Monday, May 31, 2010

beignet french doughnuts

the last time i was at Metropolitan Market in tacoma, i picked up a box of this fun looking mix for french doughnuts. my expectations were low considering: i have never deep fried something, and a box mix for french anything just seems counterintutive. however, after we got the hang of it, we figured out that uniformly cut circles, hot oil and quick hands to pull the doughnut out quickly are the key tips. afterwards, we were left with sugar covered lips, plates and tables. they were scrumptious!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Ready Made

one of my vices is magazines. i feel like i can never have enough. i use them up, read them, cut them, file them... i pulled out a Sunset magazine the other day that was from Summer '04 and found a wonderful salmon recipe. when i was at the grocery store the other day, i walked down the long magazine isle and my eye browsed over all of the topics that i gravitate towards: crafts, gardening, fashion, organic living, cooking, chickens (yes, there are a few chicken publications that you can subscribe to via "Hobby Farms"), etc. i thought to myself, "i wish there was a cool version of Martha Stewart and Sunset combined..." maybe i should clarify to all you Martha & Sunset fans- i think those are actually cool, but some of the ideas, lets admit are for a little more 'well to do' or with much more time on their hands- say retirees. (Sunset, i don't necessarily need ideas for the chicest B&B to stay in Napa, or do i actually want to collect pricey china from around the world, Martha) SO! just as i was thinking this to myself, i came across Ready Made: "Instructions for Everyday Life". it was pretty on the cover with a picture of a Strawberry Rhubarb Ricotta Tart on a cute little antique dish.

here were some of the other topics they cover:
  • interior design
  • home design
  • art
  • food
  • diy
  • bedroom ideas
  • home and garden
  • lighting
  • home organization
  • sewing
  • crafts
  • hobbies


 basically everything i love! Kendall and Brittany, this seems like you, too... ;)

girly tulle

i pulled out the sewing machine the other day and a few pieces of whimsical prints that i had intended for making little girly things... i made this easy little skirt for adelaide. what would go perfect with it is a nondescript little tee- i will have to try and find one at thrift stores, as i am sure she will grow out of it before i even put it on her.