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I did quite a bit of good eating this weekend and it’s not...

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:30:24 -0700

I did quite a bit of good eating this weekend and it’s not over, yet!

There were samosas at Rock Sugar, foie gras tapas at Monsiuer Marcel, and artichoke dip at The Abbey.

Be sure to follow me on Foursquare and Twitter for more location information as I romp around the streets of LA and NY this week.

And, then, I met my third husband. @ChrisGFields tied these...

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:12:18 -0700

And, then, I met my third husband.

@ChrisGFields tied these cherry stems into knots with his tongue.

Seriously.

Took my kid for a nighttime stroll along the beach so he could...

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:00 -0700

Took my kid for a nighttime stroll along the beach so he could touch the ocean and stand at the edge of the country and be in awe of God’s majesty.

He’d just come from a gig at the Santa Monica Pier where his band played a Doors set with, legendary Doors guitarist, Robby Krieger.

I got awesome photos and video of them and Krieger signed my kid’s guitar.

He’ll never forget meeting and playing with Krieger. He’ll never forget touching the ocean, running from the waves, getting water and sand in his shoes, and he’ll never forget the way the sky looked as it covered all our blessings, that night.

I make a mean apple pie…

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:41:00 -0700

I make a mean apple pie…

[Come see me at MoSex & Toshi’s Living Room, May...

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:16:34 -0700

[Come see me at MoSex & Toshi’s Living Room, May 30th]

This will be my first time traveling to New York in three years. In fact, this will be my first leaving Los Angeles in three years, with the exception of my trip to the Daytime Emmys in Las vegas a couple years ago –– but that’s just a three hour drive away.

But, I digress.

The museum’s entrance fee is $25 but, for that ticket price, you will receive a copy of DRINK F**K SLEEP, drink tickets, and other freebies in a nifty gift bag!

After, we’ll all jot down the road to Toshi’s Living Room, inside the Flatiron Hotel for more drinks and mingling.

Be sure to get your tickets, now. This event only holds about 100 people and we are almost at capacity!

My Episode of Life After. It’s been brought to my...

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:41:00 -0700

My Episode of Life After.

It’s been brought to my attention that TV One has been replaying my episode of Life After. For those who missed it, this link has been provided by a member of my Twitter community — AKA, one of my Cousins.

Enjoy.

My updated AM/PM routine with @juicebeauty. [Search...

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:22 -0700

My updated AM/PM routine with @juicebeauty.

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A candid portrait as Karrine Steffans tries a prescribed Setiva...

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:26:17 -0700

A candid portrait as Karrine Steffans tries a prescribed Setiva for her insomnia and, instead, it turns into a smoke session with, and documented by, Mykel Monroe. Music by Kid Ink & Kirko Bangz.

You’ll never understand what it means. Get on the...

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:58 -0700

You’ll never understand what it means.

Get on the Society56 waiting list, please.

Thank you.

This is just one half of the biggest burrito I’ve ever...

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:09:02 -0700

This is just one half of the biggest burrito I’ve ever seen or eaten.

Finished it all.

#chipotle

Yep…you’re looking at burned hair and skin. This was...

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:24:00 -0700

Yep…you’re looking at burned hair and skin.

This was done at Domini Salon in Silverlake, CA by a “stylist” named DeShawn.

I could go on and on about it but, I think the pictures say it all.

This is what I get for going east of Doheny for anything but a taco.

[How An Idea Becomes A Book]

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:05:00 -0700

[How An Idea Becomes A Book]

My Real-Fake Guacamole: Guacamole is one of my favorite...

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:33:00 -0700

Fast & Easy Guacamole

Cut avocado & place in container w/ lid

Buy ready-made pico de gallo

Mash avocado

Combine avocado & pico de gallo

Add a bit of lemon juice

Mix & fold until blended

My Real-Fake Guacamole:

Guacamole is one of my favorite spring/summer time treats. I hate ready-made guacamole and I am not a fan of making it from scratch, all the time. So, here is my real-fake version.

This takes about 5 minutes to make. Seriously.

Cut fresh avocado into cubes (cut avocado in half, remove seed, cut squares into the flesh, remove with a spoon)
Season to taste with salt and garlic
Mash avocado
Add ready-made pico de gallo salsa
Combine, blend and fold until well blended
Add the juice of half a lemon
Continue to blend
Cover and refrigerate.

Enjoy!

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Fried Plantains: Usually, when you buy plantains from the store,...

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:13:14 -0700

Fried Plantains:

Usually, when you buy plantains from the store, they aren’t ripe. If this is the case, when you buy yours, put them on a sunny window sill to ripen. Make sure they are very ripe; the shin should be completely yellow and browning. The Plantain should be very soft when pressed upon.

The rest in very simple. Cut and fry, then, place on paper towel to drain. For a little extra zing, I like to sprinkle a bit of course Kosher salt onto the cuts of plantain.

Enjoy!

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These are my Real-Fake Mashed Potatoes: These are very...

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:57:00 -0700

These are my Real-Fake Mashed Potatoes:

These are very simple…

Boil 2 large potatoes until very soft. I use Yukon Gold potatoes.
Make instant mashed potatoes are directed on the box: boil water, milk, add salt, butter. I also like to add fresh pressed garlic.
Cut and combine the boiled potatoes with the instant mash. Whip with a blender until fluffy.

Done! Fast and easy. Fancier than just plain instant mash, not as much work as home cooked mash.

Enjoy!

This morning, I tested the Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty...

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:35:09 -0700

This morning, I tested the Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty line.

Overall, I really liked it!

Here’s quick video explaining why and, when you’re finished watching, hop on over to Juice Beauty’s website and use promo code KARRINE when checking out.

You’ll receive a FREE deluxe size Green Apple Cleansing Gel and 2 FREE samples from the Stem Cellular Repair line.

You’re welcome!

Since getting remarried, last year, my diet has gone through...

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:17:00 -0700

fried chicken

soak in water w/ lemon & vinegar

what you'll need

season to taste

coat in eagg

season flour

roll chicken in flour

coat chicken in flour, let rest

deep fry

Since getting remarried, last year, my diet has gone through significant changes. My husband is a pescetarian and, to make my life easier, my son and I became pescetarians, as well.

Now, 6 months later, I have began to incorporate other meats into my diet and give myself one cheat day a week. This week, my cheat meat was chicken and my son wanted it fried.

No problem!

Here’s how I do it:

Clean chicken pieces with water, lemon, and vinegar in large bowl. Drain.
Season chicken in bowl with seasoned salt, garlic, pepper, etc. Rub pieces.
Whisk 2-3 eggs in a separate bowl, then, add eggs to seasoned chicken. Coat.
Pour flour in plastic shopping bag. Season flour.
Place chicken in the flour. Roll until coated. Let rest.
Heat cooking oil (corn or canola) in large quart pan. Enough for deep frying.
Fry pieces until deep golden brown, remover and place on paper bag and/or absorbent napkins.
Poke pieces with a knife to be sure the meat is cooked throughout.

Everyone’s stove top is different, but I find medium/high heat to work best. I prefer to use thighs and wings for frying.

Enjoy!

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Help! Help! Call 911! I ran out of my @juicebeauty Organic...

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:47:00 -0700

Help! Help! Call 911! I ran out of my @juicebeauty Organic Facial Rejuvenation Mask!

Goat Brie with Fig, Honey, and Nuts: Here’s a little snack...

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:33:00 -0700

Goat Brie with Fig, Honey, and Nuts:

Here’s a little snack I like to make when having a girls day/wine and cheese with friends. The ingredients are very simple, all of which I purchase from Whole Foods.

Goat Brie (circularly shaped, if possible): place brie in a bowl or small container with a lid. Remove rind from the top and score, deeply, with a knife.
Fig Spread: smother brie with fig spread, liberally.
Nuts: cover with plain, roasted, salted, or candied nuts, whole, crushed, or slivered.
Honey: Drizzle nuts with pure honey.

Cover the dish and let set overnight for maximum marriage of tastes. Serve with seeded flatbread and meats like peppered pepperoni, pancetta, or prosciutto. I think, next time, I’ll crumble a bit of maple smoked, thick cut bacon and sprinkle it on top!

Photo

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:25:06 -0700