Tuesday, August 31, 2010

5 Dollar Dress



Have you
heard
of the
5 dollar
dress?


If not
read about
the story

Isn't their
wedding
wonderful!










Photos via:
Design*Sponge



Posted: 1 Year Ago - "Back to School Envy"

Monday, August 30, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Jalapeno Burger with Queso Fresco



It is...

Rainy Rainy Rainy!

So I am
posting
a recipe
that I made
a few
weeks ago...

just to
make me
feel like
it is
still
summer.



And,
by the
way,
it tasted
wonderful!


Jalapeno Burger with Queso Fresco
Adapted from Rachael Ray

6 whole jalapeƱo chiles from the jar, diced
6 slices bacon
3 pounds ground beef
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 avocados

1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
6 hamburger buns


1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat; chop the bacon.

2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped bacon, the reserved bacon fat, the beef and half of the chiles. Form into 6 patties; season with salt and pepper.

3. In a medium bowl, combine the queso fresco, mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining chiles. Season with salt and pepper.

4. In another bowl, toss the avocados, cilantro, onion and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; set aside.

5. Grill the burgers.  Just before the burgers are finished cooking, grill the buns until toasted, about 1 minute. Assemble burgers and enjoy!




Posted: 1 Year Ago - "Poppytalk"
2 Years Ago - "Sailing"

Friday, August 27, 2010

Penguin Postcards


These make
me want
to grab
my book
and read.





But taking
classic book
covers
and
making
them into
post cards
is such a
wonderful
idea.


Posted: 1 Year Ago - "Fall Seasons in August"
2 Years Ago - "Kindergarten"

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Steam Line Luggage



One thing
about me
is that
despite
all of my
traveling...

I don't
own a
good
piece of
luggage.


So,
after
my last
trip...




I really
want this
luggage
set.

Created by:
Steam Line Luggage


Posted: 1 Year Ago - "Peach-Blueberry Pie"
2 Years Ago - "Audrey Hepburn Complex"

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010

Magpie's Cakes



Oh my!

These
are
the most
beautiful
cakes
I have
ever
seen.











And cookies
too!


 Made by:
Magpie's Cakes



Posted: 1 Year Ago - " Vacation - Day 2"
2 Years Ago - "Chalkboard Walls

Sunday, August 22, 2010

The Reception



Here
are a
few
pictures
of the
reception...

















Designed
all by
the bride
herself,
my dear
friend
Kelly.

See more
of her
wedding
creations
&



Posted: 1 Year Ago - "rain rain go away"
2 Years Ago - "The Book List"

Saturday, August 21, 2010

The Wedding


I know
I know...

I have
been gone
for a long
time.

But
I have
a good
excuse...









One
of my
best
friends
got married.


All photos by:
Bethani Montgomery 

Thursday, August 12, 2010

San Diego...


here I
come!



I am off
to witness
one of my
oldest
and
dearest
friends
 wedding.

I can't
wait!



Image via:


Posted: 1 Year Ago - "500 Days of Summer"
2 Years Ago - "My Steamer Trunk"




Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Year 4



4 Years
ago...


Micah and I
got
married.


Happy Anniversary Micah!




Posted: 1 Year Ago - "Year 2
2 Years Ago - "Year 3"

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Happy 2nd Birthday!



It is
Wuthering Iris's
2nd Birthday
today!

 I celebrated
by making
cupcakes.



Almond Cupcakes with a Cappuccino Buttercream
Adapted from Love and Olive Oil

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cappuccino Buttercream:
3 large egg whites
3/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon warm water
1/2 tablespoon instant coffee (I used via)



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


2. Combine milk and vinegar and stir to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Whisk sugar, oil, and extract into milk mixture. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until relatively smooth.

5. Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until lightly golden, and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

6. To make buttercream, combine the sugar and egg whites in a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly (I used a hand-held beater), keeping the mixture over the heat, until it feels hot to the touch, about 5 minutes. The sugar should be dissolved, and the mixture will look like marshmallow cream. 

7. Remove from heat and on high speed until mixture is completely cooled and stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Add butter. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla.

8. Stir instant coffee into warm water until dissolved. Add, 1 teaspoon at a time, to buttercream, mixing well after each addition. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.


Posted: 1 Year Ago: "Happy 1st Birthday
2 Years Ago: "Welcome to me"
 

Monday, August 9, 2010

Emma Watson


Doesn't
Emma Watson
just look
beautiful
with a
pixie cut.


On another
note...

I am
hosting a
Pampered Chef
Party
tonight.

So exciting!

I want it
to have
the theme
of a
Garden Party...

so hopefully
it dosen't
rain.


Posted 1 Year Ago: "Nebraska Fair"

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Huckleberry Pancakes w/ Sweet Buttermilk Syrup



Micah
and I
have been
picking
a lot of
Huckleberries...

so far
we have
picked
30 cups!

And if
you live
in the
northwest
then you know
that is
A LOT
of
Huckleberries.

So...

this morning
we made
Huckleberry Pancakes.

So
delicious.






Sweet Buttermilk Syrup

3/4 cup Butter
3/4 cup Buttermilk
1 1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tbsp Baking Soda


1. In large saucepan combine butter, buttermilk, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly.

2.  Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and baking soda (it will foam up at this point.) 

3. Serve over freshly made pancakes.





And
of course
Silas
was there
to beg.

He
is a
first-class
beggar
when it
come to
food. 



Paper Pastries



I am not
one of those
people
who love
scrap-booking.

But I
do love
unique
stamps.

Especially
these...






They are
created
by...




Also...

What
do you
think of
the music
that I
added
to my
blog?

I chose
songs
from 4
of my
favorite
movies...

Pride & Prejudice
Penelope
Amelie
and
Atonement. 


Enjoy!




Posted 1 Year Ago: "1980's"

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Which Ring...


...is your
favorite?


I think
my
favorite
is the
yellow box
in the
center.


Found via
this fun
blog:

Tiptoe Butterfly


Updated 1 Year Ago: "The Host"

Friday, August 6, 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Francoise Rachez



I haven't
posted
about
photography
in quite
some time.

I guess
it has been
a while
since
I found
something
that I
loved.

But
the look
is over...

I love
this.











These
beautiful
photographs
were
taken by...

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Grilled Beer Chicken


Whenever
prep for
dinner
is to...
 
marinate
chicken
for hours...

then grill...

then eat...

I am
all for
that!

It's so
simple.

And this
recipe is
packed with
flavor.



Grilled Beer Chicken
Adapted from Rachael Ray
 
One 12-ounce can or bottle beer, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6 chicken on the bone pieces

 
1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the beer, butter, garlic, chili powder, brown sugar and salt. Add the drumsticks, seal the bag and let marinate for up to 6 hours.
 
2. Grill for 20-25 minutes or until meat is done.
 
Simple! And you don't spend all summer afternoon in the kitchen.
 
 
 
Posted 1 Year Ago: "Wedding"
 
 

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Food To-Go



I am
always
on the
lookout
for new
and beautiful
items
that have
 to do
with
any form
of food
display.

So,
when I
found
these...

I was
instantly
in love!







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