Rod Stewart New Album Review #TimeWithRod

As you know I am a musician and have been for a long time. I love listening to new music and new artists all the time. I have my husband ask me what type of music such and such artist on my Pandora station all the time. I can also be pretty random with my music interests and choices.

When I got a chance to review Rod Stewart I thought I would take a chance and listen. I listened to some of his previous albums so I could have a better perspective of his current album. Here are the titles of his songs to his current CD:

Time Track Listing:

1. She Makes Me Happy

2. Can’t Stop Me Now

3. It’s Over

4. Brighton Beach

5. Beautiful Morning

6. Live The Life

7. Finest Woman

8. Time

9. Picture In A Frame

10. Sexual Religion

11. Make Love To Me Tonight

12. Pure Love

I had a real hard time getting into his music. Rod Stewart has a unique voice and while he is a rock star his same style comes across in this album even after 20 years! If you love his music then you will enjoy this new album. He has spent four decades being a rock star, three being a parent, and has a new album's worth of rollicking stories to tell. Time is his first album of new material in almost 20 years.

Eleven of the twelve songs on the CD were written and produced by Rod Stewart which was released on May 7th.   In addition to this new CD, Stewart will embark on the European leg of his Live the Life tour on June 1st, while American dates with Steve Winwood will kick off October 17th.

Do you know someone who is a big fan of Rod Stewart's music? But it off  iTunes or Amazon.

Disclosure: I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. All opinions stated are my own

Spicy Seafood and Veggie Penne Pasta + West Elm Store Opening

 

 Last week I was given the opportunity to see a preview of the new West Elm store opening at the King of Prussia Mall and I have to say that I had heard of the store before but I had never been to one before. I was really glad I was able to attend because I have a new favorite store I want to visit when I go to the mall.

The store reminded me a bit of a sophisticated Pier One and Anthropologie thrown into one and made more elegant. I was first drawn to the kitchen area where I refrained from buying fun summer bowls and dishware.

The silverware with twig handles really caught my attention as well as the food products. Since the summer is almost here the focus and display was arranged for a cook-out. The fish rub caught my eye, so I decided to purchase it.

There was also some yummy food being passed around as people shopped and viewed the newest collection. I loved the color schemes in the store. It made me want to sit and stare and decide what I wanted to purchase the next time I came around.

As soon as I got home, I thought of ways to use my purchase of the evening.

I made a seafood dinner last night using the fish rub that was so delicious. It really did not heat up the kitchen too much and it made for a quick weekday dinner. I used sea bass and large scallops for my meal and tossed with penne pasta. Luckily the baby was asleep and my husband had taken our sleep-deprived toddler for a walk while I finished dinner.

The fish rub was definitely a unique flavor. I loved it and was happy that I did not have to add too many more spices to the meal to amp up the flavor. The rub had lots of spices including cardamon and coriander! What a combination but it all worked out. It was a bit spicy but it had the perfect bite. Our toddler skipped the pasta and enjoyed the fish tremendously! She kept asking for "MOORE." This is always a good sign.

I look forward trying other food items from West Elm Market as well as some kitchenware soon!

Spicy Seafood and Veggie Penne Pasta

by Noelle Kelly

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (2 servings)

Fish mix

• 6 ounces of large scallops or 6 Large scallops
• 12 ounces sea bass, cut in 1-inch cubes or 4 large fillets
• 4 teaspoons Staurt & Co. Flatbush Fish Rub
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
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• Veggie mix

• 1 red onion, sliced
• 4 red radishes, julienned
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 cups penne pasta, cooked

Instructions

Heat a cast iron skillet with 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.

In a medium bowl mix the lemon juice with the scallops and sea bass. Add the fish rub and mix well. If you do not have the rub, add a little crushed coriander, cardamon, sumac, garlic powder, mustard powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.

Add the fish to the cast iron and cook for 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and add 1 more Tablespoon of olive oil.

Meanwhile cook the penne pasta.

Add the veggie mix and saute' for 10-15 minutes. Add the fish and basil and finish cooking for 5 more minutes. Add the penne pasta to the fish and veggie mixture.

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