September 18, 2008
Kevin Dart.
Loving these pieces by So-Cal illustrator Kevin Dart. Muted tones just always get me. Right. There.
:: via cornology
September 18, 2008
Armistead Maupin.
Because sometimes it’s just nice to know that others feel this way, too.
September 17, 2008
On the Rocks: Blue Heaven.
A Blue Heaven cocktail is incredibly easy to mix up because you only use a few ingredients. It just looks so light and refreshing, dontcha think?
Ingredients:
– 1½ oz Alizé Bleu
– 5 oz lemonade
– fresh blueberries
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Alizé Bleu and top with lemonade. Sprinkle with blueberries.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via LCBO
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September 17, 2008
The Daily Eat: Cheesy Fried Green Tomatoes.
Cheesy Fried Green Tomatoes are pure heaven. Heaven I say! The key is in the cornmeal.
:: photo and recipe via No Recipes
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September 17, 2008
The Three Graces.
Looking for the perfect authentic cocktail ring? Maybe just some new bling? Look no further than The Three Graces. Offering only antique, period jewelry (no reproductions) crafted prior to about 1940, The Three Graces offers a huge selection that you definitely need to check out for yourself. My favorites? Right here of course.
:: via Something Old, Something New
September 16, 2008
The Daily Eat: Tomato and Fresh Basil Crostini.
Tomato and Fresh Basil Crostini. With Feta and roasted garlic cheese spread I might add. My stomach is doing cartwheels today, but this still looks pretty tasty. One thing that made its way home in my carry-on was a bag of fresh tomatoes from my grandmother’s garden. YUM.
:: recipe and photo via For the Love of Cooking
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September 16, 2008
And I’m Back.
Whew.
After a great trip home, a reunion that was less awkward than expected and a return trip delayed by an entire day I’m finally back. However, I am feeling quite rundown and even a little homesick/weepy, so posting will be light for the next few days. I returned to work this morning to a whopping 81 emails in my inbox and am slowly digging my way out from under them all.
Good to be back in Blogland!
:: photo via ffffound
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September 9, 2008
In 3… 2… 1…
And I’m out. Closing up shop for a few days while I take a much needed trip back home to Pennsylvania. It’s ten year reunion time for this girl and I’m looking forward to seeing my family at the same time. I usually only make it home during the holidays thanks to a pesky little thing called vacation days. (Insert Grrr here). I’ll be back Monday – have a fantastic week/weekend all!
:: photo via ffffound
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September 9, 2008
On the Rocks: Citrus Ginger-Mint Lemonade.
Citrus Ginger-Mint Lemonade that’s sure to make the steamiest of days a little more bearable.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Belvedere Cytrus (or citrus flavored vodka)
– 3/4 oz Mint infused simple syrup (or middle mint leaves with sugar)
– 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
– 1 tsp ginger juice
– Club Soda
Middle ginger and mint in a mixing glass and shake with ice. Strain over ice i a collins glass. Top with a splash of soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.
:: photo and cocktail recipe via Cocktail Times
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September 9, 2008
The Daily Eat: Eton Mess.
Continuing with our short week of indulging, I give you the Eton Mess. Made traditionally from cream, strawberries and meringues, this version is kicked up a little by infusing the cream with orange. It looks ridiculously tasty and debaucherous and is begging for someone to dig in!
:: photo and recipe via Frolicking Foodie
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