I can hardly resist these Strativarius sugar tablets! First, they’re sugar which I have a hard time saying no to. Second, look at those colors! Third, I love the idea of “break off as much as you want.”
:: via Laura Loves
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Risottos are awesome. It’s that simple. And this Butternut Squash version has so much potential!
:: recipe and photo via Ezra Pound Cake
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1. good karmal
From our very first batch, we believed that it was not enough to create delicious, buttery caramels to delight the senses — we wanted to spark imaginations and inspire our customers and ourselves to, as Mahatma Gandhi said, “be the change we wish to see in the world.” So we wrapped each handcrafted caramel with words of wisdom, and sent them out into the world.
2. TSP spices
Our spices are organic, always fresh, great tasting and very, very convenient.
3. belgian chocolate-covered oreos
Our gorgeous glass canister is filled with decadent chocolate-covered Oreos®, made with an exclusive blend of Belgian chocolate. Each cookie is individually wrapped for freshness in stunning autumn-colored foils. Whether displayed on the counter, sideboard or dinner table, they make for a visual feast and delicious treat.
4. Chalmers ganache
Spoon, melt, spread, or dip it, it’s up to you. This thick, rich chocolate ganache will satisfy even the most demanding and knowledgeable chocolate connoisseur.
5. bee raw 9 varietal honey flight
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6. Food & Wine magazine subscription
7. O olive oil
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8. we love jam
We make more than jam – always have and always will.
9. theo chocolate
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I’m headed to lovely western Pennsylvania bright and early tomorrow morning, so this will be my last post until next week. No worries though, I have a few scheduled to pop up tomorrow. I’ll be posting here and there once I get settled. Until then have a fantastic weekend full of holiday goodness!
This Weekend:
• ugly Christmas sweater party at J + S’s
• Christmas shopping with M
• Steelers v. Titans
• wrapping more presents (for my grandmother!)
• catching up with friends and family
Happy (Early) Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
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In the original recipe post for Honey Drizzled Squash Cake, Jules used Blue Ballet squash. But what can i say, I’m a fan of butternut squash, so I’d definitely be substituting it instead. (Besides, it’s usually the easiest to get a hold of!)
:: recipe and photo via Domestic Goddess in Training
Posted In recipesI saw this Perforated Calendar too late to include it in any of my round ups, but I had to share. If you haven’t seen it yet, this little gem has a perforated strip for each day to be torn off and discarded. I will never tire of innovative calendar design!
:: via laissez faire
1. thaw
Freeze your own ice candle with Thaw. Fill the mould with water and freeze overnight, and then watch as your ice shade melts away, right back into the mould.
2. Citizen eco-drive watch
The Eco-Drive timepiece is powered by light, so it never needs a battery. The sleek, black timepiece will surely catch your eye with its’ simple design.
3. KAYU bamboo sunglasses
Handcrafted by artisans, our sunglasses feature oversized lenses framed elegantly with bamboo. Crafted in Rawa style, the frames measure just 5.75 inches wide. For every pair of glasses purchased, KAYU sponsors one sight-restoring surgery in the developing world.
4. ABC of men’s fashion book
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5. MUJI cardboard speakers
These Lightweight, collapsible speakers are portable and can be folded away and placed in the included pouch when not in use. Plug them into your personal stereo’s headphone jack to enjoy quality sound.
6. remote control pocket pillow
7. concrete rings
Hand-made rings made from concrete and stainless steel.
8. secret suppers book
Whether it’s enjoying sophisticated fare in a funky Des Moines B&B or savoring bacon-wrapped-bacon on a deck in Seattle, chefs and food lovers are circumventing the restaurant altogether, unconstrained by a written menu or a million-dollar remodeling budget. In short, they’re reinventing the dining experience. Author Jenn Garbee profiles 10 of these outlaw eateries, offering up great storytelling, opinionated tastings, and fascinating profiles of rogue chefs and intrepid eaters.
9. wooden matches block of 100
Created out of one piece of wood. To use, just break a match off the block and scratch it along the block to light.
I broke out in goosebumps when I tripped across this clip from the best TV series ever – My So-Called Life. It brought back memories of early high school and my best friend and I sitting in my bedroom watching this very scene over and over (and over) again. I still have this episode on video (yes, I said video) and refuse to part with it. I really need to get my hand on the full series – it’s available on DVD now which would help bring me up to date!
Swoon with me, won’t you…
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Although making your own pasta can be a bit time consuming it usually pays off. Such is the case with these herbed ravioli with butternut filling and beurre noisette. Simple ingredients always seem to yield the tastiest results!
:: recipe and photo via A Series of Kitchen Experiments
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