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“I put my own twist on this whipped feta and tomato tart by adding a thin layer of kalamata olive & preserved lemon tapenade, and I used my lemon & basil infused white wine vinegar in the crust. It was a huge hit with both the vegetarians and carnivores at our dinner party!
The photo was taken by the very talented and creative Damian Major. He snapped some great pictures with our camera, which it made me realize that I don’t document our parties well enough. Between making sure everyone has a drink and putting the finishing touches on the meal, I just don’t take the time to stop and take photos. That has to change!”
*Pretty excited about the Hyperlapse app from the Instagram people. I played with it a little bit today but can’t wait to take it out and about to share more of Tokyo with you guys in a new way! I wish there were more editing options in the app, but I imagine they’ll get there eventually.
*Our already enormous crush on Rifle Paper Co. just got bigger with these classic book covers.
*Must. Find. Pomegranate Molasses. This muhammara recipe from 101 Cookbooks looks like the perfect late-summer dish.
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“I discovered this week that next month’s work trip to Austin coincides with the first weekend of ACL and I COULD NOT BE MORE THRILLED. Have you been to Austin? Do you have a million tips for my first ever visit? I would like to eat and drink my way through the city, if that’s not obvious.
P.S. Alyssa was on Twitter earlier this week looking for NYC restaurant recommendations for her anniversary- maybe help her out too if you happen to know of a great spot? Thanks, folks, you’re gems. :)”
* 17 Secret Problems Every Foodie Has While Trying to Lose Weight. HA. HA!
* I hurt my back something awful this week and was fixed up by a BRILLIANT trainer at work using techniques from the Feldenkrais Method. If you have back pain, check out this NYTimes article which highlights a few of the exercises he instructed me to complete daily.
* A collection of baby gifs where they’re experiencing things for the first time? SOLD.
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One year ago: Cannoli Bites with Nutella Filling. Kind of all the info you need right in the title.
Time for this month’s contributor post at Bright, Bold and Beautiful: you’ll find yourself drooling over this ridiculously tasty Peach Crisp Ice Cream!
Nordic Treats featured our DIY Colorblock Cone Ring Holder in a round up of DIY jewelry organizers.
girls, you’re all over the map! we’re heading to Austin next week! it’s one of my faaavorite cities! and you get to go to ACL?? man oh man! major jealousy.