April 17, 2008
Tevere Chair.
I really, really like the lines and clean simplistic design behind the Tevere Chair. And in some strange and twisted way it reminds me of a highchair for adults.
April 17, 2008
Drawstring Tea.
A few weeks ago I was out for Saturday dinner with my mom. She had a cold and wanted some hot tea to soothe her scratchy throat. After ordering, the waitress brought out the tea caddy for my mom to make her selection. Upon opening the packet we were both surprised (and a little confused) to see this little drawstring tea bag! The drawstring allows you to get every drop out of the bag in an unintentionally fun way. Completely functional, awesome design which works really, really well.
April 17, 2008
The Daily Eat: Whole Wheat Pasta with Fried Egg and Cheese.
It’s overcast and supposed to storm this afternoon. I actually love days like this and tornado season give us plenty of them throughout all of April and May. This whole wheat pasta with leeks, asparagus, mushrooms, Gruyere and a fried egg (whew!) screams comfort food to me and would be perfect on a day like today.
:: photo and recipe via We Are Never Full
Posted In recipes
April 17, 2008
Fiestaware Mixing Bowls.
I am the proud owner of eight Fiestaware place settings of various colors. And while I’m not all about being matchy-matchy I do love these 3-piece mixing bowl sets – especially the green. They’re just so Betty Crocker Classic.
April 16, 2008
On the Rocks: Ruby Red Margarita.
Ruby Red Margaritas and the ridiculous amount of vitamin C found in these citrus fruits can help us all stay healthy. So, technically, you need to drink these for your own good.
Ingredients:
– lime wedge
– Coarse salt for coating the rim of the glass
– 1 jigger (1 1/2 ounces) tequila
– 3 tablespoons fresh pink grapefruit juice (preferably ruby red)
– 1 pony (1 ounce) orange-flavored liqueur
– 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar if desired
Garnish: 1 quarter of a slice of ruby red grapefruit
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime wedge, dip it in the salt, coating it lightly, and chill the glass.
In a blender, blend tequila, grapefruit juice, liqueur, sugar and 1 cup ice cubes for 30 seconds. Pour the drink into the glass, and garnish it with the grapefruit slice.
Yield: 1 margarita
:: photo and recipe via Our Kitchen Sink
Posted In cocktails
April 16, 2008
Louise Tripod Wine Glasses.
Designer Marten Baptiste really took wine glass aesthetics in a new and interesting direction with the Louise Tripod wine glass. The typical triangular Dutch lines of the base are oddly stabilizing to the balance of the glass in a paralyzing to the mind sort of way.
April 16, 2008
The Daily Eat: Raspberry Mousse.
My stomach is still being fairly rebellious against whatever I put in it. Maybe this light and airy raspberry mousse would do the trick though? (PS: If anyone knows what gelatin sheets are share the love!)
:: photo and recipe via Patricia Fertado
Posted In recipes
April 16, 2008
Tea-Over-Ice.
I adore Tea forte and now they’ve out with the innovative idea of Tea-Over-Ice. Hot tea is steeped in the upper pitcher, then immediately poured over ice in the lower pitcher for the freshest brewed iced tea possible. Quite the presentation.
:: via swissmiss
Posted In grand design, kitchen
April 16, 2008
Adrift Mobiles.
Adrift Mobiles bring a quiet peace in a modern form to any space they’re placed in. All mobiles are designed and crafted by Brian Schmitt in his San Francisco workshop. I’m not very traditional, so I’d love to use one in a nursery (one day that is!) in place of a cutesy mobile.
:: via A Flick of the Pen
Posted In accessories, house and home, kids
April 15, 2008
Fireplace Screen.
Yes, yes, it’s getting a little late for using your fireplace. But since it’s still a major part of the room – even when the weather’s too warm to light ‘er up – you might as well make it attractive. Perhaps with this fireplace screen by designer Alla Kazovsky? I concur, what a fantastic idea!