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Rustic Apple Galette
My favorite thing about galettes is probably their versatility: any time I have extra fruit on hand, I can simply toss the fruit with sugar and spices, wrap it up in a cozy dough and bake it until the juices are bubbling and the crust is golden. Of course, that’s pretty much what I do with pie.…
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Six Impossible Things
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” -White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Six impossibly awesome things. ∞ Moist and chewy brownies that I can’t get enough of ∞ ∞ My intricately detailed jewelry box feels Art Deco glamorous ∞ ∞ Layering ideas that use my watch as arm candy ∞ ∞ Quick way to spruce…
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Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Peanut Sauce
We’re already feeling the onset of fall in the slightest ways imaginable. Suddenly, stores are filled with fall collections, having cleared out their summery dresses and sandals. There’s a cool breeze now that lingers after the mid-afternoon sun’s cleared away, and nights are already starting to get chillier and rainier. The beginning of fall will…
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Best Ever Brownies
I sometimes think of this blog as a recipe book of sorts; a place where I photograph and write down each of my favorite recipes, and detail why they’re my favorite. It’s true! Whenever I discover a brilliant new recipe or want to remember a good ol’ favorite, this is where they go. And now,…
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Six Impossible Things
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” -White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Six impossibly awesome things. ∞ My new lunch staple: homemade pizza margherita ∞ ∞ A gold Egyptian style vase that’s currently sitting in the front hall ∞ ∞ The perfect snack for when I’m craving sweet and tangy ∞ ∞ Refreshing ice cubes…
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Picnic Plaza
Yesterday was so beautiful, with a bright blue sky and a refreshing breeze, that we decided to make a simple supper, pack it up and picnic on a nearby dock. With people sailing, taking walks, and dipping their toes in the water, it felt like the middle of July. Here’s to making the most of…
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Six Impossible Things
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” -White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Six impossibly awesome things. ∞ Metallic rose-gold Sperry’s on the beach ∞ ∞ I love the fragile star shape of Star Anise and the dark licorice flavor it imparts ∞ ∞ Velvet jewelry bags have a mysterious allure ∞ ∞ Quickest way…
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Mermaid Appeal
Today was full of a bunch of happy little things that added up; I got a mani-pedi, read a magazine by the pool, bought some new makeup, and made pastel pink cookies. While the weather’s still nice and sunny, and we’re still enjoying summery fruits and vegetables, there’s already a slight breeze that’s begun to…
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Day in NYC
After having planned this for a while, me and my mom took a day off and spent some time together in New York City. We did all the things we never have time to do; we went leisure shopping for fall, sat down and ordered drinks in Starbucks, walked into a vintage jewelry shop, bought…
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Basil and Lime Burgers with Parsley-Paprika Guacamole
There are many good herb-infused burger recipes out there, but I haven’t yet found one that really hits the spot for me. For a recent family barbecue, I decided to make my own, and the results were so delicious that they were finished in no time, with the popular consensus being that this recipe yielded light,…
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