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November 27 2009

November 26 2009

Making a coconut macaroon crust for a ganache tart & starting my poached pear & cranberry upside-down cake

The Bourbon Pumpkin Mousse recipe I teased you with yesterday is posted here (it’s #5) http://bit.ly/8nVSIe Super quick & easy to make

Making a couple loaves of Pumpkin Spice Challah http://bit.ly/Bm1Oo

RT @iamchanelle: how lovely that we have a day as a country to stop and reflect on the many blessings we have to be thankful for.

I found this old post I wrote about Gossip Girl after the first episode. http://bit.ly/80RbFk (and then I fell in love)

sammydvintage:

I Googled “vintage Thanksgiving” and this is what I came up with.
Really? Totally necessary?
Should I be a vintage Thanksgiving girl for Halloween next year?

sammydvintage:

I Googled “vintage Thanksgiving” and this is what I came up with.

Really? Totally necessary?

Should I be a vintage Thanksgiving girl for Halloween next year?

Via

Are you still looking for last-minute Thanksgiving recipe ideas? Seriously!? Well, it’s OK. I’m not going to judge. Lord knows I am a fan of last-minute everything…

And I have a few ideas that you…

5 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas /Always Order Dessert/ - Are you still looking for last-minute … http://tinyurl.com/ybtael6

November 25 2009

man i love this new flash. I keep taking pictures of my striped sock-wearing feet and marveling at the gorgeous even lighting

Whipping up a quick batch of sweet bourbon pumpkin mousse!

Stopped at B&H after work today & bought myself the flash I’ve been wanting. I already love it. Take that winter and your early sunsets!

Rules for a successful holiday: 1. Get together with the family 2. Relive old times 3. Get out before it blows (via *Cinnamon)

Rules for a successful holiday: 1. Get together with the family 2. Relive old times 3. Get out before it blows (via *Cinnamon)

I love these plump & chubby pears http://www.alwaysorderdessert.com/2009/11/star-anise-vanilla-bean-poached-pears.html


One night about 4 or 5 years ago, my friend Matt and I went to see a movie at the wonderful little independent movie theater in Dupont Circle just a few blocks from my then-apartment. I…

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