May 8, 2008

On the Rocks: Orange Mojito.

It just hit me that I suck. I forgot about my On the Rocks post yesterday. Please accept my apologies and this orange mojito as a peace offering.

Ingredients:
– 3 parts orange-flavored vodka
– 1 part light rum (recommended: Cruzan Estate Light Rum 2 Years)
– 2 parts lime juice
– 1 part orange liquor
– 1 part simple syrup
– Soda water
– Mint leaf

Fill a highball glass to the rim with crushed ice. Pour vodka, rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup over the ice. Top up with soda water. Garnish with a mint leaf. Depending on the quantities you use, this drink could serve 1-20 people.

:: photo and cocktail recipe via yumsugar

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May 8, 2008

The Daily Eat: Asiago Potatoes.

I think I could probably sit down to these asiago potatoes as a main course – screw the carbs. They also seem like a great idea for an appetizer though. You know, if you’re on the Anti All Carb Dinner Wagon which I’m clearly not a passenger on.

:: photo and recipe via The Bitten Word

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May 8, 2008

Guerilla Gardening.

When Richard Reynolds began planting flowers secretly at night he had to idea he was part of a growing global movement committed to combating neglect, land shortage and apathy towards public spaces. His blog attracts guerilla gardeners the world over who share their experiences. Check out his book – On Guerilla Gardening – to learn more about how and why people are joining the cause of guerilla gardening.

:: via Josh Spear

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May 8, 2008

Coffee Spoon.

As I sit at my desk this morning enjoying a lovely cup of gas station joe, the Coffee Spoon by product designer Hye-Yeon Choi is begging to be talked about. Intended to be a simple solution for diner-type restaurants, this all in one straw-like design holds both the instant coffee and the sugar/creamer in one neat package. When the contents are poured out, you use the package itself as a spoon to stir your brew. Fascinating concept at the least, don’t you think?


:: via laissezfaire

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May 7, 2008

Hicks Pendant.

Someday I’m going to need a house with many, many rooms in order to accommodate the massive light fixture collection I hope to acquire! My latest crush is on the Hicks Pendant. In my mind’s eye this one would be headed for the bathroom or a nice, longish hallway where I could line up a few in a row. Lovely!

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May 7, 2008

Activate.

Check out Activate.

Apparently vitamins lose their potency while sitting in water – who knew? Activate physically separates the two until the instant you open the bottle. That’s the moment they’re released from a specially designed moisture-resistant chamber hidden in a compartment in the underside of the cap. As of now there are four flavors available (Vitamin = Fruit punch, Immunity = Orange, Antioxidant = Berry, Energy = Lemon lime) and Activate is only in retail locations on the coasts. Hopefully they’ll spread like wildfire because I’m eager to try the functionality of this packaging out.

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May 7, 2008

The Daily Eat: Turkey Gyros.

No matter what part of the country you’re from or how you pronounce the word one thing is for sure – gyros are the bomb. (And yeah, I just said “the bomb” without even a hint of irony!) I’m really excited to try this turkey version. Don’t miss the included recipe for homemade pita bread!

: photo and recipe via Love and Olive Oil

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May 7, 2008

David Stark.

David Stark coordinates the design of private and corporate events in the most gorgeous of ways. He has some big name clients and the mad skills to back everything up with. Take a look at what the man can do with a space.




:: via frolic

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