Majestique Healthy Holiday Recipe!Melba's Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

Everyone knows that I TRY to eat a little healthier, so when I come across a yummy recipe with a healthy twist, I like to share it! I found this one years ago in a cookbook from The National Council of Negro Women's Black Family Cookbook. It was the recipe I used when I first attempted to make my greens without the tradtional smoked pork. I have to say, it was quite YUMMY! Yummy enough where I have been doing it like this for the past 20 years. Enjoy!

Melba’s Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

3 pounds fresh collard greens
About 2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound smoked turkey wings
1-2 tablespoons sugar
pepper
Garlic powder
Salt-substitute seasoning

Soak and wash collard greens. Remove all grit, remove hard stems. Place greens together in small bunches. Roll together. Cut crosswise into wide strips.

Place greens, water, onion, and turkey wings in large pot. Season with sugar, pepper, garlic and salt-substitute seasoning.
Cook until greens are soft and tender.

Nutrition Content per serving:
Calories 175/ carbohydrates 21 g/ fat 6 g/
protein 10g/ cholesterol 30mg/ saturated fat 1g/ sodium 448 mg

Source: National Council of Negro Women’s Black Family Reunion Cookbook:
adapted from recipe by Melba Moore, entertainer.

Majestique's Wickless Candle of the Month- Lavender Dreams!

Majestique Spa Hand-Poured Soy Wax Candles. Each candle measures approx. 4 oz and comes in a rheavy duty glass jar selected especially so that it is compatable to most candle warmers. SAFE and Cute! (Once candle is finished burning, simply wash your votive with warm water and soap, dry and use again!) Majestqiue candles fill the room with one of our signature scents! Warms CLEAN, EVEN and up to 45 hours!

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New You in 2012!!!

So the New Year is here!!! I am sure you made your share of resolution, promises, and goals!!! Don't worry, I did too.. but the thing I will do differently this year is take baby steps!!! How will you approach your 2012 goals?

More Majestique Shopping Affiliates!!!! Have Fun-Stay Warm- Shop Online!

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Calling All The Monsters! Prepare for a Majestiquely Spooky Halloween!!!

To know me is to know I love the FALL and I LOVE Halloween!!! Despite all of the negative views of the day... Halloween is sort of the kick off and the official annoucement of fall... making way for the WARM holidays -Thanksgiving & Christmas! My daughter and I gather our spooky little movies and have a few friends over to mull over warm Apple Cider from our Majestique Mug-A-Boo and a few spooky treats and games (that I will share later) for Halloween! Here's a few of our favorites, old and new! Feel free to share yours!

MUSIC!




Kid Friendly Movies!




NOT! -For the Children or the squimmish!


COSTUMES!!!!

Majestique wants to ROCK THE VOTE!!!- Click & Register

Majestique wants to ROCK THE VOTE! If you do not vote.. then you can not complain!!! If you do not register.. You can NOT vote! It is a quick process, that will give you a voice! Register to Vote.. and encourage someone else to do the same! Together.. we can ROCK! Click the Vote bar to register and raise your voice!






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Majestique's Favorite Artist! Adele...

This is Majestique Hotness!!!! Love this girls voice.. her style is amazing!!! And her soul is musical!!!!! Click to purchase through Itunes!

Fun Lunch Ideas for Back To School!!!!!

Majestiquely Wonderful Lunch Ideas for Back To School!

If you have a picky eater like I do… I’m sure you have the challenge of figuring out what you can send to school in the form of a nutritious lunch that will NOT either end up in the trash or make it’s way back home to you resulting in a STARVING child after school. So, I sat my very smart 10 year old child down and had her give me her top 10 packed lunches picks! Here we go….

1. Salsa, Nacho Cheese and Chips
2. Turkey & Cheese Wraps with dipping sauce
3. The old fashioned PB&J sandwich on White Wheat
4. Chicken Salad with Grapes on the side
5. Chicken Noodle Soup with Crackers
6. Chili with Cornbread Crackers
7. Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce & Carrots on the side.
8. Cubed Chicken, Turkey or Ham with Crackers and carrots with Ranch dressing on the side.
9. The Old Fashioned Bologna or Bacon Sandwich on White wheat or a Bisquit.
10. Kabobs! ~ any combination will do!

Now, being truthful… I had to add the healthy “carrots” in there.. but the she did pretty good! I’ve also the Kabob recipe to help you get started!!! Have fun, ENJOY & let me know what you think!

Kabob-wich!

How do you turn a sandwich into a fun snack? Make it a KABOB-WICH!
Ingredients
• skewers
• bread
• cheese
• lunch meat
• grape tomatoes
• lettuce
• pickles
• olive
• any other ingredients your child make like on their sandwich

Instructions – EASY!
1. Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and lunch meat (we ordered 1/2-inch-thick slices of ham and turkey at the deli counter or cube left over steak, ham, chicken or turkey from dinner).
2. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes, such as a grape tomato, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, or an olive.
3. Wrap in foil or ziplock bag to keep fresh.
4. Be sure to pack a side of mayo or mustard for dippin.

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Ms. Majestique's list of 10 FUN FREE Things to do this Summer!

Ms. Majestique's list of 10 FUN FREE Things to do this Summer!



1- Go see a movie! Yes, FREE! It’s my favorite thing to do! Contact your local theater to see if they offer free kids movies during the summer! If they do, let me warn you… eat a big breakfast and get there about 30 minutes early. The lines can be long! And be prepared for the crying babies and other shananagins. But really, who cares.. it’s FREE!
2- Take a HIKE! … Visit your local park and walk the trail. Take pictures, collect leaves, see if you can find any animals hiding in the bushes!
3- Play double-dutch or catch! Bring the old school back! Teach them that it doesn’t have to have an on and off switch to be fun!
4- Go for a Bike Ride. Lots of parks are bike friendly! If your family is a biking one… make an afternoon of it! You get plenty of fresh air, sunshine. Exercise and the children will sleep better that night!
5- Visit a museum! Most of them are free! So, pack a cooler for afterwards and head to the nearest museum! Most museums are kid friendly and may even offer a scavenger hunt for them! Call ahead to see. If not, make your own!
6- See who’s serving dinner for FREE! Most restaurants have a “Kids Eat Free Night”… have your child surf the net for who’s serving what for FREE! Make a calendar and viola… FREE DINNER… (for the kids) and a No Cook Zone night for you!
7- Have a Tea Party… complete with cookies and Lemonade! For boys.. have a Soda Mixer! (Same concept as a Tea Party.. just use kids frosty mugs and pretzels.- allow scratching and plenty of burping to make it fun!)
8- If you have a pool in your backyard or neighborhood …. that’s awesome! ENJOY. If not, consider the good old fashioned sprinkler system or a fun water balloon fight! Aim low! We don’t want any trips to the E.R.
9- Arts and Crafts! Use whatever you have laying around the house!... Macaroni, rice, beans, paper, glue, sissors, and paint. Spread out the newspaper and let them be creative! You’ll be surprised at what they come up with! Just be prepared to put it on display.
10-Head to your local library for story time! Just call ahead to see if and when they offer it!

So, now that I’ve started you on your way… this will keep the children busy for at least a week…. It’s up to you to find something for next week!  If you find anything else that’s fun and FREE….. let me know!

Good Luck and Have a GREAT Summer!!!

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Garlicky Ginger Chicken Wings!

Another Majestiquely yummy one....

GARLICKY GINGER CHICKEN WINGS



10 CHICKEN WINGS (ABOUT 2 WINGS)
1 TABLESPOON MINCED FRESH GINGER
1 TABLESPOON MINCED FRESH GARLIC
3 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE
½ TEASPOON SESAME OIL
¼ TEASPOON CRUSHED RED PEPPER
1 TEASPOON BROWN SUGAR
½ CUP CHICKEN BROTH
1 TABLESPOON CORNSTARCH DISSOLVED IN
2 TABLESPOONS WATER
TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

CUT TIPS FROM CHICKEN WINGS AND DISCARD. CUT WINGS AT JOINT, MAKING 2 PIECES.
MIX GINGER, GARLIC, SOY, OIL, RED PEPPER, SUGAR AND CHICKEN BROTH IN A GLASS BOWL.
ADD CHICKEN WINGS AND TOSS TO COAT.
MARINATE 30 MINUTES IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

HEAT OVEN TO 375~.
PLACE CHICKEN IN ON NONSTICK BAKING DISH IN SINGLE LAYER.
POUR MARINADE OVER CHICKEN.
BAKE FOR 25 TO 30 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE.
REMOVE CHICKEN TO PLATE.
PUT PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT; ADD CORNSTARCH MIXTURE, COOK AND STIR FOR 2 MINUTES TO THICKEN.
POUR OVER CHICKEN.
SPRINKLE WITH SESAME SEEDS.

Variation... Grill your wings and BRUSH with the cornstarch mixture. Tell me How it turned out for you!!!
(YIELDS 4-6 APPETIZER SERVINGS)

Majestique Favorite Song of the Month!!!!

Ok, I'm ALWAYS complaining about the music of today... don't get me wrong.. I LOVE MUSIC!!.. but I also think that the music has gotten into a "rut" where all of the artists seem to think they have to be extremely graphic or rauchy with their lyrics. I just miss that music that said it without saying it. For the record, I am a Luke fan.. I LOVE Bass.. Hip Hop... Jazz....Dr. Dre...Onyx.. and a whole range of music, I just think there is a time and place for everything. I should not have to flip the stations constantly when I'm in the car with my child. So, with all of that being said ... I LOVE THIS SONG! It's HOT.. It's BEAUTIFUL... It's just what we need and I will be loading it onto my daughter's IPOD!!!!.... GO LLOYD!!!!!

Majestique Favorite Recipe~ ZipLock Omelets!

YUMMY!! Zip Lock Omelets!~ Majestique Momma's Quick Recipes for the Momma's on the GO!




ZIP LOCK Omelets! Quick & No MESS!!!

This a recipe I found and I LOVE IT! It allows for big families or groups to all get their omelets piping hot at the SAME TIME!!! No Frying!!! No extra fat!

1) Start a BIGGGG pot (Dutch Oven Size) with boiling water!!! Water must be rolling before you can use it. DO NOT ADD ANYTHING to your water.

2) Prepare and set out in buffet style all of your favorite ingrediants that you want to put in your omelet (spinach, turkey bacon, garlic, onions, peppers, cheese...etc.)

3) Give each person their own Gallon size zip lock freezer bag and write their names with a sharpie on it.

4) Crack 3 eggs in each bag... (if using only egg whites... use 4), shake until egg is well "scrambled".

5) Add all of the ingrediants from your "buffet" to your bag and shake again for another 30 seconds.

6) Make sure your bags are sealed correctly and add up to 7 bags at a time to the boiling rolling... very hot water. Let cook for 13 -15 minutes.

7) Carefully remove omelet bag from water and place on towel. Roll omelet over so it releases easily onto plate...

ENJOY!!!

Unity Ride for Sickle Cell Awareness~ Calling All Motorcycle Riders...

If you are in VIRGINIA April 30,2011 PLEASE JOIN US Calling all motorcycle riders to ride for a great cause police escorted The motorcycle ride is to unite the community by educating and calling attention to this disease {SICKLE CELL DISEASE},to clarify you don't have to ride motorcycles to come to this event,although there is a need for motorcycle riders to ride from Petersburg to Richmond, All are welcome to attend!

Saturday, April 30 at 8:00am until 11:00am
Petersburg Deparment of Health,
301 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA


Calling all motorcycle riders to ride for a great cause **police escorted**

The motorcycle ride is to unite the community by educating and calling attention to this disease
{ SICKLE CELL DISEASE }

Sickle Cell Association of Richmond--OSCAR in conjunction with SCA Bike Committee & The Ladies of Elegance SC

Food will be served after the ride and bike blessing
Variety of juices and pastries will be given out at registration

Club & Motorcycle Riders can register in advance
Sponsors are welcome call for detail or email

Registration starts: 8:00am --10:00am
Registration fee: $15.00 per rider/ $ 20.00 with passenger
First biker out: 10:15am
Final destination: Second Baptist Church
3300 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, Va. 23224
Arrival time: 10:45am

For more information contact RIDE4SCA@aol.com or call

Sandee Smith
SCA bike committee The Ladies of Elegance SC
(804)-400-5473

*****Proceeds Benefit the Sickle Cell Association of Richmond-OSCAR****

Majestique Recipe! Healthy Easter Dinner Recipes!

Better Tastin Green Beans



1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 whole spanish onion, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 slices turkey bacon
(cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
(or as I really like to do it... a smoked turkey leg or wing!)
1 tablespoon salt-free blend
of vegetable seasonings
1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning

Fill one -fourth of large saucepan with water. Add green beans, onion, bacon blend of vegetable seasonings, and lemon pepper.
Cover.
Cook over medium-low heat until tender.
Serve Hot.
Makes 6 servings.



Nutrition Content Per Serving:
calories 40/ fat 1 g/ saturated fat: 1g/
carbohydrates 8g/ protein 3g/ cholesterol 0mg/ sodium 70mg