Archive   |   February, 2009

post off: are fresh flowers a luxury or a must-have?

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Toward the end of winter, I need little pick-me-ups to get me through the rest of the season: comfort food, colorful clothes and lots of chocolate. Another must-have during this time is fresh flowers. Every week or so I pick up a single-variety bouquet from Whole Foods for our kitchen table (and I always snip a few off for a bud vase in our teeny vintage bathroom). In times like these, though, we second-guess such discretionary purchases. But I don’t think I can give up flowers. They add so much life to our space and are a constant reminder of the soft, breezy days to come. What about you — do you have a fresh-flower habit? Have you cut back on it lately? — Michelle V.K.

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oscar night snack! slumdog-inspired roasted chickpeas & mango lassi

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We know that you love movies nearly as much as you love decor, so here’s a fun recipe suggestion from a new contributor, Lisa Cericola of adinnerparty.blogspot.com.

For my Oscar night festivities this weekend, I’m making Slumdog Millionaire-inspired treats: curried roasted chickpeas and mango lassis. The chickpeas are the perfect (healthy!) thing to mindlessly nosh out of a big bowl if you’re watching the Oscars by yourself. If you’re having a party, you can scatter them around your living room in small vessels. The creamy mango lassis can be served as-is or spiked with a shot of vodka stirred into each glass, if you want to be a little less virtuous.

Thinking about combinations for other nominated movies, you could do Lambrusco and fondue for Milk, deviled eggs and martinis for Revolutionary Road, oysters Rockefeller and hurricanes for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Manchego and Albariño for Vicky Cristina Barcelona… What are you eating on Oscar night? –Lisa C.

Click through to the next page for Lisa’s yummy recipes! (more…)

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design for the kitchen from the kitchn

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I’ve told you before how I own more kitchen gadgets than actually fit in my apartment’s kitchen. Now that I’m in culinary school, I’ve realized just how few of them I actually need. Still, that doesn’t mean I don’t love finding new ones to covet. This post over at Apartment Therapy: The Kitchn introduced me to several new gadgets. I think my favorite is the cutting board with the integrated scale. It’s still in concept form, but it’s one I’m gonna keep an eye out for. –Erica P.

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the cutest tote ever?

Posted by in living green, shopping


I’m a big fan of bringing my own bags to the grocery store. I’ve collected quite a few canvas totes that I keep in the hall closest, and a great nylon one that rolls up into the smallest little ball for stashing in my purse at all times. Well, readers, I might have to make room for one more. This little number packs up as a cute rabbit for storing, and when you need it as a bag, the bunny goes along for the ride! Designed by Eding:Post, the Picnica Tote Bag is available through Greener Grass Design for $55. –Erica P.

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