June 15, 2009

The Daily Eat: Chicken Salad with Parmesan.

{recipe and photo via Anne’s Food}

I love salads. Seriously, if I had to choose only five (albeit, vague) categories of foods to eat for the rest of my life salads would be on that list. I hope you enjoy Salad Week as much as I will!

Chicken Salad with Parmesan has a little bit of everything that makes a great salad in it – some crunch, some protein and a nice medley of flavors all playing around together. I’m making this one for dinner tonight!

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June 12, 2009

The Daily Eat: Mushroom Bruschetta + Mushroom Roundup.

{recipe and photo via Elinluv’s Corner}

Mushrooms aren’t something you’d normally think to pair with a baguette. But that’s exactly what’s done in this recipe for Mushroom Bruschetta. And according to the write-up it’s a dynamic duo!

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June 12, 2009

Sparkling Double Entryway.

{via ffffound}

When I first saw this photo I thought wow, they really crammed a lot of sparkly into a small space. But then when I really looked at it I realized how well it all worked together. The dazzling stained glass framing both entryways, the two-toned wallpaper, even the chandelier. And I think it all works because of the rest of the elements – the white doorway and parts of the walls, the accessories – they’re all deceptively clean and simple. Whatever the reason, it’s beautiful.

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June 11, 2009

The Daily Eat: Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff.

{recipe and photo via Willams-Sonoma}

When I was a kid my favorite meal in the entire world was stroganoff. And the mushrooms were the very best part. I’d do everything in my power to get as many as possible on my plate of egg noodles! This recipe is a more grown up version of stroganoff than what I’m used to with the addition of white wine, but it looks simple and savory.

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June 11, 2009

Velvet Media Bags.

This set of four drawstring velvet media bags are perfect for traveling. They house your cell, camera and mp3 player as well as all the obligatory charging cords. I like how the velvet paired with the pretty colors gives your techie gadgets a softer edge.

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June 10, 2009

On the Rocks: Summer Camp.

{cocktail recipe and photo via Elba S Giron}

Summer Camp definitely lies at the more involved end of the cocktail spectrum. But it has a burnt marshmallow floating in it which makes it worthwhile, wouldn’t you agree?

Ingredients:
• 2 oz. Marshmallow-infused Scotch*
• 1 oz of “Smoked” Vermouth**
• 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Bitters

Combine ingredients and shake with ice. Strain in to chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with toasted Marshmallow on a skewer. Serves 1.

* Melt one cup of marshmallows and add to one 750 ml. bottle of blended scotch. Allow to sit for 48 hours. Strain out marshmallows through cheesecloth or coffee filters and use.

** Add one serving of Lapsang Souchong smoked tea to one 750 ml. bottle of sweet vermouth. Allow to cold steep for 45 minutes. Strain through colander and serve.

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June 8, 2009

LoucheLab.

I was hard-pressed to choose only a few pieces from LoucheLab to share in this post. When you check out their etsy shop you’ll realize the ones I ended up with are all from the first page. Of six. Everything is just that good. Can I just settle this by saying I’ll take one of everything?



:: via The Bedlam of Beefy

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June 8, 2009

The Daily Eat: Mushroom Ravioli.

{recipe and photo via These Days}

I’m pro cooked mushrooms and anti raw ones. But I do love the little guys and I hope you love Mushroom Week!

I’m not a pasta maker. I’d like to think I could be if I really set my mind to it, but as of today I haven’t. So my thought is that I’d substitute wonton wrappers for the homemade pasta in these Mushroom Ravioli. I’m sorry, Die-Hard Pasta Makers, but that’s just my style!

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