March 14, 2008
Alchemy Side Table.
I love the sterile lab environment feel the Alchemy side table has about it. And I’ve been a sucker for wood and metal combos lately.
March 13, 2008
The Daily Eat: Baked Garlic Fries.
Today I’m craving some serious flavor and these Baked Garlic Fries – loaded up with garlic-y goodness of course – seem like they might be just the ticket. Not to mention that they’re not fried which makes them a smarter alternative to regular fries.
March 13, 2008
Wegner Sawback Chair.
The Wegner Sawback Chair is incredibly well-designed. Funny how I get the feeling I need to own one or two of these beauties for my living room to be complete!
March 13, 2008
Appetizer Tray.
Love this aluminum appetizer tray. Not only does it revolve for easy access, it also has six individual removable plates that make it perfect for entertaining at small get togethers. Very Jetsons looking, dontcha think?
:: via core77
Posted In entertaining, grand design, kitchen
March 12, 2008
On the Rocks: St. Patty’s Day Edition.
With less than a week to go before St. Patrick’s Day there’s no way I could only share one Irish-themed cocktail with you Design Crushers! So without further ado, I give you the On the Rocks: St. Patty’s Day edition.
Ingredients:
– equal part dark Irish beer
– equal part hard cider
– shot of blackcurrant syrup
Fill pint glass with equal amounts of dark Irish beer and hard cider, leaving about 1/3 inch space at top. Add a shot of blackcurrant syrup and stir gently to mix.
Blackcurrant syrup: In saucer, bring one cup sugar and two cups blackcurrant juice to boil. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until mixture appears thicker. Cool in ice bath and pour into final storage container, adding 1 oz vodka as preservative.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Bushmills Irish Whiskey
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar
– 5 – 6 oz freshly brewed strong black coffee
Stir thoroughly and top off with a layer of heavy whipping cream, poured gently over the back of a spoon.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 oz Bushmills Irish Cream
– 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
– 1/2 oz hazelnut liqueur
– 6 oz coffee
– whipped cream
Garnish: cinnamon
Pour ingredients into a tall Irish coffee glass. Top with fresh hot coffee and finish with whipped cream on top. Garnish with cinnamon stick and power.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Bushmills Irish Cream
– 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
– 1/2 oz coconut rum
– 1 1/2 oz half & half
Garnish: coconut wedge
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into a short glass and garnish with coconut wedge.
:: all images and cocktails via Cocktail Times
Posted In cocktails, holidays, st. patrick's day
March 12, 2008
The Daily Eat: Orange Ricotta Cheesecake.
The recipe for this Orange Ricotta Cheesecake is a lighter version of a traditional cheesecake. It also sports an incredible orange scent that will fill your kitchen and a hazelnut crust that will make you drool! All of these factors combined make it the perfect choice for what’s expected to be a 78º day here in Oklahoma City!
March 12, 2008
Hand-Knit Mug Wrap.
For some reason I love how everything is getting wrapped in its own sweater lately. This hand-knit mug wrap is adorable – and the mug is included!
March 12, 2008
IDEO Eyes Open City Guides.
I have a weakness for well-designed books, so you can imagine my excitement when Mark of Chronicle Books contacted me about the soon to be published IDEO Eyes Open city guides by Fred Dust. My wait ended yesterday afternoon when I received both the New York City and London guides in the mail.
My initial response? WOW. The type, the photography and the layout are all extremely beautiful and immediately sucked me in. This is definitely my kind of guide book – one that takes you to the cool little places you’d otherwise spend your entire trip trying to discover. These guides aren’t for the sightseeing crowd, but rather those who want to really discover their surroundings like a local looking for inspiration in the every day. To the casual observer the book doesn’t even make you look like a camera-toting tourist, which is a huge bonus in my eyes. There’s also a fantastic complimentary site to the books, check it out here.
What were some of my favorite spots, you ask? Let me share…
NEW YORK
• MetroNaps: mid-day shut-eye in the Empire State Building
• StoryCorps: a national project to instruct and inspire people to record each others’ lives in words
• BAMN!: an automat of food for people on the go (or on the drink)
• Rice to Riches: rice pudding heaven
• GrandOpening: currently a ping pong parlor – but come July that’ll all change!
LONDON
• Dans le Noir?: a dining experience in total darkness
• Harvey Nichols Foodmarket: top quality food with amazing packaging design
• Hayvend: vends specially produced artworks, smaller than the average slice of bread
• Cafe Kick: foosball cafe
• Electric Cinema: nique cinema experience with original interior and luxurious leather seating, footstools and tables for food and drink, and a bar
March 11, 2008
The Daily Eat: Banana Cream Pie with Whole Grain Chocolate Crust.
I have a tiny confession to make: I’ve never even eaten banana cream pie. But when I came across this Banana Cream Pie with Whole Grain Chocolate Crust I couldn’t resist – it looks so, so delicious!