tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61550379640336161762024-03-05T09:09:25.581-06:00twhispersMarygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-40043855917108580402013-02-22T09:36:00.002-06:002013-02-22T09:36:11.343-06:00Vintage airline posters If air travel was as stylish as it appears to have been in decades past, I might not mind the crazy prices and endless inconveniences. Seriously, look at these vintage airline posters. Aren't they gorgeous?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. allposters.uk.com / 2. simplycirculate.wordpress.com / 3. ptatransitauthority.blogspot.com / 4. galerie123.com / 5. deckss.com </span></div>
<br />Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-3306907409893383422013-02-21T14:33:00.004-06:002013-02-21T14:33:59.064-06:00The best thing I've heard all week: Ghandi edition <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this gem via <a href="http://blazingindigo.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Blazing Indigo Lights</a>. The meaning of life? Maybe.Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-9632876423736910332013-02-21T09:35:00.001-06:002013-02-21T09:35:14.817-06:00Life Advice from MachinesHave you seen the new Tumblr <a href="http://lifeadvicefrommachines.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Life Advice from Machines</a>? It's better than reading an Eckhart Tolle book. Here's a few nuggets of wisdom I really enjoyed.<br />
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<br />Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-23205402404929776782013-02-20T16:39:00.000-06:002013-02-20T16:39:38.987-06:00Style School: How to Do Red Lips
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I was kind of a tomboy growing up. Didn’t really do makeup,
didn’t bother much with my hair, and almost always wore jeans and t-shirts. I
was more into music and books, and trying to look pretty usually just made me
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Flash forward 10 years. I still think of myself as pretty
low-maintenance, but at 26 (WOW), decided I can’t keep going through life looking like a high
schooler. I decided it was time to learn some of the basic how-to-look-good
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Starting with red lips, because they’re super glamorous, and
my eyes light up whenever I see someone wearing them. I asked my sister, Georgie,
for help with this one because she knows more about beauty and makeup than
anyone else I know. She was even a <a href="http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/most-popular-winter-pedicure-shades/#1" target="_blank">beauty intern for Vogue</a>! Here’s her advice.</div>
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<b>Pick the most
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Whether you choose a red with warm or cool undertones
depends on your complexion. “Skin color is the most important, followed by hair
color and eye color,” she says. </div>
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<b>Orange reds </b>look
best on fair skin with pink undertones and light hair (think Kate Bosworth), or on
cocoa skin (think Zoe Saldana). </div>
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<b>Coral reds </b>look
best on naturally bronze or olive skin (think Kim Kardashian), or on beige skin with
light hair and light eyes (think Uma Thurman).</div>
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<b>Brick reds </b>look
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<b>Deep reds </b>look
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<b>Plum reds </b>look
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<b>Apply it right<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Once you get the right color, here’s how to keep it from
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1. Use a nude lip liner to line your lips and fill them in
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2. Swipe on the lipstick. Use a Q-tip to erase any mistakes
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3. Pop your index finger in your mouth and make an “O” shape
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Remember, your red lips should steal the show. So keep your
blush light, use a beige or nude eyeshadow, and if you want eyeliner, just do a
thin line at the top. (Mascara’s fine, but don’t overdo it). Clothes-wise,
Georgie says she likes sticking to neutral colors—and I agree, <a href="http://mylifeinlipstick.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/tumblr_m5qx9kuxns1qzkf36o1_500.jpg" target="_blank">this looks amazing</a>, right?--but you certainly
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Here's my first attempt from Friday night. I love it! Even with a crappy iPhone picture, I still look pretty good. </div>
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<o:p> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Image: </span></o:p><span style="font-size: x-small;">primped.ninemsn.com.au</span></div>
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I’ve been kind of obsessed with Dr. Andrew Weil for a while.
<i>Eating Well for Optimum Health </i>was a big read for me in high school, and thanks to it, I spent a whole
summer eating hippie cereal with seaweed-fortified soymilk for breakfast.
EdenSoy is so good…and so expensive.</div>
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Seriously, though. Dr. Weil is great because he’s really
intelligent, and manages to communicate his thoughts about health in this sort
of jolly, soothing way that makes me think, Yes! I can take care of myself and not be miserable while I do it. And the fact that he looks really happy—no, joyful—in
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He has a new-ish <a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03416/TRUE-FOOD-Seasonal-Sustainable-Simple-Pure.html" target="_blank">cookbook</a> out that I (regretfully) don’t yet own, but when I saw the recipe for his kale
salad with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, I had to try it. (Also: I don’t care how many
people say kale is played out, it’s a vegetable, not a band, and I'm going to keep eating it.)</div>
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<b>Dr. Weil’s Kale-Parmesan Salad</b></div>
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2 large bunches curly kale, tough stems removed and leaves
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus some shaved cheese for
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Rinse all your kale well and dry thoroughly. If you skip this
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In a measuring cup, whisk together the oil, lemon juice,
garlic, and salt. Pour it over the kale. Use your fingers to toss the kale so
the dressing gets on every leaf, then massage the dressing into the leaves for
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Add the cheese and the breadcrumbs to the kale and toss to
combine. Divide into serving bowls and top with a little more cheese (grated is
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I'm working today, but the weather's so nice and I'd rather be hanging out in this little fabric alcove shot by <a href="http://www.cameralink.se/artists/62/" target="_blank">Idha Lindhag</a>. When we get a backyard this summer, making one of these might have to be a top priority. Wouldn't it be great?Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-6971480983560102862013-02-18T10:01:00.001-06:002013-02-18T10:01:28.304-06:00Music Monday: Piano Appreciation
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Part of me wishes I’d been made to take piano lessons as a little
kid. I obviously would’ve hated it at the time, because I hate being made to do
anything. But to be able to play the piano as an adult would be really nice. Since
that probably won’t happen—at least not any time soon—I’m satisfying my piano
craving with this mix. Fellow Spotify users can listen <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/121683080/playlist/5YXC6jWXxhK7ghov5g7leF" target="_blank">here</a>. <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1. “How It Should B (Sha Sha)” – Ben Kweller</div>
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to pick up <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cruddy-Illustrated-Novel-Lynda-Barry/dp/068483846X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360955083&sr=1-1&keywords=cruddy+lynda+barry" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Life-Mr-Dangerous-Paul-Hornschemeier/dp/0345494415/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360955104&sr=1-1&keywords=life+with+mr.+dangerous" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Am-Not-Myself-These-Days/dp/0060817321/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360955127&sr=1-1&keywords=i+am+not+myself+these+days" target="_blank">this</a>. Saturday night, we’re going to check out a new
(to us) <a href="http://grovewinebar.wpengine.com/" target="_blank">wine bar</a>. What about you?</div>
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Excellent <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/opinion/sunday/relax-youll-be-more-productive.html?pagewanted=2&ref=general&src=me" target="_blank">productivity advice</a>—must try.</div>
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A <a href="http://winefolly.com/review/5-tips-to-perfect-food-and-wine-pairing/" target="_blank">food and wine pairing chart</a> that’s helpful and gorgeous.
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I’ve been seeing a lot of Valentine’s Day playlists around
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Fun for hanging around at the beach or when you'd really rather be naked on one thousand degree days in August.</div>
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So pretty and spring-y, with seriously amazing embroidery.<br />
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1. <a href="http://needsupply.com/womens/new-items/wilderness-romper.html" target="_blank">Need Supply Co.</a> / 2. <a href="http://needsupply.com/womens/new-items/abeni-romper.html#" target="_blank">Need Supply Co.</a> / 3. <a href="http://www.shopthetrendboutique.com/reyeaiheroin.html">Shopthetrendboutique.com</a> / 4. <a href="http://www.barneys.com/10-Crosby-Derek-Lam-Diamond-and-Striped-Print-Romper/00505023747234,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Derek Lam</a> / 5. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/karlie-romper-jill-stuart/vp/v=1/845524441959730.htm?folderID=2534374302034081&colorId=46067&extid=affprg-2178999" target="_blank">Jill Stuart</a> / 6. <a href="http://shopplanetblue.com/rory-beca-cat-sleeveless-romper-with-contrast?clickid=0004d59b3d809abf0aec70f411007973" target="_blank">Rory Beca</a></div>
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It was a weeknight in 11th grade, one of the first cold nights
of fall. I was spending my time just like every other kid in high school in the
early 2000’s did: chatting online with my friends. (Nowadays, I guess they’d
just text? I still chat tethered to my computer, but something about it feels
totally antiquated.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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So: I was talking with my best friend Richard when I was struck
with a craving for hot chocolate. “BRB, going to make some hot choc,” I typed,
cutting off whatever hilarious conversation we were in the middle of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t remember if we were out of the little packets of Swiss
Miss (with the crunchy dried marshmallows, I loved those) or if I was just
feeling adventurous. But I ended up pulling out a canister of Hershey’s
unsweetened cocoa to make my toasty chocolate drink from scratch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Somewhere along the way, things went wrong. I think what
happened was the Hershey’s instructions on the side of the canister were for
like, four servings of hot chocolate. I started out with just a cup of milk,
knowing I wanted to make the recipe for just one. But me being me, forgot to
keep cutting down the rest of the ingredients, and ended up putting something
like a half cup of cocoa powder in my eight ounces of milk. At the time, the only
cooking I knew how to do was toast an English muffin, so I didn’t even flinch
at the ridiculous ratio.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When the hot chocolate was finally ready, I wrapped my hands
around the mug, smiled, and took a sip. And immediately started choking on the
insane amount of dry, bitter powder that hadn’t been absorbed into the milk. I
might’ve collapsed on the floor or dropped the mug or both out of sheer
disgust.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I wasn’t a total teenage fool, so it only took me a few minutes
to realize what I’d done wrong, and I ran back to the computer to tell Richard
what I did. I don’t remember his response, but the experience left enough of an
impression on me that I still remember it almost ten years later.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Made with a creamy almond butter base, this delicious version
of hot chocolate has almost nothing in common with the original—save for the
fact that I still used Hershey’s cocoa powder. But it won’t make you choke or
collapse, I promise. I originally developed the recipe as part of a <a href="http://www.culinate.com/articles/features/lighter_brunches" target="_blank">healthy brunch story</a> for Culinate, but wanted to share it this week for the upcoming
chocolate holiday (err, Valentine's Day). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Almond Butter Hot Chocolate</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>It might seem a little strange to put all the ingredients in
the blender before warming them up, but I’ve found it prevents those dry
chocolate lumps that form when you add cocoa powder directly to hot liquid.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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1 3/4 cups water<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 1/2 tablespoons almond butter, chunky or smooth<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon brewed coffee (optional, but makes the cocoa taste
extra chocolate-y)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pinch salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a blender, add the water and almond butter and blend
until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, coffee, and salt and blend again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you prefer a super-smooth hot cocoa, run the mixture
through a strainer. I really like the slight graininess and even the small
pieces of almond from the chunky almond butter, so I don't bother.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a
simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, turn off the heat and stir in
the vanilla. Pour into mugs and drink hot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Serves 2</i></div>
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Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-83565256228438958892013-02-11T15:10:00.001-06:002013-02-11T15:10:27.004-06:00Cheery and bright<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been cold and gloomy here for three days, which in Austin feels like a lifetime. We still have it better than most of the rest of the country who's dealing with Real Winter, but I think everyone could use a boost from the general February dreariness. Staring at this citrus illustration by <a href="http://debbiepowell.net/" target="_blank">Debbie Powell</a> is doing it for me right now.Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-36147042883056304062013-02-11T10:44:00.001-06:002013-02-11T10:46:59.649-06:00Music Monday: A little bit of nostalgia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After reading <a href="http://twhispersblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/bon-weekend.html" target="_blank">Things the Grandchildren Should Know</a> I got inspired to revisit the Eels albums I used to listen to. And so on down the path once you start diving into old music you haven't listened to in forever. Usually that ends up making me a little sad, but this playlist is pretty cheerful. If 90s stuff makes you happy, you'll probably like this. If you're on Spotify, you can listen <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/121683080/playlist/66Zr5z0fSeAERsGL4vo3fb" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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1. "Cannonball" - The Breeders<br />
2. "Novocaine for the Soul" - Eels<br />
3. "No Destruction" - Foxygen<br />
4. "The Concept" - Teenage Fanclub<br />
5. "Pretty in Pink" - The Psychadelic Furs<br />
6. "My Descent Into Madness" - Eels<br />
7. "Road to Nowhere" - Talking Heads<br />
8. "Tugboat" - Galaxie 500<br />
9. "So Caroline" - The Posies<br />
10. "Add It Up" - Violent Femmes<br />
11. "Can't Hardly Wait" - The Replacements<br />
12. "Squares" - The Beta Band<br />
13. "Backwater" - The Meat Puppets<br />
14. "Don't Tell Your Mother" - The Sundays<br />
15. "What You Do To Me" - Teenage Fanclub<br />
16. "Did I Tell You" - Yo La Tengo<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image: Painting by <a href="http://www.hopegangloff.com/" target="_blank">Hope Gangloff</a> via <a href="http://vinylespassion.tumblr.com/">vinylespassion.tumblr.com</a>. </span>Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-35271125259230468362013-02-09T09:18:00.001-06:002013-02-09T09:18:35.433-06:00Bon Weekend!
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I meant to post this yesterday afternoon, but it was so nice
out I decided to get away from the computer early. Here’s some little bits I
collected over the week:</div>
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Dear Jennifer’s <a href="http://dearjennifer.org/" target="_blank">Teenage Wasteland photo series</a> is so great,
especially because it takes place in Austin. I can’t wait for the book.</div>
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<a href="http://www.missmoss.co.za/2013/01/28/sweet-look/" target="_blank">Sweet things and sweet looks</a>. Amazing! </div>
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<a href="http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/past-forward-when-north-dakota-was-%E2%80%98the-country-of-lonely-old-women%E2%80%99/" target="_blank">Gorgeous photos</a> of North Dakota before the recent oil boom. </div>
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Speaking of transformation, an interesting article about <a href="http://austin.culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-02-13-13-39-the-beginning-of-the-end-the-end-of-austin/" target="_blank">the changing face of Austin</a>. I’ve
not even been here four years, but I already notice some differences.</div>
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A new book about <a href="http://hub.aa.com/en/aw/sit-stay-and-sats-dogs" target="_blank">the inner minds of dogs</a>. Must read.</div>
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I’d eat <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/seeded-popovers-recipe.html" target="_blank">these</a> any time of day.</div>
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I’m glad <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/22/opinion/on-being-not-dead.html?_r=4&" target="_blank">I’m not dead</a>, too. (via <a href="http://thankyouok.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">thank you, ok</a>)</div>
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And finally, <a href="http://www.darlingclementineshop.com/Bobo-Choses%20/Bobo-Choses-T-Shirt-Lemon?limit=100" target="_blank">this is a shirt for preschool boys</a>. But I need
it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image: Diana Ross at Studio 54 via <a href="http://liveauctioneers.com/">liveauctioneers.com</a>.</span></div>
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Most of my ideas come up in one of two places: Outside
walking Charlie or in the shower. Neither one is really good for writing
anything down, so I usually have to just keep thinking about it until the walk/shower
is over and I can jot myself a note. The date caramel sauce idea came up in the
shower when I was thinking about no-bake desserts, and I was so excited it
didn’t even really seem worth it to stick around and finish washing my hair
(but I did, don’t worry).</div>
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The sauce is super easy to make and is REALLY delicious warm
on top of vanilla ice cream. But since the recipe makes a big jar, I’ve been
finding other ways to use it, too: In place of honey in smoothies, swirled into
oatmeal, or spread onto toast with some butter. DELICIOUS. Please get yourself
some dates and make this right away.</div>
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<b>Salted Date Caramel
Sundaes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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14 medjool dates, pitted</div>
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1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div>
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Vanilla ice cream (I used coconut milk ice cream, so this really was a healthy-ish dessert)</div>
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Salted, roasted peanuts, chopped (preferably skin-on)</div>
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While you pit the dates, boil a kettle of water. Place the
dates in a heat-proof bowl and pour enough boiling water to cover. Cover the
bowl and let the dates soften for 10 or 15 minutes. Drain the dates and reserve
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Put the dates in a food processor with the coconut oil,
salt, and vanilla. Add a half cup of the reserved liquid and process, adding
more liquid as needed to form a thick sauce. Taste to see if it’s salty enough to
your liking. If not, add more salt, a pinch at a time.</div>
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Especially relevant for me right now as I try to establish myself in a new career. Sometimes I feel like much of what I've accomplished in my life so far can be chalked up to being lucky, good timing, what have you. Karma probably always factors into it, but mostly, we go the places we go because of the work we do. Right? Onward!</div>
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<br />Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-2439595842158094682013-02-06T09:55:00.000-06:002013-02-06T15:24:38.417-06:00Things kids doI don't have kids, but when I do, I hope they do and say lots of really weird, funny things. (Judging by all the research I used to do as a parenting magazine editor, I think the odds are in my favor.) Nathan Ripperger is a dad and an artist, and he's made this hilarious series of prints, "Things I've Said to My Children," highlighting the ridiculous stuff he's said in response to the ridiculous things his kids have done. Here's a few of my favorites.<br />
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Nathan's prints are available in his <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nripperger" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. I kind of want the penguin one! </div>
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Back in college, when I first started reading Jennifer
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other blogs devoted solely to mornings and breakfast, too. <a href="http://www.xobreakfast.com/" target="_blank">xo breakfast</a>, <a href="http://www.dessertsforbreakfast.com/" target="_blank">Desserts for Breakfast</a>, and on
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My morning routine doesn’t seem that interesting, but then
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maybe it IS interesting after all? Here’s how it shakes out: I wake up at 7, put on
NPR, and drink a huge mug of black coffee while sitting in the dark (on the
couch, under a blanket). I check email, go on Facebook, scroll through my
Google reader, and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, read the latest Dear
Prudence column on Slate. Then I take Charlie for an hour walk so we can both
get some exercise and I can clear my head. When we get back, I make breakfast:
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When these <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22891436j&parentid=WOMENS_SHOES" target="_blank">amazing flats</a> caught my (AHEM) eye this morning, I finally realized items with eyes on them are a thing for me. Is it tacky? One well-placed item probably wouldn't be. Except maybe the leggings. But I never said I'd actually wear them! Anyways, I think it's finally time to give in and treat myself to some vision-inspired accessories. I love everything here, but if I had to pick just one, it would probably be the beaded bag.</div>
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Clockwise, starting at top: Earrings, <a href="http://www.ylang23.com/" target="_blank">Sydney Evan</a><i> </i>// flats, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> // cuff, <a href="http://www.dreamcollective.com/" target="_blank">Dream Collective</a> // leggings, <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/" target="_blank">Nasty Gal</a> // bag, <a href="http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/" target="_blank">The Jewish Museum</a> // scarf, <a href="http://www.wondermode.com/" target="_blank">Otrera</a> </div>
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What have you been listening to lately? Before I made this playlist, I'd been listening to a lot of old jazz piano like Vince Guaraldi and Bill Evans nonstop (it's so classy, right?). But it's starting to feel like the beginning of spring here in Austin and I started wanting something a little livelier. There's still some moodiness here and there, but in general, this playlist is pretty cheery and borrows heavily from Wes Anderson soundtracks. If you're on Spotify, you can <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/121683080/playlist/1W3UOXp5vheNHjXPA4Aca7" target="_blank">listen to it here</a>.Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-89670266493643245092013-02-01T03:31:00.000-06:002013-02-06T15:27:00.432-06:00Bon weekend!<br />
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It's been a LONG week. We're going to our friends' place to make sushi tonight, and I'm really looking forward to being lazy on Saturday and Sunday. Hoping to get my hands on <em><a href="http://www.eelstheband.com/grandchildren.php" target="_blank">Things the Grandchildren Should Know</a> </em>by Mark Oliver Everett, too.<br />
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Proof that everyone starts somewhere: <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/01/28/the_beatles_1963_tour_with_helen_shapiro_50_years_ago_the_beatles_were_the.html%20" target="_blank">The Beatles as an opening band</a> in 1963. <br />
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I’ve been playing <a href="http://deepleap.org/" target="_blank">this word game</a> all week and can’t stop.<br />
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The perfect <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/elma-dress-joie/vp/v=1/845524441960835.htm?folderID=2534374302063657&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=13655" target="_blank">day dress</a>!<br />
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So simple and super inspiring: <a href="http://www.marcjohns.com/blog/2013/01/i-make-my-own-sketchbooks.html" target="_blank">Homemade sketchbooks</a>.<br />
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Embroidering can be REALLY amazing. Here’s some <a href="http://pinterest.com/marygracetaylor/embroidery/" target="_blank">jaw-dropping works of art</a> I found on Pinterest.<br />
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Would you <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2013/01/dear_prudence_my_friend_s_ivf_treatments_are_being_funded_by_the_rest_of.html" target="_blank">host an IVF fundraising party</a>? <br />
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Not going to lie, I’m pretty excited for <a href="http://quitecontinental.net/2013/01/31/quite-continental-charm-school-matriculation-day-2013/" target="_blank">this</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2013/01/jerusalem-again/" target="_blank">Hot yogurt soup</a> sounds like the weirdest, most delicious thing ever.<br />
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It's always really nice when a healthy-sounding dessert recipe actually turns out to be delicious, as was the case with these little cookies. They're super easy and fast to make and don't produce a lot of mess, meaning they're perfect for a weeknight treat. I had a them with a mug of chamomile tea last night, but I bet they'd be even better with some warm milk. So comforting!<br />
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If you don’t have oat or almond flour around (I didn’t), just grind rolled oats and unsalted almonds in the food processor until a powder forms. It only takes about a minute.<br />
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour<br />
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons oat flour<br />
1/3 cup almond flour<br />
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1/8 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 cup safflower oil<br />
1/4 cup pure maple syrup<br />
1/4 cup chocolate chips<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />
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<br />Marygrace Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16040882441965130983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155037964033616176.post-62380882113075623252013-01-31T08:30:00.000-06:002013-02-06T15:28:43.320-06:00The best thing I've heard all week<br />
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“Anpanman spends most of his time running around, saving starving children by letting them take bites out of his oh-so-delicious head.” <br />
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The lack of context might make it even better. But now you have to <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/29/170583365/in-japan-food-can-be-almost-too-cute-to-eat" target="_self">keep reading</a>, right?<br />
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