Mannies and Peddies and Up Dos Oh My

   Meet the ladies of Directions Hair Company.

Cathy VanderMeer owner and stylist along with Marlene and Mary offer many services including hair, manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing. They also do make up and up dos for dances and wedding parties. Next time you are in need of a pedicure stylist Mary recommends treating yourself to the margarita pedicure claiming "The entire experience is so worth it!"

Directions just celebrated it's 9th anniversary in April. "We really cater to the whole family" Says Cathy. There is a children's sized styling station for the kids to play and get comfortable with the process and the latest magazines in the super comfy waiting area include Popular Mechanics and Field & Stream.

When you are ready for some pampering remember the girls of Directions Hair Company for upscale services at very reasonable prices.

Visit Directions Hair Company on Face Book; Directions On Face Book (Click Here)
Or in person at:

8830 Belding Road NE

Rockford, MI 49341

616-874-2000

Mike the Trainer

I recently had the privlage of photographing Mike the Trainer who is also a body builder. He is 29 and single........ Here are a few of those images.

See More of Mike:

www.hollydegarmo.com/mikethetrainer

Pork Chops and sweet potatoes, that's swell!

The grilling season has begun. MMMMMM grilled pork chops and grilled sweet potatoes, yum!
Here's how:

Sweet Potatoes;
Stab repeatedly with fork and partially cook in microwave about 5 minutes.
When they are cool enough to handle cut up into steak fries, lightly cover in olive oil and sprinkle with Penzeys *Forward spice ( http://www.penzeys.com/ )
Grill on medium grill until perfect, about 10-15 minutes minutes.

Pork Chops;
Rub the pork chops with your favorite rub I like 33rd & Galena from Penzys spices (I swear they are not a sponsor. I just really like them) now rub your chops good! Sprinkle a little salt and pepper too. Let them sit out to room temperature. Grill on medium hot grill for about 5 minutes each side for 3/4 inch chops or until internal temperature reaches 145-160 degrees depending on whether you like nice tender juicy chops or nice safe jerky.

I served this with a balsamic reduction and of course ice cold beer always goes well with grilled foods. This time it was a my old stand by Bud Light. Sigh

New Puppy

So for fun I decided to photograph an 8 week old puppy. This is a challenge, but add a 100 pound German Shepard and 3 year old child (that refuse to stay off set) to the mix and you have instant chaos! Here are a few of the out take highlights.

Reuben Pizza

A Reuben pizza sounds crazy right?! It is so good. I had a hard time thinking about putting pickles on top until I found out Thousand Island dressing has pickles in it.

Here is how I made it:

Ingredients:
Pizza crust- Ready made or make your own
8oz package of shredded mozzarella cheese
Thousand Island dressing
4oz Sauerkraut well drained
8oz Corned Beef cut into chunks
2 pickle spears chopped

Use ready made pizza crust or make according to package directions. I used a good old Jiffy mix.

Spread a thin layer of Thousand Island dressing on crust.

Layer sauerkraut, corned beef, and mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Top with chopped pickles and drizzle with more Thousand Island dressing. I also like to add some red pepper flake and grated Parmesan.

Yum.

Really.

Sugar cookies

I take a lot of pictures. That's what I do. Sometimes these pictures are forgotten on memory cards. These are some of those pictures. See the full gallery at www.hollydegarmo.com/cookies

2012 Cardboard Bobsled Race, Cannonsburg

What a super fun time! It is hard to pick a favorite (the chickens). The only rules as far as I could tell was gather a two person team, make a sled using only cardboard, duct tape and wax. Costumes where encouraged. I couldn't believe the effort and creativity that was put into the race. Kudos to all.

See more images at; http://www.hollydegarmo.com/sledrace