January 20, 2010

Hawaiian Martini.

{cocktail recipe and photo via chaos in the kitchen}

I looove this kind of cocktail. One where there’s fruit, but it hardly counts because it’s so saturated with alcohol. It’s not even noon and I’m drooling over this Hawaiian Martini!

Hawaiian Martinis

(makes 2500 ml, prep 10 minutes, allow to infuse about 1 week)

• 1500 ml (2 750 ml bottles) vodka
• 500 ml vanilla vodka
• 500 ml coconut rum (like Malibu)
• 2 fresh pineapples, cut into 1 inch wedges

In a large (6 quart) container with a spigot-such as a lemonade, ice tea, or a punch dispenser-layer pineapple. Pour alcohol over pineapple making sure to completely cover the pineapple. Allow to infuse at least a week, will stay good much longer as long as the pineapple slices remain submerged. To serve (makes 2 drinks), measure out 4-6 oz liquid. Add along with ice to a martini shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into two martini glasses, garnish with a wedge of marinated pineapple.

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January 20, 2010

Help Haiti Rise.

There’s so much generosity going on in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti last week, it helps to renew my hope in the human race. Pre-order this super-soft Help Haiti Rise tee from artist Mike Fretto and feel good knowing that 100% of all proceeds go directly to Partners in Health and their medical work in this ravaged country.

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January 19, 2010

Vintage-Label Keepsake Boxes.

Inspired by French apothecary packages, these labels are printed on newsprint to mimic the faded look of the originals. (Although I believe tea-staining would work wonderfully as well.) You can download them to make your own for some sweet Valentine’s Day treats!

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January 18, 2010

Win It: Bread of Many.


This week I’m really stoked to share the artistic talents of Haley of Bread of Many, a D.C. transplant now living abroad in Cambridge, England. I love the raw quality of all of Haley’s illustrations, clean but not too polished. Real.

This week she’s gifting one of you with a set of HUSH note cards (as seen the Winter 2010 issue of Vogue Knitting). Six flat note cards with matching envelopes, featuring an illustration of a little girl knitting sweetly in the corner. Perfect for sending a note or jotting down a quick list.

To Enter, Tell Me:
1. What’s a skill or hobby you would like to learn?
2. Your email address, in case you’re the winner! (Those who skip this step will sadly be disqualified.)
3. Do it all by Monday, Janry 25th at 9am CST

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