Fall Nail Polish

I love to paint my nails and try out new shades, trends, etc. I just always feel more put together when my nails are painted. I do try to do my own nails as much as possible.. partly because I feel like I better use the big bucket of polishes that I somehow seem to keep buying :). Below is what I'm loving for fall right now! I'm bouncing around from reds, browns, plums, etc. What are you loving right now?

From left to right:
1. OPI - Russian Navy
2. OPI - DS Jewel
3. Essie - Angora Cardi
4. Cover Girl - Bronze Beauty
5. OPI - InStyle Red
6. Orly - Mirror Mirror

Farmers Market Inspired Green Chili

There's the cutest Sunday Farmer's Market near my apartment that I love going to. Farmers Markets are a great way to use fresh, in-season ingredients. I let whatever is available dictate what I make for meals. It's a fun way to be creative!

This time when we walked up to the market the first thing I saw was roasting chile peppers and I knew it was time for green chili. In addition there was a booth of spices that had a green chile blend adding to my excited for the chili.

I just threw this recipe together based on the chiles. One reminder though is to be careful on the spicy factor and remove the pepper seeds if you're not big into spice! I also used a roasted chicken from Whole Foods to make it even easier :).

Ingredients:
4-6 roasted chile peppers (de-seeded)
1/2 roast chicken, chop into medium pieces... it will start to fall apart and shred when it cooks
Half red onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 tsp green chili spice mix, find one you like at any grocery store
1 can unsalted black beans, rinsed
1 10 oz can tomatoes
2 T flour
Salt & Pepper for seasoning

Saute the onion and chile peppers  with olive oil, salt and pepper in whatever pot you're using for the chili. Add in the broth, chicken, bean, tomatoes and green chili spice mix. Bring up to a boil. Add the flour to thicken up the broth. Let simmer for 20 minutes (or until hot). Enjoy with your favorite toppings!