This week's Pretty Shoe Tuesday may not exactly be "pretty," but they are cute... and comfy... and warm... and pink... and on sale... so I think they definitely make the cut. ;)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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Crate and Barrel offers a clever ode to the 12 days of Christmas with a set of twelve whimsical handpainted ornaments, one for each verse of the song.
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Hot chocolate and mint sounds like the perfect wintry mix. Next time I'm craving a warm soothing drink, I'd like to try out this Grasshopper Hot Chocolate recipe from Gourmet.
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup half-and-half
2 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup crème de menthe, or to taste
2 tablespoons crème de cacao, or to taste
whipped cream and shaved bitterwseet chocolate for garnish
In a heavy saucepan combine the cocoa powder, the sugar, the water, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt and heat the mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste. Gradually add the half-and-half and the milk, both scalded, and simmer the hot chocolate, whisking, for 2 minutes. Stir in the crème de menthe and the crème de cacao. (For a frothy result, in a blender blend the hot chocolate in batches.) Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top it with the whipped cream and the chocolate. Makes about 4 1/2 cups, serves 4 to 6.
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup half-and-half
2 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup crème de menthe, or to taste
2 tablespoons crème de cacao, or to taste
whipped cream and shaved bitterwseet chocolate for garnish
In a heavy saucepan combine the cocoa powder, the sugar, the water, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt and heat the mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste. Gradually add the half-and-half and the milk, both scalded, and simmer the hot chocolate, whisking, for 2 minutes. Stir in the crème de menthe and the crème de cacao. (For a frothy result, in a blender blend the hot chocolate in batches.) Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top it with the whipped cream and the chocolate. Makes about 4 1/2 cups, serves 4 to 6.
recipe and image via Gourmet
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Have you had any carolers come sing at your house yet? Or better yet, have you gone caroling? Know all the lyrics to your favorite carols with a christmas song book, like this one from Martha Stewart or this one from BHG.
December what?
Ya'll! Where has the time gone?
Is Christmas really next week? Like, next Friday? I feel so behind. Behind in my Christmas shopping. Behind in my blog posting. Behind in life!
About a month ago, I moved and started a new job working for a Government contractor. It's a great job, but unfortunately I don't have access to gmail, blogger, facebook... nothing! I feel so disconnected from the world all day, and then after getting home, I'm finding it hard to dedicate time to blogging and keeping up with things on the computer.
That will probably be my New Years Resolution: to find a balance!
I hope to have Christmas shopping done this weekend, to have some consistent blog posts scheduled for next week, and to just relax and enjoy the spirit of the season and!
image via BHG
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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Looking for a hostess gift, a secret-santa present, or just something for that one person that's hard to shop for? Well go to Anthropologie and pick up the Capri Blue Volcano candle. It just might be the best smelling candle out there. It smells so good, you may want to keep it for yourself instead of gifting it away!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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Four words....
Red. Velvet. Whoopie. Pies!
Whoopie pies seem to be everywhere lately, so why not give them a Christmas twist?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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