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I have a confession. I love nail polish!
It has become one of my very many obsessions, and it’s getting worse. I practically own the entire O.P.I collection. Maybe my obsession is verging more along the lines of a disease. I’ll leave that for you to decide.
I’m at the point where I can name the polish that friends, co-workers, patients, and even strangers are wearing. “Love your polish. Is that Charged Up Cherry by O.P.I?” The looks I get in return are a mixture of amazement and sympathy. The look that says, “What does this girl do all day? Study the O.P.I color chart?” I have to admit, it’s a little pathetic.
Choosing a color is a HUGE decision. I mean, I’m going to have to live with that color for awhile, right? So, I take my time at the rainbow color stand, contemplating my next big color choice. I’m not going to lie, I never leave with just one color, more like 2 or 3. Did I mention I have a nail polish obsession?
Because I love ya, and because I’m verging on joining a nail polish addicts anonymous group, I’m giving away 3 of my very favorite nail polish colors! I know you’re secretly cheering in the background, and I’m pretty sure I have some fellow nail polish addicts that will have to have these colors.
One lucky follower will win 1 bottle of “Turned Up Turquoise,” 1 bottle of “You Don’t Know Jacques,” and 1 bottle of “It’s All Greek To Me.” These colors are staples in my nail polish collection. You know you want them!
I also made you some jambalya, emphasis on the “jam.” You gotta say it like you mean it. JAMbalaya! As you know, I adore spicy food, so this dish is right up my alley. My husband, we’re going to call him Squirrel here on the blog (which happens to be what I call him in “real” life), loves jambalaya. His eyes went all deer-in-headlights bright when I told him I was making this dish for dinner. It really doesn’t take much to please my husband. Slap a big ol’ bowl of this spicy jambalaya in front of him and he’s happy as a squirrel who just found a glowing mound of acorns (excuse the crummy pun, but I just hadta).
This jambalaya is full of tender chicken, rounds of spicy andouille sausage, and chunks hearty veggies. I like my jambalaya spicy, so I’m a bit heavy handed with the spice. If you’re not a big fan of spicy food, cut back on the cayenne pepper a bit.
This jambalaya tastes like it took all day to cook. The broth has an amazing depth of flavor. It. Is. Good!
Top it with a scoop of rice and you have yourself a perfect, one pot meal.
***This giveaway is for one nail polish trio. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will run from Saturday, August 11th to Thursday, August 16th at 6 p.m. EST. The winner will be chosen by random draw and be notified by email.
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Jambalaya
3 tbs. olive oil
3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
4 andouille sausage links, cut into bite-sized rounds
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
3 cups chicken stock
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. corriander
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tbs. chili powder
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
Several dashes Tobasco
2 cups cooked rice
Place a large pot (I used my Le Crueset) over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly brown. Add sausage and cook for another 2 minutes. Add onion, celery, green pepper, red pepper, poblano, garlic, and bay leaves. Saute for for 5-6 minutes until veggies become tender.
Sprinkle the flour over the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken stock. Add the cumin, chili powder, cayenne, poultry seasoning, and corriander. Stir in worcestershire sauce and Tobasco. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn back the heat to low. Cover the pot and let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Laddle the mixture into bowls and top with a scoop of cooked rice. Enjoy!
Adapted by Rachel Ray
Contest sponsored by The Messy Baker. O.P.I and China Glaze has no clue who I am or that I even exist. I happen to adore their products and decided to sponsor a giveaway.
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Hi and welcome to my flour-dusted kitchen! The name's Jennie. I'm a lover of cupcakes, an avid spatula licker, and a huge fan of sprinkles. Baking is my passion, but you'll find some savory dishes scattered amongst copious amounts of frosting and chocolate. I love hearing from ya, so feel free to leave me some love. Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the interweb.
Craving jambalaya now. I love cajun/creole food and have not cooked any in a while. Time to get cooking with this recipe.
I love grilled cheese sandwiches with Canadian bacon in them.
I love the names of OPI nail polish. That You don’t know Jacques looks gorgeous. I’m obsessed with my garden and planning ahead for next year!
I follow you on facebook
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I currently have Pompeii Purple on my toes
Current addiction is pickles – can’t get enough of them (I even drink the juice). Of course, now I’ll be thinking about jambalaya – thanks 
Totally addicted to nail polish. I can’t stop buying it.
I like you on FB.
I follow you on Twitter.
—opting out of giveaway–
I think nail polish is so beautiful but I have no patience for it on myself–it’s hard to apply, always chips so quick, and I feel like when I’m cooking it’s like…in the way. *sigh* It’s so pretty, though…
My current addiction would be searching for & buying white dishes..I’m having lots of fun collecting different ones that I don’t have for my food photos.
I have liked you on Facebook!
(btw, your jambalaya looks really yummy…I’ve never made it or even ate it before)
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I am now following you on Pinterest!
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I have a MAJOR OPI obsession my friend, what a great giveaway
That turquoise is a beauty!
Also loving your jambalaya it looks delicious!
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I LOVE jambalaya! Delicious!
My current addiction would be catching up on The Big Bang Theory. I’ve been watching all the episodes relentless via Netflix!
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Your dish looks delicious, but it’s not jambalaya. It’s more like a roux-less gumbo. Jambalaya is not soupy at all, and the rice is cooked in with all the other ingredients.
My current obsession is How I Met Your Mother
Ha–My current obsession is with ANY color China Glaze puts out! I have about 4 that I’ve bought, and haven’t yet worn!
My current addiction is peaches. They are in season and so good!!
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I follow you on Twitter (@tramplingrose).
I now like you on FB.
Aaand now I follow you on Pinterest!
My current addiction is peanut butter! I feel like I eat it on everything!
My current obsession has been cinnamon rolls and I finally made some earlier today. Yum!
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My current obsession is anything fall. . .like pumpkin spice!
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Current obsession: Bagels! haha
My current addiction is nail polish and How I Met Your Mother!
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My current addiction are eyeshadows!
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This looks so good, i will have to try to make it (when the weather cools a bit). I’m currently obsessed with nail polish as well, last year I had about 4 polishes, now I have over 70. O.O
i’m addicted to facebook nail polish giveaways
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current obsession: definitely constantly painting my nails… i paint them like twice a week when i should be working
i followed on twitter (@itsarahuang)
signed up for email notifications on the website
Oh man, I’m definitely addicted to nail polish too!!
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I am a nail polish freak! I am totally obsessed!
I follow on facebook as SassyPaints2012
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My current addiction is probably the Caramel Frdge Brownies we sell at work. It goes like this, in layers brownie, thick caramel, brownie fudge bites, caramel drizzel and walnuts. Warm that sucker up (or dont, it doesnt matter) with some milk..Ohh man. So good!
Folowed on FB – Happiness Is A Dry Nail
Twitter – @ADryNail
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My current obsession is Foodgawker.com. I can’t seem to stay away from it, which is how I found your recipe and what I am making for dinner tonight. Thanks !
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