tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77218377621267906142024-02-06T21:42:01.246-08:00c h o c o l a t e. k a r a t schocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-6537661572839423902013-06-30T12:24:00.000-07:002013-07-03T14:55:01.421-07:00Almonds, four ways.<div class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change: <i>v.</i> to make different; transform; <i>n.</i> the act or instance of making or becoming different.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Not everyone deals with change well. For others, they crave it. Routine is something that we grow attached to, it gives us comfort. For many, food provides that sense of ease and security. Morning mug-filled sessions to start your day, an afternoon pick-me-up, your go to evening protein-starch-veg trio for dinner, a sweet treat night cap. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I happen to fall in the “others” category. Change for me is something I hunger for (no pun intended.) It is an opportunity to reinvent and find new exciting things, in the old. I especially love when I discover new and exciting ways to use ingredients. I get really inspired when I can find a healthier way to make classic recipes or comfort foods, that taste just as good, if not better.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Today’s motivation is one ingredient. Taking one simple ingredient and giving it four different faces. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The almond. </i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The almond is a wonderfully satisfying and health supportive food that many of us already enjoy. What many don’t know is that nuts do need some preparation in order to make them more beneficial for our bodies. These littles guys can be quite harsh on the digestive system. Nuts have enzyme inhibitors that make them difficult to digest, however, with the simple process of soaking them in salted water overnight, you unleash these enzymes to help neutralize the inhibitors. Through this soaking method, these enzymes are now accessible and actually help us digest fats. Along with this, it makes all the good stuff more available for our bodies, making these morsels healthy powerhouses. A great source of protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin E. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I know this process can seem a bit daunting when you are just looking for a easy, healthy snack on the go. This got my wheels turning, so I began playing in the kitchen. How can I make one soaked batch of almonds and stretch it to its fullest. And this is what I came up with....</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">To start: the night before, simply soak those suckers in some salted water for at least seven hours; drain and let the fun begin. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Almond Milk:</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.5 c. soaked almonds</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2 pitted dates</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Put all your ingredients into the blender and give it a good whirl for about a minute. Strain through a cheese cloth or cloth napkin lined strainer, </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">reserve the pulp remains</span><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">. Voila, almond milk! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Great in morning tea or coffee, with oatmeal or cereal, or just straight up. The uses are endless, and a perfect dairy substitute. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 c. almond pulp</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 egg</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2 tsp rosemary, chopped</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients into a bowl. Between two pieces of parchment paper, roll out dough to a thin sheet, about 1/4” thick. Remove upper sheet of parchment and bake for 15 mins. Remove and slice into squares or other desired shape. Place back in the oven for and additional 3mins. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Let cool and enjoy! </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 c. almond pulp</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add olive oil as need for a creamy consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Now you are left with some soaked almonds that make for great snacks to have on their own. You can pop them in the oven to dehydrate while you have fun making the other recipes. </span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Crispy Almonds: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And there you go, almonds, four ways. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cheers!</span>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-27316970873082350212013-03-02T00:27:00.000-08:002013-05-16T21:14:55.835-07:00Lucas Family Dinner.<div style="text-align: center;">
Second edition of Lucas Family dinner series: </div>
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February 14th 2013.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{lemon rosemary panna cotta.}</span></div>
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A fun holiday gift: homemade hot toddy kit. It's simple, creative, & fun! </div>
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Customize it with any cocktail or theme for your favorite person.</div>
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What you'll need:<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>vintage wine crate</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>apron</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>mugs</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>porcelain pen</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>vintage old-fashion decanter </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>your favorite whiskey</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>lemons</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>cinnamon sticks</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>local honey</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>good quality chocolate bar</i></span><br />
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Line the crate with the apron. The mugs can be personalized using the porcelain pen. {I monogramed these for the couple recipients.} Fill the vintage decanter with whiskey. Arrange all the other items in the box. I tried the cinnamon sticks with some twine and placed them in a cute vintage glass. You can add any additional items you love. Design and write up a recipe card to include.</div>
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Chelsea Fuss, of <a href="http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/">frolic!</a> blog and photographer, <a href="http://www.lisawarninger.com/">Lisa Warninger</a>. I developed a gluten free apple tart recipe and styled if for a Thanksgiving shoot we did a few weeks ago. It's the perfect little bite of Autumn, give it a try.<br />
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<span class="s1">Rustic Caramelized Apple Tart </span></div>
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<span class="s1">w/Honey Crème Fraîche</span></div>
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<span class="s1">4 tart apples, peeled, cored & thinly sliced</span></div>
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<span class="s1">5 Tbsp maple sugar, white, or brown sugar</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/4 tsp ground cardamom</span></div>
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<span class="s1">squeeze of lemon</span></div>
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<span class="s1">2 Tbsp butter </span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 cup rice flour</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 cup potato starch</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 tsp xanthan gum</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/4 tsp salt</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 tsp sugar, plus pinch for dusting</span></div>
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<span class="s1">10 Tbsp butter chilled & cubed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1/4 whole milk</span></div>
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<span class="s1">2 Tbsp cold water</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 egg white</span></div>
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<span class="s1">5 oz. crème fraîche</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1 tsp honey</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Toss sliced apples with 5 tbsp sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl. Over medium high heat, melt 1 Tbsp of butter. Saute apples until soften and caramelized, 8-10 mins.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Meanwhile make the pastry by combining rice flour, potato starch, xanthan gum, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Pulse and slowly add cold, cubed butter. Drizzle milk and process until dough pulls together, adding cold water as needed. Transfer pastry to a work surface. Form into a ball and roll in between pieces of parchment paper to a 12” circle. Transfer to a cookie sheet.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Spoon apples over pastry leaving a one inch edge. Fold edges up over the filling. Pour any remaining pan juices over the apples and pad with the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter. Brush edges with egg white and dust with sugar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 cups almond flour, or any nut four</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup coconut sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">8 oz. semi-sweet or dark chocolate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 cans coconut milk, chilled</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">3 Tbsp honey</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">pinch of salt</span></div>
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flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add oil, making sure it’s at
room temperature before stirring in egg. Press dough into a pie dish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Bake 12-15 mins. until golden brown.</span></div>
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pie crust bakes, prepare mousse. In a double boiler melt chocolate,
reserving a small square for garnish. Stir 1 egg and 2 egg yolks into
melted chocolate. In a separate bowl whip egg whites to a stiff peak.
Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture. </span></div>
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liquid from the chilled coconut milk, so only the cream is left. Whip
coconut milk, honey and vanilla, until thick and fluffy. Fold 2 cups of
whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Set remaining whipped cream
aside for topping.</span></div>
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filling with mousse. Top pie with whipped cream, adjusting the
sweetness if desired by adding more honey. Shave reserved chocolate and
sprinkle on top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This weekend was a spontaneous trip for me. The idea of tranquil waters & fresh surroundings lured me north, Friday evening. From riding up as a backseat passenger in my parents' car, to dangling my toes off the boat into the crisp Sound waters, & belly laughing on a couch filled by three, nostalgia lingered all weekend long. We read magazines on the dock, drank wine at sunset, and conversed about everything from decorating, food, investments, & love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Our final day concluded with "our fish monger" coming in from an early morning on the water, flaunting a beautiful rainbow trout in his net, and grin on his face. This is the part where I should mention, the prized seventeen inch scaly body, {which may, in time, turn into twenty + inches, when recounted by any true fisherman.} </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The sight of the silvery skin, immediately got my
epicurean wheels turning. I proceeded to the kitchen, to whisk up garlic
aioli, fried farm eggs, & a lemony, butter herb filling for our
guest protein. We grilled the skin crisp, before taking our lake-view
breakfast seats to feast on the day's winnings. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<br />chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-43946448225212349042012-04-18T11:26:00.000-07:002012-04-18T11:26:23.459-07:00spring has sprung.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4-K2xAEQ6LvRnz2mVEhL8b29KdWTHiSITEl0AOMYf_ZTcJcmEpwIzUo7PbBiD2a71EJakqkIzBVbNbBPSeceP8Ds5K6nxX9t2tshVDo0zfvHnbKmNG2N-F8zXK9gfIAiLGqVu6Rh0HMM/s1600/IMG_3617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4-K2xAEQ6LvRnz2mVEhL8b29KdWTHiSITEl0AOMYf_ZTcJcmEpwIzUo7PbBiD2a71EJakqkIzBVbNbBPSeceP8Ds5K6nxX9t2tshVDo0zfvHnbKmNG2N-F8zXK9gfIAiLGqVu6Rh0HMM/s320/IMG_3617.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXm5jcsVt0GtQ6TKK8kNEUVMIU1VH6c5q03sGolNa4qu0H0gxoAsSLSoGxUxY6K3g-50D1DjTv4B4RQAXK3OsHEtH9eJefiZXq4bvA2rEkSvrIn6NTNWwDnf5PhiMV6Sps1Io5-bUJ8SFh/s1600/IMG_3618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXm5jcsVt0GtQ6TKK8kNEUVMIU1VH6c5q03sGolNa4qu0H0gxoAsSLSoGxUxY6K3g-50D1DjTv4B4RQAXK3OsHEtH9eJefiZXq4bvA2rEkSvrIn6NTNWwDnf5PhiMV6Sps1Io5-bUJ8SFh/s320/IMG_3618.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-85370656181647949802012-03-05T23:23:00.002-08:002012-03-05T23:23:33.835-08:00floral crown.<img class="photo" src="http://distilleryimage6.instagram.com/07f43d42675d11e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" />chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-80059679610644456312012-02-18T15:46:00.000-08:002012-02-19T23:46:06.131-08:00chair affair.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{before.}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4T6Gp6iNlTMg4sOQeBq1VEW7hCtxH5acX_thRbTemdrjCw8kPz4Y1uZOUyqwxQr-T61-1gX_AZqBVHC9hu9rAcwo0cbfug3TrbHl-Nz_N6JLQVyUgCsnaWdox4DMMlLoXzdXv7ocVxwB/s1600/60bd6bca5a8711e1b9f1123138140926_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4T6Gp6iNlTMg4sOQeBq1VEW7hCtxH5acX_thRbTemdrjCw8kPz4Y1uZOUyqwxQr-T61-1gX_AZqBVHC9hu9rAcwo0cbfug3TrbHl-Nz_N6JLQVyUgCsnaWdox4DMMlLoXzdXv7ocVxwB/s400/60bd6bca5a8711e1b9f1123138140926_6.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">&</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m4AHoF2yZkAPJycEgL-XWASxjTVOpqujLcEdc-xlv3yg6BBcaRE6gfLi7KC3OmQiiS5L08wkaDln-4bWeLPNZbAA5EpmZ-eEwj8Nt2Qbd4LI5SrBDnlIEZ6jUXJbQ1Kw9rO7E0pV4uZK/s1600/CA+Artist+Poster+2012+Jenni+Grishman%281%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m4AHoF2yZkAPJycEgL-XWASxjTVOpqujLcEdc-xlv3yg6BBcaRE6gfLi7KC3OmQiiS5L08wkaDln-4bWeLPNZbAA5EpmZ-eEwj8Nt2Qbd4LI5SrBDnlIEZ6jUXJbQ1Kw9rO7E0pV4uZK/s320/CA+Artist+Poster+2012+Jenni+Grishman%281%29.jpg" width="247" /></a></div></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-2400060117628506982012-01-17T21:55:00.000-08:002012-01-17T21:57:32.897-08:00a makeover.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">five dollars never looked so good.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7CjSz-xM4c-869epOi8WAbc4O6KEBpd_Yu3BNoHkvHxqyMJnH7i-O1MYgZw19peFQ2C1lqrDEgDSHWveIjE_do3uCl5OmzBIdqzjaPEYa55965gkdfsKNeADWe8J-Hn_zHm-CuBUwkg4t/s320/c84738b0419711e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> {after.}</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjV40_lJR3HXDYGt-fdwA2X25CKL11XGcjaGiB8TQmoHs5CXhUo5MGdO0_FRCWneE5xaRYR2Xh2RFgDLbkPufCO5FEG_8t9T5zk0vbbWy1pN8fm2hya8RMQarn9NS2BdQhj2VEPn0WJuO/s1600/06347ff2419811e19896123138142014_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjV40_lJR3HXDYGt-fdwA2X25CKL11XGcjaGiB8TQmoHs5CXhUo5MGdO0_FRCWneE5xaRYR2Xh2RFgDLbkPufCO5FEG_8t9T5zk0vbbWy1pN8fm2hya8RMQarn9NS2BdQhj2VEPn0WJuO/s1600/06347ff2419811e19896123138142014_6.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcJkKhBTsvXQT7nq8jPk_XgjjPBK4iQalKavVVvcIFem78hWAz5NfzuWA45kXdWt-wei016TZxywzkJnmU006dn9LeRahg1N7tP8GyFUjPPDB83D1fNWcOnhg38E31Kauxikg2yphsvxt/s1600/e9630de4419711e19e4a12313813ffc0_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcJkKhBTsvXQT7nq8jPk_XgjjPBK4iQalKavVVvcIFem78hWAz5NfzuWA45kXdWt-wei016TZxywzkJnmU006dn9LeRahg1N7tP8GyFUjPPDB83D1fNWcOnhg38E31Kauxikg2yphsvxt/s1600/e9630de4419711e19e4a12313813ffc0_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> {before.}</span></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-40058035525478055062012-01-01T11:55:00.000-08:002012-01-14T23:59:11.238-08:00happy new year.<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">starting off 2012 w/ a yummy breakfast in bed.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguM5_EfjLTrOUPoEKsB2LEQHDOOROOwN7cGmFim_1bg34IoqieypInHPF5MmZ_-xQvX91b2AIOR4ScbXrkExYsalFNhL42mzRsRQM5iXxeqx2PAEKtCZJ0v5mcCNsDm9fMSOTEuQqC9SZg/s1600/IMG_3047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguM5_EfjLTrOUPoEKsB2LEQHDOOROOwN7cGmFim_1bg34IoqieypInHPF5MmZ_-xQvX91b2AIOR4ScbXrkExYsalFNhL42mzRsRQM5iXxeqx2PAEKtCZJ0v5mcCNsDm9fMSOTEuQqC9SZg/s320/IMG_3047.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{bird in a -polenta- nest, crispy bacon.}</span></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-35058875065535320172011-12-27T22:16:00.000-08:002011-12-27T22:18:40.312-08:00my new found love.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKvxASgn2X_X2pAU9p_CItWXYTeMaVH7QMLEb8pnWF9-qmvdnybOE2jm4-9ybd7-Z2IeAl36M91KMtNU-kmE3Ra0mQ-sZFYm5eDxIM7l3tMK_yUBGyDcPENhhl4aNoJO1G0DRVcaJc2D0/s1600/IMG_3016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKvxASgn2X_X2pAU9p_CItWXYTeMaVH7QMLEb8pnWF9-qmvdnybOE2jm4-9ybd7-Z2IeAl36M91KMtNU-kmE3Ra0mQ-sZFYm5eDxIM7l3tMK_yUBGyDcPENhhl4aNoJO1G0DRVcaJc2D0/s400/IMG_3016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691059680721656658" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{now that's what I call a "happy holiday!"}</span><br /></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-48644184112040659252011-12-22T17:38:00.000-08:002011-12-22T17:52:43.709-08:00'tis the season.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRVTFIDCKaA2slEw491Kf8ICI9XUvZgW-XciAGdtwePfqzRM2Epyc2_wH5A6rS3oVyCjG_W7ZOGBaRvJJ5Xp9pNyC10BzMLMf8UCpef33g_DgwJNxnyoDEtwCLIQN7P25URYtxsmSvg7x/s1600/IMG_2986.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSQWqR1V_yjnz2cYuCBNoVLO3E3wYRwjZeyFTo76xquMxpccIlg1gM9JOUX5EcUzu4I8ThFvmGosssn64KLxzYNoSCelfPuj4TrlxLijGeq_AjMqI7Lw4ZKoFdaQnk7Ft0CY1fdpb7nqH/s1600/IMG_2985.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSQWqR1V_yjnz2cYuCBNoVLO3E3wYRwjZeyFTo76xquMxpccIlg1gM9JOUX5EcUzu4I8ThFvmGosssn64KLxzYNoSCelfPuj4TrlxLijGeq_AjMqI7Lw4ZKoFdaQnk7Ft0CY1fdpb7nqH/s400/IMG_2985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689133034916332242" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{handmade foraged wreath.}</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRVTFIDCKaA2slEw491Kf8ICI9XUvZgW-XciAGdtwePfqzRM2Epyc2_wH5A6rS3oVyCjG_W7ZOGBaRvJJ5Xp9pNyC10BzMLMf8UCpef33g_DgwJNxnyoDEtwCLIQN7P25URYtxsmSvg7x/s1600/IMG_2986.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRVTFIDCKaA2slEw491Kf8ICI9XUvZgW-XciAGdtwePfqzRM2Epyc2_wH5A6rS3oVyCjG_W7ZOGBaRvJJ5Xp9pNyC10BzMLMf8UCpef33g_DgwJNxnyoDEtwCLIQN7P25URYtxsmSvg7x/s400/IMG_2986.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689133032187667506" border="0" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{first christmas @ the lake house.}<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheja-e-ziF_Mm2EV49xrqkIJeaIF_t3EIlVFMPOHexLJliN10w80N8kq1WXUa-Amies8fguvhmEJkSbKeEWTLCgIfeRutjZBVXbhg-MJdVUszDKF1tqirFI7oSj617Ttym6BbfqOA_9W1o/s1600/IMG_2988.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheja-e-ziF_Mm2EV49xrqkIJeaIF_t3EIlVFMPOHexLJliN10w80N8kq1WXUa-Amies8fguvhmEJkSbKeEWTLCgIfeRutjZBVXbhg-MJdVUszDKF1tqirFI7oSj617Ttym6BbfqOA_9W1o/s400/IMG_2988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689133026190897186" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{<a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1730031&categoryId=search">starry string lights</a> & flag garland.}</span></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-5116184327299593162011-12-21T17:53:00.000-08:002011-12-22T17:59:56.797-08:00handmade gift wrap.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jEkCRbhzCB7BO7qQ5Z8aKuUZcf1iB25jFHAIsV4MFyQ64Bcd5mt_13mK7Luk2TjX-iohpKkOZxBTnvjHKPNWlpGEAdLercg1OJd4N0lLsOpPtFgTJQNCA-gvosDHykpZiwgyU3p5Q6lL/s1600/IMG_2993.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jEkCRbhzCB7BO7qQ5Z8aKuUZcf1iB25jFHAIsV4MFyQ64Bcd5mt_13mK7Luk2TjX-iohpKkOZxBTnvjHKPNWlpGEAdLercg1OJd4N0lLsOpPtFgTJQNCA-gvosDHykpZiwgyU3p5Q6lL/s400/IMG_2993.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689137040459254130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">{brown paper bags, silver nail polish, & twine.}</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRp9y7mAaYoeHTVNpikQQKGHv7ndeUxu5O9Nd3ZwHB_Ogdz5w2a3NWMKH4f0Zh_CqtS3CkjizC0_vltzGAUXClPZ3rBy_o8n3BalevYdyBlSyLxsqMvz8DRGkHuNXyr2p8koIDrOVcm2I9/s1600/IMG_2992.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRp9y7mAaYoeHTVNpikQQKGHv7ndeUxu5O9Nd3ZwHB_Ogdz5w2a3NWMKH4f0Zh_CqtS3CkjizC0_vltzGAUXClPZ3rBy_o8n3BalevYdyBlSyLxsqMvz8DRGkHuNXyr2p8koIDrOVcm2I9/s400/IMG_2992.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689137041229550898" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{voila!}</span><br /></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-59009852524042045902011-12-03T22:20:00.000-08:002011-12-27T22:23:16.723-08:00yes, please!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOE3zgNJCbGdmBpAGMqTwxyFJh_EClhc_6jeEQXtI_mUa-ajzol2K_VzrfeKP3D_PhxByUDbJfpGyiSB8QQrTTeTkjCIIO2sJJqZbHxwgUIaYfyS_5KqEKLXLT_q6XHhwo6FrfcNqxPKAR/s1600/IMG_2938.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOE3zgNJCbGdmBpAGMqTwxyFJh_EClhc_6jeEQXtI_mUa-ajzol2K_VzrfeKP3D_PhxByUDbJfpGyiSB8QQrTTeTkjCIIO2sJJqZbHxwgUIaYfyS_5KqEKLXLT_q6XHhwo6FrfcNqxPKAR/s400/IMG_2938.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691060745998386674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBli5q5IQZrG20PjzwIPME39GBENYkQYw39j0S64eD_UM9_e2NI-O_nsSOv8vlsUwj2SBYQBP15BiOqLpn2o9dggPTZ6BSsObJ_ovQzPVHO9g09SrbNNldFVnSVgMQJOpF0Brkj80fc30j/s1600/IMG_2939.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBli5q5IQZrG20PjzwIPME39GBENYkQYw39j0S64eD_UM9_e2NI-O_nsSOv8vlsUwj2SBYQBP15BiOqLpn2o9dggPTZ6BSsObJ_ovQzPVHO9g09SrbNNldFVnSVgMQJOpF0Brkj80fc30j/s400/IMG_2939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691060741625318706" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRqrGFvhyphenhyphenwDNNNxVsBl4vEwlIPRjDnVXFnYIJJKIOiAQQ0BYac-3xMHDSSS9gJxFhP0CkPkmHTRb7bWvUo8dqLeKfJkNA1K0JkGMzCaMC3F8towKtM5wsn3v3PWVOWGqRC6GwH2fPPt6Z/s1600/IMG_2937.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRqrGFvhyphenhyphenwDNNNxVsBl4vEwlIPRjDnVXFnYIJJKIOiAQQ0BYac-3xMHDSSS9gJxFhP0CkPkmHTRb7bWvUo8dqLeKfJkNA1K0JkGMzCaMC3F8towKtM5wsn3v3PWVOWGqRC6GwH2fPPt6Z/s400/IMG_2937.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691060749007866322" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">{a favorite spot.}</span></a><br /></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-64643077041851909232011-08-14T12:53:00.000-07:002011-08-14T12:58:07.906-07:00pure serenity.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5XUHLJ-7SUoyoKVq6Bx0A1e-B1IoGtgpUrbOdWCEm_g6NMdpp4Sa-rnzYtg3z_a9z1sI0x5DUwAd3d7oVz_48XliBwyuzpvUYd4r0cy3tm-I8_xtPgHyADPqh0UhZkoDEmUS6RJBvk7C/s1600/IMG_2690.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5XUHLJ-7SUoyoKVq6Bx0A1e-B1IoGtgpUrbOdWCEm_g6NMdpp4Sa-rnzYtg3z_a9z1sI0x5DUwAd3d7oVz_48XliBwyuzpvUYd4r0cy3tm-I8_xtPgHyADPqh0UhZkoDEmUS6RJBvk7C/s400/IMG_2690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640803261222518962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">{a family weekend @ our new lake home.}
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">phillips lake. shelton, wa</span>
<br /></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-78667457316551286252011-07-24T17:33:00.000-07:002011-08-01T22:25:02.076-07:00a backyard birthday.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhph8efD3P7jm1X-IRQyuXJGppptks49jctqlGNlzvQKK-JdHsvxxKs-Pj8e8GgPRnRLWiEnexIl0VGYifVpD35dgqDI77AYiACeXEc-skXQ96Bq17DzivrPzT7-2Wgm2XgZHKKKNd_sCqS/s1600/IMG_2635.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhph8efD3P7jm1X-IRQyuXJGppptks49jctqlGNlzvQKK-JdHsvxxKs-Pj8e8GgPRnRLWiEnexIl0VGYifVpD35dgqDI77AYiACeXEc-skXQ96Bq17DzivrPzT7-2Wgm2XgZHKKKNd_sCqS/s400/IMG_2635.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124667626926834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Rf3TsaZOE40LG1YH2gOHfA_F8N7BJJfRKxjprBg91tegtMbxTQf6ftjqNqBFSNHT9Sn-hYZaNc6AiMwyYSnkxDwCV2HhAkHnCYBNw_BJz_P4x_y1G5rHS0wz1sRrAHWLjW9ckgvdTf4g/s1600/IMG_2612.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieajTyhpUbfc-wYe4D4W8DEcpmUopJWD027BVirfCel_IG4VJzx1iqnV5s8dOBN-v8cAmCyTSbtI-fp8-E8EMbXJ97kffzcq36xq8pmhC1ognT3J9SvlYKLo5UrtRvdHVy7P5J7l6lnKmq/s400/IMG_2613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634643385538890066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">{a beautiful birthday celebration for one of my favorites. we transformed our backyard into a summer getaway, complete with a hammock, long flower dusted dinner table, crisp rosé, fish chowder, coconut cake, sparklers, & my favorite people.}</span><br /></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-52811949273143328202011-06-19T18:08:00.000-07:002011-06-19T18:21:05.954-07:00food by fire.<div style="text-align: center;">summer's first taste of camping.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">samuel p. taylor state park<br />Lagunitas, CA</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxdDb7BzyMtCSs8XTPUr_NLZa_Gbve0DLNhT16fDyxsgpAe3y3CrTpD6tjaBpTQhABBugdFek9g9yjYFSK6YSQMRNRLDcf89dAKZZ469YSO9nP4EmfvnHSDj3KdHFug6ZKeNbJpwTJ7S4/s1600/IMG_2420.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxdDb7BzyMtCSs8XTPUr_NLZa_Gbve0DLNhT16fDyxsgpAe3y3CrTpD6tjaBpTQhABBugdFek9g9yjYFSK6YSQMRNRLDcf89dAKZZ469YSO9nP4EmfvnHSDj3KdHFug6ZKeNbJpwTJ7S4/s400/IMG_2420.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620103961841560050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBVBAH8haaGkdfQ4fbSYU_bDDtnTHcN_CyG4iSP7ObN6lyaC_jhBmzoOBhNtQ19ih8NGy8K3r0QfAEfDHTN2KOe7xahAs02hslplkJleKietEkMiKXBFqLFWFO4VD5Gpy_tt3ZwAk4AAZ/s1600/IMG_2454.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBVBAH8haaGkdfQ4fbSYU_bDDtnTHcN_CyG4iSP7ObN6lyaC_jhBmzoOBhNtQ19ih8NGy8K3r0QfAEfDHTN2KOe7xahAs02hslplkJleKietEkMiKXBFqLFWFO4VD5Gpy_tt3ZwAk4AAZ/s400/IMG_2454.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620103942100152802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">{Green chili sausage scramble, summer cherries, mango orange juice.}</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDnsHwZazogD3CbXirtOprfNdEov04WB1rzBlkUzLfN_eqWpIonYJdv-BGhUDlP2vxiCQvqBuiADUuHyuK0FYyXzxkpDS39_rcrywZPn2chAosG2KwTVi4E78To480zrykmjuzcqtGQUq/s1600/IMG_2426.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDnsHwZazogD3CbXirtOprfNdEov04WB1rzBlkUzLfN_eqWpIonYJdv-BGhUDlP2vxiCQvqBuiADUuHyuK0FYyXzxkpDS39_rcrywZPn2chAosG2KwTVi4E78To480zrykmjuzcqtGQUq/s400/IMG_2426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620103948608661234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">{grilled spice steak, chipotle delicato squash, caramelized onions, lemon broccolini.}</span><br /></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-11970713319383480812011-05-31T19:17:00.000-07:002011-05-31T19:41:51.839-07:00Zucchini alla Carbonara.<div style="text-align: center;">here's a new take on a classic pasta dish.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcjh9HaGfniTkK1mWyXFfjNOsXVdcyIyW-1Q08xZny8uhA4Ma1TIZk0O_orbJD0r7fBKCLMSuaF1rbunNl7sfU2fF-KuHOZ8iBlI7am-LoCK8hJ3bOMRHBO39ykq3CYp81xXUIoLZge0D/s1600/IMG_2328.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcjh9HaGfniTkK1mWyXFfjNOsXVdcyIyW-1Q08xZny8uhA4Ma1TIZk0O_orbJD0r7fBKCLMSuaF1rbunNl7sfU2fF-KuHOZ8iBlI7am-LoCK8hJ3bOMRHBO39ykq3CYp81xXUIoLZge0D/s400/IMG_2328.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613072215659187970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBzY4XYwLSyVS5o7ky_uDmw1Gh95Eti0B91xshJoPsV8hFsCvcqwQ-nzYipScUI3wq8-SNt-LT4p3Ys_AULaTutKY8jat5thzVMCidWgpiDIzi4d88ms34tLTBEdBvhbP0qfKGpi-Y_9x/s1600/IMG_2326.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBzY4XYwLSyVS5o7ky_uDmw1Gh95Eti0B91xshJoPsV8hFsCvcqwQ-nzYipScUI3wq8-SNt-LT4p3Ys_AULaTutKY8jat5thzVMCidWgpiDIzi4d88ms34tLTBEdBvhbP0qfKGpi-Y_9x/s400/IMG_2326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613072222255343282" border="0" /></a>Ingredients:<br /><br />3-4 slices pancetta, chopped<br />1 shallot, diced<br />pinch red pepper flakes<br />1 clove garlic, minced<br />1 large zucchini, sliced into "noodles" on mandoline<br />1 egg<br />1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast<br />1 tsp butter<br />salt & pepper to taste<br /><br />Saute pancetta over medium heat until slightly crispy. Add shallots and pepper flakes, cook till translucent. Add garlic and cook another minute.<br /><br />Toss in zucchini noodles. Salt & pepper. They will release some liquid, stir with a wooden spoon to collect the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. <br /><br />Lower heat and add whisked egg. Stir continuously, making sure not to scramble the egg. Stir in nutritional yeast & butter.<br /><br />Salt & pepper to taste.chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-59994914275378928912011-05-05T12:28:00.000-07:002011-05-06T12:30:43.803-07:00happy cinco de mayo.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimF5y-gVSx_w5oK-EAmovj90W_MPaDPqS2bdlp0DMLMJiX9BjVb9Op5MjMFJn0ypF2UsP-3Dc6SjBYhGzw1y6xfpmYicj3Mumn_0gOoR7y5hDxivdyBeVE9LD8fmxq2ANbwzCBPl8tMpg9/s1600/IMG_2191.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimF5y-gVSx_w5oK-EAmovj90W_MPaDPqS2bdlp0DMLMJiX9BjVb9Op5MjMFJn0ypF2UsP-3Dc6SjBYhGzw1y6xfpmYicj3Mumn_0gOoR7y5hDxivdyBeVE9LD8fmxq2ANbwzCBPl8tMpg9/s400/IMG_2191.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603687448602129762" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">{fresh tomato-avocado salsa.}<br /></span></div>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-59854311577858545412011-03-29T23:36:00.000-07:002011-03-29T23:46:23.431-07:00Spring Pickles.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzxu7nUTzu2F9q2phW44zpxhl_9_2UMjVMWDnQfDWRLQbPR6SxHy-E7YN5No6U4r9mzkOY1XvoO9gcRJ3w-CrDFvtG-135oeUodqBWeTlTp4mw7ZwDzsiP3hbmY5Xqj0QJfXri91oPP96/s1600/IMG_2067.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzxu7nUTzu2F9q2phW44zpxhl_9_2UMjVMWDnQfDWRLQbPR6SxHy-E7YN5No6U4r9mzkOY1XvoO9gcRJ3w-CrDFvtG-135oeUodqBWeTlTp4mw7ZwDzsiP3hbmY5Xqj0QJfXri91oPP96/s400/IMG_2067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589758456762277394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhTW-nY-weSIGxpeCINpy8UZ-8UjzN5PW9LmYdxvLnP8Ard4EG32_l31gU3N3eIZ79Pr60641Jx7fremy8O0sNrQD39rKKbBx8NtYYbLNoubW1lgwAmIlT9I0xqLkPEWgGxq9dfzUtb-o/s1600/IMG_2070.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhTW-nY-weSIGxpeCINpy8UZ-8UjzN5PW9LmYdxvLnP8Ard4EG32_l31gU3N3eIZ79Pr60641Jx7fremy8O0sNrQD39rKKbBx8NtYYbLNoubW1lgwAmIlT9I0xqLkPEWgGxq9dfzUtb-o/s400/IMG_2070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589758461238155746" border="0" /></a>spicy pickled carrots.<br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Ingredients:<br />1 bunch carrots, halved or quartered<br />1 1/2 cups water<br />1 cup white wine vinegar<br />2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar<br />2 Tbsp palm sugar<br />1/2 tsp sea salt<br />2 cloves garlic, sliced<br />1 tsp fennel seed<br />1/2 tsp red pepper flakes<br />1/2 tsp coriander seed<br />3 whole cloves<br /><br />Trim and place carrots into a large mason jar. Bring all other ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer for a few minutes, then pour into jar, making sure carrots are covered completely. Seal jar and let rest for a few days. </span>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-35837275378823294472011-03-27T22:34:00.000-07:002011-03-27T22:50:11.375-07:00rainy days & chocolate chip cookies.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRHnZ5bbtaqiW1cYvSDWZnzOp1oxDZZ_QPiDtCpY8A36RfZlIEEoANDu5BJT2RZqWqAbPN5742V35JxaYOVNYR4HgctTEwIfEFtzkbzOtMyUzhvwepdODyjRuGJnJZnBGAtoOhoYESFqU/s1600/IMG_2059.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRHnZ5bbtaqiW1cYvSDWZnzOp1oxDZZ_QPiDtCpY8A36RfZlIEEoANDu5BJT2RZqWqAbPN5742V35JxaYOVNYR4HgctTEwIfEFtzkbzOtMyUzhvwepdODyjRuGJnJZnBGAtoOhoYESFqU/s400/IMG_2059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589003504636088834" border="0" /></a>chocolate chip cookies w/cinnamon & coconut.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br />{don't forget a cold glass of raw milk for dunking.}</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>Ingredients:<br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">1/2 cup butter, softened<br />1/2 palm sugar<br />1 egg<br />1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract<br />1 Tbsp raw honey<br />1/4 tsp sea salt<br />2 1/2 cups almond flour<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1 tsp ground cinnamon<br />1/2 cup shredded coconut<br />1/2 dark chocolate chips<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350˚.<br />Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl or mixer. Add egg, vanilla, & honey. Sift dry ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly add to wet batter. Stir in coconut & chocolate. Scoop batter on to parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 mins. Cool slightly & serve. </span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7721837762126790614.post-9558061217366690022011-02-17T22:35:00.001-08:002011-02-17T22:36:04.488-08:00lemon love.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjfFbpYxP48hxR3V9TTZj17PJAZpX1UrxNJ2jRuiMVysDWQ9YJzhS4uPlZsKOzqnRpiRK_rquy8jV-xAaEM6l5o5DlzHmQqQBVfk4FflWbgwmcC-Uti05Gm3wY8Nlh03pyRD_6PKkTIpj/s1600/IMG_1993.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjfFbpYxP48hxR3V9TTZj17PJAZpX1UrxNJ2jRuiMVysDWQ9YJzhS4uPlZsKOzqnRpiRK_rquy8jV-xAaEM6l5o5DlzHmQqQBVfk4FflWbgwmcC-Uti05Gm3wY8Nlh03pyRD_6PKkTIpj/s400/IMG_1993.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574914603414509154" border="0" /></a>chocolate.karatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453678970135229946noreply@blogger.com0