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European Citrus Tart with Candied Lemon Slices
By now, you probably already know about my slight obsession with lemon flavored desserts, having already featured lemon bars and lemon peach pancake stacks. What’s different about this tart though, is that the filling isn’t a cream, or even a curd. The filling is a custard. While I’m not a huge fan of custards, this one goes…
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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. ∞ Mexican burger night: burgers on toasted buns, topped with guacamole, tomatoes, and a dollop of salsa bean mixture ∞ ∞ A simple vanilla ice cream bar is a cool treat on a hot, sunny day ∞…
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To-Do List: Bright Nail Colors
Having accomplished the first thing on the summer to-do list (fruit and pastry cream tart), it was time to get started on the next project. I’d been looking for some bright, dramatic nail colors to add to my collection, that would add a little zip to my summer wardrobe. I found two perfect colors from Essie,…
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Farmer’s Market Finds
It’s easy to get lost in a farmer’s market. Rows upon rows of beautiful, bountiful produce line the walls and bright colors and sweet, earthy scents abound. Everything is of the freshest quality- some bins hold tomatoes still on the vine, others hold sprigs of cut and bundled herbs, and still others house berries wet…
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Mint Lemonade
There’s something about lemonade that, to me, is irresistible. Maybe it’s the pale yellow color, or the sweetened pucker of juicy lemons? Whatever it is, lemonade is my go-to summer drink. A happy, frosty glass of it could immediately lift my mood. The addition of mint leaves is almost a no-brainer. Added to the cold…
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Pastry Decorating
I took a few simple pastry decorating classes over the course of the month, to learn and perfect some basic techniques and pick up new ones. I had a great time doing it, and knowing all these tips and tools will really come in handy. Of course, half the fun is eating the icing straight…
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July 4th
In advance celebration of July 4th, the county holds a large and festive outdoor concert and fireworks blowout a week before. Sitting there on a dark, grassy hill, listening to the booming fireworks and feeling the pounding in my chest was so peaceful, and elicited such pride in our country. The colors and shapes exploding in…
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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. ∞ Sweet and chewy gummy bears from the candy shop ∞ ∞ Quickest way to add a personal touch to a room: a candid photo in an antique finish photo frame ∞ ∞ Funny statue near…
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Flowery Frock
In keeping with the 1st day of summer tradition, it’s been an incredibly hot day with the only respite being air-conditioned stores. The heat wave is supposed to last the whole weekend, so I’ll be wearing cool, comfortable dresses, swimming in the pool, and mostly staying indoors. Until then, there are still errands to do…
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Shopping for Inspiration
I love finding similar, but unique pieces in different stores and piecing together a pattern. When I’m looking for inspiration in freshening up my wardrobe, updating some of my accessories, or even choosing a nail color, I can always see what the trend in stores is and then make my own decisions based on what…
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