Tuesday, April 30, 2013
New Music Tuesdays
Daft Punk's Get Lucky has only been out for a few weeks, and there's already a cover of it.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Cook's Illustrated Berry Cobbler
This dessert goes very well with 70 degree weather. That's why we made it for two special occasions over the weekend.
Filling ingredients:
1/2 c sugar
1 T cornstarch
pinch cinnamon
pinch salt
3-4 c blueberries (or any other type of berry)
1 1/2 t lemon zest plus 1 T juice
Biscuit topping ingredients:
1 c flour
1/4 c plus 2 t sugar
2 T cornmeal
2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/3 c buttermilk (or milk)
4 T butter, melted
1/2 t vanilla
1/8 t cinnamon
For the filling:
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together in large bowl.
3. Add berries and mix gently until evenly coated; add lemon zest and juice and mix to combine.
4. Transfer berry mixture to a dutch oven and spread evenly. Bake until filling is hot and bubbling around edges, about 25 minutes.
For the biscuit topping:
1. Whisk flour, 1/4 c sugar, cornmeal, baking power, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
2. Whisk milk, melted butter, and vanilla together in small bowl.
3. In another small bowl, combine remaining 2 t sugar with cinnamon.
4. One minute before berries comes out of oven, add wet ingredients to dry and stir.
To assemble and bake:
1. Remove berries from the oven.
2. Preheat oven to 425.
3. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and place them on hot filling, spacing them at least 1/2 inch apart.
4. Sprinkle each mound evenly with cinnamon sugar. Bake until filling is bubbling and biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through, 15-18 minutes.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Saturday Links
Crystal Ballroom, Portland, Oregon
+ totally inspired by one family's Year in the Garden
+ the science of coffee
+ how do you talk?
+ sign me up!
+ loved this labeling
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
R&R
I had been planning a spring cleanse of sorts. You know, something that removes all allergens from your diet. I think I've got that covered after last weekend. Instead, I'll incorporate a probiotic and start clean!
I'm trying to use this week to rest and recuperate. The weather has been surprisingly gorgeous, so I'd like to focus on taking long walks and getting plenty of fresh air, sleep and water.
Warhol
Andy Warhol's Lexington Avenue home is on the market! For anyone interested in recreating history, it'll cost you $5.8 million.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Tim Hetherington
I just finished Which Way Is the Front Line From Here? -- a documentary about the life and work of photojournalist, Tim Hetherington. His compassion and unique perspective is brilliantly captured in this film. I was left feeling so inspired by Tim's words, mission, and photographs. He was very curious about the human experience. Because of this genuine interest, he was able to instantly connect with people on an emotional level. The camera came next.
+ currently listening to this Fresh Air interview with Sebastian Junger
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Happy Girl
Brett and I made it up to Hood last Sunday and found some deliciously soft, untouched powder. It was as if I was floating on a wave. It's truly an incredible feeling!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Real Beauty
What an amazing ad campaign! Ladies, it's time to set the insecurities aside and just be.
Abandonment Never Looked So Pretty
1. Kolmanskop, Namib Desert
2. Germany
3. Antarctica
4. Christ of the Abyss, San Fruttuoso, Italy
All images found via here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Sunset Beach
Brett and I drove to the coast on Saturday. The weather wasn't great, but we managed to snap some photos on the beach and squeeze in a short trail run. How awesome are these kite boarders? The water had to be freezing, but they were having the most fun!
New Music Tuesdays
Hope this soothed your soul the way it did mine. We could all use a little of that after yesterday's news.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Humans of New York
I've always been fascinated by street style photography. This site is no exception! I'm not sure what I like more -- the photos or sentences paired with them.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
New Music Tuesdays
Patty Griffin takes me back to my senior year of college. I listened to the hell out of 1000 Kisses while driving to and from my beloved Asheville.
Her latest song, Ohio, is excellent. Look forward to hearing more from her LP American Kid. The question still remains though: is she married to Robert Plant?
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Lazy Day
Portland Bazaar, 2012
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Great White
I met Scott two years ago when he, my brother, and some of their friends camped in my backyard for a week. Oh how I miss those slow, easy Wyoming days...
He recently survived a great white attack. Does this mean my chances are slim to nil? Read his chilling account here.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
German Farm
Photography: Ailine Liefeld
Small Doses
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
30 Day Challenge
Second, I'd like to find 15 minutes a day to read. Sounds simple, I know. But with the recent return of Game of Thrones, as well as access to Netflix, it can be difficult to set the computer aside.
So there you have it! Powering down as we speak so I can finally finish my book.
Any changes you'd like to make?
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