Saturday, April 2, 2011
{table for two: le petit déjeuner | breakfast}
monday morning: toasted pistachio and honey yogurt
. . . after sunday's luxuriously languid ways, monday mornings are often a whirlwind of flying clothes and pretty mary janes, {and this morning}, finally settling on a long pleated skirt and side-swept bangs fastened with glittery barrette, with only enough time for a very strong french coffee -- and must confess -- often miss breakfast . . . but if there were time in the morning, there would most definitely be {at the very least} a mango smoothie or, even better, toasted pistachio & honey yogurt, but, happily, on the weekends, there is always time for sunday brunch . . .
{sunday brunch: poached eggs with bacon & toasted pecan pancakes}
serves 2
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
5 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
coarse salt
3/4 non-fat buttermilk
3 large eggs
1/2 pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped (about 2 ounces)
6 strips thick-cut bacon
pure maple syrup, warmed for serving
toasted glazed pecans, for garnish (recipe follows below)
{one}
preheat oven to 200°f
whisk flours, sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; set aside
whisk together buttermilk, 1 egg, vanilla, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon oil; whisk into flour mixture;
using a rubber spatula, fold in chopped pecans; set batter aside
{two}
cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes per side; let drain on paper towels; transfer bacon to a baking sheet in oven to keep warm
{three}
heat 1 teaspoon butter and remaining teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; working in batches of 2, pour in 1/4 cup batter for each pancake; cook until small bubbles from, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; flip; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes; transfer to baking sheet in oven to keep warm
{four}
fill a small, high-sided skillet with 1 1/2 inches water; heat over medium heat until barely simmering; break remaining eggs into separate cups; pour eggs into water; cook, basting tops of eggs with the simmering water, until set, 2 to 3 minutes; using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a paper towel to drain
{five}
place 2 pancakes on each plate; drizzle with warm syrup; arrange bacon over pancakes, and place poached egg on top; drizzle with more syrup, if desired, and a sprinkle of salt; garnish with toasted glazed pecans
{toasted glazed pecans}
1/3 cup pecan halves
2 teaspoons lightly beaten egg white
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
pinch of coarse salt
{one}
preheat oven to 350°f; toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, shaking pan occasionally, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes
{two}
whisk together egg white, syrup, oil, and salt in a small bowl; add pecans; toss to coat; toast on sheet, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes;
let cool completely
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{p.s.} previous table for two features:
* meringue-encased lemon cakes
* home-made baguettes
* crab bruschetta
{images: toasted pistachio and honey yoghurt, scan by this is glamorous from new food fast by donna hay; bacon & eggs, scan by this is glamorous from martha stewart living, february 2006, photography by gentl & hyers, recipe from martha stewart living; vanilla coffee, scan by this is glamorous from new food fast by donna hay}
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{travel inspiration: springtime in munich}
. . . even in mid-february, the city of lights was still {and always will be} beautiful, as it is anytime of year, but the photographs of paris in the springtime, posted at this time, a little over a year ago, were filled with such enchantment, thoughts to return have already been swirling about, not much more than four weeks later, to breath in all the blossoms filling the air . . . and isn't it amazing, the lure of any place, after having seen it in the light petal-tinted hue of le printemps? . . . and so, here, a few magical photographs of the exquisiteness of springtime of another lovely place, just outside of munich . . .
{images: all photography by yvonne bauer, discovered via decor8}
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{at this moment: musings & romantic florals}
. . . has been one of those slightly chaotic, always busy, work-filled weeks, with many cups of coffee and never enough time to finish everything -- lists and emails and plans -- and in the whirl of things, beautiful moments for dinner dates and pretty floral blouses and mango margaritas and it's nearly the weekend . . .
hope you're having a wonderful week so far,
xo
{p.s.} also new today:
* décor: french chic
* inspiration: pinkish lavender, pleats & tulle
* travel: springtime in munich
{image: malgosia bela by karim sadli - i-D, spring 2011, via oh fashion models & also at a glamorous little side project}
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Does Anyone Still Print Their Photos??
I read an article the other day about printing your camera pictures... and had to wonder, does anyone even do this anymore?! Everything has gone digital, it must cost an absolute fortune to print color photos on a computer printer! Retail printer ink is prohibitively expensive. One of my printers takes cartridges that cost $50 PER CARTRIDGE. And the printer holds SIX CARTRIDGES. It is insane.
I go for the cheap ink. You betcha. I get my inkjet cartridges at InkGrabber.com. I actually used to be an affiliate with them, I was so impressed with their prices and service. I am STILL impressed with their prices and service, but New York State's draconian tax laws ended my affiliation (NYS forced sales taxes on InkGrabber.com for purchases made through my affiliate link). I don't really understand why NYS does what it does... I was sad to end my affiliation, but I'm a devoted fan on InkGrabber.com. I haven't found anyone who offers ink less expensively.
Anyway, do you still print your photos? Are tangible photos a thing of the past, you think?
I go for the cheap ink. You betcha. I get my inkjet cartridges at InkGrabber.com. I actually used to be an affiliate with them, I was so impressed with their prices and service. I am STILL impressed with their prices and service, but New York State's draconian tax laws ended my affiliation (NYS forced sales taxes on InkGrabber.com for purchases made through my affiliate link). I don't really understand why NYS does what it does... I was sad to end my affiliation, but I'm a devoted fan on InkGrabber.com. I haven't found anyone who offers ink less expensively.
Anyway, do you still print your photos? Are tangible photos a thing of the past, you think?
Good Travel Resource Website
Here's a tip for you travelers out there-- compare the deals before you book your hotel! I know, it's sounds like a no brainer, at least when you're not planning on traveling. When you finally decide to hit the road, if you are like me, everything goes out the window in the rush to and excitement.
I found a really nice travel website called RoomStays.com. It's a well-rounded site, with articles and deals for both the young, urbane traveler and families or larger groups. I enjoyed their very simple and straightforward article Best Ways to Travel When On a Low Budget. Definitely a must read in today's economy.
They also sport a "hot deals" section on the front page, and of course you can search by destination for deals, too. The travel guides are especially nice. They include such titles as:
10 Best Sites to See in England
Affordable Activities to do in Honolulu
Adventure Time in Redwood City
Anaheim, the theme park capital of California
Basic Customs to Remember When Visiting Japan (important!)
Top 10 Places to Dine at New York City
What Not to Miss When Visiting New York
All pretty good articles. Check them out! And do it BEFORE you decide to go somewhere, so you can take your time. :) Happy trails!
I found a really nice travel website called RoomStays.com. It's a well-rounded site, with articles and deals for both the young, urbane traveler and families or larger groups. I enjoyed their very simple and straightforward article Best Ways to Travel When On a Low Budget. Definitely a must read in today's economy.
They also sport a "hot deals" section on the front page, and of course you can search by destination for deals, too. The travel guides are especially nice. They include such titles as:
10 Best Sites to See in England
Affordable Activities to do in Honolulu
Adventure Time in Redwood City
Anaheim, the theme park capital of California
Basic Customs to Remember When Visiting Japan (important!)
Top 10 Places to Dine at New York City
What Not to Miss When Visiting New York
All pretty good articles. Check them out! And do it BEFORE you decide to go somewhere, so you can take your time. :) Happy trails!
The Utica Zoo Has Some New Additions
Oh this is delightful news! The Utica Zoo has adopted some lions, just in time for the new season! From the Utica Observer Dispatch:
It's nice to have some good news at the zoo. Jack the little baby sea lion pup died in 2008, Lenny the sea lion (a wonderful creature) died in September 2010, and the two beautiful tigresses, Monona and Wingra died in 2010 and 2011.
I think we'll make a trip to the Utica Zoo again this year. I want to see the lions! And Boomer sounds like a fun critter.
Opening season starts Saturday, April 2. Open daily from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. For more information, check out the Utica Zoo website.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
Bakari and Monni, a 6-year-old female lion, arrived on Nov. 18, marking the first time in almost 30 years that the zoo has had lions.
"We're trying to bring a flavor of Africa," animal curator Mike Bates said.
The lions were kept in a heated barn with an outside pen area over the winter until the snow melted in their new outdoor display. On Tuesday, Bakari moved to the exhibit area.
"He's very mellow, very laid back about this," Bates said.
Monni also is expected to be on display by the end of the week, just in time for the zoo's seasonal opening on Saturday, Bates said.
Visitors also will be able to see other newcomers this weekend, including three Tibetan yaks and an African ostrich named "Boomer," which are some of the 17 new species expected at the zoo by the end of the year.
It's nice to have some good news at the zoo. Jack the little baby sea lion pup died in 2008, Lenny the sea lion (a wonderful creature) died in September 2010, and the two beautiful tigresses, Monona and Wingra died in 2010 and 2011.
I think we'll make a trip to the Utica Zoo again this year. I want to see the lions! And Boomer sounds like a fun critter.
Opening season starts Saturday, April 2. Open daily from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. For more information, check out the Utica Zoo website.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
A Misadventure Travel Writing Contest...
Book publishers Bantam Dell are running a travel writing contest in conjunction with the release of author Rachel Friedman travel memoir The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost.
They are calling for entries of 500 words or less that describe your most memorable travel mishap.
The bigger the misadventure the better - double points if there's a language barrier. Triple points if your life flashed before your eyes
Submit them to rachelfriedmanwriter@gmail.com with your contact information no later than May 6th, 2011, and by June 1st Rachel will choose one lucky winner to receive a year's worth of travel reading* (not limited to travelogues, but fiction and nonfiction set in foreign destinations) with the option to choose 10 books from a list of up to 20, including:
One entry per person, valid in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Void where prohibited.
They are calling for entries of 500 words or less that describe your most memorable travel mishap.
The bigger the misadventure the better - double points if there's a language barrier. Triple points if your life flashed before your eyes
Submit them to rachelfriedmanwriter@gmail.com with your contact information no later than May 6th, 2011, and by June 1st Rachel will choose one lucky winner to receive a year's worth of travel reading* (not limited to travelogues, but fiction and nonfiction set in foreign destinations) with the option to choose 10 books from a list of up to 20, including:
One Fodor's title of a destination of the winner's choice
You Shall Know Our Velocity by Dave Eggers
The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
Istanbul by Orham Pamuk
Blind Descent by James M. Tabor
Mad Dogs and an Englishwoman by Polly Evans
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen
A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
One entry per person, valid in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Void where prohibited.
Spring-Break Inspiration
Uptown Jazz Dallas
Leica & Magnum Announce Photo Essays Series!
Two names, well-known to all photographers and photojournalists, Leica and Magnum are collaborating to produce a series of multimedia essays that will take a deeper look into the stories behind the photographs.
The first installment in the series is "Leica & Magnum: Past Present Future", and examines the legacy of Magnum photographers and Leica users from the Spanish Civil War to the present including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, Elliot Erwitt, Constantine Manos, Susan Meiselas, Alex Webb, Gueorgui Pinkhassov and also features photos from Inge Morath, Gilles Peress, Stuart Franklin, David Alan Harvey, Rene Burri, Dennis Stock, Burt Glinn, Paul Fusco, Alex Majoli, Paolo Pellegrin, Alec Soth, Jonas Bendiksen and George Rodger.
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