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!