December 30, 2010

A Look Back.

I promised to pop in, didn’t I? And here I am, with a look back at some of my favorite posts of 2010.

+ These tights from Les Queues de Sardines.
+ Gorgeous tattoo work from Amanda Wachob.
+ These glass containers from Burgon & Ball.
+ Scandalous jewelry from Cast of Vices.
+ Delicious Design League’s Masculine Feminine print.
+ Constellation birthday cards from bluepoolroad.
+ Tattoo inspiration.
+ This roundup of popsicle recipes.
+ My ideal camping trip.
+ Loads of homemade candy to make on your own.
+ Them Bones.
+ Mouthy jewelry from In God We Trust.
+ This paint job inspired by Missoni.
+ Gorgeous lockets from Verabel + Alyson Fox.

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November 3, 2010

Birthday Cake(s).

Is there any better kind? Believe it or not, I’m picky when it comes to food. But cake? Totally different story. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met one I didn’t like. Here are a few I’d be happiest to find on my doorstep, in my mailbox, and in my face come the 4th. (I love the Good Housekeeping circa 1950 names and looks a few of them have!)

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October 19, 2010

I Want Candy.

I want candy, and lots of it. I was lucky enough to grow up in a complex of town houses, which meant mucho sweets come October 31st. Everything was close in proximity and it wasn’t unheard of to have 500+ kids stop by your house come Halloween night. So for me, well, it was all about quantity. It also wasn’t unheard of for there to be lingering Halloween candy come Easter. What kind of trick or treater were you as a kid?

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September 29, 2010

Apple Picking Weather.

Everyone seems to be going on apple picking excursions these past few weekends and I have to admit, I’m sort of jealous. First, there is a shortage (RE: not even one) of orchards in Oklahoma. Second, I really took that sort of thing for granted in Pennsylvania. Third, I want a reason to dress up cute and carry a basket full of fruit. Oh well, sigh, for now these apple recipes will have to be enough it looks like. {As always, click on the image to be taken to the recipe.}

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September 22, 2010

Gimme S’more.

Nothing says fall, bonfires, and gooey deliciousness like a s’more. Nothing. But the thing is, s’mores don’t have to be reserved for special outdoorsy occasions. If you get creative enough you can squeeze them into your daily food pyramid just about anywhere. (And who’s going to say no to that?!) {Click on the photo for the recipe.}

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September 10, 2010

The Jam.

While I was growing up my grandmother made jam nearly every fall. Jars and jars would be given away and the leftovers relegated to the pantry in the basement for later use. Before this summer I’d never really had the desire to make any, but the thought of summer ending makes me want to save some of that leftover fruit. In my hunt for the perfect recipe, I came across a few that were surprising. Recipes using fruits I never would have thought possible to turn into jams and jellies. Have you ever made your own jam or jelly? What kind?










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September 1, 2010

100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

With summer winding down, I’m getting ready for the start of the pro and college football seasons. And that means lots of get togethers, lots grilling and lots of beer. But not everyone enjoys a bottle or six of brew, so I gathered up a few recipes as another way to incorporate the yeasty libation into your game day menu.










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