Today is a perfectly November kind of day. Chilly. Overcast with the sun peeking through every once in awhile. And I’m hoping my weekend turns out perfectly November as well.
This Weekend:
• finish writing out Christmas cards
• work on Christmas gifts
• make my mom’s stew recipe
• do a little Christmas shopping
• catch up on house work
• recharge for next week
Happy Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
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I love breakfast foods, but I rarely eat anything more than a bowl of cereal or piece of toast in the AM. My favorite is breakfast for dinner. Mainly because I’m more awake and able to safely operate appliances. Can’t wait to try out these sweet potato waffles. And get this – they’re healthy!
:: recipe and photo via Whole Grain Gourmet
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I’m wearing my first sweater of the season today which means hats, scarves and gloves can’t be that far behind. Which is good. Because I have what some might call a fascination (RE: obsession) with them. This pair of capped fingerless gloves is at the top of my list currently. Love the length!
Reminding myself of this sort of thing a lot lately…
:: via ffffound
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Apparently I should be living in a constant state of fear – my cat Roxy’s nickname is The Terminal Stare!
:: How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You via Neatorama
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In this recipe the sweet potatoes are underbaked to keep slightly firm, then are diced and combined with green onions, cranberries and a touch of spice to make a sweet yet savory Sweet Potato and Cranberry Hash. Almost like a cold weather version of potato salad!
:: recipe and photo via Williams-Sonoma
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Thank You Too. Because it’s a highly-underused phrase and everyone needs to say it a little more often. Check out all the different ways and pass it on.
You know how sometimes a day takes you by surprise? It doesn’t start out all that special and even a few things go wrong. It’s not perfect by any means and not is all right with the world. But for some reason you’re all smiley and content anyway? That’s today.
:: photo via ffffound
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The Fall Fizz seems like a delicious way to help pass those drunken hours spent with your family this holiday season…
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 ounces cucumber vodka (recommended: Square One)
– 1/4 ounce apple brandy (recommended: Coeur de Lyon Calvados)
– 1/4 ounce pear liqueur (recommended: Poires Pear Liqueur)
– 1/2 ounce egg whites
– 1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
– grated cinnamon for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake without ice for 30 seconds to emulsify the egg whites. Add ice to the shaker and shake for another 30-45 seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish by grating cinnamon over the top of the cocktail. Makes 1 cocktail.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via YumSugar
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You’ll be surprised at the doors that open for you – culinary speaking – once you’ve mastered a good sweet potato butter! (And psst… it’s super easy, too.)
:: recipe and photo via A Good Appetite
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