Friday, July 1, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
"Oh I got this feeling you can't fight, like this city is on fire tonight"
Afternoon Snack
When the clock strikes 3pm I am always tempted to reach for a bag of chips, or try to satisfy my hunger with a piece of fruit but I always end up either hungry or guilty from my indulgence. The perfect solution: a granola bar. While I am usually quite satisfied with simply a Kashi bar, I was feeling particularly ambitious and tried this recipe for homemade ones. You can use any kind of dried fruit that you crave, but I found that coarsely chopped dried cherries, apricots and whole raisins were the perfect combination.
The end result was perfectly crunchy, not too sweet and satisfied my afternoon hunger pangs.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Summer Salads
During hot summer days just the thought of slaving over a hot stove is enough to give me a heat stroke. Enter: summer pasta salad. This recipe has always been a favorite of my family, mostly because the different flavors meld together to create a delicious dish. The recipe is easy to follow, and the only heat required is a boiling pot of water to cook the pasta in. Can be refrigerated, but I think it tastes best when cooled to room temperature.
Key ingredients:
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Dots and Stripes
2. TopShop full skirt, $60
3. Diane von Furstenberg short cocktail dress, 268 GBP
4. Miu Miu platform high heels, 295 GBP
5. Marc Jacobs halter tank, $525
6. Juicy Couture straw hat, $78
7. Marc Jacobs ballerina flat, $355
8. Marc by Marc Jacobs striped scarf, $266
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Finals Frenzy
Towards the end of the year, there is always this antsy feeling that follows me around: that someone should consistently be playing 'the final countdown' around me. Although I am stressed and sleep deprived I try to constantly keep the end in sight to keep from exploding. Here are a few finals week must-haves:
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{popcorn or other snacks} |
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{fashionable sweats} |
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{iced coffee} |
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sunday Baking
The mix of family time and a rainy Sunday was the perfect opportunity to bake cookies. I usually follow my favorite recipe, which is always foolproof but I felt like trying something new. I followed this recipe from Cook's Illustrated online and it come out perfectly. I even followed the step-by-step instructions on how to create perfect crinkled tops (show below). Perfect alone or with a cold glass of milk.
1) Break small ball of dough in half |
2) Join the two halves together so that the jagged side is facing up |
3) I always use a Silpat instead of baking spray or butter/parchment |
Voila! Perfect cookies :) |
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Blush Tones
Although the rainy weather in New England this past week has put a damper on my spring wardrobe I was inspired by the lovely lace, blush tones and bows that really make spring feel like spring.
1. Lace short, $128
2. Silk shawl, $148
3. Luxury Rebel platform shoes, $120
4. Memento cardigan, $68
5. Lace top, $78
2. Silk shawl, $148
3. Luxury Rebel platform shoes, $120
4. Memento cardigan, $68
5. Lace top, $78
6. Ruffle top, $30
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Summer Memories
During Summer 2008 my family and I took a trip across the country to California and Seattle, Washington. One of our stops included a trip to the SFMOMA in San Francisco. It was a grey day, but even before we walked into the museum the amazing artistry of Dale Chihuly caught our attention and instantly brightened up our day. I am always so impressed when artists use difficult materials such as glass to create their masterpieces. Next time you are in the SF area I recommend stopping by the museum or checking out a Chihuly exhibit in general.
Sculpture by Dave Chihuly. Photo taken by me, August 2008 |
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Anticipation
It has come to that time of year, waiting to see what will happen in the next couple months: where and how I will be spending my summer, and the next coming year. With all of the waiting and unknown it is nice to have the little routine things to keep me going: finishing up leftover homework, catching my favorite Sunday night TV shows, attending Sunday night meetings, and painting my nails Red (or "Blowing Raspberries" by Butter London) to get the week off to a vibrant, fresh start. Happy April, Everyone!
Monday, March 28, 2011
A Case of the Mondays
I have never been a fan of Mondays, and today was no exception. I felt thrown back into classes and stress and it seemed like one thing after another was a disappointment. I am hoping Tuesday will be better and I am trying to think about the things I am looking forward to and hoping they will brighten up my disposition:
- Finishing all of the little paperwork that gets in the way
- Warmer weather: more iced coffee, sundresses and study sessions on the green
- Passover Seder with good food, family, friends and tradition
- Summer finally approaching
- Starting a garden this summer: nothing is better than a pesto with basil picked from the garden and sweet tomatoes
Friday, March 11, 2011
Spring Cleaning
So after all the caffeine-filled late night cramming and stress, midterm week has finally come to an end and it is Spring Break! I am looking forward to finishing up last minute tasks, updating my spring wardrobe and hoping that the last of the snow is behind us. I am planning on taking a trip to New York City, taking in all of the art, city life and good food that it has to offer. Overall, I think breaks are definitely a time to sit back, relax and finally read that book or bake that pie you've been meaning to. Happy (almost) Spring, Everyone!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Fearless
My (somewhat late) New Year's resolution has been to stop being afraid of the unknown and live fearlessly. In the past I've felt that I haven't made the changes I've wanted to because I was scared of what the unknown might bring. This past weekend, I attended a lecture where a Hollywood writer/producer spoke about how he created the life he wanted and got to where he is now, when just a decade or so ago he was a recent graduate of my college. Although it is sometimes easier to cower under one's own insecurities the only way to achieve your full potential is by leaping, in the words of Taylor Swift "headfirst, fearless"
A few things currently keeping up my moral:
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{Keys (To Success)} |
"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. "
-Bill Cosby
fearless, adj.
Etymology: < fear n.1 + -less suffix.
Without fear.
1.
a. Unaffected by fear; bold, intrepid. Const. of; rarely, with inf.
-Oxford English Dictionary
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