Red and Yellow Watermelon Soup looks super refreshing and perfect for those nights when it’s too hot to even think about firing up anything that emits heat.
:: photo and recipe via Chow Vegan
Posted In recipesI’m obsessed with the Olympics, but they’re absolutely horrible for my sleeping habits! I don’t want to miss anything so I stay up. And then the next day? Yup, you guessed it, I’m at about 25%.
If I could toss the Handpresso in my bag I’d be golden. It’s a portable espresso machine that you operate with a pump, not a plug. Love it.
The So Chic Wines site is in french. And I don’t read french. But what I can tell you is that they have some lovely packaging. And that starting in September 2008 you’ll be able to purchase this insanely cool trio of samples housed in test tubes. If you need more information you’ll have to look up the online translator, which at the moment I’m too lazy to do myself!
:: via Elit Alice
Watermelon is the quintessential summer fruit in my mind. Even if raspberries, strawberries and all the others don’t hang around all year they’re usually available in the freezer section. Not watermelon – so get it while you can!
Watermelon? In a cheesecake? Oh yeah.
:: photo and recipe via Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
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I don’t own a cake stand. And I think it’s because I’m just waiting for the perfect one to come along. (Hmmm…. might also explain why I’m single at the moment…) Check out these beauties over at CHOW.
I’ve never attempted homemade shortcakes before, but this recipe for Peach and Blackberry Shortcakes makes it look remarkably simple and delicious.
:: photo and recipe via culinaria kitchen
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These stemless wine glasses are handmade in Colombia of recycled glass from old car windows. Sturdy and strong, the thick glass has a slight green hue from the tint originally added to lessen the sun’s glare. Also available in beer glasses and a large multi-purpose bowl. Very, very cool.
Sometimes the best way to prepare any main ingredient is to go the simple route. Bare bones with just a little something extra. Like these grilled peaches with bourbon vanilla whipped cream perhaps.
:: via the Kitchn
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I want a Bistro Table. And I want to set it in my entry way as a mini bar! (I don’t care whether it’s the double top or the rolling either.) How swell would it be to have a guest show up at your home, walk in the door and you offer them a cocktail? Super swell I’m thinking.
:: via Design Boner
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I learned a lot about daiquiris from the post on this recipe for the La Floridita Daiquiri. Authentic daiquiris are not those neon-hued frozen concoction you find running rampant at resorts. In fact, they don’t even have to be frozen! All of which is a huge relief to me because I’ve never been a fan, but now I can say my opinion has done a 180º.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Cuban light rum*
– juice of half a lime
– 1 tsp maraschino liqueur
– 1 tsp sugar or simple syrup
Blend just until mixed with three-to-four cubes worth of crushed ice. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry. Or, for an unfrozen option, shake vigorously over ice until well chilled.
*For those of us who don’t have or have access to procure contraband Havana Club, Puerto Rican or Dominican light rum (like Brugal) is an acceptable substitute.
:: photo and recipe via SLOSHED!
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