March 31, 2008
Monday Goodness: Ceiling Cat.
Because everyone needs their own Ceiling Cat. Especially on a Monday.
:: via ffffound
Posted In make it, monday goodness
March 28, 2008
The Daily Eat: French Onion Soup.
Remember yesterday (and the day before) how I was gushing about spring finally being here to stay? Yeah, well it lied to me. Today is overcast with a high in the 50s. The kicker is that this weather is supposed to stick around all weekend before raining Sunday. So for this, French Onion Soup is in order. Nothing like some comfort food to beat the blues!
:: recipe and image via Cookography
Posted In recipes
March 28, 2008
this water.
this water is simple: a blend of pure fruit juices, crushed fruit and pure spring water. I love the fun, whimsical feeling of the label for something so honestly simple. Has anyone seen this beverage in stores outside of the UK?
:: via The Dieline
Posted In food, packaging
March 28, 2008
Fol.d Chair.
Patrick Jouin brings us an updated folding chair with his fol.d chair for XO. The seat slides up instead of folding! I love this as an option for extra seating instead of the old metal variety.
March 27, 2008
The Daily Eat: Little Yoghurt and Orange Blossom Cakes.
These Little Yoghurt and Orange Blossom Cakes look amazing. I’m sure a fork wouldn’t be involved in my serving – all fingers, all the time!
:: recipe and image via Milk and Cookies
Posted In recipes
March 26, 2008
On the Rocks: Sangria.
Another thing in honor of spring finally deciding to stick around for good: Sangria! It just begs to be sipped outside on a warm evening.
Ingredients:
– 2 bottles + 2 cups of inexpensive red wine
(ex. Charles Shaw from Trader Joe’s)
– 5 cans Pellegrino Limonata
– 2 1/2 cups Dark Rum
– 1 cup Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
– 1/2 cup Apple Schnapps
– 4 tsp sugar
– Ice
– Chopped fruit (apples, oranges, lemons – use what’s in season)
– Cinnamon Sticks
Fill a large pitcher or punch bowl 2/3 full with ice. Add wine and Pellegrino Limonata. Add in liquors, fruit, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Test taste. If not sweet enough add another tablespoon of sugar. If it tastes too much like liquor add more Pellegrino Limonata. If it is too sweet add more wine.
:: recipe and image via yumsugar
Posted In cocktails
March 26, 2008
The Daily Eat: Raspberry Upside Down Cakes.
These Raspberry Upside Down Cakes would be perfect for the beautiful spring day it’s turning out to be here. Or any other day for that matter…
:: image and recipe via cook & eat
Posted In recipes
March 26, 2008
Plantorb.
The Plantorb is fantastic! The hanging ceramic orb is 8″ in diameter with a 28” long woven sisal cord. As much as I would love to plant something in this, I think I would love even more to hang one inside my front door to throw my keys and sunglasses into when I get home.
March 25, 2008
The Daily Eat: Spiced Up Grilled Cheese.
My morning toast and coffee isn’t doing me any justice today – I’m about to start eating tea bags. (Which happens to be the only “food” in my office at the moment.) This Spiced Up Grilled Cheese sandwich practically has me foaming at the mouth. Oh wait, that’s just drool…
March 25, 2008
Dear Deer.
I have a confession: I’m not a fan of the antler craze.
Or I should say I wasn’t a fan. Because after seeing Dear Deer I may be a convert. I think it has something to do with being able to customize the piece with branches, flowers, etc and update whenever the mood strikes. Oh, and the fact that it’s not real antlers or faux antlers is a plus, too. I like the imagination behind it all.
:: via Roadside Scholar
Posted In make it