Note to Self: Never look at insanely delicious-looking desserts (like Cherry-Hazelnut Bruschetta) immediately before your sub-par lunch. It will only cause excessive drooling which is highly unattractive.
Although I’m nowhere near Long Beach, California I thought I’d show off Sweet & Saucy Shop anyway. Their custom desserts look beyond delectable and I’m drooling over their gorgeously designed site. If you’re in the area swing by and say hello to owner/head pastry chef Melody Brandon. And don’t forget to pick up a treat for my sweet tooth, too!
“Yum” doesn’t even begin to cover the feelings I have about this Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
Posted In recipesAdmittedly since getting Piper I’ve become somewhat obsessed with dog accessories. I mean seriously, like half of PetSmart is dog-related! All I’m used to three measley aisles of cat products! Currently my pooch is sporting her rabies tag with my contact information hastily scratched onto the backside because I haven’t found an ID tag I like yet.
Make that hadn’t until NOW. Check out Good Dog’s massive selection of handcrafted metal pet tags. Don’t worry, Tessa is kind enough to offer people tags, too! I really, really want this for myself, but which should I get Piper?
You guessed it, Cherry Week is upon us! And we’re kicking it off with Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes. Don’t they look sweet as can be?
Posted In recipesOh, wow. Super loving this Nature Planter. The artichoke-like shape allows you to plant a variety of herbs and plants in one pot.
Posted In grand design, grow itThis recipe for Tomatoes Crème Brulée looks interesting. If I could manage to get the idea of a traditional crème brulée being a dessert out of my head I think it might be really tasty. But am I that adventurous? Are you?
1. Tomatoes Baked with Garlic Butter and Cream
Yesterday I received an email from Bethany at Found My Animal and could hardly wait to share this awesome business endeavor with you! Found My Animal creates really cool leashes and collars for your pups and an astounding 25% of the profits go towards Louis Animal Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to spaying/neutering and providing homes for animals who have not yet ‘found’ their people. Both my cat, Peanut, and my dog, Piper, are rescues so this is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart.
Let’s not forget to mention how unbelievably cool these products are either! The leashes are custom-made rope crafted by New England rope-makers and guaranteed to withstand thousands of pounds of pull (not to mention a great alternative to leather). The individually-numbered, stamped brass tags on each leash serve as a reminder of the uniqueness of your animal and allow FMA to keep track of the number of animals helped. The collars are made from waxwear, a cotton canvas that’s coated with animal safe wax for weather resistance and increased wear. Stayed tuned because harnesses are being released next month!
UK designer Sarah Walsh put together some gorgeous packaging for Mallard Tearoooms. Me definitely likey.
“Mallard is a specialist tea company which sells loose leaf tea through its shop and tearoom in Knutsford. The mix and match branding is inspired by the eclectic feel of the establishment which is quirky, eccentric and unmistakably English.”
In this recipe for Bread and Tomato Soup, the chunks of stale bread take on an almost custard-like texture and break up the acidity of the tomatoes nicely. It would be the perfect dish for a rainy day like we’re having right now!
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