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How to Do Dip Powder Nails

 Staying at home means avoiding the nail salon, and as someone who always  smudges regular nail polish (seriously, how is it possible that they can still  be ready to smear by the time I go to bed?), I have a newfound appreciation for the variety of modern manicure solutions available. I previously reviewed Ohora's at-home gel strips , which are a great option for hassle-free designs. Another option that I really like, even though I am far  from a pro, is dip powder. Dip powder is essentially an acrylic powder that contains pigments or glitters. You purchase a set of liquids that can be used with the powders of your choice for a quick and clean manicure that requires very little dry time. Dip powder is easily accessible, and if you're new to dip nails in general, I'd suggest a reasonably priced option for practice. I started with the Lavender Violets brand on Amazon, which comes with a set of powders + all the liquids you need for a beginner. I did find that the l...
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Black Pepper & Swiss Pumpkin Soup

Painted pumpkins may be past their prime, but it's still pumpkin season as far as I'm concerned. Today's recipe is brought to you by none other than the familiar orange gourd, and a small serving of swiss cheese.



I had originally planned to make this parmesan pumpkin soup, which is a sure winner, but as it turns out, I was all out of parmesan cheese.

Cheddar was an option, but it just didn't feel... right. I'm a little over adding cheddar cheese to everything right now, so I wanted to switch it up. I had a little bit of shredded swiss cheese, which is great because you only need a little to get that nice strong flavor.



Here is my simple soup recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

Black Pepper & Swiss Pumpkin Soup by @cupcakesandcoffeebreaks

Black Pepper & Swiss Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 can of pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or water and chicken boullion)
  • 1/2 cup of shredded swiss cheese, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp of thyme
  • dash of smoked paprika
  • black pepper, to taste

  1. Start by adding the pumpkin puree and chicken stock to a pot, and heat on medium high, stirring until well blended. 
  2. Once it starts to steam, stir in swiss cheese, thyme, paprika, and pepper. Stir constantly until the cheese melts.
  3. Lower heat to medium/medium-low and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup is hot.
  4. Serve immediately, topped with swiss cheese and a dash of black pepper for garnish.
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This soup is creamy and filling, without adding any cream or flour, and packs a lot of flavor with minimal ingredients! It's perfect for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight.
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