November 5, 2009
Picture It: Celebrate.
I plan on celebrating my 30th well into the weekend and thought I’d invite you along…
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November 5, 2009
The Daily Eat: Pumpkin Soup with Bacon and Blue Cheese + Pumpkin Roundup #4.
Only one thing could possibly improve upon the perfection that is pumpkin… and that thing is BACON. Just like in this recipe for Pumpkin Soup with Bacon and Blue Cheese!
1. Pumpkin-Sage Focaccia 2. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread3. Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
4. Pumpkin Yeast Rolls 5. Pumpkin Custard 6. Pumpkin Spice Cake
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November 5, 2009
International Year of Astronomy 2009 Posters.
I love this series of posters by Simon Page. He apparently started designing them as a side project, but when the folks over at the International Year of Astronomy set eyes on them they decided to use the posters as promos. The flat fields of color and old-school look really tickles my fancy. {via Kitsune Noir}
November 4, 2009
Picture It.
Well gosh darnit, you made me go all “golly gee” today with your birthday wishes! I’m such a lucky girl. Between all of the blog, Facebook and Twitter comments wishing me a happy day I have nothing else to say but a big fat thank you. With sugar on top from the bottom of my heart.
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November 4, 2009
Emily Ryan.
I’ve just decided that all of these eye-catching frocks by Emily Ryan look like something a terribly stylish 30-year-old would be wearing this fall and winter. And that I should probably just go right ahead and buy one of each. {via Design Milk}
November 4, 2009
On the Rocks: Pumpkin Cider.
I’m so glad the season for hot drinks has arrived again. I’m all about this Pumpkin Cider.
– 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
– 1 Tbsp sugar
– 12 1-inch cubes pumpkin or butternut squash
– 64 oz fresh apple cider
– 12 whole cloves
– 6 whole star anise
– 3 cinnamon sticks
– 12 oz dark rum
– 12 oz calvados or applejack
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the sugar and pumpkin. Sauté the pumpkin, turning, until caramelized on all sides. If you feel the pumpkin cubes softening, remove the pan from the heat to keep them from overcooking. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the liquor. Reduce the heat and simmer until hot; stir in the rum and calvados or applejack, ladle into warmed mugs and grate fresh nutmeg over the top. Serve. Yields 12 7-ounce servings.
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– 1 Tbsp sugar
– 12 1-inch cubes pumpkin or butternut squash
– 64 oz fresh apple cider
– 12 whole cloves
– 6 whole star anise
– 3 cinnamon sticks
– 12 oz dark rum
– 12 oz calvados or applejack
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the sugar and pumpkin. Sauté the pumpkin, turning, until caramelized on all sides. If you feel the pumpkin cubes softening, remove the pan from the heat to keep them from overcooking. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the liquor. Reduce the heat and simmer until hot; stir in the rum and calvados or applejack, ladle into warmed mugs and grate fresh nutmeg over the top. Serve. Yields 12 7-ounce servings.
November 4, 2009
The Daily Eat: Pumpkin Gnocchi + Pumpkin Roundup #3.
Pumpkin Gnocchi. I love the idea of throwing a seasonal twist into such a traditional dish. YUM.
1. Pumpkin Dip 2. Pumpkin Lattice Tart3. Pumpkin Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans
4. Pumpkin Pie Pancakes 5. Pumpkin Quesadillas 6. Pumpkin Roll
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November 4, 2009
Numbers Poster.
Let me make one thing clear, I think the illustration work of Sandra Juto is phenomenal. And I think this poster she collaborated on with graphic designer Mija Carlsson and typographer Malena Forsare is uber-phenomenal. It must be mine.
November 4, 2009
The Big Three-Oh.
Farewell, dear 20s. You were fantastic, amazing and all of the above. You’ll now find me browsing the In Your 30s section of Cosmo and overhauling my skincare routine.
Looks like I’m sharing today with some pretty good company: Matthew McConaughey (40), Trishelle Cannatella (30), Heather Tom (34), Diddy (40), Jeff Probst (47), Ralph Macchio (48), Kathy Griffin (49), Markie Post (59), Laura Bush (63), Loretta Swit (72) and Doris Roberts (79).
PS: To ease my pain on this momentous day, please feel free to send virtual presents…
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