Ingredients for Calamari:
1 pound calamari, cleaned, bodies cut into rings, tentacle clusters left whole
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce, i.e. Crystal
1‑1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (divided)
1‑1/3 cups Wondra flour
2/3 cup semolina flour
4 Tablespoons cornstarch, sifted
Oil for deep frying — peanut, canola, rice bran
Salt for finishing
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Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and his wife just welcomed their 4th child so there hasn’t been much romancin’ the past few weeks, but their love life does sound sweet.
Find out what is one of Buddy’s favorite romantic memories that he shares with his wife.
For the month of February we’ve teamed up with NIVEA to help us celebrate love and romance all month long. In the name of love, we’re asking viewers to send us their most romantic stories.
This story comes from Taneesha and Kevin, who became friends when they were both stationed in Iraq. They developed a strong friendship, but it wasn’t until after they were separated that Taneesha realized it was something more.
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For Buddy’s Fried Calamari recipe, click here.
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Be Ready for Romance: Click here to share your most romantic love story for a chance to win a year supply of NIVEA’s Smooth Sensation Body Lotion, Touch of Smoothness Moisturizing Body Wash and A Kiss of Smoothness Lip Care. The most touching story read on February, 28th will get the NIVEA products and an all expense paid 7 day/6 night Luxury Included® vacation to any Sandals Resort in St. Lucia.
Wendy is wearing a purple ruched jersey dress by Nicole Miller Studio, available at select Lord & Taylor department stores, with black Spanx micro fishnets by Sara Blakely.
Her purple “Very Prive patent calf” peep toe pumps are by Christian Louboutin.
Wendy’s gold plated bracelet with Swarovski, cat eye and vintage stones and custom made 18K gold plated loop earrings with Swarovski princess cut stones are by Rodrigo Otazu.
Click here to enter for your chance to get Wendy’s jewelry!
Her black reading glasses crystallized with Swarovski elements are by Jimmy Crystal.
Tell Us: What do you think of Wendy’s look?
Bill and Giuliana Rancic are NIVEA’s romance ambassadors and we think they’re the perfect choice.
They’re one of our favorite Hollywood couples and know how to keep it sexy and romantic.
Find out the romantic way Bill proposed to Giuliana!
Everyone knows the most romantic day of the year is Valentine’s Day, but love shouldn’t be celebrated just once a year, but every day.
We’re celebrating love all month long on the show and Wendy kicked it off by telling us about one of the most romantic moments she shared with her husband Kevin.
NIVEA: To find out how you can share your love story for a chance to win NIVEA products or a trip to St. Lucia, click here.
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Wendy is wearing a violet square neck pencil “Capri” dress by April Marin with cobalt Spanx opaque tights by Sara Blakely.
Her purple suede and satin platform shoes are by Casadei.
Wendy’s brushed silver and crystal blossom earrings are by Anne Koplik and her silver plated “Wide chunky bangle” and “Thin wavy bangle” are by Pure Collection.
Her pink reading crystallized with Swarovski elements are by Jimmy Crystal.
Tell Us: What do you think of Wendy’s look?
Bill and Giuliana Rancic are NIVEA’s romance ambassadors and we think they’re the perfect choice.
They’re one of our favorite Hollywood couples and know how to keep it sexy and romantic.
Find out the romantic way Bill proposed to Giuliana!
