April 29, 2009
Coffee Cup Cookie Cutters.
These coffee cup cookie cutters are super smart. Punch out your sugar cookies with them, then after they’re baked and ready hook them over your coffee or teacup for presentation!
April 29, 2009
On the Rocks: Clover Club Cocktail.
The Clover Club Cocktail has quite a history dating back to at least 1911 and possibly before. Anything that’s hung around for that long has an obvious reason! Make sure to check out the other variations of this cocktail as well – The Royal Clover Club and Bitter Clover Leaf.
Ingredients:
– Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
– 1/3 grenadine (1 part)
– 2/3 dry gin (2 parts)
– 1 egg white
Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker along with ice. Shake well and strain into glass.
Two quick notes on the use of raw eggs in cocktails: 1) There’s nothing to worry about as long as you use fresh eggs from a reliable source. I used fresh organic brown eggs. 2) When using egg whites in cocktail recipes, I prefer to do a dry shake (shake egg white by itself) first for 30 seconds to 1 minute in order to really froth the white, before adding the remaining ingredients and shaking again.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Umami Mart
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April 29, 2009
The Daily Eat: English Custard.
The idea is to eat this English Custard warm. Sounds just right for a rainy day like today – perfectly comforting and indulgent.
:: recipe and photo via The Sugar Bar
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April 29, 2009
Secret Message Envelope.
The first in a series of secret message envelopes, It’s Okay comes as a sealed envelope. The message is only revealed when help up to a window or light. Fab idea.
:: via pinkshirtsandcarwrecks
April 28, 2009
up up creative.
I discovered up up creative a few weeks ago via Twitter and find that I keep coming back to her fun and modern designs. Invitations, cards, printables – you name it. And can I just say that I love when people understand the meaning of white space?!
PS: Check out her profile for the story behind the shop’s name – so cute!
April 28, 2009
The Daily Eat: Huevos Rancheros.
Huevos Rancheros are all over the place throughout Oklahoma, Texas and the southwest. And even though Smitten Kitchen argues that her version is flat out “fugly” and inauthentic I have to kindly disagree. They look nothing short of mouthwatering and amazing.
:: recipe and photo via Smitten Kitchen
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April 28, 2009
Repurposed Glass Pop Bottles.
I have a few glass pop bottles (NOTE: pop, not soda!) I’ve saved and like this idea for repurposing them. After cleaning the bottles well attach pour tops and house your dish soap, vinegar, oil or whatever else around the kitchen.
:: via the Kitchn