Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty - Beef BBQ Ribs

This Tuesday meal tip idea is BEEF BBQ RIBS WITH GARDEN SALAD

To get started with this mean you will need the following for your Beef BBQ RIBS

4 pounds beef ribs
2 tablespoons of steak seasoning
1 small onion
1/4 cups of Worcestershire sauce
3 or 4 gloves of garlic
1/3 cup of molasses
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions for Preparing

Trim fat from rib meat. Sprinkle with steak seasoning, add chopped onion and garlic with Ignore sauce. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Simmer for 2 hours. Drain.

In a small bowl, combines together molasses, lemon juice, ketchup, dry mustard, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix well.

Place the drained meat on a broiler rack. Brush molasses mixture over ribs. Broil on medium for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting with sauce often.

add a garden salad to the side and some butter potatoes and you have some delicious delights for yourself and family! 

Food Styling and Dinner By - Smarty Marty! 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty! Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms

This week dinner ideas is a take on your regular chicken breast! 

Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over garlic mashed potatoes

Let the cooking begin... But first here are the ingredients for your dish

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced*
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ cups sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup Marsala wine** see note
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken and lightly salt and pepper. Cook until lightly brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
2. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add marsala wine and bring to a boil over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the alcohol to burn out. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Place chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.

Recipe by- recipe critic 

Preparation and Food By Smarty Marty 

2006 When It all began- My anniversary journal

It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…

2006 is when my journey officially begin after history of creating picture art and always toting my camera around capturing many amazing events in my journey in life. After encouragement for others I finally decided to invest in my 1st DSLR camera (Nikon D50) thanks to my personal photographer friend Willie Ross of Ross Photography that advised me of what camera to get started with. Once I was able to purchase  my camera I was eager to capture any and everything. I was now a professional photographer and it was time for friends and family to get on board and hire me for all their photography needs. My initial goal was to be like the 20 minute mall photographer where you go right in take pictures and prints done in less then an hour. I would have my new clients come to my in home studio take pictures and print them off from my inkjet computer and viola! I had a studio & printing facility right in the comforts of home. Over time ideas information and processes change. Grateful for all opportunities that came my way in the very 1st beginning. Every dream has to start somewhere and here’s to my evolution in my photography journey! 

Go Kustom! 

This blog is a reblogged originally written 2013! 

Written on our Wordpress Blog here!

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Turkey Meatball Subs

We are excited to bring you this week Foodie Tuesday recipe idea! This would be a winner for your family. 

Gathering up Fresh Ingredients 

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground turkey

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Montreal steak spice

1 jar marinara sauce

16 slices provolone cheese

8 buns or sandwich rolls

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, and steak spice. Form meat mixture into 1-1/2" meatballs and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Slice buns in half and place on a baking tray. Place two slices of provolone cheese on the top half of each bun. Preheat oven to broil and lightly toast buns until golden brown and cheese has melted.

Warm marinara sauce in a large saucepan over low-medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Top the bottom half of each toasted bun with 3-4 meatballs, cover in marinara sauce and replace the top half of each bun.

Images & Table Setting by Smarty Marty 

Recipe By : www.sixsistersstuff.com

Two Creative

When you come across and accidentally captured moment and you immediately have to process and post.... To see Two of my creative friends assisting a fellow planner in Portfolio & Perspective Workshop! They both operate on the same level of creativity... Out of the box ... Unique.... How did you think of that level... this moment is Priceless!!!! 

Helena Paschal - Correlations LLC - http://www.correlationsllc.com/

Anthony James-  Head Caterer  Aj's Catering Atlanta - 678.773.3458

Labor Day True Confessions - Do the Work!

Labor Day True Confessions: "It's All Good until It's time to do the Work" - I love planning thinking & creating and so much more... I have notebooks filled with ideas on top of ideas!!! It's so much fun to even plan every detail in my imagination... and then it's time to put your thoughts in motion and that's when the real work begins... and those ideas stay tucked away in the beautiful inspiring notebook that I have so many of.... Then there are days that I'm reminded.. you then have a choice is this going to be a figment of my imagination or we going to make this real by putting in the work... Here's to Making small steps to the bigger picture! - 

Foodie Tuesday by Smarty Marty! - Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast

This week Food idea from Smarty Marty is Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast 

Healthy Choice and creative idea to include in a boneless chicken breast dish.

Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast

4 boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz. Feta cheese sliced
6 oz. mozzarella cheese
1 medium white onion
3 or 4 large garlic gloves
1/2 red bell pepper
2 cups of fresh chopped spinach
1 cup of chopped mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon of flaked pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Slice the chicken breast in half not going all the way through and spread open, lightly tap down flat with mallet.
Salt and pepper breast on both sides to taste
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add onion, pepper, 3 garlic cloves, mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms and onions soften.
Now add spinach until spinach softens
Remove combination from frying pan and place in a bowl to add the feta cheese, the last garlic clove, salt and pepper to taste; add flaked red pepper mix completely.
Place equal amounts of mixture on the breast and roll the breast. Secure with toothpick or string.
Lightly spray a large rimmed sheet pan with olive oil (any pan will do) lined with foil or parchment paper and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until stuffing reaches internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Top chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and bake a additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Image and Meal Styling By Smarty Marty! 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Fish & chips!

This week we are excited to bring you this fun meal that is a family favorite... Hand battered Fish with potatoes Fries! Looking to put a smile on your family face this week try out this classic meal! 

FISH & CHIPS

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets

Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sparkling water or beer stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

Images and Recipe By Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday by Smarty Marty- Cantaloupe Fruit Salad

In the summertime for food options something cool and refreshing always foots the bill and this fresh fruit salad will not only cool you down it makes for a healthy treat! 

Ingredients

Three whole  cantaloupes washed and scrubbed 

Fresh summer fruits (e.g. kiwis, peaches, strawberries, grapes, blueberries), washed and cut or separated into bite-sized pieces.

Mint (optional)

Happy Eating! 

Image and Table Styling By Smarty Marty 

Portfolio & Perspectives Location Annoucement!!!

We are so excited about our up and coming Portfolio & Perspective Workshop! Over the weekend we announced our location. This perfect loft studio with amazing natural light has our mind going over board with all the creative possibilities!!! If you are photographer or event stylist looking to build your portfolio this interactive workshop is perfect for you! 

Foodie Tuesday -Smarty Marty's Independence Day Meal Idea!

Happy 4th of July! On this date lots of folks are enjoying family food and later today fireworks! 

So to get your taste buds watering we are presenting this scrumptious summer meal to you! 

Chicken Wing Kabobs! 

These creative kabobs can be placed on the grill for a delicious non tranditional treat for the 4th! 

Image By Smarty Marty! 

Your Dream gift - Waiting for you...

My Gift To You! 

Last year during a chat and chew meet  up with a few of my friends I gifted each one of them with a gift box and scallop paper. Explaining to each one of them that I desire to give them a gift of their hearts. Not really knowing what that is for each one of them the small gift box and scallop paper represented that for me. I also gifted myself with the box as well. With careful thought when I think of desires of my heart I write it down and place it in the box. 

I explain to the ladies to open up their boxes in about six months to see the manifsetiation of their gifts. 

So my gift to all you all today is If you were to receive the desires of your heart what would it be.? Download our gift card here!  Write down your desires place it in your box (create you a pretty box using ribbon and other crafty stuff) Take your time on gifting yourself and I suggest opening up to see what you've manifested in about 6 months! 

Download Your Gift Request Cards

Directions: Download the File Print off File and Cut

If you choose you can use a paper punch and colored paper to create fancy scalloped gift requests (as seen in the image above) 

Foodie Tuesday- Smarty Marty take on Jamaican Escovitch

Are you ready to get your taste buds roaring...

 We are here again for another Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty this week dish is 

Jamaican Escovitch

Here is your Ingredient List: 
2 pounds whole red snapper (about 2-3 fish ) or any white fish – cleaned and scaled
½ cup vegetable oil or more as needed
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
½ teaspoon ginger
2 sprigs thyme
1  bay leave
½  red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½  yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1  yellow medium onion, thinly sliced
1  medium carrot Julienne

1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon Jamaican all spice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, pierced or replace with ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1  lime
¾ cup malt vinegar ( sub red wine vinegar)
add
Freshly ground white pepper
 

Instructions:
Season fish with salt and black pepper and fry for about 5 minutes each side.
Dry fish with paper towel and pan, set aside
Cut and chop vegetables and put aside.
Put vinegar and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil, allow to reduce slightly
Add carrots and let simmer for about a minute
Add red and green bell peppers a simmer for a minute
Add onion and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the onion is transparent
Add scotch bonnet pepper and stir
Place fish into serving dish and spoon dressing on top.

Images By Smarty Marty ! 

Tupac Classics!

Aftering viewing the biopic today... Just wanted to pull out all my classic CDs! 

I am Mother!

Download a Free printable copy here to hang up as a constant reminder of your Super woman capabilities... I am Mother! 

Remembering Yesterday- Life is a Gift Baby Shower

The year was 2011 and we were on fire... creating and designing custom party collections!

When we were contacting by Andineka and her God mother with the idea to create party decoration for a "Life is a Gift" baby shower using the soft baby colors green and yellow. 

We jumped at the chance of creating these supplies and also assisting with the setup of the celebration. 

We began with custom invitations (a invitation always sets the tone for an event) 

Guest were welcomed as they walked through the door with a custom Life is a Gift Banner

Welcome table was right inside to sign guest book and pick up a game sheet. 

Classic baby shower games were played including unscramble the words, word find and ice ice baby! 

Aj's Catering set up a beautiful food displayed in which guest enjoyed the delicious delights followed by your choice of vanilla or chocolate cupcakes for desserts. 

Venue- Private Home 

Catering - Aj's Catering Atlanta 678.773.3453

Photography- Kustom Kreation Photography

Custom Party Collections- The Kustom Shop- www.thekustomshop4u.com 

The Importance of a Great Head Shot Portrait

So we've decided to share a few of our thoughts with you in regards to Head shot photos for yourself and business.. 

Quick Question: 

What are you images saying about you…

Friendly* Nice* Funny* Serious* Professional* Relaxed* Mean*Beach Bum etc…

When you visual look at someone or something you already register in your mind the type of  person this is whether true or not true about the person and this same holds true with  your visual presence on your website or social media platform.

Do yourself a favorite and take inventory of your visual content on your platform and make a judgement on what you think these images speak for yourself.

Are you professional?

Are you Career focused?

Are you a Business owner

Who are you….? 

So we like to give you a quick Visual Idea 

Riding down the street and you stop at a light and on the corner you see a handwritten sign that says

Head shot Photography Great Rate Call Now!

For me immediately when I see something hand written to advertise a business the first thing comes to mind is cheap. There service maybe not that great.. There signage speaks loudly of the non-investment paid into doing their business.

Most times that is what your images are doing for you. Are you a professional and your linked in , Facebook and other social media platform you are using for business are grainy cell phone images or vacation pictures that you have cropped to fit your profile?

Do you really want to be that handwritten corner sign and the only way you stand out is because potential clients are looking at you as being cheap.

A quality headshot will give you that polished look and feel of what direction you are building your business and your brand. Even if you don’t have all of the logistics together in the business a polished look will attract the right clients and land you the deal.

Ready to take your brand to the next level… Book a head shot session today…

You will be glad you did! 

Kustom Kreation Photography! 

Create.

Making it Colorful.. Preparing for the week ahead!!! 

Create. 

Popcorn Love

"Popcorn love

But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see

Popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love

Don't you know, don't you know
It's the real thing, girl" -New Edition 

It’s been just a couple of weeks since the New Edition movie… Did you watch…

It was a great story of one of my favorite groups!!! We appreciate the songs that brought back many  wonderful childhood memories

In the meantime we are just a day away from the ultimate love day… Couples Kids and Hopeful romantics are preparing for this special day of red roses, hearts and all types of love…

We have provided a list of a few ideas to make your love day a special one

• Handwritten notes to express your true feelings nothing say love more then writing from your heart
• Cooking up a favorite meal  delicious delights of your favorite cuisine with a perfectly set table really put a smile on someone face
• Pick up your favorite desserts from the bakery for your love one
• Make a playlist of your favorite songs and share with one another (for the little ones have a dance contest)
• Fill up  a cellophane bag with some Hershey's Hugs & Kisses with a note that says I love you.

Those are just a few ideas that you can incorporate in to your Valentine's Celebration to make it special and meaningful

What creative ways to you celebrate? What are you planning? Give us some of your best ideas.We look forward to hearing from you...