tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518873763916476002024-03-27T16:53:21.371-07:00Une-deux sensesFood. Fashion. Music. Other little lovelies.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258027177225384676noreply@blogger.comBlogger652125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-251887376391647600.post-41613599936547488612014-05-30T05:52:00.000-07:002014-05-30T05:53:07.133-07:00Angel Biscuits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's the simple things that are the best things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">These are none other than that. Little, fluffy, pockets of buttery goodness. I like mine with a little jam, but butter and honey is a close second.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Angel Biscuits</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yields: about 40 1" biscuits or 20 3" biscuits</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Original recipe <a href="http://userealbutter.com/2010/01/28/angel-biscuits-recipe/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 oz. active dry yeast (2 packets)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tsp. salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tsp. baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp. baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the warm buttermilk and set aside. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl, stir together. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the yeast/buttermilk mixture and mix well. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 3 - 4 times, then roll out to about 1/2" thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter (for normal size, use 3", for teeny ones like mine, use 1") Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 450 F for 8 - 10 minutes. Lightly brush the tops with melted butter when they come out if desired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have an unadulterated love for chewy things. Chewy bread is my first love. Chewy desserts are second up and probably the reason why I navigate myself towards tapioca pearls and mochi cake.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BWc_RFH4p-4/TJEwsq6soLI/AAAAAAAAEys/2DmAxb9U8N0/s1600/IMG_0412.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BWc_RFH4p-4/TJEwsq6soLI/AAAAAAAAEys/2DmAxb9U8N0/s510/IMG_0412.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517244562498429106" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>I saw this recipe and I made it immediately, mostly for the fact that it reminds me of one of my favorite Vietnamese dessert/ drinks called "Suong Sa." It's basically a lightly sweetened coconut milk based drink filled with grass jelly and tapioca pearls. That's probably why I love tapioca pearls so much, because a LOT of Vietnamese desserts use tapioca pearls and I grew up chewing on the stuff and now it's my crack!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BWc_RFH4p-4/TJEwrdZvtzI/AAAAAAAAEyk/SSIvVy05D0Q/s1600/IMG_0417.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BWc_RFH4p-4/TJEwrdZvtzI/AAAAAAAAEyk/SSIvVy05D0Q/s510/IMG_0417.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517244541690689330" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">See how pretty they are? Glassy, gelatinous and chewy. This drink was really good, and almost exactly like my favorite Vietnamese drink! I really loved it. Next time, I'll probably add some grass jelly to complete it. The coconut milk makes it really smooth and rich, so the fact that it's lightly sweetened is smart, because it could get very heavy, very easily.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook the tapioca pearls according to the directions on the package, drain, then stir in the brown sugar and honey. To make the bubble tea, combine the black tea, coconut milk and almond milk. Divide the ice and tapioca pearls (along with the syrup) among two tall glasses, then top with the tea. Add more sugar if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So, I'm heading into midterms this coming week, then it's two weeks of class-less bliss for me - except for the fact that I'll be spending a lot of time reviewing over Cardiology since I have a test over the break. But that's not getting me down, no matter how daunting it may be...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My spirits are constantly on a high lately, wanna know why? It's because I'm blissfully excited about my upcoming trip to New Zealand in February. I'm pretty much not in the greatest position financially to be taking on such a huge, grandiose trip, but in the words of a man of our generation: "Yolo."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">All I know now is that I'm working my butt off this session and finding rewarding results to my hard work - and I think that deserves something so grandiose!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Until then, I'll be wanderlusting about my next adventure (<i>wanderlusting is a hard job that never quits</i>).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. Elizabeth & James 'Estelle cropped loose-fit blouse'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>looks like it would be the perfect disguise for a tummy after a huge meal ;D</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Billykirk 'No. 95 shoulder satchel'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>i love anything leather. especially cross body bags!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Oscar de la Renta '24-karat gold-plated crystal chain bracelet'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>if this isn't beautiful, i don't know what is. </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. Vince 'Misfit cotton twill shorts'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>such a cute color!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Selima Optique 'Jessica cat-eye frame acetate optical glasses'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>contacts can be so irritating sometimes, and tortoise shell is always a winner in my book.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. Chanel 'Nail polish in dragon'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>everyone needs a little red in their life.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. Apple 'iPhone'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>stylish and practical.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8. Zeiss 'Ikon ikomatic'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>looks lightweight, score!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9. Toms 'Shoes in burlap'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>great cause, awesome shoe.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Gold-plated steel bracelet watch'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>gorgeous bottle.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>perfect for weekend getaways!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>the colors alone delight me... can't even imagine what the people must be like.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>let's have a picnic with this view... can we please?</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://www.capitanoago.com/sorrento_travel_culture.php">deep valley of the mills, sorrento, italy</a>}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>abandoned in 1866, it's kind of spooky, but incredibly intriguing at the same time.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>looks like something i could gawk at for hours.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>give me freezing cold weather over sweltering heat any day. plus this view? i'm sold.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>this picture is magic.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>definitely on my life bucket list.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>a UNESCO world heritage site, those things are actually needle like stone formations. i didn't even know things like these existed beyond in my mind!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yep. You read it right, Pumpkin. Pie. Pop. Tarts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fall seems to be evading me this year and it's making me really sad! The weather here in Vegas can't seem to make up its mind - scorching heat one day and gusty winds the next, then freak storms and frigidly cold nights. Being that Fall is my favorite season and it hasn't really arrived yet makes me kind of pissed off or at least a bit disgruntled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">But despite the lack of a true fall, I will not give up my right to cook up all things Fall, namely all things pumpkin. These little things? Two layers of crispy, buttery, flaky pie stuffed with lightly spiced, smooth pumpkin pie filling. Yes, it is perfection. <a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/">Joy the Baker</a> is seriously a genius. I really enjoyed these but the pastry was a little too delicate and broke quite easily. Next time I make these, I'd probably use a sturdier pie crust, other than that: I definitively concur that these are amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Original recipe <a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2010/10/pumpkin-pie-pop-tarts-with-maple-glaze/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup (2 sticks or 8 oz.) unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large egg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1/8 tsp. ground cloves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To prepare the crust, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Add the cold butter and break it up in the flour mixture using your fingers, a pastry cutter or a food processor. Work it in until only pea sized lumps remain in your mixture. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk. Add the mixture all at once to the dry ingredients and stir to make sure it is well combined. Lightly dust a clean counter with flour and knead the dough on the floured counter for a few turns until it really starts to come together. Divide the dough in two, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm trying to be better about it because I do notice that I have more energy when I work out but it's getting up and actually doing it that's the hard part. What makes it even harder is that the 24 Hour gyms here aren't up to par as in Orange County. The classes aren't motivating like they were back home! Since I haven't had much time to work out, I've at least tried to eat healthier which is hard too since it takes time to cook rather than resorting to fast food. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This pasta is awesome because it has all of my favorite things: kale, kalamata olives and feta - with the unexpected addition of cranberries! I used whole wheat pasta to make it a little healthier and it's perfect for on-the-go lunches that I can bring to school. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced garlic and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with a paper towel; set aside. Turn the heat down to medium heat and add the red onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender and slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cranberries and kale, season some more, then add the water. Place a lid on the pan and cook for 4 - 5 minutes or until the kale is tender. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package, save some of the pasta water, set aside. Add the kalamata olives to the cooked mixture. Transfer the spaghetti noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water, if needed. Top with the fried garlic and feta cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know if I mentioned this to you guys before, but a while back ago I mentioned being an undergraduate who was finishing her biology major. Well, now a couple years after graduating, I'm successfully in Physician's Assistant school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been out of the school rhythm for a while, and it's been hard for me to get my groove back, but it's slowly coming along! I think the thing that gets me through these long, hard days the most is my music. I cannot for the life of me study in silence. I used to study with the TV on as background sounds, but since I've been living with no TV in my new home - it's been background music. These are my favorites lately - hope you love 'em just as much as I do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>doja cat</b> . <a href="http://hypem.com/search/doja%20cat%20high/1/">so high</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>i'm completely in love with this girl. her voice is beyond gorgeous and this song is buttery smooth</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>this song's title might put some of you off, but it is seriously one of the most gorgeous songs i've heard it a while. it has an awesome beat and perfect for when i'm studying all night</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>great song with a OG rap vibe</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>say lou lou . </b><a href="http://hypem.com/search/julian%20chainsmokers/1/">julian<i> (the chainsmokers remix)</i></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>i'm in love with this song, especially when i'm going out. it's fun with a great beat</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>this song is genius. that is all i have to say about it.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>major lazer . </b><a href="http://soundowl.com/track/5a92/major-lazer-jessica-feat-ezra-koenig-original-mix">jessica ft. ezra koenig of vampire weekend</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>my go-to summer song</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>ciara . </b><a href="http://soundowl.com/track/5jjc/ciara-im-out-sweater-beats-bootyleg">i'm out <i>(sweater beats bootyleg)</i></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>ciara is back ladies and gents! and with a bang. she is looking mighty fine these days.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>azealia banks . </b><a href="http://soundowl.com/track/419l/-azealia-banks-212-lyrics">212</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>old song that never gets old for me. just always fun.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>ugh i had free tickets to see them at the getty! can you imagine how awesome that would be? unfortunately school has been kicking my butt... so i'm just left depressed and listening to this amazing song.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>this song has good vibes - perfectly chill</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>mammals . </b><a href="http://soundowl.com/track/4nvk/mammals-ft-flash-forest-move-slower">move slower ft. flash forest</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>undeniably gorgeous instrumentals</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>tailored for the new skins series! the series has kinda fizzled out but it still has an awesome music director</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>kanye west . </b><a href="http://hypem.com/search/send%20it%20up/1/">send it up</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>yeezey! in love with his new album - especially since <a href="http://www.brodinski.net/">brodinski</a> and <a href="http://www.gesaffelstein.net/">gesaffelstein</a> have produced some of the tracks</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>milky chance .<a href="http://hypem.com/search/flashed%20junk%20mind/1/"> </a></b><a href="http://hypem.com/search/flashed%20junk%20mind/1/">flashed junk mind</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>perfectly folky music</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>i have a lady crush on this girl. so gorgeous - as is her voice and this song.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>alunageorge . </b><a href="http://hypem.com/search/you%20know%20you%20like%20it/1/">you know you like it</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>alunageorge is THE shit. seriously. her cd is like my crack.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>jhameel . </b><a href="http://hypem.com/search/shadow%20of%20a%20man/1/">shadow of a man</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>i love this weird man. i previously posted about him before, but my friend introduced me to this song and it's been circulating on my playlist ever since.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>the neighbourhood . </b><a href="http://soundowl.com/track/560m/-the-neighbourhood-sweater-weather_littledaylightremixmastered">sweater weather <i>(little daylight remix)</i></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>huge song right now, but this remix is golden</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<i>my friend introduced me to this song too and boy am i glad - it's everything.</i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>the weeknd .<a href="http://soundowl.com/track/5dky/the-weeknd-kiss-land"> </a></b><a href="http://soundowl.com/track/5dky/the-weeknd-kiss-land">kiss land</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lately, I've been loving to experiment with grains other than my staple, rice. My favorites are lentils and quinoa. I also really love farro, but it's actually pretty expensive, so I only cook it on occasion. I've been cooking tons of lentils lately, whether its in <a href="http://une-deuxsenses.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-enjoy-mujaddara_02.html">mujaddara</a> or in soup, I seriously am in love with the stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, this grain salad is pretty simple to make. Grain salads are my favorite things to make and to eat! They have a bunch of good stuff in them and they're perfect for school since they're so easy to transport. I think the most complicated thing about this meal is the sauce, but if you have a food processor, you can seriously whip it up in a snap - bonus - it's good on tons of other things!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you're super lazy, Trader Joes, being the awesome place that it is, sells pre-cooked lentils in packages. They also sell pre-packaged beets that are pre-roasted, which would probably be amazing in this salad as well. Next time, I'll be adding some roasted mushrooms myself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The people at <a href="http://www.mujjo.com/">Mujjo</a> were so kind as to send me one of their beautiful products of my choice - and I decided on their Macbook Pro sleeve. I had previously been using an Incase black neoprene sleeve which I liked, but it was mainly to serve its purpose and not because I particularly loved it. When I received my Mujjo case in the mail, I was beyond ecstatic. Besides being completely user friendly, it was a beauty to look at. Modern, minimalistic, sleek and unique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So, I recently moved to Nevada where the sun definitely shines and maybe a little too bright. Someone told me it was 130 degrees yesterday and I nearly fainted! But, I think anything past 100 degrees starts to feel the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With all this desert heat and sun beating down on me, I'm wishing I could transport myself to a tropical beach where at least the view and calming ocean could make up for all the sweating I'm doing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>stunning design with lots of room to breathe</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>the perfect summer color</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>just about the cutest bikini around!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>i LOVE this and it's so cheap!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>these will match everything in your summer wardrobe and then some...</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>i love contigo water bottles already but this is just plain awesome - storage compartment?! genius.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A post? After months and months of absence? Yeah, I know... I've been MIA recently, and I can't really give you a reason because I don't really have one other than the fact that I've mainly been uninspired. Perhaps even lazy? Bad, I know. I've been baking sporadically, but I've literally been baking the same things over and over because when I find something I like I don't get bored of it easily. I'm the kind of person who finds a song they like, then proceeds to listen to it on repeat for an hour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, this is a cake that qualifies for the above statement. It's simple, easy and good. And how can it not be? It's light cake that's not too sweet, paired with smooth custard (my favorite easy recipe, like ever), tart berries and finished with whipped cream. Plus, it's quite the stunner.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yields: 1 double layered 8" cake.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Original cake recipe <a href="http://www.diamondsfordessert.com/2010/11/happy-belated-birthday.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For the vanilla chiffon cake:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">6 egg whites</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4 egg yolks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup water</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3 tsp. baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">pinch of salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For the whipped cream:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3 tbsn. powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For the custard: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small box French Vanilla instant pudding</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup whole milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 cup heavy whipping cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For filling/ decoration:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">strawberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">blueberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">raspberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(or any other berry you'd like to include)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until soft peaks begin to form. Once this happens, gradually add 1/2 cup sugar while mixing until stiff peaks form, set aside. In another bowl, mix the yolks, oil, water and vanilla, set aside. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 cup sugar. Mix the egg yolk mixture with the dry ingredients until smooth, then gently fold in the egg white/ sugar mixture. Gently pour the mixture evenly into two nonstick sprayed or parchment paper lined cake pans and smooth out the tops. Bake the pans for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top springs back when you press on it. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool on a wire rack. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To make the custard, whisk everything together until smooth and slightly thickened. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow it to thicken more. To make the whip cream, whisk the heavy cream until soft peaks form, add the vanilla and sugar and whip until combined, set aside. To assemble, set one layer of the cake on a cake plate. Use an offset spatula to spread a good amount of custard evenly on the top. I like to spread on as much as the cake can handle, but you can use as little or as much custard as you'd like. Sprinkle some berries on top of the custard and press slightly into the cake. Top with the second layer of cake. Top with another layer of custard. Spread the whipped cream all over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with more fresh berries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">my love of lipstick <b>x</b> my love of fashion <b>x </b>my love of gesaffelstein.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[ gesaffelstein - viol ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">by the way, the music video for this song is one of my favorites. dark and twisted just like the song contrasted against the gorgeous streets of paris.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">pure pop perfection. at first, i wasn't that into this song but after giving it a couple listens, i was hooked. it has that signature calvin sound and makes you just wanna dance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">this song. ugh. this song. i just can't even explain it - it's so freaking amazing. lyrical rap over the xx's song.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>earl sweatshirt</b> [ <a href="http://soundowl.com/track/4jkx/earl-sweatshirt-chum">chum</a> ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">earl sweatshirt is a rapper that also a part of the la based hip hop collective ofwgkta, which also is the home of the likes of frank ocean, tyler the creator, hodgy beats and syd the kid. so... you know he's gotta be good. this song is my jam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">this guy is my new favorite remixer. his remix of destiny's child changed my world. i'm not exaggerating, he is nothing short of a genius.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">this remix keeps the integrity of the song while giving it a bit more of an upbeat tempo. i love bon iver but i can't listen to it's pure form all of the time, unless it's a rainy fall day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">the original song, not remixed, is utterly gorgeous. the lyrics just stay with you. but someone says remix, i say where? i just love how songs can be transported to a different place. with that said, i've been a long time fan of sound remedy, so it was natural that i love this song.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>kendrick lamar </b>[<a href="http://hypem.com/search/kendrick%20at%20dawn%20we%20rage/1/"> swimming pools - </a><i><a href="http://hypem.com/search/kendrick%20at%20dawn%20we%20rage/1/">at dawn we rage fest edit</a> </i>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>azealia banks</b> [ <a href="http://soundowl.com/track/4vsj/azealia-banks-no-problems">no problems</a> ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">azealia is my chickkkkk. she's so badass and this song is just that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>angel haze</b> [ <a href="http://soundowl.com/track/4v64/-angel-haze-diplo-rough-mix-mgmp3">on the edge - <i>diplo rough mix</i></a> ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">so i guess angel haze and azealia had a beef but it's funny cause they're so alike. both some badass chicks. they both spit like crazy and this song's beat is insane.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>avicii & nicky romero</b> [ <a href="http://soundowl.com/track/4qli/avicii-nicky-romero-i-could-be-the-one-vocal-mix">you could be the one</a> ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">always will be an avicii fan. one of my favorite melodies from him & nicky romero given some gorgeous vocals. always emotional and meaningful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>grimes</b> [ <a href="http://soundowl.com/track/2jhm/grimes-genesis">genesis</a> ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">grimes gives a whole lot of individuality to the music industry. watch the music video, and you'll see... it's different on a whole other level and sort of refreshing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">an oldie i fell back in love with when i watched <i>the perks of being a wallflower</i>, which by the way... you MUST watch. it's heartbreaking, beautiful, romantic and just perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>robot orchestra </b>[ <a href="http://hypem.com/search/robot%20orchestra%20beauty/1/">beauty & the beat</a> ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">i love robot orchestra's name because it's just so literal and so applicable to their music. insane beats, gorgeous arrangements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Liver is not something that is often loved. Truth be told, when I first encountered it as a child I was terrified of it. But even then, I was always known to always try something at least once before dismissing it. I'm glad I still have that quality because I would have missed out on a lot of things if I didn't have the courage to just overlook their 'scariness factor' and get on with it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">What's lovely about the Vietnamese heritage is that it's heavily influenced by the French, and who doesn't want to be mixed up in all that loveliness? My dad actually learned French as his first language before he even learned Vietnamese or English and I'm still dreaming of the day when I get to visit myself. Anyway, one thing I thank the French for is <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">pâté, which taught me how to love liver. We Vietnamese spread it all over our sandwiches every chance we get. I decided to try to make it myself using Julia Child's recipe and it was quite possibly the easiest, quickest appetizer I've ever made. Oh yes, and very, very delicious. I couldn't believe how good it was, especially with the super flavorful and crispy Gruyere crostini! I served mine alongside some cornichons for an added tangy contrast.</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yields: about 2 cups</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1/8 tsp. allspice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Remove any greenish or blackish spots from the livers, as well as any sinew. Cut the livers into 1/2" pieces. Melt the butter over medium heat in a sauté pan until the foam has subsided. Saute the livers with the shallots in butter for 2 - 3 minutes or until the livers are just stiffened, but still rosy inside. Scrape into a blender jar. Pour the cognac into the pan and boil it down rapidly until it has reduced to 3 tbsn. Scrape into the blender. Add the cream and seasonings into the blender, cover, and blend at top speed for several seconds until the liver is a smooth paste. Add the melted butter and blend several seconds more. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Pack into a bowl or jar and chill for 2 - 3 hours before eating.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yields: 20 - 25 crostini</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Original recipe <a href="http://cook-snap-repeat.blogspot.com/2012/04/gruyere-croutons.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat the oven to 400 F. Using a bread knife, slice the loaf into thin crostini (about 1/2 - 3/4 cm thick) In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and mustard and whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a pastry brush to brush this mixture lightly on each side of the crostini. Lay the crostini on a foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet side by side. In a small bowl combine the two cheeses and parsley. Sprinkle the cheese over the tops of all of the crostini. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown or even a little darker if you prefer it a bit crunchier. These are best eaten right away or the same day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I'm no stranger to putting together an outfit or two on this blog, I thought it would be fun to try to add in<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/simplyadoravel?ref=si_shop"> our jewelry pieces</a> into some seriously, drool worthy outfits. Safe to say, I'm obsessed with all of these and wish I had the means to get my hands on these items!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/116420797/vashti-prehnite-stone">vashti</a> necklace featured in a glam and edgy outfit. Those boots are the reason for my existence! And I love mix and matching colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/adoravel/set?id=65502078">details here</a>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109865153/unmei">unmei</a> necklace in a casual, glam outfit perfect for vacationing. I love pairing a glam maxi skirt with a casual cotton top - nothing is more comfortable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/adoravel/set?id=65501278#stream_box">details here</a>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/111640013/hera-double-linked-chain-bracelet">hera</a> bracelet and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110554382/angkor-black-quartz">angkor</a> earrings in a perfect work or date night outfit. Lately have found myself obsessed with open toe booties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106132782/callia-mixed-metals">callia</a> necklace in a summer night at the beach outfit. A comfy sweater is an essential and so is a great fedora.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/116422499/palaver-gold-crystals">palaver</a> necklace in a perfect festival outfit. Coachella or Outside Lands here I come! Especially loving that minimalist Uniform Wares watch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117189628/lysa-swarovski-pendant">Lysa</a> necklace in a perfect garden party or day wedding outfit. How fabulous are those shoes? I'm loving clear accents on heels - that aren't the stripper variety ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">There's nothing more cutesy than a cake pop. On the downside, there's nothing as painful and laborious to make as a cake pop. Yes, they are beautiful, but beauty takes a lot of work; especially these babies. In the center lies a moist red velvet cake crumble mixed with cheese cream frosting, then it's surrounded by a layer of creamy cheesecake, then rolled in some graham cracker crumbs for some crunch, and finally surrounded in white coating chocolate! Whew, that was a lot to get out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Original recipe <a href="http://steamykitchen.com/14149-red-velvet-cheesecake-pops.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lots of new things in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/simplyadoravel?ref=si_shop">shop</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Annnnnd... don't forget, 15% off your entire purchase from now until December 25th, with the coupon code: <b>holiday15</b>.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">it shines like crazy! edgy yet simple - one of my favorites.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">simple arm candy that is perfect for stacking!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">love stacking all my chunky chains! the turquoise adds the perfect amount of color.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112373877/flora-swarovski-pendant">flora</a> . </b>a simple necklace with perfect shine, a floral swarovski crystal set upon gold plated chain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have always been a fan of a great sale, and now that my friend and I have our own shop, it's time we spread the love around by having a sale of our own! With the holidays approaching, we are featuring a special sale during these weeks before Christmas (<i>from now to December 25th</i>) so that you can either treat yourself or treat a loved one with some handmade jewelry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's funny, because when it comes to food, it seems like there are two types of people. There are the "semi-homemade" chefs and the full blown, homemade everything chefs. Some people think that taking the semi-homemade way is a cop out but I feel like the occasional easy meal keeps for a well-rested home cook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes though, I like to challenge myself. I know that it seems like everything I make is a sure winner, but that's only because pictures are a lot more forgiving than taste buds. And sometimes, I mess up things so badly, I don't even post them because I'm so ashamed! But these little things, they are not one of my failures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Homemade marshmallows have been on my to-do list since forever. I've always had this notion in my head that they would be difficult because I mean, I've never really had homemade marshmallows, ever. After reading numerous times about how easy marshmallows are, I really couldn't pass the opportunity to make pumpkin pie marshmallows. Seriously, pumpkin pie marshmallows?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, these were a cinch. The only hard part is dealing with the clean up, because you better believe that these things make for a large mess... in every single corner of your kitchen. Powder everywhere, sticky pots and pans... oy vey! But, the upside is that you're rewarded with little puffy pillows of sweet and spicy goodness. These were really sweet, like, really sweet. A bit too sweet for me to be eaten alone, but perfect in a cup of bittersweet hot chocolate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Line a 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper, spray lightly with non-stick spray, then dust with 1/3 of the sugar-cornstarch mixture; set aside. Place 1/2 cup of the cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Sprinkle the gelatin on top and stir to distribute. Let the gelatin dissolve for at least 5 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Place the remaining water, corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and increase the heat to medium-high and insert a candy thermometer. Allow the mixture to cook without stirring until it reaches 240 F on a candy thermometer, about 8 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and carefully pour the hot syrup into the stand mixer with the gelatin. Turn the mixer on low to combine, then turn the mixer to high and whip for 12 - 15 minutes or until the mixture is stiff and shiny. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">While the marshmallow is whipping, combine the pumpkin puree, spices and vanilla in a small bowl. When the marshmallow is ready, fold in the pumpkin mixture and stir well until there are no visible pumpkin streaks remaining. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Dust with 1/3 of the sugar-cornstarch mixture and let it sit uncovered for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. Turn the marshmallows onto a cutting board and cut into 1 1/2" squares. Dust the sides with the remaining sugar-cornstarch mixture. Store in a container with the lid slightly ajar for up to 3 days. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">There's one thing I make simply for the fact that I love to eat it, and it's <a href="http://une-deuxsenses.blogspot.com/2011/09/frangipane-fruit-tart.html">this</a>. I don't do it because I love to make it, because trust me, this pretty thing takes a bit of work - and that's AFTER I simplified the process. But, alas, all that hard work does pay off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I find myself obsessed with anything that involves frangipane. It's earthy, luxurious and so delicious. I created this variation on my favorite fruit tart, and baked blueberries into the frangipane so they released all of their delicious juices into the almond scented custard. Oh my gosh, it was, divine, simply put. With some more fresh blueberries on top, it really was perfect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Original frangipane recipe <a href="http://gourmeted.com/2010/07/28/blueberry-frangipane-tart/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare the sugar cookie mix according to the directions on the package. Divide the dough among two 9" tart pans with removable bottoms. Spread evenly along the entire surface and up the sides (don't worry if it looks thin - it will puff up during baking). Divide the frangipane among the two tarts and spread evenly on top of the sugar cookie base. Sprinkle each tart with 1 cup of fresh blueberries each, pressing slightly so that they are semi-submerged into the frangipane. Sprinkle the edges of the tart with the slivered almonds. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until the edges are just barely golden and puffed up, while the blueberries have released some of their juices. Set aside to cool a bit. Sprinkle the remaining fresh berries on top of each tart. You can glaze the tart with some melted preserves if you wish or dress it up with some powdered sugar, but I thought it was perfectly beautiful as is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">just wanted to show you some new things in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/simplyadoravel">shop</a> that i'm totally in love with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>mercer</i> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110553417/mercer-graphite">graphite</a> & <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110703177/mercer-navy">navy</a> . heavy brass chain contrasted against oversized glass crystals</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>mercer </i>in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110553417/mercer-graphite">graphite</a> . oversized mirrored glass beads contrasted against heavy brass chain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>mercer </i>in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110553126/mercer-adventurine-stone">adventurine stone</a> . semi-precious adventurine stone contrasted against heavy brass chain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>l'argent</i> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110552740/largent-brass-single-strand">brass</a> . heavy brass chain secured on delicate thin brass chain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110576299/lor">l'or</a> </i>. a tiered, double stranded necklace featuring two golden curved bars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>milieu </i>in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109830315/milieu-light-green-opal">light green opal</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109829717/milieu-rose-gold">rose gold</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/105937537/milieu-silver">silver</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/105931152/milieu-gold">gold</a> . micro bead and chain rings </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110576943/elan-mirror">elan</a> </i>. earrings hand forged with mirrored silver glass beads wrapped in brass wire</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For someone who primarily bakes, I'm not much of a sweets eater. If my life depended on the choice between sweet versus savory, I'd choose savory hands down. I love salt so much so that I used to just moisten my fingers, dip them in salt, and then proceed to lick it off my fingers. So... basically, when I get kidney stones, I'll know exactly why and who to blame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When I made these smores tartlettes, I wasn't expecting to love them much. When I do enjoy sweets, I usually prefer ones on the less sweet side. These, filled with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with toasty marshmallows seemed like they would be much too rich for my own taste, which is why I chose to make them as a present for someone else. But as I tasted these teeny little tartlettes, I was surprised by how much I was drawn to them. They're actually the perfect treat! I love when I prove myself wrong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm almost 100% sure you've all heard of the coconut water craze. Some hate it, some love it, some are obsessively praising of it's health benefits. I actually like the stuff. It's nothing compared to real coconut water from freshly opened coconuts, but on a hot day, it's ultimately refreshing. I don't drink it for its health benefits, but compared to other juices it has a lot less sugar and a good amount of electrolytes and potassium. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, I whizzed this together for a refreshing little cocktail on a hot summer day... and since California has decided to keep on its kick of sweltering weather, I think I'll keep slugging these down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">i always have love for avicii. people say he's changed; gone too commercial. maybe partnering with mike posner will make people hate him more but i think this song still has his signature sound - and anyone with a knee-jerk opposition to anything popular is destructive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, now that summer is over, I'm officially back into wanderlusting my life away 24/7!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(<a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/content/fourseasons/en/properties/goldentriangle/photo_and_video/">four seasons hotel, chiang saen, thailand</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">a double layered necklace featuring varying shades of green amazonite stone on one chain and gold plated bars on another chain. all gold plated, enclosed with a lobster clasp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">gold plated chain punctuated with a repeating pattern of gold plated beads and authentic white howlite stone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">repurposed china that i have turned into adorable mini cake/ cupcake/ jewelry trays. one features a delicate floral pattern and the other features a super sweet shamrock pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">a delicate double stranded necklace. one layer features miniature mint-colored glass beads along with gold plated beads on gold plated chain. the other layer is a delicate chain embellished with micro gold beads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">the chevron trend, done simple. great for layering and sparkles like crazy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I haven't been really present on my blog lately, and that's about to change, or well, I should say I'm going to <i>try</i> to change that. Even though I've still been here, baking and cooking and such, I haven't really been up to photographing every detail and writing. I guess, I haven't really been all that inspired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, I feel like I need to challenge myself, in everything. Whether it be photographing every little thing that I cook, to writing, to being more active, to doing something everyday that makes me get off my lazy butt. Anyways, here are a few snapshots of the food I've been eating and cooking in this hiatus, that I never got around to posting... </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">market haul from my local persian market, rainier cherries are the prettiest!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">been really into healthy smoothies lately. on the left: banana + chocolate + date + almond milk. on the right: green monster with spinach + banana + pear + orange juice.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">mini carrots roasted with fresh herbs and copious amounts of butter. mmm.</span></i></div>
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