Leave it to Teresa. To stir up the crazy in Danielle.

Teresa, Jacqueline, Ashley, Danielle, Kim D, and Kim G went to a fashion show. The camps were divided: Teresa, Jacqueline, and Kim D. at one table vs. Danielle, and Kim G (and an assortment of hangers on) at a table directly across from them.

Danielle even brought a ‘more acceptable’ thug/body guard so that Kim G. wouldn’t be offended.

The RHONJ managed to get through the dinner and fashion show with only flashes of angry looks darting at each other. Danielle spent most of the time fake cell phone talking since that is what her ‘buddy’ Paris Hilton taught her to do in stressful situations if Danielle needed to ‘diss’ anyone.

Then it happens. Teresa is missing. And where does Jacqueline find her? In the lobby. Waiting for Danielle. Waiting so Teresa can say Hello to Danielle. Oh Really!!!

Of course Teresa and Danielle take about 5 seconds to start swearing at each other and the show ends. The previews show what looks like someone getting into a physical fight – but probably not – I don’t think the producers want to be faced with lawsuits.

So, while you wait for next week’s episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey, enjoy a SHIMMERING SHIVER (pg. 98 Sandra Lee semi-homemade Cocktail Time).

What’s not to like about Irish Cream and coffee liqueur? That’s what you get with the Shimmering Shiver (pg. 98 Sandra Lee semi-homemade Cocktail Time). And what could be simpler than pouring a generous amount of each liqueur with ice in a blender?

Easy, breezy, but easy does it – this one goes down super fast!

And did I earn this one! Yes, I was out trimming the trees and bushes in the back yard. And then I sprayed weed killer – there is just no keeping up with weeds by merely pulling them. I have given up on ‘organic’ gardening, much like ‘natural’ childbirth. What’s so special about pain? Or pulling weeds?

Crikey, it’s hot hot hot outside! But I love to hang out in my back yard when everything is nice and trimmed and I’ve got ice in my glass topped with a little somethin’ somethin’, and life is grand.

Make a Shimmering Shiver for yourself and let me know what you think.

Now, did I give the Shimmering Shiver a Semi-HomeTested rating of LUSH IT, LUSH IT A LOT, or LEAVE IT? The SHIMMERING SHIVER gets a Semi-HomeTested rating of LUSH IT A LOT!!!

Salude!