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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok, so here is the newest kitchen accessory that I am beyond excited about: </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the new </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.sodastream.ca/"><span style="color: #666666;">SodaStream Source</span></a></i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> designed by award-winning California-based Swiss designer </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_B%C3%A9har" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yves Béhar</a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Not only is the </span><i><a href="http://www.sodastream.ca/shop/product_info.php?products_id=218"><span style="color: #666666;">Source</span></a></i><span style="color: #999999;"> something that makes soda water from tap water in 60 seconds </span><i style="color: #999999;">and</i><span style="color: #999999;"> looks chic in my kitchen (unlike the hoards of kitchen appliances I find myself frantically shoving into drawers before my guests arrive), the <i>Source</i> proves that sustainability and great design can exist beautifully together. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Revealed at the 2012 Milan International Design Fair, the <i>Source, </i>Yves Béhar's new streamlined version of the original <i>SodaStream</i> machine boasts reusable bottles that can prevent the average family from wasting up to 550 plastic water bottles in a year. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perfect for the environmentally conscious foodie, and anyone who detests lugging cases of water around from the grocery store and desperately wants to reclaim the pantry square footage usually reserved said case.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And, as if it could get better, the <i>Source</i> offers a choice of three levels of carbonation (with graphic water droplets to display levels - amazing) and over 60 soda flavours you can add to your water to create your own sodas. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Refined design with environmental sensibility -simply refreshing!</span><br />
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TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-14297892574240772202012-04-03T00:19:00.006+02:002012-04-03T00:37:57.689+02:00new girl in town.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ppR_-5hm9Z-BG6x65mfRTRAJ_5Ob3WjLUcXxtKkF0cOzw9FtzHuN4ZAHNbjhzI6iZ_Hkr03ND9G3W8m5_9Jq1Uk0sBmTV3hymKeaAAOcmH1F0ekfrJe-ReM_M38HO3AD5yTaO4vVM8I/s1600/recipe-mint-icebox-creams.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ppR_-5hm9Z-BG6x65mfRTRAJ_5Ob3WjLUcXxtKkF0cOzw9FtzHuN4ZAHNbjhzI6iZ_Hkr03ND9G3W8m5_9Jq1Uk0sBmTV3hymKeaAAOcmH1F0ekfrJe-ReM_M38HO3AD5yTaO4vVM8I/s400/recipe-mint-icebox-creams.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726931597813342178" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">OK. So, big changes - and yet another move! </span></span></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">This past month I have joined forces with Canadian Interior and Lifestyle Magazine Style at Home, and am so excited to call Toronto my new home! </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(153, 153, 153); ">As style and food editor for the magazine, I will be working on all things style and food - but near and dear to my heart is the desert of the month column I have been working on with amazing photographer Joe Kim. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">You can find the recipe for these Chocolate Mint Icebox Creams at </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="ttp://www.styleathome.com/food-and-entertaining/recipes/recipe-chocolate-mint-icebox-creams/a/41423"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">styleathome.com</span></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">and each month a subsequent one in the publication. My goal is to create simple, fresh and beautiful deserts and adore this assignment.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">New town, new job, and lots of new inspiration!</span></span></span></span></div><div> </div></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-28287408642874631772012-02-29T17:23:00.004+01:002012-02-29T17:50:05.186+01:00olive tapenade.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uWIRh3jjSncUYztBME_lMjvpFshQMYIIjH4Jr85_Qouz2VePi3Mvkp8fwv3G7ff4pcaZ8w8xGppJOJGIq6bc7bV5f8KxBixiafOupZGuiV-MMXi4uVjZqKcqNZ6I3LG6J2GNZszWDAQ/s1600/100927+Mat+og+vin+-+food+gifts+48141.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uWIRh3jjSncUYztBME_lMjvpFshQMYIIjH4Jr85_Qouz2VePi3Mvkp8fwv3G7ff4pcaZ8w8xGppJOJGIq6bc7bV5f8KxBixiafOupZGuiV-MMXi4uVjZqKcqNZ6I3LG6J2GNZszWDAQ/s400/100927+Mat+og+vin+-+food+gifts+48141.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714594310419959218" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">One of my favourite things to make when I am all out of ideas is roasted vegetable sandwiches on an artisan bread with goat cheese. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">The ingredients are so simple, and each time I make it I find myself almost surprised by the complexity of this seemingly simple flavour combination.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Stone oven bread, olive oil, roasted vegetables and goat cheese. Thats it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Well almost... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">This sandwich would not be complete without the addition of simple olive tapenade. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Here is my favourite way to make it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Olive Tapenade</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">you will need:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 1/4 cup best kalamata olives, pitted</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">4 anchovies, drained</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 clove garlic, chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 lemon, juiced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">sea salt and pepper to taste</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">In a food processor, blend first four ingredients until mixture is almost smooth.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">With processor on low, slowly add 2 tablespoons olive oil until the mixture forms a thick paste.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Transfer the tapenade into a bow and stir in lemon juice.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Season with salt and pepper.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Spoon into sterilized glass jar and add remaining oil over tapenade to cover the surface.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Store in the refrigerator.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#666666;">Photography: Sturla Bakken</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#666666;">Food and Styling: Tara Ballantyne</span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-84704561604433092772012-01-15T19:08:00.013+01:002012-02-17T04:56:13.459+01:00sweet and spicy.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqICycGqZHbMfyXG_WTJfNCX_rpCBSo2pDzmG_s72AM3ZSJei_05fYITbN5MgF-x5Wtgw1SIFub0W8UXRiZ9owCm9p1H0X4AecDTervWahPHCDQ46RwtusTNFbP7Wus6bxt5m7fdYcF9I/s1600/100927+Mat+og+vin+-+food+gifts+48290.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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and each time I try to replicate it - I can never get the bite quite right. I always attribute this to the fresh garden peppers and my impatience and/or lack of garden space...( but then again, there is always that special something that Moms and Grandmas do to their recipies that makes them near impossible to replicate <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">♥</span>).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Soooo yummy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Sweet and Spicy Relish</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">You will need:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">6 jalapeno peppers, chopped</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 1/3 cups (330 ml) apple cider vinegar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">4 small yellow onions, chopped</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1/4 cup (25 g) of carrots, chopped</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#606060;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px ">1 teaspoon dill seed </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">(or 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill with stems)</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 teaspoon mustard seed</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; min-height: 14.0pxcolor:#7a7a7a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">In a saucepan, add apple cider vinegar and sugar over low heat. Mix until sugar is dissolved.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Add jalapeno peppers, onion and carrots and bring the mixture to a boil.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Add mustard and dill.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Remove from heat and allow to cool.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Serve or package!</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">*makes about five 250ml jars of relish</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">*Cook’s tip:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Wash peppers: soak in 3 parts water and 1 part vinegar for 10 minutes. Rinse. Always wear gloves to cut up jalapeno peppers to prevent skin irritation and burning!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Food and Styling:Tara Ballantyne</span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Photography: Sturla Bakken</span></p></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-59363239359970008022012-01-04T22:23:00.007+01:002012-02-17T04:58:58.083+01:00january recipe.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Okay. I did it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">I went to an apple farm and bought a large basket of apples that I am not sure what to do with exactly. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">The price was right, and they looked so fresh and tempting…(please omit Eve or Snow White reference here).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">Besides keeping the doctor away, I am at a loss of how to use up these red beauties before they spoil. So here is a recipe that I looked up from a year ago shot with my dear friend and photographer <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://trinethorsen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Trine Thorsen</span></a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">So yummy with coffee or as desert!</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsRE9Y6PyvrSGALcUufdaJpZYBaIzq8NV0v5Qv1pogeL1IX4IL3UmMCHO5MQLFolLfZaZcGo9qGJRzQVeJ7qfWxXYLjeX1AoHdbJerU-gt3eYbddSoixPi-bakIY9cXIKbh-4HK6S7Qk/s1600/Epler_2877.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsRE9Y6PyvrSGALcUufdaJpZYBaIzq8NV0v5Qv1pogeL1IX4IL3UmMCHO5MQLFolLfZaZcGo9qGJRzQVeJ7qfWxXYLjeX1AoHdbJerU-gt3eYbddSoixPi-bakIY9cXIKbh-4HK6S7Qk/s400/Epler_2877.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693891005604099522" /></a><br /><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#606060;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#999999;">cinnamon apple cake</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#606060;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-size:100%;color:#999999;">you will need:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">7 small apples </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1/4 cup sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">2 3/4 cups flour, sifted</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 tablespoon baking powder</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 teaspoon salt</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1 cup vegetable oil</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">2 cups sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">1/4 cup orange juice</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">2 vanilla beans, seeds scraped out</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;">4 eggs</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; min-height: 14.0pxcolor:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>Peel, core and chop apples into small chunks. Stir together sugar and cinnamon and toss with apples to coat. Set bowl aside.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. </i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>In a smaller bowl whisk together oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla bean.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>Pour wet ingredients over dry, and stir to combine (mixture will be thick).</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>Add eggs one at a time, being sure to incorporate fully with each addition.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0pxfont-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>assembly:</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>Pour half of the batter into the prepared flute pan. Spread half of the apple chunks over the top. Cover apples with remaining batter, and finally, top with the rest of the remaining apples.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>Bake in a 350 F degree oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>*makes 1 apple cake!</i></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><i>food and styling: Tara Ballantyne</i></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#666666;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;">photography: <a href="http://trinethorsen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Trine Thorsen</span></a></span></i></p></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-60312653831142451032011-11-28T23:46:00.006+01:002011-11-29T00:04:35.782+01:00up-cycle it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPcRR5SwRTiNv8Z6MMRxfHxE66KIJXQsXqget9s_sNLPL8m-jezWgIdNFeWGbm2ScG71YJ5knR_Vu2bbpaeusrmXiRtTjGyZ7jZl3m842EaM4uk0nEddqRJxZaRfZaj2VBx4UBJ3f6dg/s1600/file_289_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPcRR5SwRTiNv8Z6MMRxfHxE66KIJXQsXqget9s_sNLPL8m-jezWgIdNFeWGbm2ScG71YJ5knR_Vu2bbpaeusrmXiRtTjGyZ7jZl3m842EaM4uk0nEddqRJxZaRfZaj2VBx4UBJ3f6dg/s400/file_289_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680184436442609810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9tpOeHRH_8MOdH-RRTNmexVfqE5_BWQUMR78QtPbgORPgKHXPO29gdFsG4Zr45xd8W1b7vEro8yU-Auw3dWCOQksW00PtAE6w2Te3Uai28vsGKaHTnA2kxC2EFR4wwnBoRsA4V3Fjlk/s1600/file_290_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9tpOeHRH_8MOdH-RRTNmexVfqE5_BWQUMR78QtPbgORPgKHXPO29gdFsG4Zr45xd8W1b7vEro8yU-Auw3dWCOQksW00PtAE6w2Te3Uai28vsGKaHTnA2kxC2EFR4wwnBoRsA4V3Fjlk/s400/file_290_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680184434715015666" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">I am so happy to know the top-sanded captains chair from </span><a href="http://www.environmentfurniture.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">environment</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> is coming to Canada.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:100%;" >Environmentally sensitive, one of a kind, and so graphic!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:100%;" >This limited edition up-cycled classic university chair would definitely be a welcomed addition to the end of my dining table…. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> Available at </span><a href="http://stonylakefurniture.ca/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Stony Lake Furniture Co</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">. in Lakefield, Ontario.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:100%;" >Yes please!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#c0c0c0;">(images via environment)</span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-38217770471640284162011-11-21T20:07:00.004+01:002011-11-21T20:27:07.693+01:00i'm sorry.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzf_MDo6SCTEnPgvJ6lHqfurdg3_vZ3M9jIHbC9B2M0DV0ego8eQ-V2Z5aBF5EfCZ1vLO0CDpGRXxdxn3nEe2DJwGcoSOY3nxDnILaI6YXlxh6ziunzpsb_SUuoHh2SgXBl632J7z2S0/s1600/funkle_gullfuglen_jaquard_multi_o1_grande.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzf_MDo6SCTEnPgvJ6lHqfurdg3_vZ3M9jIHbC9B2M0DV0ego8eQ-V2Z5aBF5EfCZ1vLO0CDpGRXxdxn3nEe2DJwGcoSOY3nxDnILaI6YXlxh6ziunzpsb_SUuoHh2SgXBl632J7z2S0/s400/funkle_gullfuglen_jaquard_multi_o1_grande.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677531399271901330" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnljfU-2AhUV8J5c0e31gQBweboMZruVeVMEULdwx4xLc-qwP69khGXQcE-U2pjClvQjdyl7AxljzVK2L4ZJ3UUD1f13Eqgcf4UKewUjdo2C4oR4_LcqPwN-UW_b7oPx3BXCTTXUGytk/s1600/funkle_gullfuglen_pledd_pute_o4_grande.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnljfU-2AhUV8J5c0e31gQBweboMZruVeVMEULdwx4xLc-qwP69khGXQcE-U2pjClvQjdyl7AxljzVK2L4ZJ3UUD1f13Eqgcf4UKewUjdo2C4oR4_LcqPwN-UW_b7oPx3BXCTTXUGytk/s400/funkle_gullfuglen_pledd_pute_o4_grande.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677531399141303362" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">So, it is with many and great apologies that I write this new blog post.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">You see, I have been so amazingly busy this past month with a big move from Scandinavia to Canada. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">In October I packed up all of my belongings, life, and warm memories and flew them across the ocean. I have been so sad to have left my friends, colleagues and home, that it has been a bit tough to get excited about blogging...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">That being said, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">I have hopped into new work, and a huge main floor renovation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Missing Oslo so dearly and re-designing a living space, this week I have placed an order for a new sofa blanket from Norwegian design studio </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.funkleshop.no/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Funkle</span></a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">They have just come out with a great new line of wool throws and cotton cushions that are beautiful, soft and graphic.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Thanks for understanding, and following of course!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Back in the swing of things,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">♥</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">T</span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-5318452306742978492011-10-18T01:26:00.009+02:002011-10-23T00:01:45.919+02:00october recipe - pumpkin soup.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyN0q5ElkdN8qd5J6SD095ZVlVsEWWIycmP8zfp941DvVscml4mENQLA7tvtYJSQ34KpQmUJedtM-0xuiwq7GkdJ1Vs5t4U5fUsB9JcSICezqqctEGxKEh2LpzUDJr-zLu3TvoXiwk2qM/s1600/110426+Birgit+og+Tara+Gresskar+46080.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyN0q5ElkdN8qd5J6SD095ZVlVsEWWIycmP8zfp941DvVscml4mENQLA7tvtYJSQ34KpQmUJedtM-0xuiwq7GkdJ1Vs5t4U5fUsB9JcSICezqqctEGxKEh2LpzUDJr-zLu3TvoXiwk2qM/s400/110426+Birgit+og+Tara+Gresskar+46080.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664608342418783938" /></a><br /><p color="#7a7a7a" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">I love the fall… chilly air, scarves, and carving pumpkins.</span></p><p color="#7a7a7a" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Today I was at the <a href="http://www.princesscafe.ca/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Princess Café</span></a> in Waterloo and had the most amazing Pumpkin Peach soup - it was so yummy!</span></p><p color="#7a7a7a" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Here is a recipe for one of my old favourites - perfect for a lazy Sunday or for a few fall lunches.</span></p><p color="#7a7a7a" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">To make things really easy you can use pure pumpkin in a can for this recipe…</span></p><p color="#7a7a7a" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"> And don't be afraid to ramp it up by substituting the red for a green curry paste if you really like it spicy.</span></p><p color="#7a7a7a" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Spicy Pumpkin Soup</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">you will need:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">240 g (1 cup) chopped onions</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 teaspoon minced garlic</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 tablespoon grated ginger</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">3 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 tablespoons curry powder</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 L (4 cups) chicken or vegetable broth</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">425 g pumpkin puree (or 1 can pure pumpkin)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">3.5 dl (1 1/2 cups) viking milk or cream</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 tablespoon soy sauce</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 tablespoon honey</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">salt and pepper to taste</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; min-height: 14.0pxcolor:#7a7a7a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><i></i></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Stir in ginger root and cook for 30 more seconds.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Stir in curry and flour until smooth. Cook until mixture begins to bubble.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Gradually whisk in broth and cook until thickened. Stir in pumpkin and evaporated milk.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Season with soy sauce, honey, salt and pepper.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Bring to just a boil, and remove from heat.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds and sour cream.</i></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; min-height: 14.0pxcolor:#7a7a7a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><i></i></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>*makes 8 servings</i></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; color:#7a7a7a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Styling and Food: Tara Ballantyne</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Photography: Birgit Fauske</span></p>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-43658669455078401382011-09-28T21:07:00.005+02:002011-09-28T21:31:38.091+02:00a workshop to note.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUp1vYUHX3s0-5AYTk5xCTySw7H-6E1Ul_9IrfRhPykDbTjUuWjM1ZQmOGX7nlbOiSvuQcNTyI9A0wctI1RMxnYEFCViVdO1Oac_nCphhdgvo5cGOeZYi7RUgvaC_IEZtdjSBKHSR_adE/s1600/Epler_2889.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUp1vYUHX3s0-5AYTk5xCTySw7H-6E1Ul_9IrfRhPykDbTjUuWjM1ZQmOGX7nlbOiSvuQcNTyI9A0wctI1RMxnYEFCViVdO1Oac_nCphhdgvo5cGOeZYi7RUgvaC_IEZtdjSBKHSR_adE/s400/Epler_2889.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657492669079936914" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#999999;">Today is one of those special September days I love so much. The sun is shining, and the air is crisp - and I will get together with one of my dearest friends to bake treats for thanksgiving. This month I have been working on simple and easy ways to make gifts for the holidays.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Here is one of the recipes that we would like to make - from this months issue of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.schibstedforlag.no/no/Kategorier/Magasiner/Maison-Mat-og-Vin/MAISON-MATVIN-ABO-1-AR-utland/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Maison Mat &Vin</span></a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;">. . .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">I have worked on these images with the fantastic Trine Thorsen. She is a blogger, photographer, antique hunter and now - a teacher! This October 15th and 16th she will be holding a digital photography workshop for beginners in Tofte, Norway. Check out her blog </span><a href="http://so-mee.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">so mee</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> for details!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">photography: </span><a href="http://www.trinethorsen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Trine Thorsen</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#999999;">food and styling: Tara Ballantyne</span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-68733726223083901622011-09-21T21:55:00.005+02:002011-09-21T22:07:31.181+02:00inspired.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18uC9inCxTDZJQXTouwugmbQgmDjXQ6MPw8b8EkywBlBNntE5A8Am4BQQOMLflphdhjJz5Kh2O0vQ4CLgcDj5-2n0ypt6Xz39-6vbY0Ia1Ck4yi3bMRV1NrRIISSFx0fGN6_bxG-BxAg/s1600/2_Therese_Sennerholt_Still-Life_Bonnevier.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18uC9inCxTDZJQXTouwugmbQgmDjXQ6MPw8b8EkywBlBNntE5A8Am4BQQOMLflphdhjJz5Kh2O0vQ4CLgcDj5-2n0ypt6Xz39-6vbY0Ia1Ck4yi3bMRV1NrRIISSFx0fGN6_bxG-BxAg/s400/2_Therese_Sennerholt_Still-Life_Bonnevier.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654904853757545954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">This is the fantastic work of photographer </span><a href="http://www.bonnevier.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Henrik Bonnevier</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> and stylist </span><a href="http://www.lottaagaton.se/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Lotta Agaton</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> for Swedish graphic artist </span><a href="http://www.theresesennerholt.se/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Therese Sennerholt</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> I love the composition, need the notebooks, and appreciate how the small shadow in the shot makes the image feel alive, not flat.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Fantastic work and inspiration for the day!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">(images via</span> <a href="http://http//henrikbonnevier.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-03-14T18%3A33%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=7/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">henrikbonnevier</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-63595591488729738742011-09-09T23:31:00.004+02:002011-09-09T23:47:53.791+02:00september recipe.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrO8UWs0WBA_axBRhifK-4uS9-X0uObKwXL6Er4qzHtvGFJFZE6QX4i1NSRHL7u1S9Xh05VvDN3k-IZdywSAQmA3zVbVnGNzrbPTwoEfkActj4InumgUu5FgIWP0OjjOj3fMShhorXes/s1600/Cupcakes_0109.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrO8UWs0WBA_axBRhifK-4uS9-X0uObKwXL6Er4qzHtvGFJFZE6QX4i1NSRHL7u1S9Xh05VvDN3k-IZdywSAQmA3zVbVnGNzrbPTwoEfkActj4InumgUu5FgIWP0OjjOj3fMShhorXes/s400/Cupcakes_0109.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650478487863481106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">For the frozen strawberries left in your freezer…</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="text-decoration: underline; letter-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Classic Strawberry Cupcakes</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >you will need:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">for cupcakes:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">80 ml whole fresh strawberry puree - made from about 160 ml fresh strawberries</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">60 ml whole milk</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 teaspoon vanilla essence </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">110 g unsalted butter, room temperature </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">210 g sugar </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 large egg, room temperature</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 large egg whites </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">250 g flour</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 large egg, room temperature</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 large egg whites</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">for the frosting:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">110 g unsalted butter, room temperature</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">450 g powdered sugar</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">40 ml strawberry puree </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 teaspoon vanilla essence</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">cupcakes:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px ;font-size:100%;color:#7a7a7a;" >Place strawberries in a food processor, and process until pureed. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px ;color:#7a7a7a;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">This should yield over 80 ml of puree. Save any extra for frosting.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">In a small bowl combine milk, vanilla, and 80 ml strawberry puree.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Beat butter until softened. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about three minutes.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Add egg and egg whites one at a time, beating until well combined. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Stirring well, add a third of the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture alternately with strawberry mixture. Make 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of strawberry, finishing with the dry.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Scoop batter into cupcake cups filling 2/3 of the way to top.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Bake cupcakes at 180℃ degrees for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Transfer to rack and let cool completely. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">frosting:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;" >With an electric mixer, whip butter until creamy (about three minutes). </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"> Add strawberry puree and whip to combine. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px "> Add 3/4 of the sugar and mix on low speed</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;" >Add remaining sugar and mix until light and fluffy about 2 minutes. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:100%;" >Add additional sugar if needed to achieve desired consistency.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Frost cooled cupcakes.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">*makes 14 cupcakes.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;">*Cooks Tip: </span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;">Use a spring loaded ice cream scoop to scoop balls of batter into muffin tins. </span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">This ensures the same size cupcake every time!</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Food and Styling: Tara Ballantyne</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Photography: <a href="http://www.trinethorsen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Trine Thorsen</span></a></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><i><br /></i></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-69877444454399738102011-09-01T13:00:00.002+02:002011-09-01T14:54:06.945+02:00H&M ♥'s UNICEF<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50Th-xLare5zqIklfsZm-71AjwDsa1t6IUrp2KjYmqjN6CRZ1aaXppgnCcSXBl9qtDEwaogC4nFsxApsUaB1QgH_8tNNl2dTikHrKETrqd0e4OELMHIZF0V4h9EjDpFqnl_6TIPQb8VM/s1600/Kidsandbus.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For all my ultra chic and stylish mommy friends - </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here's one for you!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I am <i>in love</i> with the new advertising for </span></span><a href="http://www.hm.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">H&M</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and UNICEF Children's collection '</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/allforchildren/">All For Children'.</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">The campaign - fully equipped with a big psychedelic bus and 70's vibe -</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">makes me think of summer camp, sticky melting popsicles, and how much I miss my sawed-off desert boots </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(nostalgic yet?)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Plus…</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This ultra cool collection of clothing (available in 160 stores worldwide) donates 25% of all purchases to UNICEF in a joint effort to educate and promote children's rights.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Does it get much better than that?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I don't think so.</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(images via H&M)</span></span></span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-68483102977924751662011-08-22T11:22:00.003+02:002011-08-23T17:03:04.480+02:00old movies and a nature walk.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSbmUqjkIUcMq25aSTiAbuZtM4eOthYeiZPpwgakOr-5t8yILilHx_FhtLe7c0r9kNgehGDLqwG8ptCQHQx3qTAdAsF7SBh69LAqP0oLpTd1chuT7tTEuzZsC53Kk5jp7ckT33-3fCdY/s1600/tumblr_lk7t2khiy21qacmz1o1_500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">There is nothing quite like a weekend filled with fresh air, good friends, and old movies.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">I was so inspired by the colours of the water, sky and trees this weekend when we all packed up to spend some time at the lake. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">It was dark and sunny one minute -</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); "> with brilliant blues, greens and yellows: and rainy and misty the next, which gave way to beautiful soft greys, dark blues and mossy greens.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); ">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">I absolutely love to be by the water - and did a bit of recipe testing while I was at it with some of my oldest friends.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Colour and social therapy at it's finest!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> Perfection!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#CCCCCC;">(image via thingsorganizedneatly)</span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-79471937793398918692011-08-11T09:35:00.002+02:002011-08-11T19:36:24.921+02:00light bulb.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGmEtIvm_z3OnZ9exu4SqcM842A9JtNf-ed1eXzP0i8Kz2uN6CQQ3Z3aZdsg9aLBtpfHvbISDegpd_2sIOgHxYhoNvWoYrVeopfFe02IxBbTQAOH0Idt8XzpI_koDSsTqbvfkAlcMONU/s1600/tn_1313083304773.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I caught myself day- dreaming of a lovely trip to Croatia that I had last summer, with amazing markets full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oils. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Serious antipasti cravings.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">…and then it struck me... </div><div style="text-align: center;">summer is a time when we are completely spoiled with fantastic fruits and vegetables <i>locally</i>. Nothing beats a crisp carrot right from the ground, fresh snappy vegetables, and peaches so juicy they drip down your hands when you bite them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* Now I certainly recommend if you ever have the chance to visit the amazing country of Croatia to pay close attention to the fantastic Mediterranean food and its preparation (like that's a difficult proposition…),</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but today I am humbled by the amazing produce and tastes of my own backyard. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ahhhh…. summer.</div></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-42357591538766771812011-08-01T23:59:00.008+02:002011-08-02T21:10:25.625+02:00august recipe.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9ZtOkYN3Gt7Xv01luNMqPZYRV48EcHPcvRgOz-yW2tUY_SWWGt2col1YtT1efMwkAwBC0xG81XvGhmlKRRXwkPhCOIp9i_tKK7byeOZXvWom0SdyU-3BT-Q2j89BCo2QsuDHLvraasU/s1600/100526+paa+stranden+44003.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9ZtOkYN3Gt7Xv01luNMqPZYRV48EcHPcvRgOz-yW2tUY_SWWGt2col1YtT1efMwkAwBC0xG81XvGhmlKRRXwkPhCOIp9i_tKK7byeOZXvWom0SdyU-3BT-Q2j89BCo2QsuDHLvraasU/s400/100526+paa+stranden+44003.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636332936627408658" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Grilled Whole Mackerel</span></span></span></b></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">You will need:</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">4 whole mackerel, gutted</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">6 large rosemary sprigs</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">1 head of garlic</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">30 ml vegetable oil</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">4 lemons cut into rounds</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">kitchen string</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">With a sharp knife, make short slits at 5 cm intervals down the middle of the fish on both sides. Season the fish cavity with salt and pepper. Place lemon rounds and 3 sprigs of rosemary inside the fish cavity. Brush entire fish with vegetable oil, and season with salt and pepper. Top fish with remaining lemon slices and rosemary, and tie fish closed with kitchen string, securing lemon slices to the fish. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Oil grill and check heat. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you are able to hold your hand 12 cm above it for 3 to 4 seconds. Grill fish for 15 minutes and then carefully turn fish over and grill 15 minutes more, or until cooked through. Place fish on a serving platter and cut away string.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">*Cooks tip: </span></span></span></i></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">If you can’t grill outdoors, roast fish on an oiled baking sheet in a 220 degree oven. Roast until just cooked through, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes without turning.</span></span></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Photography: Sturla Bakken</span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Food and Styling: Tara Ballantyne</span></span></span></span></p></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-90672081918407556902011-08-01T17:11:00.015+02:002011-08-02T21:14:45.531+02:00favourite things together…wood and leather!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Peep toe clogs by </span></span><a href="http://www.swedishhasbeens.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Swedish Hasbeens</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BTewrlI49jkZ2wNgas5PR4JGW-2nbvvmLKL9Jjrz7CTcshves7ZMo6mi7JdfMTM5ba0JtFA0IqzE__uoZRvvZI2WkQoyGq1MU-EV5fni9C2lz2MWqXR_X-s_QyxbFRpXRyTl7ip3bp0/s200/nude-peep-toe-clog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635909493766420514" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I need these in every colour.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">So completely comfortable even though a wood sole seems on the contrary.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My new favourite with jeans, dresses and shorts.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">70's style…please hang in there!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">♥</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Spanish Chair by Børge Morgensen.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BZv3YsDgnQTtEQg0EBzFJt0NDAH2VDGkfaIfUb957YPrr8PH2bahr-uEaH-DtCJqnuSFXUdrMo2yS3liXSqK8joEWL7dUWitVIsi2m02K2Ck8g6dGEVPbmY3aXOZigVBfKd7Zr2LKVo/s1600/spanish_chair2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 164px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BZv3YsDgnQTtEQg0EBzFJt0NDAH2VDGkfaIfUb957YPrr8PH2bahr-uEaH-DtCJqnuSFXUdrMo2yS3liXSqK8joEWL7dUWitVIsi2m02K2Ck8g6dGEVPbmY3aXOZigVBfKd7Zr2LKVo/s400/spanish_chair2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635910528549948962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">my favourite living space seat at the moment - </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a danish twist on a spanish classic design. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Clean and perfect, with heavy buckles that makes me melt...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">♥</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">leather satchel by </span></span><a href="http://www.marni.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Marn</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">i.</span></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZHbvy8aL_c9TbbP4HZ5Phdl2caA11FRatlonFZn_0-PFZrenQyTJ8KQwpvezaECcedGML5K63Svts2Hz9sxfFxGyi_EyraN6u1SeaC96EzvGgaw18ifKMvsp8TrInao8dt0rCNmkXVA/s320/marni-small-leather-satchel12942010650.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635912793727446210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">...Yes please!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(images via </span></span><a href="http://unpolished-life.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">unpolished lif</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">e)</span></span></div></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-76052739011665547412011-07-15T04:57:00.002+02:002011-08-02T21:00:04.232+02:00limited editions.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsQI3wKsGzxalQNm8b1Nj4JhCB-vnP79lMzMlqEV5sXpkT-34JczhuFKYnkBrICEg_02e-yjjGFDIi_95a6JYFOSZYbOGDexCDX4dKwcAJc_S7zEJ9TCM5xquHeT48hswPBOV3CTUcoI/s1600/ikea_kryddstarkt_21117001b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsQI3wKsGzxalQNm8b1Nj4JhCB-vnP79lMzMlqEV5sXpkT-34JczhuFKYnkBrICEg_02e-yjjGFDIi_95a6JYFOSZYbOGDexCDX4dKwcAJc_S7zEJ9TCM5xquHeT48hswPBOV3CTUcoI/s320/ikea_kryddstarkt_21117001b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633292364806092578" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtqsIFKGERaX93C8KCCta9gX7vzSvlpNh3uQhh3hEt_WwH8f-S5ApQJTFH8T4hrU7ooz1kSQyJwffHtwZKRCprBcEjmiBB2Abu1wuG12scIYw1BOjkR4Loykwo-pzaRPiT9RTTHv0bGU/s1600/ikea_kryddstarkt_21117002.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtqsIFKGERaX93C8KCCta9gX7vzSvlpNh3uQhh3hEt_WwH8f-S5ApQJTFH8T4hrU7ooz1kSQyJwffHtwZKRCprBcEjmiBB2Abu1wuG12scIYw1BOjkR4Loykwo-pzaRPiT9RTTHv0bGU/s320/ikea_kryddstarkt_21117002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633292361050838882" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyoKwu6hyij7EJZ0jS8l3EFzgb_RnpDOBUcb_yP6mcVlLRcfXjKXhl13_xfZUuwPg_M_794J976g9i7anSCmv7AQNC826j_21K8uRyHMo2Pojg_a4OBUUXSeqDHZqwVH21StF4AxNjpo/s1600/ikea_kryddstarkt_21117003.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyoKwu6hyij7EJZ0jS8l3EFzgb_RnpDOBUcb_yP6mcVlLRcfXjKXhl13_xfZUuwPg_M_794J976g9i7anSCmv7AQNC826j_21K8uRyHMo2Pojg_a4OBUUXSeqDHZqwVH21StF4AxNjpo/s320/ikea_kryddstarkt_21117003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633292358699842690" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out these select limited edition items from IKEA!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I am missing scandinavia today, and wish that I were there to check out these amazing items designed with a different concept than what is normal for IKEA... </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">all materials sourced from India and Vietnam and will be produced in a limited supply….</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(images via </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">IKEA</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-37277378581072623532011-07-07T18:28:00.005+02:002011-08-02T21:11:09.037+02:00perfect packages.<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrx8SfYucsoOJobxUQy41-NPaRLr071G8dQexLQpTTu97qI0AgCPuiti-EJ5PdtUEGzDZFA9VVW97e_giA30st02XXVDm2KB-QTtDiXrh4zVPEMIAJsHcrHdoijoZwqqR3UeeV9Lkeo2A/s400/package.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611063148217830034" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">This year I got a very lovely gift from a dear friend who had been on a trip to Spain.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">There, they have a wonderful shop - The Chocolate Factory - that sells fantastic chocolate in marvellous packaging. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">I had to get really fierce to break open the lovely box in fear of having to toss it in the recycling bin. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Awesome packaging designed by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.ruizcompany.com/index.php?/work/chocolat-factory/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Ruiz+Company</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"> out of Barcelona.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">(if packaging is your thing and you have the time, check out their website as they have lots of amazing and designs).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">….some other things I want to buy just because of the package:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTQc7DVLa8nTW_J-8omRPQdnDAUZJ5FfNn5HfBIxtvUEevwQRvQsKNA_dsUrgLOHnK1wcH6M9DlatQbwmujct84YzQ2MJ9Tvm809sLeYWhljDoHY23ua_F9q5zWzlFSSSYsLTy5dzeRo/s400/kingscountydistillery04-700x1050.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611066888000698642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Moonshine, </span><a href="http://kingscountydistillery.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Kings Country Distillery</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"> out of NYC</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8sRsOdXXruSyOohdF3Mxjh6v1JDJUoeIx4rX6RXuwPs5r4QQJgpOvEuh4BgYu0eaIfT3zgHq5p6sP9T75wxy7IHoxodBrChLiOMejwTNXpaxnOaF6JSXuGDGX-qZPc5tFGTSsorY46o/s400/ruiz-company_31.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626690115141063714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">more from Ruiz+Company</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(images vía ruiz+company, kings country distillery)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-45341796559541259692011-06-30T22:51:00.000+02:002011-06-30T20:33:13.640+02:00ceramics to love.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA8UA9ICGSo3Gnkcydd806D1xB2NV-a207T5zMHsLnFNwCZXcWgSg7c9xwJBsSLpXfjLisO8169_pdFMZsKfJCmO1FzoWQCONSTipfzj014MAUtQCR0YQgUSOv5VkB4NZYq6XFaXpOks/s1600/0001Nd.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA8UA9ICGSo3Gnkcydd806D1xB2NV-a207T5zMHsLnFNwCZXcWgSg7c9xwJBsSLpXfjLisO8169_pdFMZsKfJCmO1FzoWQCONSTipfzj014MAUtQCR0YQgUSOv5VkB4NZYq6XFaXpOks/s320/0001Nd.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614841707217124114" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwo2uv1Gf_pViRyar5R4-ZogleuJafek0Fy1RNY1HP6oZP4L_Swp1HDrK8LmzD1XeV_evx1zhL7ANFIRFSO00TfGk0m24k3bKTEUzkf2Y6o2UL7T-KkCV8YjsPCHkOzVCBRxLNY49ONk/s1600/00016k.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwo2uv1Gf_pViRyar5R4-ZogleuJafek0Fy1RNY1HP6oZP4L_Swp1HDrK8LmzD1XeV_evx1zhL7ANFIRFSO00TfGk0m24k3bKTEUzkf2Y6o2UL7T-KkCV8YjsPCHkOzVCBRxLNY49ONk/s320/00016k.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614841706682050258" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpWvBnHgi8zHw5GUQSRH5jyg0OXwnd3W2jRjWKrHWVhvQc9o7nv6EbBQMQ_dZ4lEoawd2JxpIclU6TvZNxkTY0h-5megq3b0QF8__ZMUjwYzu1iK6AGcYszCUu-0AscmnfE3YzfGEQGo/s1600/0001yL.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpWvBnHgi8zHw5GUQSRH5jyg0OXwnd3W2jRjWKrHWVhvQc9o7nv6EbBQMQ_dZ4lEoawd2JxpIclU6TvZNxkTY0h-5megq3b0QF8__ZMUjwYzu1iK6AGcYszCUu-0AscmnfE3YzfGEQGo/s320/0001yL.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614841697466044562" /></a><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSeYdzVMjun4RrUkAAo5Ko7CKiKfo1smWx-aDYmbOA9Mn_GyHpht-blmAdImJdvcbT3uSqDUtoyu6de3XExkkT_CPOhAmcEgx9hHCmKv47ziTPoelmi5qJc20d0lNeVxq8k6kOheWSbA/s320/000166.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614841304819348402" /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3iQ2HKdKSGMhGrFmyrgwdOkVZ4rRFMEkJBUTbRLBYsbxNvZoqTXl9qEKEEDNYsw-e8vo8sWddEupvy9J6x81R70VQ29kBemwK_emKEK5uwQc2TDE_F7HAJWcWY2joYmG7aBZTVgi7crM/s1600/0001ry.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3iQ2HKdKSGMhGrFmyrgwdOkVZ4rRFMEkJBUTbRLBYsbxNvZoqTXl9qEKEEDNYsw-e8vo8sWddEupvy9J6x81R70VQ29kBemwK_emKEK5uwQc2TDE_F7HAJWcWY2joYmG7aBZTVgi7crM/s320/0001ry.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614841509093060594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Exciting and beautiful new work form ceramic and installation artist<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> </span><a href="http://annabelleadie.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Annabelle Adie</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">. </span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Her work is so graphic and makes me so inspired - and I love the use of orange-red with her white shapes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I would like to use every piece!</span></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(images via <a href="http://annabelleadie.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">annabelle adie</span></a>)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-4880182995521806992011-06-21T23:15:00.004+02:002011-08-02T21:04:49.917+02:00london calling..<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuN3byhlO-ii7F1-vEouVxKlfnLKYsaY9A0afGYmbhOP_CEW0Cfcxaba0kx50MOHvaM8pj2ziC6qS_VJwMa3Rj1v9iZFMleKWQWKvbuEvccmqjyWbwDk1CA6DgD7tFt8iL-LVnfhwThzo/s1600/Twiggy_Lawson%252C_Iconic_Supermodel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuN3byhlO-ii7F1-vEouVxKlfnLKYsaY9A0afGYmbhOP_CEW0Cfcxaba0kx50MOHvaM8pj2ziC6qS_VJwMa3Rj1v9iZFMleKWQWKvbuEvccmqjyWbwDk1CA6DgD7tFt8iL-LVnfhwThzo/s400/Twiggy_Lawson%252C_Iconic_Supermodel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620784720115879586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I spent this weekend in lovely London filled with inspiration, good food and drinks, and a lot of time catching up with none other than --- my Mother! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It was entirely too short of a visit … with barely enough time to take everything in. A true whirlwind tour!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I can't wait to go back, and will absolutely spend more time visiting on Redchurch street at </span><a href="http://www.aesop.net.au/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aesop</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, </span></span><a href="http://labourandwait.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Labour and Wai</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">t, </span><a href="http://www.hostem.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Holstem</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> and dining on lovely organic treats at </span></span><a href="http://www.albioncaff.co.uk/location/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Albion</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(image via </span></span><a href="http://wallpaper-s.org/81__Twiggy_Lawson,_Iconic_Supermodel.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">wallpapers</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-88020267970664847522011-06-09T18:44:00.002+02:002011-08-02T21:15:30.586+02:00kitchen tips.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzqkBENePFw0lhNIHjLZUX37RnoG7KM9S29vROR4DZYzCv8QofNlL21emBY2CU9vj8AD9ZHgD60XCpOm2mkJXkP6olOKhjZU7PJbEalC4BonCLg9GjbHT20y65XrEjE_aYOkQhxh8Wx4/s1600/1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzqkBENePFw0lhNIHjLZUX37RnoG7KM9S29vROR4DZYzCv8QofNlL21emBY2CU9vj8AD9ZHgD60XCpOm2mkJXkP6olOKhjZU7PJbEalC4BonCLg9GjbHT20y65XrEjE_aYOkQhxh8Wx4/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610330691917630338" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Yesterday I had the pleasure of enjoying a fantastic dinner with friends, and have come to realize that nothing is quite finer in life than good friends, lovely food and a big glass of wine.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here are a few of my best kitchen tips for a well stocked and well loved kitchen workspace ….♥</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Happy dining!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">stock</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: your cupboards with the essentials, fine and whole grain flours, sea salt and black pepper, brown and raw sugars, your favourite spices - and if you are a baker, ingredients for a good cake and muffin base like baking powder and soda, vanilla bean, whole cinnamon and nutmeg. Try substituting things like coconut oil for cooking, and bulgar as a replacement for rice.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">supply</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: your kitchen with heavy pots and pans, best quality utensils, a great thick wooden spoon, a scale to weigh ingredients, and a thick olive wood chopping board. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Invest in a neutral colour set of dinner and salad plates; and a good knife set that includes at least one sharp fish, meat and fruit knife. Bakers should be sure to have a silpat baking mat, they are fantastic!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">shop:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> the best quality and freshest food that you can afford. Olive oils, cheese, balsamic vinegars and chocolate are examples of money well spent. Organic and locally grown fruits, vegetables, fish and meats are fantastic if you can find them. Even better, find a small piece of land and grow your own tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, potatoes and herbs - nothing tastes sweeter than food picked fresh from your own garden.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">set:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> your dining table and make dinner something special on a week night. Make it simple and easy - use a fresh tablecloth in rough white linen, or a colourful graphic patterned material as a base. Top with a pitcher of ice water, an easy stack of plates and utensils, a candle, and a bottle filled lazily with a few tall flowers. Great music is a must! Open a window in the warm weather, or move the whole thing outside…</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(image via </span><a href="http://www.emmas.blogg.se/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">emmas designblogg</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-85045695861306453162011-06-01T11:29:00.000+02:002011-06-01T11:29:00.337+02:00advertising in real time.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS7Nr-WkTj_sPFBp5I0Ze0ddt3Yvs2xnUHj58gSC4DUs0EKZ_QZo7uUS03H4Z2cv6HGVmX3C_o1O_xBETGep99_RioD7loPPim16f2o-_vfPMutA6pilHCo0VM85h2eStHi6nkXvAS1g/s1600/tumblr_lknu54wnre1qbycdbo1_1280.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS7Nr-WkTj_sPFBp5I0Ze0ddt3Yvs2xnUHj58gSC4DUs0EKZ_QZo7uUS03H4Z2cv6HGVmX3C_o1O_xBETGep99_RioD7loPPim16f2o-_vfPMutA6pilHCo0VM85h2eStHi6nkXvAS1g/s400/tumblr_lknu54wnre1qbycdbo1_1280.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609099379997548962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Have a close look at this advertisement for Adobe Photoshop, and you will discover an incredible amount of details sure to make you smile. Cardboard, acrylic paints, and a file cabinet in the top left hand corner have been used to re-create a wonderful replica of the computer program.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Credits go to </span></span><a href="http://www.bates141.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bates 141 Jakarta</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, development by Hendra Lesmono, and </span></span><a href="http://www.software-asli.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Software-asli.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for the commission.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">I love it!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(image via </span></span><a href="http://www.swiss-miss.com/2008/11/photoshop-as.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">swissmiss</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-64887232696121435942011-05-29T11:00:00.002+02:002011-05-29T11:43:29.005+02:00to the mountains we go...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5V58TdXaM_16_f9cYQUa8wObdSDOTafTFmALuuTCj5t1tMByPyRAqHxkNTYFyK4cUtAe-pdabpl6zn5SMvsr3YKSuKS1htOuDcDkTgIX5QYh_za6EDoa1CUKObyDsej0LJF9Lxdp3PY/s1600/off.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5V58TdXaM_16_f9cYQUa8wObdSDOTafTFmALuuTCj5t1tMByPyRAqHxkNTYFyK4cUtAe-pdabpl6zn5SMvsr3YKSuKS1htOuDcDkTgIX5QYh_za6EDoa1CUKObyDsej0LJF9Lxdp3PY/s400/off.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611111363742437250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Packing my bags for an out of town work trip…..</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Sure to be filled with inspiration and beautiful images!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">(image via </span></span><a href="http://myendlessinspiration.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">endless inspiration</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-44810558109381601952011-05-23T19:58:00.003+02:002011-05-29T11:34:59.436+02:00office supplies.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQlE_2APt14Q5WGhFvNcsDWF7BziUjSh4YBupwLJBiFVY03Fh7TqmcHbpkon2Qo2BtiYBzt7Wr1e9iXxkn48bA1QjxxSzF1u5-aggsONX2ZPWZJ8DhYOy4VulUbqTUJhL2W1k6hGnfvU/s1600/1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQlE_2APt14Q5WGhFvNcsDWF7BziUjSh4YBupwLJBiFVY03Fh7TqmcHbpkon2Qo2BtiYBzt7Wr1e9iXxkn48bA1QjxxSzF1u5-aggsONX2ZPWZJ8DhYOy4VulUbqTUJhL2W1k6hGnfvU/s320/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612069114546345058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Today I bought my favourite new pencils… each one equipped with a famous moustache.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">zorro</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">burt</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">clark</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">django</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">salvador….</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Accounting just became much, much, more fun.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Pencils from <a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Atypyc</span></a>)</span></span></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137877240160474915.post-57804666527290370022011-05-20T22:24:00.000+02:002011-05-20T22:24:00.503+02:00spring is here.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uSIhzyuELS1Ip2qKKHwxFXvFhmOQ-xpkwop2O_SHeT2C8ao-DuA6lMx81JMrYwifUcp2PFdGv1Y05wfHOmutAQpPwRpG0hDYrn9s7wyg2kUV3O9r8jjQJyOIGb6qCjBSy1z9A7wTbbI/s1600/Spring_II_0471.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uSIhzyuELS1Ip2qKKHwxFXvFhmOQ-xpkwop2O_SHeT2C8ao-DuA6lMx81JMrYwifUcp2PFdGv1Y05wfHOmutAQpPwRpG0hDYrn9s7wyg2kUV3O9r8jjQJyOIGb6qCjBSy1z9A7wTbbI/s400/Spring_II_0471.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607354582855480130" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu7MHQwtQVCT0h_S3h1MR7_P7u3sZKsh3z2ty6cFGX5iI13lt8HUdyF-t6p2-5DFcjy_eMM8sqc-tUD2QxV5faWASbpWw7LACUiDzlabxBdsQ0FEGZnmdirJeKSfXfyW4izPY3HxWOoU/s1600/Spring_II_1392.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu7MHQwtQVCT0h_S3h1MR7_P7u3sZKsh3z2ty6cFGX5iI13lt8HUdyF-t6p2-5DFcjy_eMM8sqc-tUD2QxV5faWASbpWw7LACUiDzlabxBdsQ0FEGZnmdirJeKSfXfyW4izPY3HxWOoU/s400/Spring_II_1392.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607353071945843458" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Spring is here, and so is the new issue of Elle Decoration.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Here is a sneak peak of the photos that I have worked on with talented photographer Trine Thorsen for this months publication- a mix of rough textures, warm smoky greys and a hint of light purple. Oh, and lots and lots of flowers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">You can even find our smiling faces in the front of the magazine, with a little bit more about us!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Photography: <a href="http://trinethorsen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Trine Thorsen</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Styling: Tara Ballantyne</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>TLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541300146002790409noreply@blogger.com1