Ever since I could remember I’ve had an advent calendar in our home, and so each year, I choose carefully the one to buy. So naturally I made a list, just in case this Christmas product is a must have in your household: {featured image – west elm village advent calendar}
The need for comfort-food season is upon us and with it – this wonderful recipe for a Saturday morning or a Sunday morning breakfast if you saw this post too late in the game for Saturday. Either way oh yummyness: INGREDIENTS 1 loaf brioche bread, sliced into 1″ thick slices 8 ounces cream cheese (optional) 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt butter, for greasing CIDER SYRUP 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons salted butter
The craze for the newly opened EATALY in Los Angeles caused such a stir they had to close it for the day to reassess how best to proceed. Which makes for even more demand to go and see the location on Santa Monica Boulevard and experience the concept of all sorts of eateries under one roof. Something that’s been long done in Seattle, Montreal, Lisbon, and Rome – naturally these are all the locations I’ve had the pleasure to visit and experience probably one of the best of food and spirit. The concept is also in the San Francisco Ferry Building, and the EATALY style opened years ago, is in the Twitter building on Market Street and 9th if you want to check it out while you are in town. The funny thing is once you eat there, or make a date with friends to meet up for drinks and amazing foods, you literally become a repeat customer. Have you been to EATALY in New York, or LA or something similar elsewhere you wish to …
There are helpful articles everywhere naturally. Aiding in coping, dealing, working through, how to’s and much more, which occasionally will or could shed some light on what we think we already know, or maybe we are utterly too baffled to resolve on our own. Or, just that we simply want to educate ourselves on subject matter, we know nothing about, but are willing to understand. For that reason, I am sharing a few finds online that may be beneficial:
I was in Scotland in March and in some boutiques I got a lesson on proper sweater and scarf buying. Mostly the history behind it, and how to tell imitation from the real thing. But being a nutty tourist that I am, I went for two scarfs that were perfectly priced for my souvenir budget :). Although thinking some day I will return and do the proper Sweater shopping. A few days ago, I stumbled upon this article about a bit of history on Fair Isle Sweater making in Scotland and the three year wait for the product – which I figured you’d find an interesting read on your commute home this evening or just before bedtime some happy thoughts, depending on where in the world you live. Happy Thursday – that’s all. Traditionally, Fair Isle knitting, a “stranded colorwork” technique used to create rows of intricate patterns, has been passed down through generations of families. But the island’s shifting demographics—from a one-time population of nearly 400 to 57 today, only half of whom have …
I’ve mentioned several Christmas markets here, here and also here . And now I share with you Christmas Markets in Paris to consider for this year’s holiday oriented travels:
A week ago I started a new series on Raw Silk and Saffron, to talk about what goes on behind the scenes, in terms of travel. I’ve always been curious to know or learn how some things come about, or the inspiration behind re-designing a city or even the methodology used to create, recreate, or put an end to what’s been in the past. So, in case you missed the first installment of the travel series, you can get a second chance here, and then stay tuned for more topics of interest to come.
I stocked up on all sorts of Autumn squash, not only for cooking, but for decor. These wonderful vegetables with the hard shells last forever. Although since they are my favorite, I am more than certain they won’t last in my household. For example, like this recipe for butternut squash lasagna for dinner tonight paired with my favorite Cabernet Sauvignon and a simple tossed salad: INGREDIENTS 4 cups butternut squash, cubed (about 1 medium squash) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey kosher salt and pepper 6 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped 1 tsp dried basil 1/4 cup flour 3 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 1 cup shredded fontina cheese 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 cups whole milk ricotta 2 cups shredded provolone 1 jar (8 ounce) oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained and chopped 1 box no-boil lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
There is one more move I intend to make before settling down for good and once I find the right place to call home, I hope to adapt some of these wonderful decor or design ideas:
Just in case you are wondering what is a Podiatrist: Foot and ankle surgeon devoted to treating disorders concerning feet, ankle and lower extremity. And it seems these team of specialists have created stylish shoes to help keep your feet healthy. Check them out! Ankle Boots – for Her: Flats for her: Casual Sneakers for her: Shoes in variation for him:
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