Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Fresh Fruit Tart.
Want a delicious and seemingly healthy summer dessert? Try this simple, fresh fruit tart. I used peaches, apples, and plums, but any fruit will work fine.
1. Start by making an easy pate brisee.
Mine isn't perfect, but I like the handmade, rustic vibe it brings to the tart.
2. Snake your fruit around the outer edge, overlapping and working your way to the center. Then fold the excess crest over the outer edge, it doesn't have to be perfect!
4. Before putting it in the oven, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle it with sugar
5. Bake for an hour rotating occasionally.
6. Enjoy!
Strawberry Jam.
Ina Garten's strawberry jam recipe is simply delicious.
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Not only is it delicious, but it is almost too easy!
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Finished product!
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Try it with biscuits, scones, shortcake, pancakes, and even ice cream.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Current Obsessions.
Here are some of my current summer obsessions.
1. Handmade Doily Rug
There is nothing I don't love about this rug. Well, except that it isn't in my house right now. It goes perfectly with any decor, and makes a beautiful statement in any room.
2. Hooping
Probably the most fun exercises ever. A brightly colored hoop is my new favorite accessory for summer. Photo taken from KaleyDavies.com. If this article doesn't get you into hooping, check out some of the videos and you'll be hooping by tomorrow.
2. Feather Hair Extensions
Yes, I have succumb to the trend. I have even given feather hair extensions to three of my roommates this past week. I actually like my "extensions" better than the rooster ones shown above, as they are more feather shaped and underneath my hair close to my neck.
4. Accounting
Just kidding. But after the amount of time I will be spending on it over the next month, I
may appear obsessed. By the way, it was really hard to find a chic accounting picture, I just chose this one because of the tortoise shell glasses.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The Hangout Festival.
So I realize it has been, well, quite some time since I last posted. But I have been so unbelievably busy the past few weeks, making it extremely difficult. This past weekend I went to the Hangout Festival. It was amazing and I cannot wait to go back next year. Also since summer began, I took up hooping as a new hobby, it is so much fun and great exercise. There will be videos to come shortly! In the meantime, this picture makes me long for the beach each time I look at it.
View from our balcony.
Some of the crowd at Umphrey's McGee.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Dinner.
Last night, my friend and I decided to eat in, instead of spending too much at a restaurant. We made Pesto Pea Salad by the Barefoot Contessa, and Paula Deen's Zesty Roasted Garlic Bread as well as Chicken Boudine. Not only were the recipes easy to follow, but they yielded an absolutely delicious meal. As if our dinner wasn't heavy and filling enough, we made a sinful dessert as well. We spread Nutella on one side of two slices of Italian bread. Then we topped it with marshmallows and bananas, grilled it on a panini grill, and garnished it with strawberries and whipped cream. Amazing.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Lazy Lake Days.
The past few days have been full of sun, rest, and relaxation. When the opportunity arises, I never pass up a trip to the lake or the beach. As I've said earlier, nothing beats relaxing by the water and having a drink with friends. The weather has been surprisingly cool lately, but fortunately it warmed up just in time and the water and weather could not have been more perfect. Though it has been nearly two weeks since my summer officially began, my visit to the lake really served as a great start to the beginning of a beautiful summer.
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