Good GOD! I was just inspired and empowered in a way that has passion shooting through my veins after watching Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s TED talk.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zzH0knm0fU[/youtube]
So now, check out Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s talk…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw5HJhIlJp4[/youtube]
So my question to YOU is…do you think women, as entrepreneurs have an equal playing field?
Much love,
Gina DeVee
P.S. Please leave your comment below…
It’s been chilly here in Malibu, so I was feeling the desire for some warm homemade soup to cozy up with. I also remembered that I had gone to the market and bought some ingredients for a different dish that I never made. So in my fridge I had:
And that’s basically all you need for this scrumptious winter dish…oh, that by the way, is made in MINUTES!
First, start with a super fun Le Crueset dutch oven (or any pot with a lid will do)!
Le Crueset Dutch Oven
Next, add a little extra virgin olive oil-about 2 tablespoons.
2-3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on medium high heat
This next part of the Potage Parmentier is the Gina DeVee style–add 4 oz. of diced pancetta!
Pancetta! Mmmmm...
The next simple step is to chop 3 cups of leeks…
Yes this is me, and no I had no makeup on...
Once the pancetta crisps up nicely, add the 3 cups of leeks to the pancetta mixture.
Pancetta + Leeks = Delicious
Next, dice about 3 cups of potatoes…
Same no makeup situation.
Voila!
Pretty diced potatoes (3 cups)
Then add the potatoes to the pancetta and leeks…
Stir all of the ingredients together...ANY woman entrepreneur can do this!
Next, cover this mixture with water and vegetable stock in equal parts about a quart total.
We're almost there!
I added a sprig of thyme too…
Fresh thyme!
Bring the entire mixture to a boil, then turn down to simmer, cover for 30-60 minutes. Then, using an immersion blender (or any device that will mash up the soup) blend to desired consistency. (You could even transfer to a blender).
Now for the grand finale!
Potage Parmentier--Gina DeVee style!
Enjoy! My husband certainly did!
Cheers to you this winter. Stay warm.
Marie Forleo and I have known each other for years, however, when I recently heard she was wintering in Los Angeles, I knew I wanted to welcome her to the City of Angels properly…and in my book, that means brunch in Malibu!
We started off appropriately with a Champagne toast…(I always add a bit of color with a fresh raspberry).
Gina DeVee & Marie Forleo starting off Sunday brunch right!
When I invite friends over, I always make them my guinea pigs and try one new recipe and one tried and true fav…so my NEW culinary adventure today was into the world of ebelskivers. They are traditional Danish bite size pancakes that I chose to stuff with a raspberry filling. You can get my exact recipe I used in Ebelskivers by Kevin Crafts.
Ebelskivers by Kevin Crafts
Here I am making my first batch!
Simple Ebelskivers
Keep in mind you do need a special pan to make these little morsels of heaven. I purchased mine at Williams Sonoma.
Ebelskiver pan at Williams Sonoma
I’m telling you, the were a HIT! My darling husband even left his football game twice to come in for seconds!
My very first try at Ebelskivers!
Marie and I weren’t exactly disappointed either…
MmmmMmmmmm!
Good LORD was it great to spend some quality one on one time with another woman who is fiercely and fearlessly showing up in life as her most unique self! We got caught up, discussed our favorite subjects, shared our dreams for 2012, and asked each other for support in our most opposite areas of expertise! All while relaxing out by the fire.
Marie shot this one and posted it on Twitter, as she informed me of Instagram! So excited to get rolling with this fun technology.
Post brunch next to our outdoor fire
The sun started to set, time to wrap up our magical day…
Ahhhh....good times!
Okay, it is Sunday night…so it’s time for me to go spend time with my husband. More to come soon!
BTW, do you have any great ideas for cool Sunday night dinner? Looks like it’s my turn to cook…
Gina DeVee
