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It’s always Tea Time. #pennstateforever

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20:19 -0400

It’s always Tea Time. #pennstateforever

Of course, I am at a Big Lebowski themed bar in Iceland. (at...

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:26:43 -0400

Of course, I am at a Big Lebowski themed bar in Iceland. (at Lebowski Bar)

Ended the day at Jökulsárlón, which literally means glacier...

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:24:49 -0400

Ended the day at Jökulsárlón, which literally means glacier river lagoon. Absolutely breathtaking site and unlike anything I’ve seen before. Only regret is that my camera was dead by the time some seals showed up to say hi! (at Jökulsárlón [Glacier Bay])

So this is happening.

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:10:02 -0400

So this is happening.

outofhabit: want! [bird ave, although spotted via...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:08:48 -0400

outofhabit:

want!

[bird ave, although spotted via kristin]

Reblogged for future purchase.

Taye played this Rihanna/JT mashup in class yesterday and I....

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:46:38 -0400

Taye played this Rihanna/JT mashup in class yesterday and I. Cant. Stop. Listening.

I found my top. At the secret Lululemon Warehouse in Brooklyn.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:21:12 -0400

Woah, woah, woah! Meg, where is this secret warehouse?

veronicalovesarchie: figs were on special the other day, so i...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:40:34 -0400

veronicalovesarchie:

figs were on special the other day, so i found myself with a punnet that needed to be used fairly quickly. i had visions of some sort of savoury yet sweet tart that involved goat’s cheese, but no solid plan. i turned to google image search - my oldest and most reliable friend when it comes to these matters - and combined a few different ideas into what was indeed a tasty delight. here’s a rough recipe for what unfolded. i say rough because i am no good with numbers and generally cook by chucking in a little bit of this and that (and crossing my fingers)

FIG, CARAMELISED ONION & GOAT’S CHEESE TART

ingredients:

6 figs sliced

1 large red onion, finely sliced

1 1/2 cups of smooth ricotta

1 cup of goat’s cheese

fresh thyme

2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

knob of butter

black pepper

first up - i cheated with the pastry because i had some frozen stuff in the freezer from what could possibly have been 1989. blind bake the shell til golden.

mix up about 1 1/2 cups of smooth ricotta, half a cup of goat’s cheese, some fresh thyme leaves and a few grinds of black pepper.

while you’re waiting on the case to blind bake, caramelise your sliced red onions in a good whack of butter and a splash of balsamic vinegar. basically just chuck it all into a small pot and cook on a medium heat til it’s all soft and sweet and delicious. also slice up your figs all pretty-like.

once the case is done and cooled a little, chuck in the ricotta/goat’s cheese mix and smooth til flat. top with the onions (drain these first) then with the sliced figs. crumble over more goats’ cheese on top to your liking, sprinkle with more fresh thyme leaves.

this fig-baby-doll is now ready to go in the oven, where you will watch as it turns golden, whilst the aroma of sweet heavens fills your kitchen. i think i left mine in for about 25 mins on a medium heat. but really, don’t take my word for it - watch that thing like a hawk. or put your kitchen timer on for ten minute intervals, there’s nothing worse than burning something that you’ve slaved over for at least 15 minutes. let cool before serving so it doesn’t all fall apart on you as you try and serve it up. EN-FREAKING-JOY.

Husband, I’d like this for my birthday.

The South Beach hotel scene really can’t be beat.

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:46:50 -0400

The South Beach hotel scene really can’t be beat.

It’s about DAMN TIME. 1:56:52!

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:41:18 -0400

It’s about DAMN TIME. 1:56:52!

Iberico, pan con tomate and el birthday boy.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:36:09 -0400

Iberico, pan con tomate and el birthday boy.

We shouldn’t be left unsupervised.

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:56:15 -0500

We shouldn’t be left unsupervised.

What a nice Friday surprise. Thanks, @rocksbox!

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:45:37 -0500

What a nice Friday surprise. Thanks, @rocksbox!

Pretty sure someone on Tumblr first told me about this book....

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:55:48 -0500

Pretty sure someone on Tumblr first told me about this book. Whoever you are, thank you!

brooklynmutt: Veep Season 2: Trailer h/t GotchaMedia Pretty...

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:26:46 -0500

brooklynmutt:

Veep Season 2: Trailer

h/t GotchaMedia

Pretty much the only reason why I still have HBO.

Food52’s Crispy Lentils with Ground Lamb Totally delicious...

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:14:00 -0500

Food52’s Crispy Lentils with Ground Lamb

Totally delicious and didn’t take very long to make. Also, I (me! me! not Jim!) made it, so anyone can do it.

"Tilting your seat back on an airplane is pure evil. But so is installing seats that recline in the..."

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:41:20 -0500

“Tilting your seat back on an airplane is pure evil. But so is installing seats that recline in the first place.”

- Reclining airplane seats are a terrible idea and should be banned. - Slate Magazine [via]

Totally agreed. I never recline. Just on principle.

Reclining your airline seat contributes to a Domino Effect of Bad Human Behavior.

(via merlin)

Unless it’s a flight longer than 4 hours, you’re an asshole if you recline.

(via mar-see-ah)

I know I am late to this but I am reposting because I do fundamentally believe that “Domino Effect of Bad Human Behavior.” Despite flying quite regularly, I just don’t believing in reclining.

Well, it took me two hours and I probably accidentally...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:04:28 -0500

Well, it took me two hours and I probably accidentally registered five times, but I’m in. See ya in October, Chi-town!

So happy I discovered House of Lies.

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:52:46 -0500

So happy I discovered House of Lies.

Not quite sub25 but I’ll take a huge PR, especially since...

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:35:54 -0500

Not quite sub25 but I’ll take a huge PR, especially since I ran 6 miles right before.