Get 'Em Girls' of the Year!

From left to right: (top row) Doreen Motten, Tia Dantzler, Karen Taylor Bass, Nicole Hill,
Janine Davis, Elle Denise, Bevy Smith, Crystal Senter-Brown, Iris Hoskins
Adrienne Nixon, Shante Bacon, Ronda Yates, Chanelle Washington Dina C.
Tate, Lucinda Cross, Sabrina Thompson, Isha Edwards, Nquavah James,
Rashana Hooks, Shyvonne Sanganoo

Thank you ladies for blessing the Delicious Life Newsletter! See you in 2008!

The Haps: Digiwaxx Media Holiday Party

We had the pleasure of catering Digiwaxx Media's holiday party this past Thursday, and I must say, in spite of all the work...we had BALL! Thank you to CL and the entire Digiwaxx family for continuously supporting the Get 'Em Girls movement!


Picture Details: The Get 'Em Girls with Digiwaxx CEO, CL; Shakara on the wheels of steel; Alice & Lucinda were getting their hip-hop on...all night!; Kasey The Great...still working in the midst of a party!; Joan and Oshea indulging in the ever-flowing libations; and Kirk aka DJ KL keeping the party going!

Happy Holidays!

Fabgirl

FabStyle: Brea "BStar" Stinson

I had the pleasure of meeting this fab SiStar at the Armoire Couture Fashion Expo a couple of weeks ago and I fell in love with the jacket she was rocking! So, you know I had to get all the information, including where I could find one. She informed me that she was the designer of the jacket as well as a stylist to the Stars (no wonder she looked so fabtastic!)

Ms. Brea is definitely a Get 'Em Girl and her BStar designs are Get 'Em Girl Approved! You can check out some of her styles on her myspace profile: myspace.com/breabstar as well as on Get 'Em Girls, Kerry Hilson and Chrisette Michelle (speaking of which, I'm so loving the new Chrisette Michelle single "Be Okay"...check it out, we already told you it was hot in the Delicious Life...now stop playing and pick it up!) For information on purchase one or both of the jackets shown in the pictures below, please contact Brea "BStar" Stinson at: info@bstarinc.com.

FabGirl

Tide Loads of Hope: Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs spent Monday night caroling in St. Bernard's Parish. Tide returned to New Orleans in celebration of the 10 homes completed along with the St. Bernard Project. Tide welcome families home for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Taye also helped fold and pack laundry at Tide's Mobile Laundromat. Created in 2005, Tide CleanStart truck is a mobile laundromat to provide much needed, free laundry services to families in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Over the past two years, Tide has visited the area four times and washed more than 20,000 loads of laundry for Gulf Coast families.

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THE HAPS: Patty Laurent's Birthday Celebration

Miss Patty looking fab!
I have on a dress momma!(shout out to Alice, thanks for showing me a great time)

Last night I attended Patty Laurent's birthday party and I had a BALL! For those of you who don't know Patty is one of the top black female party promoters in NYC. The party was sponsored by King Magazine and Alador & Smith clothing. Patty had requested that all guest dress to impress so for the most part women were in fabulous dresses and men were looking handsome in their blazers. Trey Songz, J. Holiday, Maino, Taj (SWV), Nik (American Next Top Model), Megan Good, Thomas Jones along with friends and family members came out to celebrate with Patty. D Nice, DJ Goldfinger and DJ Cassidy along with the Lotus bartenders kept the party live and flowing. J. Holiday serenaded Patty with his own rendition of "Happy Birthday" followed by a couple of his album cuts. Trey Songz added the icing on the cake with an impromptu performance of "Can't Help But Wait." All in all I had a great time and I actually wore a nice dress for a change. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE HAPS: Quincy Brown's Stunna 16 Birthday Celebration

Over the weekend Parents Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kim Porter hosted a Stunna 16 Birthday Celebration for their son Quincy Brown. Lauren London, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Omarion, Hurricane Chris, Crime Mob, Gorilla Zoe, Reverend Run, Jermaine Dupree and others came out to celebrate Quincy’s "Stunna 16". In pure MTV "Sweet Sixteen" fashion, Quincy's celebration included celebrity performances, a $5,000 dance contest, and a Diddy birthday gift; a 1964 Lincoln Continental and Range Rover.

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DVR Alert!: Monday

Most of my favorite shows are in repeat mode...but just case you missed an episode, check the following shows coming on this evening!

The CW has repeats of Everybody Hates Chris, Girlfriends, and The Game


Fox has a repeat of House and is new with K-Ville


NBC is new with Journeyman


CBS is new with CSI: Miami


BET is new with Access Granted: Fat Joe


VH1 is new with the season finale of I Love New York 2

FabGirl

Get 'Em Girl's in MD!

Who says women can't get along? We don't believe or promote that concept....in fact: we want to dispel that myth by introducing a new fabulous way for women to get together! Join us along with our host DCBookman and Tanya Morrison for great conversation, networking, fun and delicious entrees prepared by the Get Em Girl's!Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007 4PM-7PM
Location: The Morrison Estate in Upper Marlboro, MD
RSVP- tiah@dcbookman.com

All My Life I Had to Fight...

...but I never thought I would have to fight in my own house! Now, I've expressed my feelings for Ebro before on this here blog and 'lo and behold when I open up my email this is what I find...

This is New York City...not Pine Valley, you can't find another man to lay your '80's gold earrings on? You've been warned Shakara!

fabgirl

DVR Alert!: Wednesday

The final three use all things they've learned up to this point in the competition for the penultimate shoot; a commercial and national print ad for Cover Girl. Top Model 8 winner Jaslene makes an appearance to share some knowledge. After completing the challenge, one model is sent home. The final two go head-to-head in a Seventeen magazine cover shoot and work the ultimate catwalk in the Forbidden City. After a tough deliberation, the judges announce who will be America's Next Top Model. Special guests include: Jeffrey Chu, Brent Poer, Jim DeYonker, Qi Gang, Ann Shoket and Jaslene Gonzalez.

Set your DVR for the following:

The CW is new with the season finale of America's Next Top Model and the season premier of Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants


CBS is new with Kid Nation and Criminal Minds

QUEEN ALERT: Mary J. Blige Exclusive

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on an exclusive copy of Mary's eighth studio album entitled "Growing Pains." THE QUEEN IS BACK! If you have been riding with Mary since "What's the 411?" now is not the time to get off the train. This album will make you dance, sing, cry and testify. For all of you Mary fans who want the scoop on "Growing Pains" read below for the track listing and a synopsis of each song.

1. Work That- If you have seen the new Apple Ipod commercials than you have heard this song. Ladies stop running from the Queen you can be becoming and work what you got!

2. Grown Woman w/ Ludacris- "Now who you talking to baby I'm Grown!" Mary said don't let the Seven jeans fool ya.

3. Just Fine- the lead off track for "Growing Pains" perfectly sets off the tone of the album; fun and fresh.

4. Feel Like a Woman- Ladies we all know there is some days you want to be rescued. You do not want to compete, argue or be in control you just want to feel like a woman.

5. Stay Down- throughout the good and bad, stay down. The drama will not last forever.

6. Hurt Again- We've all been there. You start catching feelings for someone, you want to tell them how you feel... but past relationships have made you vow not to get hurt again.

7. Shake Down w/ Usher- This is a stick up! Hold me tight and don't put up a fight. Mary and "Ursher" are robbing you for your love.

8. Till The Morning- Mary takes us back to the Rooftop Skating rink with this fun free spirit song. Grab your skates and your best dance moves and come party till the morning.

9. Roses- It's just one of those days, we all have them. Mary said sometimes she just needs a hug, because everyday ain't all roses.

10. Fade Away- when the tears are falling, wouldn't it be nice if we all had the power to fade away for a moment; invisibility would be great.

11. What Love Is- Mary sings about her definition of love on this heart felt ballad.

12. Work In Progress (Growing Pains)- Yes Mary has grown from the young girl in the alley singing "Real Love," however she is still a work in progress.

13. Talk to Me- "Ain't no telling lies, ain't no holding back, ain't no tip toeing we to0 good for that!" Mary belts out. Any day, anytime, any hour, talk to me if you want to make things work.

14. If You Love Me? You got to remember the way that you got me, because that's the way you remember the way to keep me. Spend some time, make me smile; enough said Mary!

15. Smoke- Holding on isn't healthy, but it's killing her to let go! Get the smoke out of your eyes girl..lol

16. Come to Me (Peace)- Stay and come to me, I'm here to make peace.

Don't forget to go out and purchase "Growing Pains" next Tuesday, December 18th. The Queen is back!

The Great Debaters Premiere in Los Angeles

The Weinstein Company premiered The Great Debaters today at the Arclight Theater in Los Angeles. In attendance,was the films Producer Oprah Winfrey, Director and star, Denzel Washington with wife Paulette, Jennifer Hudson, Kimberly Elise, Gayle King, and Rodney and Holly Peete

Gabby Union and Essence Atkins Visit 106 and Park

There were plenty of Get 'Em Girls in the 106 and Park building yesterday! It's good to see Essence Atkins doing her thing and Gabrielle stopped by to visit with Mr. Chestnut...whew!


(Rocsi, I see you...loving the shoes)

Fabgirl

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The Haps: The Perfect Holiday Party!

The stars came out to the Marquee Nightclub in New York City to celebrate The Perfect Holiday, which hits theaters tomorrow, December 12th!

The films stars; (Get 'Em Girls) Gabrielle Union and Queen Latifah looked festively-fab in red. Morris Chesnut came out as well, looking rather fine, if I do say so myself. The films director Lance Rivera came through, of course, and the youngest stars of the movie, Malik Hammond and Khail Bryant made an appearance. Lil Kim also came out to show support...fab time indeed!

Fabgirl

DVR Alert!: Tuesday

Tuesday nights are definitely a DVR night, as I'm usually getting my party on Get 'Em Girl style at Mannahatta down on Bowery! So, if you're in NYC and you want to join me this evening for Sweet Tooth Tuesdays (we're cooking) come through (316 Bowery, New York, NY Subway #6 @ Bleecker St.F, B, D, V at Broadway http://www.mannahatta.us/)!

If not, shame on you...but you can catch The Bad Girls Club Season 2 on the Oxygen Network! Tonight, the girls form two rival groups, but put their animosity on hold to enjoy some welcome male attention.

For more reasons to set your DVR on record, check the following shows coming on this evening!

The CW has repeats of America's Next Top Model and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show


Fox has a repeat of House


NBC has a repeat of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit


CBS is new with Cane


BET is new with Keyshia Cole, The Way It Is


Oxygen is new with The Bad Girls Club and Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency

CRUSHIN': "GROWN MAN"

Dear Idris,

My name is fabgirl and I'm an Aries. My love for you is like peanut butter and jelly...it's authentic and it will never go out of style. I never could grasp the idea of drinking someones bath water until I first laid eyes on you. If I could describe you in two words it would be "GROWN MAN." From the "Wire" to "This Christmas" I have admired you. When I see you, I hear Lu-fa (Luther) ..."If this world were mine, I would place it at your feet." Back in the day, all I could offer you was some red kool-aid, but times have changed I have a cookbook out and we can discuss politics and music over turkey bacon and sweet potato biscuits anytime you want. So until we meet ...(and we will meet) Stay sexy...

xoxoxo, FabGirl

She Did That: Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington attended the 7th Annual Breakthrough of the Year Awards at The Music Box at The Fonda in Los Angeles yesterday...and she looked stunning. Ms Washington is definitely a fashion icon to reckon with!

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DVR Alert!: Monday

On Tonight's Episode of The Game (my favorite show...might I add):

When Melanie (Tia Mowry) finds out that Dionne (guest star Shanti Lowry) doesn't have plans for Christmas, she decides to stay in San Diego and spend the holiday with Dionne. Later, Dionne learns that an endorsement opportunity she pitched when Derwin (Pooch Hall) was her client has been resurrected. Dionne decides to take Derwin back as a client, and to leave Melanie behind While Dionne spends the holiday in St. Barts with Derwin and the advertising executives.
Meanwhile, Kelly (Brittany Daniel) and Jason (Coby Bell) argue over his negative attitude towards spending money on the holidays, and Malik (Hosea Chanchez) begins to question Tasha's (Wendy Raquel Robinson) allegiance to him.

For more reasons to set your DVR on record, check the following shows coming on this evening!

The CW is new with Everybody Hates Chris, Girlfriends, and The Game


Fox has a repeat of House and is new with K-Ville


NBC is new with Journeyman


CBS is new with CSI: Miami


VH1 is new with I Love New York 2

Bayou Dreaming: Beignets and Cafe Au Lait Ice Cream

If this were the perfect delicious life, I'd be able to wake up to a plate beignets from Cafe Du Monde, and a cup of cafe au lait...no Dunkin' Donuts for me. Unfortunately, Cafe Du Monde is a 2 hour flight away, and the cafe au lait would be cold by the time it reached me so a Get 'Em Girl had to improvise...

So, after kicking myself for not picking up a box of beignet mix the last time I was in New Orleans, I did what a Get 'Em Girl had to do...I got to creating. I came up with a beignet that was light and crispy, with a sweetness that was on point! The ice cream was really easy to make, I re-worked a recipe I already had for making ice cream before I purchased an ice cream maker...and it was bangin'!

Nola-Style Beignets

Ingredients
1 envelope active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/8 cup vegetable shortening
Vegetable oil, for frying (Cafe Du Monde recommends cottonseed oil)
Confectioners' sugar

Directions
Combine yeast, warm water, and granulated sugar in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Let the yeast sit until it begins to foam, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, egg, and milk to the yeast mixture and mix on low speed. Slowly begin adding half of the flour, until the dough begins to come together. Next, add the shortening and mix until it is incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until most of it is incorporated.

Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead the dough, until the dough has a smooth and non-sticky surface. Place the dough into a large, lightly oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size.

After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll out the dough into a rectangle that is 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch strips, diagonal to the rectangle and place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet to let rise for about 40 minutes in a warm place.

(At this point you may be tempted to go onto JetBlue.com and purchase a ticket to New Orleans...but hold tight, it's worth it!)

When the dough has risen for the second time, heat 3-inches of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Carefully place the dough into the hot oil, two at a time, making sure not to smash or deflate them. Cook, until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, remove and place on a paper towel-lined platter to drain. Cover beignets completely with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Makes about 2 dozen beignets

Cafe Au Lait Ice Cream

Ingredients
1/2 cup hot water
4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
2 cups heavy cream
1 (14-ounce) can sweetend condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a large bowl, stir the hot water and coffee granules together until dissolved; allow to cool completely. Once cool, add the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix, with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Spoon into freezer-proof container and freeze until hardened.

Enjoy!

I Wish A Vegan Would: Mary J. Brings It for Apple!

Mary J. Blige (and about a zillion other folks) braved the blistering NYC cold to attend the opening of the new Apple Store down in Chelsea Manhattan. We hear they were giving away everything...from Macbooks to Nanos! I swear to be fab, I stay missing the goodness!

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FabStyle: Beyonce

Beyonce and Jay-Z were recently spotted shopping in Paris...k.i.s.s.i.n.g. lol, ok let me stop. Seriously, my girl was looking fablicious, in a beautiful chanel dress, and if you love the look...here are some fabstyle picks to help you achieve this classic look.

Dress: T-Bags Fine Knit Dress $240, http://www.net-a-porter.com/
Coat: Kenneth Cole Reaction Split Lapel Coat $198, http://www.nordstrom.com/
Belt: Diesel Zip Tuck Belt, $77, http://www.revolveclothing.com/
Shoes: Two Lips Presley Platform, $41.77, http://www.endless.com/
Gloves: Portolano Leather Gloves, $78, http://www.bluefly.com/

Green House Effect: Benjamin Moore Eco-Friendly Paint

So today I decided that I would get ready for the holidays by sprucing up my eco-castle with a fresh coat of paint (you'd be amazed how a fresh coat of paint could change the entire look of a 200 X 400 square foot apartment.) So I head out to my neighborhood hardware store and 'lo and behold I see an advertisement for Benjamin Moore Eco Spec Enamel. Now, I don't know about everyone else, but when I see an eco-version of something that I'd planned on purchasing my heart skips a beat...seriously!



This new line of eco-friendly paint bases are low odor, low VOC, and 100% acrylic latex enamels. These latex interior paints, are available in either white or eggshell semi-gloss and flat finishes or they can be custom blended with Benjamin Moore's Color Preview Pastel and Medium Base.

Movies Rock with Beyonce, Mary J. and Jennifer Hudson

The stars definitely came out in Hollywood for Monday's first ever Movies Rock event presented by Conde Nast Media Group. Green was the new black with both Beyonce and Mary J. Blige rocking emerald-inspired numbers. Ms. Regina King looked absolutely flawless and J-Lo gave glowing, yet sexy mommy-to-be drama. New daddy "Ursher" came out to celebrate and Ms. Sex in the City herself, Jennifer Hudson, stopped by looking rather fab! Check out the Movies Rock event this Friday on CBS.


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World Aids Day Kick-Off

To kick-off World Aids Day and its 2007/2008 Leadership theme, Nelson Mandela's 46664Campaign held an AIDS Awareness concert in Johannesburg, South Africa. A host of celebrities came out to support this important initiative, including the campaign's founder, Nelson Mandela, Naomi Campbell, British R&B star Jamelia, Peter Gabriel, Corrine Bailey Rae, and hip-hop star Ludacris.



In the 25 years since HIV/AIDS was first identified, over 65 million people worldwide, have become infected
and over 25 million people have died of AIDS-related causes. To learn more on how HIV/AIDS has affected
the world, read more

With 54 percent of the new infections in the United States occuring in African-American women and 14,000
new infections occuring everyday worldwide, HIV/AIDS is a global epidemic that we can not ignore. To do your
part in building a better tomorrow, visit www.46664.com or www.worldaidscampaign.info.

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