Friday, March 9, 2012
Little Miss
Oh My Goodness.
I am in love with these...
Here's what others
have to say about them...
have to say about them...
"With the perennial popularity of classic writers like
Charlotte Bronte and Lewis Carroll,
Baby Lit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler
to the world of classic literature.
With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams,
paired with stylish design and illustrations by
Sugar's Alison Oliver,
Little Miss Bronte and Little Master Carroll
are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library."
Charlotte Bronte and Lewis Carroll,
Baby Lit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler
to the world of classic literature.
With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams,
paired with stylish design and illustrations by
Sugar's Alison Oliver,
Little Miss Bronte and Little Master Carroll
are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library."
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Bubblegum Pink
Can I just take a moment
to say how much I am loving this
Bubblegum Pink color!
This outfit is amazing!
And this lipstick...
dare I say even more amazing!
And guess what!
This lipstick is by Maybelline!
It's called Fuchsia Fever
and if you live anywhere near me,
you better get to Target before I do,
because I might just
buy the whole lot of it. ;)
Photos via: The Sartorialist & Running on Happieness
Shepherd's Pie
Are you planning a
St. Patrick's Day Party
this year?
I know I am!
Here's a dish
to put on your menu.
Shepherd's Pie
2 carrot, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp parsley
1 cup frozen peas
2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into chunks
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Alpine Touch Seasoning (if you can find it, if not, its okay to subtract it)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a dutch oven, over medium-high heat, heat some olive
oil. Then add the onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10
minutes.
3. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, and
herbs. Simmer about 10 minutes, then add the
peas.
4. Cover then set aside while you make the potatoes.
5. Bring the potatoes to a boil in a large pot with water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes then drain.
6. With an electric mixer, beat the potatoes with the butter, cream, and seasonings.
7. Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
8. Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Liberty Umbrella
It's suppose to rain
here in Montana today.
I'm happy about this because that means
it's warming up outside!
Yeay for no more snow!
But since were on the topic of rain...
I would love to be
carrying this around today!
here in Montana today.
I'm happy about this because that means
it's warming up outside!
Yeay for no more snow!
But since were on the topic of rain...
I would love to be
carrying this around today!
Via: Liberty
Raspberry Swirl Tart
Here is a lovely recipe
to get your Monday morning
off to a good start!
Raspberry Swirl Tart
Crust:
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp cold water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
8 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
Filling:
2/3 cups cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
lemon zest to taste
Raspberry Swirl:
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1. To make the crust, whisk the egg, water, and vanilla in a small bowl and set aside. Then in an electric mixer, beat flour, sugar, salt and butter together until a coarse meal is formed. Add the egg mixture and beat until it just comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. For the filling: Beat all the filling ingredients together in an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3. For the Raspberry: In a small sauce pan, over medium-low heat, bring raspberries and sugar to a boil and simmer until it thickens slightly. The let cool.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Once crust has set for 30 minutes, take out of fridge and roll (on a lightly floured surface) about a 1/8 inch thick. Place in tart pan and cove with foil. Bake 5 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes.
5. Once completely cooled, pour the filling into your tart shell. Add 5 or 6 dollops of the raspberry to the filling mix and swirl in with a tooth pick.
6. Cool again for another hour, then serve!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sunday Morning Breakfast
I love that I can have
Huckleberry Pancakes in March.
Some may call it a waste of time,
others may call it "fruit-hoarding",
but to me and my friend Mary, we simply call it
"stocking up for the winter months".
Because to us, the summer is fruit picking time!
So whether we are climbing up a mountain
and venturing into 'Bear Territory"
to gather Huckleberries...
Tromping through an abandoned apple field
with ladders and baskets in hand...
Or praying that the cherries we picked
from one of the many Cherry Orchards here
don't have worms in them...
Summer-time is "fruit-hoarding" time
and in the winter, it's glorious!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Carly Waito
Can you believe
that these are paintings
and not photographs!
That is how talented
Carley Waito is.
I think these oil paintings
are just pure beauty.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Oscar Favorite
I know it has been like 5 days
since the Oscars...
But I just had to share with you
my pick for favorite dress!
I know most people either have a
"love it" or "hate it" opinion
about Rooney Mara's style...
"love it" or "hate it" opinion
about Rooney Mara's style...
But I am definitely in the
LOVE IT category!
I think she has amazing style.
And her dress is Givenchy...
c'mon...fabulous!
DIY Coffee Syrup
One of my favorite coffee shops
is called Barista.
It's located in Portland,
so when Micah and I
take a trip out west to visit family,
we try to make a trip
at least once (or twice).
One of the best things about Barista
is that they make there own
Vanilla Bean Coffee Syrup.
It truly is amazing.
So I decided to replicate it!
is called Barista.
It's located in Portland,
so when Micah and I
take a trip out west to visit family,
we try to make a trip
at least once (or twice).
One of the best things about Barista
is that they make there own
Vanilla Bean Coffee Syrup.
It truly is amazing.
So I decided to replicate it!
Here is what you need...
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 vanilla beans
First, you'll want to get all those yummy,
fragrant vanilla bean seeds out of their pod.
So split the bean down the center
and scrape the seeds out.
Next, bring the water, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds
to a boil on the stove top, stirring vigorously.
Once the sugar is nice and dissolved to form a syrup,
let it cool for a few minutes.
Pour the syrup in a bottle
and when the liquid is completely cooled,
seal the lid with a pour spout.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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