October 28, 2008
The Daily Eat: Pumpkin Parfaits.
Pumpkin pie flavors +
Crumbled gingersnaps +
Whipped cream =
:: recipe and photo via Gourmet
Posted In recipes
October 28, 2008
Bee House Saltbox.
When in the kitchen I’m not a pinch-of-this-pinch-of-that sort of cook. I’m very by the book (er, recipe). The Bee House Saltbox would be perfect for that kind of person though – oh so adorable.
:: via The Kitchn
Posted In kitchen
October 27, 2008
The Daily Eat: Spiced Pumpkin Bisque.
Come on… admit it. You knew it was coming. And just in time for Halloween Pumpkin Week is here!
Experience the split personality of pumpkin with tasty Spiced Pumpkin Bisque flecked with cinnamon and chili flakes. Serve it up in a roasted pumpkin bowl for some added fall flair!
:: recipe and photo via Serious Eats
Posted In recipes
October 27, 2008
Paper Leaf Garland.
I want to make yards upon yards of this paper leaf garland and string it all over my mantel. Gorgeous simplicity! Check out the tutorial over at A Field Journal.
October 24, 2008
The Daily Eat: Caramel Tarts.
If caramel is your weakness these Caramel Tarts are definitely for you.
:: recipe and photo via Coffee, Cake & Chocolate
Posted In recipes
October 24, 2008
A-Z Animal Flashcards.
A set of these A-Z Animal Flashcards framed and hung on a child’s bedroom wall? So cool.
From Anteaters to Zebras, each letter of the alphabet is paired with a detail of the animal along with the upper and lowercase letters. The backs of the cards show a silhouette of the full animal and an interesting fact about its unique feature. For example, did you know, rabbits can see behind them without even turning their heads? Illustrations are by Mark Fisher.
:: via Pretty Little Things
Posted In kids
October 23, 2008
Paper Jack o’ Lanterns.
I’m all about pumpkins galore for Halloween, but these paper jack o’ lanterns are a nice alternative and change of pace.
• Scissors or an exacto knife
• Orange card stock
• Wooden skewers
• Small votive holders
• Votives
Take your orange card stock and draw a Jack O’ Lantern face, a haunted house scene, a spider, or whatever you desire. Cut out your creation with either scissors or an exacto knife. Take your wooden skewer and thread it through the paper horizontally. Place your votive candle holder and candle behind the entire piece.
:: via Create My Event
Posted In halloween, holidays, make it
October 23, 2008
The Daily Eat: Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Swirl.
During the month of October I’m convinced that something in my body’s chemistry changes that I require more sugar. Because I’ve got it bad. I can’t stop eating Halloween candy that was supposed to be for trick or treaters!! This Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Swirl looks to die for. (mwahahaha!)
:: recipe and photo via SMÖRGÅSBROAD
Posted In recipes
October 22, 2008
Ice Cream Goes Stainless.
I’m not a big ice cream person (shutter!) but I’m a huge fan of these stainless pieces by designer Hisakazu Shimizu and Sabo Studio. Especially the ice cream spoon which is a replica of those horrible, nasty tasting wooden spoons of your childhood. And the pop-up lid on the cup is the best touch.
:: via designboom
October 22, 2008
On the Rocks: Spiced Apple Martini.
A Spiced Apple Martini that looks just like the real thing! Just add a crackling fire and you’re set.
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 oz 10 Cane Rum
– 2 oz apple juice
– splash of amaretto
– 2 pinches ground cinnamon
– cinnamon/sugar mixture
Garnish: cinnamon stick
In a mixing glass, add rum, apple juice, Amaretto, ground cinnamon and ice cubes. Shake vigorously and strain into a superfine sugar and ground cinnamon rimmed chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Cocktail Times
Posted In cocktails