Think of First Blush juices as a sort of wine of the grape juice world – including Merlot, Cabernet and Chardonnay varieties. Each varietal grape juice has a unique and dynamic concentration of flavors. All juices are 100% natural with no added sugar and no preservatives. Might be a nice option for a dinner party for those who prefer something a little less, ahem, alcoholic.
Loving these astrology drinking glasses at Urban Outfitters. Classic pint glasses, printed with a zodiac sign on the front side and an irreverent description of each sign’s characteristics on the back.
:: via Oh Joy!
Zucchini and summer squash are the stars of this recipe for Summer Vegetable Pancakes. And the basil chive cream? You’ll want to put it on the rest of your summer veggies, too.
:: photo and recipe via eggs on sunday
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This one had me cracking up – painfully true.
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After a week full of 70º days, we’re back to the usual 90-something degree weather that’s the usual suspect in Oklahoma for this time of year. The cooler weather was such a teaser for fall and, man oh man, am I ready!
Thanks for bearing with me through the lighter than usual posting this week. Some family issues came up (everyone is fine) that had to be dealt with, so I wasn’t strapped to my computer as usual. I promise next week will be back to normal with a few surprises along the way.
This Weekend:
• celebrate E’s birthday
• oil change (ugh)
• the movies with C
• make potato salad
• grocery shopping
• hang something on the bare walls of my house!
• watch the Olympic Closing Ceremonies (sigh)
Happy Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
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After all this talk of potato salad this week there’s no doubt in my mind that I’m going to have to make a batch this weekend. The front-runner? This Lemon Pepper Potato Salad. I’ve also noticed a lot of discussion of whether to boil or roast your potatoes pre-salad. I’ve always been a boiler, but think I’m going to give roasting a shot. Thoughts?
:: photo and recipe via Ward Street Bistro
Posted In recipesI love the desolate feeling of this series – no lifeguard on duty – by photographer J. Bennett Fitts. Very middle America meets Mexico!
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to meet more people and become involved in a few more activities. But I want it to be low-key things, and definitely things that I’m actually interested in.
And that’s where the idea of a Dinner and/or Book Club came from. I honestly don’t know how many Design Crush readers are from the OKC area, but of those of you who are is anyone interested in joining a small group that meets once a month to make an awesome meal or discuss a certain book? It could easily be two separate groups or maybe both combined into one evening. Drop me an email at designcrushing@gmail.com if you’re interested!
:: photo via Veer
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The lovely Joslyn of Simple Lovely tapped me for the first post of her new weekly feature on bloggers’ favorites. What an honor and so fun to make a new Wish List. Check it and the rest of Simple Lovely out for yourself. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Next to my grandmother’s potato salad my next favorite is anything served warm. With vinegar. And bacon. Like this German Roasted Potato Salad which looks like a Must Make in my kitchen.
:: photo and recipe via use real butter
PS: Everything post-wise is a little accelerated today. I’ll be heading out for the day at 11:00 to take care of some appointments and personal errands.
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