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Lemon-Black Pepper Cornmeal Cookies

Posted on May 2, 2012

I love lemon season. In fact, it might be my favorite season of all. Lemonade, lemon merainge pie, lemon chicken — I mean, the best, right? I made these cookies last week when I went to visit my grandparents. We … Continue reading →

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Think of banana split and licorice

Posted on April 30, 2012

{ Adam jacket, Equipment shirt, jeans, Tabitha Simmons boots, Anya Hindmarch bag } ♫♪ Tony Bennett — Put On A Happy Face When it’s overcast and gloomy, the only thing to do is put on your neon brights. Or apparently … Continue reading →

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Sweet and spicy bacon

Posted on April 27, 2012

My good friend Jenna first introduced me to this recipe. I couldn’t believe she had actually made bacon better. It’s pretty simple, a little messy though, but well worth it. Great next to some cheesy grits or on a BLT, … Continue reading →

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Bells of Ireland

Posted on April 25, 2012

These kinda look like alien antennas, don’t you think? They’re called Bells of Ireland, or Molucca Balm, and are Native to western Asia. Interesting fact, the name “Molucca balm” was applied mistakenly, for at one time they were thought to … Continue reading →

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Now and then I think of when we were together

Posted on April 23, 2012

{ Eryn Brinie blazer, LNA tee, Stuart Weitzman “Capsize” heels c/o, Citizens of Humanity jeans c/o, Anya Hindmarch bag, vintage charm necklace } ♫♪ Gotye — Somebody that I used to know Nostalgia. Fear of the future. Omnipresent, I suffer … Continue reading →

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Dutch baby with lemon sugar

Posted on April 20, 2012

Flipping through my Aunt Isabella’s collection of cookbooks, which we always seem to do late at night, while sharing a bottle wine, I came upon this recipe. I love that it’s simple, perfect for a cozy breakfast at home, when … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on April 17, 2012

Even though I was in the Bay Area technically for work, I got to spend some really nice time at home this weekend.  I met my dad’s new dog, Mieka, visited my two favorite people (Nanna and Poppa), celebrated my … Continue reading →

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These streets will make you feel brand new

Posted on April 9, 2012

{ Joy Cioci sweater, Current/Elliot cords, Jimmy Choo heels, Eres bra, Dannijo bracelets, vintage belt, Asos iPad case (slash clutch?)} ♫♪ Jay-Z — Empire State of Mind Part of me died when I saw this weekend’s SNL faux-commercial skit. Not … Continue reading →

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Rosa Rugosa

Posted on April 4, 2012

As just about everyone who knows me can tell you, I love few things more than fresh flowers. I spend an inordinate amount of time daydreaming about the hybrid coffee/flower shop I plan on opening in my next life, and I … Continue reading →

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Curried Chicken Salad

Posted on April 3, 2012

Whenever I’m in L.A. I make sure to get a curried chicken salad from Jones on Third* at least once. This weekend I tried making it myself. I adapted my recipe from this one, adding almonds and nonfat yogurt and … Continue reading →

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