October 30, 2008
Halloween Eve.
Yes, Halloween Eve is what I actually refer to today as – I’m probably more excited today than Christmas Eve!!
:: photo via Skull a Day
Posted In halloween, holidays
October 30, 2008
The Daily Eat: Pumpkin Spice Muffins.
I baked these Pumpkin Spice Muffins last night as a sort of early Halloween treat for my office. They’re super moist and end up with the most amazing muffin top (in a good way!). And yes, my house smelled amazing all evening because of them!
:: photo and recipe via Stephanie’s Kitchen
Posted In recipes
October 30, 2008
Nutrition Pyramid Lunchbox.
Everyone knows the food pyramid, but it’s a whole different story when it comes down to actually following the guidelines set by it. The Nutrition Pyramid Lunchbox is a brilliant visual guide and reminder.
:: via swissmiss
October 29, 2008
On the Rocks: Pumpkin + Gingerbread Cocktail.
You might want to skip dessert the day you decide to indulge in this Pumpkin + Gingerbread cocktail. It’s like an adult dessert in a glass!
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Dark Rum
– 1 tbsp gingerbread essence
– 1 oz Pumpkin Molasses
– 1/2 oz chilled coffee
– Splash of Kahlua
Garnish: Ginger bread cookie
Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a ginger bread cookie.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Fun & Food Cafe via Cocktail TImes
Posted In cocktails
October 29, 2008
The Daily Eat: Pumpkin Chiffon Pies.
Pumpkin pie is delicious, but you have to admit that after a meal – especially a big meal ala Thanksgiving – it can seem a bit heavy. Why not try these light as air Pumpkin Chiffon Pies instead this November?
:: recipe and photo via Martha Stewart
Posted In recipes
October 29, 2008
Of All the People in All the World.
Of All The People In All The World uses grains of rice to bring abstract statistics to life via exhibitions worldwide. Each grain of rice represents one person. Over a period of days a team of performers carefully weigh out quantities of rice to represent a host of human statistics in the form of groupings. Some are serious, some not so much.
Some examples include:
– the populations of towns and cities
– the number of doctors, the number of soldiers
– the number of people born each day, the number who die
– all the people who have walked on the moon
– deaths in the holocaust
I love the downplayed simplicity of the entire project. It makes it that much more impactful.
Check out more images on their flickr page!
October 28, 2008
And the Countdown Continues…
One week to go. I’m nervous – are you?
:: image via ffffound
October 28, 2008
The Daily Eat: Pumpkin Parfaits.
Pumpkin pie flavors +
Crumbled gingersnaps +
Whipped cream =
:: recipe and photo via Gourmet
Posted In recipes
October 28, 2008
Bee House Saltbox.
When in the kitchen I’m not a pinch-of-this-pinch-of-that sort of cook. I’m very by the book (er, recipe). The Bee House Saltbox would be perfect for that kind of person though – oh so adorable.
:: via The Kitchn
Posted In kitchen