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Monday 03.15.10
Guest Blogging at Sacramento Street.
i was kindly invited by caitlin of sacramento street to guest blog about ‘10 things that make me happy‘ right now. for a peek at much more of what i’m currently swooning about, take a visit to sacramento street! thank so much for having me, caitlin! that was fun — and now my pocketbook is headed towards empty!
photo credits clockwise from right to left: pure and noble, the brick house, hindsvik, and traci french at the beholder.
Friday 03.12.10
Friday Food Files With Molly Watson: Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.
As much as I’m looking forward to spring – spring vegetables (artichokes and fava beans are my favorites), spring fruits (tangy rhubarb gets me every time and the end of spring brings cherries to California), and an easing of the constant damp of San Francisco winters – I can’t help but keep looking back at the highlights of winter eating. Stews and braises and, of course, cauliflower. I love cauliflower. I only recently learned that many people do not think eating raw cauliflower is much of a treat – I was shocked! It’s so crunchy and biting and flavorful, who can resist? Well, for those for whom straight-up raw cauliflower florets are not the best of treats I worked on roasting them – to soften the flavor and the texture – and added a bit of sugar and spice to keep things interesting.
These roasted spicy cauliflower florets work as a side dish, sure, but also as a little appetizer (you can serve them passed, with toothpicks) along with drinks – they have just enough going to to stand up to the meanest of cocktails. I’ve tested them several times now – hey, it’s been a long winter!
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Each week, the Friday Food Files are deliciously brought to you by Molly Watson. For more on Molly and her delicious recipes, you can visit her in one of many wonderful places:
Writer: mollywatsonwrites.com
Blogger: thedinnerfiles.com
Recipe Wizard: localfoods.about.com
Radio Girl: eatthatradio.wordpress.com
tweeter: twitter.com/mollywatson
teacher: mediabistro.com/courses/cache/instr404.as
[ Photos courtesy of Molly Watson and muffet. ]
Thursday 03.11.10
n.e.e.t. finds for your nest.
Hi there! I’m Stephanie, the editor of N.E.E.T. Magazine, an online fashion + design publication that showcases independent, vintage, eco-friendly and fair-trade designers and artists from all over the world. There’s also a N.E.E.T. Blog to visit. I’ve been invited by Victoria to share some bi-weekly design picks for you and your home!
Clockwise from top left: Cotton 8 x 8 Print $25 — lolasroom.etsy.com, Handwoven Kahdi Hammam Towel £19 — toast.co.uk, Wooden Painted Birdhouse Decoration £1.99 — cloth-ears.co.uk, Fiducia Magnetic Vases/Candlestick Holder $180 — Louise Campbell at huset-shop.com, Lucky Mug £8 — something-shop.com, Prize Ribbon Card $5 — Pie Bird Press at curiosityshoppeonline.com, 1970s Thomas Germany Cityscape Vase £30 — wooden donkey, Panther Rehabilitated Dinner Plate $60 — sarahcihat.com.
[thanks so much to stephanie from n.e.e.t. -- be sure to visit the magazine and the n.e.e.t. blog. check back every other week, for more great finds from n.e.e.t.]
Tuesday 03.09.10
through the view finder with nicolle.
hello everyone, it’s nicolle from sacred lotus photography. a couple weeks ago i shared a few images that were inspiring me while on my quest to decorate my new place. i’m still in the process but i thought it would be fun to share a few photos i took of how it’s coming along. back in the beginning of february my husband, son, and i rented a townhouse in southeast portland, oregon. it’s a small space (only 900 square feet) so i wanted to purchase a few used vintage pieces that were small yet would provide enough storage space for our living room.
the first piece i picked up is a vintage credenza that i bought for only $20. it holds our tv and has a lot of drawers for storing our sons games, toys, and art supplies. the next piece i purchased was a vintage side table to go next to my reading chair. i love the fact that it already had lovely vintage wall paper lining the drawers when i got it. i’m sure it must have belonged to some sweet old lady! my living room also doubles as my office so i did some shopping around and found a tiny white desk for a great price at ikea that fit the space perfectly.
well, i hope you had fun taking a peak inside my home. i look forward to sharing more with you when i finish the other rooms! have a fantastic tuesday! oxo, nicolle
[ thanks to tuesday's regular guest blogger nicolle from sacred lotus. you can visit nicolle's shop here. ]
Friday 03.05.10
friday food files with sfgirlbybay: beet sandwich.
So, usually y’all have got the fantastic Molly Watson serving up some fabulous recipes for you each Friday, but this week, poor Molly’s on Jury Duty, so chef sfgirlbybay is stepping in.
I made this sandwich last week, after having tried a similar one a piccino, in san francisco’s dogpatch neighborhood. i couldn’t get this beet sandwich with a lovely orange-infused dressing and ricotta cheese out of my head, so i had to try and re-create it, and i was pretty darn pleased with the results (enough to eat them three days in a row!). i hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients:
bunch of beets, unpeeled, cut in fourths
bit of arugula (or your favorite leafy green)
ricotta cheese
foccacia or herb bread
2 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of fresh thyme, oregano (italian herb mix)
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 fresh squeezed orange
1. boil cut beets for about 20 minutes, or until tender with a fork. place in bowl of cold water for a few minutes and peel; slice and cool.
2. mix olive oil, juices from fresh squeezed orange, salt & pepper and herbs in container and shake well (this is even better if made night before & chilled).
3. slice foccacia in half and spread with orange-infused olive oil; grill face down for a moment in hot pan. (grilling is optional if you’re in a hurry).
4. spread foccacia with ricotta cheese; add sliced beets and a dash of salt, add leafy greens.
5. eat and be happy.
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Each week, the Friday Food Files are deliciously brought to you by Molly Watson. Check back next friday for more from Molly!
