm Springs for Stia -of course! We loved it.

Next up was the property’s very popular diner, Norma’s,  for their famous brunch. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed some great people watching. We started our meal with complimentary smoothie shots – so California!  With so many options on the menu, it was hard to decide on just one. Thank you, Gigi, for your great recommendations! Everything was delicious.

Time for a walk around the 13-acre estate to wear off all that food. There are plenty of options when it comes to play time at The Parker; two pools, red clay tennis courts, pétanque & lawn croquet courts. All of these activities are located in different areas on the property, so there’s always a place to go for privacy. There’s also a giant outdoor chess board and sand table-tennis. The paths through the resort are all unpaved, sandy trails, making for a very quiet stroll.  Tall palm trees and beautiful bougainvillea are everywhere. The Parker is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.  We can’t wait to return for a longer stay!

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Palm Springs Yacht Club- the on property spa

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Scuttlebutt Nail Salon

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 Brunch at Norma’s

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 Smoothie shot

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 Fish Tacos at Norma’s

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Pétanque courts

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Cheers,