tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20359752290814833852024-03-28T05:14:27.137-04:0033 Shades of Greenalissa {33shadesofgreen}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01869182744943533570noreply@blogger.comBlogger440125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035975229081483385.post-11502164075889649722018-04-14T17:56:00.001-04:002018-04-19T14:41:38.284-04:00Neutral Colors Chevron Quilt for Sister<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sister's birthday is the first week of January, and sometimes it's hard to come up with gift ideas for her since it's so close to Christmas. This year I decided a handmade gift would be best and made her a quilt. I sort of hinted that I might make her one so that I could get some idea of what she was interested in. She wanted it to be made of neutral colors and she also said she wanted her monogram on it (great idea, Sister!). So, this is what I came up with. I ended up using solids in a mix of warm and cool tones which I thought would fit in anywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found a super soft chambray-like cotton for the backing that has small white pin-dots. I thought it made the perfect compliment to the front of the quilt. For the binding I found a small scale navy and blue stripe. I think it ties everything together perfectly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To make the quilt I used half square triangles (referred to as HST). There are lots of different ways to make HST's, but I used the <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/article/how-to-make-half-square-triangles/" target="_blank">Magic Eight Method</a> and was really happy with the results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I did not have a pattern for this quilt, just started with 12" squares and kept making them until I had enough for the quilt to be the size I wanted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Making the monogram was easy - I found a font that would be simple to embroider and printed the letters out, adhered fusible webbing to my fabric, traced the letters, cut the letters out and ironed on to my backing fabric. Then I embroidered using a zig-zag stitch around all the edges of the letters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you get when you combine pasta with bacon + goat cheese + pumpkin? Perfect winter comfort food at it's best! This dish was so good and best of all, it was a cinch to make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*Recipe adapted from the September / October issue of Taste of Home Magazine</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 lb. pasta (I used cavatappi)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 4 Tbsp. butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 3 cloves garlic, minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 shallots, minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 cups heavy whipping cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 cup milk (I used skim)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 12 oz. bacon, cooked and crumbled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package instructions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add the next six ingredients. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until reduced, 6-8 minutes. Add sage and remove from heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Drain pasta and stir into sauce until combioned. Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with bacon, goat cheese, and Parmesan. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 5 minutes more or until cheeses are melted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really liked this one - It's been added to the regular pasta rotation list!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know Christmas seems like a long time ago now, but I still wanted to get my 2017 Christmas wrappings up on the blog. I love wrapping presents and try to go with a different theme every year. This year I added navy to the mix. I've never considered navy for the holidays before, but I really love how the navy pairs with red and green.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I only bought one new roll of paper this year - the pretty navy blue pattern in the photo below. It is a Tommy Bahama brand wrapping paper that I found at Homegoods. It almost has a vintage feel to it. Everything else I used was from my stash....I'm a bit of a wrapping paper and supply hoarder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a photo I posted to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/33shadesofgreen/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also like to buy floral picks at the craft store. They are inexpensive and really add so much to your packages. Just tie a pretty bow, and slide in one of the floral picks - easy and beautiful! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you agree that one of the great simple pleasures in life is a new set of sheets? I just love the feeling of new sheets - it's such a treat! I've had my eyes on the Serena & Lily Gingham sheets for a while, so I was absolutely thrilled when the lovely people at Serena & Lily offered me a product to review.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serena & Lily offers so many beautiful and timeless <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/bedroom-bedding-sheet-sets/">sheet sets</a>, so it's hard to choose, but I really, really love the simple gingham pattern. I choose color Fog. I love the neutral color and it works well with my existing bedding and pillows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I loved this pasta so much I've already made it twice - It's definitely getting added to the list of regulars on rotation. The flavors are unique and robust and of course I love all the pretty green ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">{Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/linguine-green-olive-sauce-zesty-breadcrumbs">this one</a> from Bon Appetit}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 1/4 cup panko or plain breadcrumbs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 12 ounces orecchiette or pasta of your choice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 5 oil-packed anchovy fillets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 2 cloves garlic</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 1 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 3 tablespoons drained capers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- 1/2 ounce freshly grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil in small skillet over medium heat and add breadcrumbs, stirring until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper. Remove from heat and toss with dill and lemon zest. Set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Meanwhile, using a chef's knife mash garlic cloves and anchovy on a cutting board to create a paste. In a medium bowl, add paste, parsley, basil, 1/2 of the olives, and 1/2 of the capers. Chop the remaining olives and capers and add to bowl along with remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. After draining pasta, return to cooking pan. Add sauce and 1/4 cup of reserved cooking water. Toss and slowly add Parmesan and stir. Add additional cooking water if needed until sauce coats pasta. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Serve pasta topped with breadcrumbs and additional breadcrumbs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I liked so many of the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=601697&U=710910&M=17025&urllink=">foil-pressed personalized stationary designs</a> - it took me a really long time to decide which one I wanted! I finally selected this design called <a href="http://shrsl.com/?hj1g">Watercolor Delight</a>. You know I had to pick a design with green!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The green watercolor paired with the rose gold foil is really, really pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also love the design on the back of the note cards and the envelope wrappers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minted is currently holding their semi-annual Foil-pressed event. Now's the perfect time to order any of their beautiful Foil-Pressed products! Check out all of the details of the current promotions <a href="http://shrsl.com/?hj1a">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you like the Foil-Pressed stationary, you might also want to check out the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=726204&U=710910&M=17025&urllink=">Foil-Pressed Wedding Invitations</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=793580&U=710910&M=17025&urllink=">Foil-Pressed Wall Art</a>, and <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=725686&U=710910&M=17025&urllink=">Graduation Invitations & Stationary</a>. Trust me, you'll have a hard time picking just one design!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I loved about this pasta is the simplicity of it - It's so quick and easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Recipe from Smitten Kitchen; find original <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2011/02/spaghetti-with-lemon-and-olive-oil-al-limone/">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Drain pasta and reserve 1-1/2 cups pasta water. Keep pasta in colander and in the pot you used to cook pasta, boil olive oil, cream, zest, and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water for two minutes over high heat. Return pasta to pot and stir until coated. Add the Parmesan and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Toss, and toss, and toss until cheese is melted and juice incorporated. Add more pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time if your pasta is too dry. Taste pasta and add more lemon juice if desired. Stir in basil (reserving some for garnish). Season with salt & pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but I wasn't a very healthy eater around the holidays this year. I tried to get back on track this month, and this salad certainly fit the bill. It's healthy but full of interesting flavors. Also, let's talk about pistachios. I've never eaten them much before, but my mom had a bowl out at holidays, and yum....I am hooked. What a delicious snack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 medium size golden beet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 medium size red beet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 5 oz. arugula</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 cups packed baby spinach</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 3/4 cup roasted salted pistachios</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 whole pint grapefruit, cut into segments</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 teaspoon honey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 3/4 extra virgin olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub beets and trim any roots or stem. Place in a small glass baking dish and sprinkle with a small amount of olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. After an hour, test to see if beets are tender. If not, bake for an additional 15-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and cool completely. Once beets are cool to the touch, rub skins with a paper towel or your hands to remove the skins. Slice into 1/2 cubes and set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been looking for a good chocolate cupcake recipe and I think I found it. This one is chocolaty, moist, and overall just delicious. If you like the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you will love this frosting. I couldn't get enough of it. I won't tell you how many days in a row I had one of these cupcakes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">{ Recipe adapted from Ina Garten. Find it <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/chocolate-cupcakes-and-peanut-butter-icing-recipe.html">here</a> }</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 12 tablespoons (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2/3 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 extra large eggs, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 cup good quality cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peanut Butter Frosting Ingredients:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 cups confectioners sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 cups creamy peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2/3 cup heavy cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Chocolate sprinkles for decorating, optional</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Several items need to be at room temperature before baking. make sure to set these out ahead of time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners (16-18).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3.<span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #1c1c1c;">In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and 2 sugars on high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Lower the speed to medium, add the eggs 1 at a time, then add the vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. On low speed, add the buttermilk mixture and the flour mixture alternately in thirds to the mixer bowl, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture. Mix only until blended. Combine with a rubber spatula to be sure it's completely blended.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1c1c1c;">4. </span><span style="color: #1c1c1c;">Divide the batter among the cupcake pans (Use 1 scoop of a standard size ice cream scoop for each cupcake). Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from the pans and cool on a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1c1c1c;">5. Frosting: </span><span style="color: #1c1c1c;">Place the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed until creamy, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as you work. Add the cream and beat on high speed until the mixture is light and smooth.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you've been here before, you know that I love <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=653554&U=710910&M=17025&urllink=" target="_blank">Minted</a> for my holiday cards and I am happy to be partnering with them again to offer two readers a $125 Minted credit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Minted is my favorite for a lot of reasons. All designs are sourced from a global community of indie-designers. Very cool. I also appreciate all of the options and choices they offer. Chose your card design and then select your favorite color combination, customize the greeting, and even select the paper weight and edge design. I especially love this part!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are a few of my very favorite designs (let me tell you, it's hard to narrow it down!)...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you like photo cards, don't worry, Minted has you covered! They literally have hundreds of designs to choose from. Find your favorite by using the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=710910&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Ffind%2Dit%2Dfast" target="_blank">find it fast</a> option.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To enter for your chance to win a $125 credit to Minted, <a href="http://www.minted.com/el/hol_33shadesofgreen2016" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. There will be two winners!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Giveaway will be open to residents of the U.S.A. Giveaway will close on November 3, 2016, at 11:59 pm PDT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took me a while, but I finally finished the BIG quilt I have been working on! It is a queen size quilt and it the largest I've made. It took me a long time, but mostly because I started and stopped on it so much. The sewing part wasn't hard, but cutting all the pieces took a really long time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pattern for this quilt was published in the Better Homes and Gardens Quilts and More Magazine, Summer 2015 issue. It was designed by Natalia Bonner (<a href="http://www.pieceandquilt.com/" target="_blank">pieceandquilt.com</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, the finished quilt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I tried to do a project without any green in it, but it just didn't happen! I ended up going with a solid green for the edge-banding, and I'm glad I did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took me a long time to select a backing for the quilt. I finally found this blue gingham print,and I think it works perfectly with the front of the quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend I worked on a Fall Tablescape. It was a lot of fun to put together! I started with the DIY centerpiece box I build last year (Find the easy tutorial <a href="http://www.33shadesofgreen.com/2015/09/fall-tablescape-centerpiece-box-tutorial.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) and then filled it up with a whole bunch of fall goodness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The white pumpkins are real, but the gold ones are inexpensive plastic ones I bought at Hobby Lobby and spray painted gold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gold leaves are from last year too. I found some oak leaves in the yard, pressed them flat for a few days in between books, and then spray painted them gold. Quick and easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The green hydrangeas might just be my favorite part. My mom cut these from her yard earlier this summer and dried them. She brought me over a whole bunch - they are so pretty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you all have a good summer? I can't believe it's over and we are nearing the start of fall! Why does summer always go by so quickly?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've really been loving all of the sweet corn this year. I made this easy corn salad for a picnic on the beach and it was delicious. We ate it as a side with tortilla chips, but it would make a great main meal if you added grilled chicken breast or shrimp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.liveeatlearn.com/mexican-street-corn-salad/" target="_blank">Live Eat Learn</a>.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dressing Ingredients:</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup of plain Green yogurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 tsp honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 tsp paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/4 tsp cumin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 Tbsp olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 3 cups fresh corn (approx 3-4 ears of corn)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 garlic clove, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 red bell pepper, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup red onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup canned mild green chilies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Avocado, cubed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Mix all dressing ingredients and set aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Heat oil and garlic over medium heat. Add corn and cook about 10-15 minutes or until corn is tender and slightly browned. You could also use frozen corn for this - thaw and cook until slightly browned and slightly charred. Toss in lime juice and salt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. In a large bowl, combine beans, pepper, onion, chilies, cilantro, and corn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. To serve, top with avocado and cheese. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over top (you may have some leftover). Garnish with sliced limes and additional cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;">The Beautycounter mission is to get safe beauty products into the hands of everyone.</span><br style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /><br style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;">According to their site: There are more than 80,000 chemicals on the market today. Many don't have any safety data. This is particularly true of those used in the skin care and beauty industry. Only about 10% of the 10,000 chemicals commonly found in personal care products have safety data ... and the Food and Drug Administration (the agency that regulates cosmetics) allows companies to use chemicals known to be extremely harmful (lead, formaldehyde, and phthalates) in the products we put on our bodies and on our kids every single day, day after day.</span><br style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /><br style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;">At Beautycounter, they've banned more than 1,500 ingredients setting a new health and safety standard.</span><br style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /><br style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /><span style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;">Check out this <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/ingredient-glossary/" target="_blank">glossary of ingredients</a> carefully chosen for use in the Beautycounter product line and this <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/the-never-list/" target="_blank">list of ingredients</a> that you will NEVER find in their products.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now thru May 19th, Beautycounter is offering a gift with purchase. Spend $150 and you will receive the <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/skin-care/oils/lustro-oil-3-ylang-ylang.html">Lustro Face Oil 3</a> for free! The Lustro Oil is $68, so that's a great deal. I use this oil several times a week and love it. I like to add two drops to my moisturizer before applying for an extra dose of moisture. I also like to use it int he evening on my face after I've cleansed when my skin is feeling dry. It feels like a mini facial for your skin!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Enter to win a $50 Beautycounter gift card to be spent on any products you choose. Also, don't forget - the first three people who place an order through the 33 Shades of Green social will receive a free <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/skin-care/lip-care/protect-lip-balm-spf-15.html">Beautycounter Protect Lip Balm</a>! Just in time for summer. If you make a purchase, make sure to click on the "33 Shades of Green Social" link on the Beautycounter page. <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/kristenditta/social/92130-33+Shades+of+Green+Social/">Shop Here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Check out <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/kristenditta/social/92130-33+Shades+of+Green+Social/" target="_blank">the Beauycounter site</a> and leave a comment to share the product/s you'd like to try if y<span style="line-height: 18.48px;">ou win.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Share on Instagram and tag me @33shadesofgreen and Kristen @littledittygirl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Place an order with Beautycounter through the "<a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/kristenditta/social/92130-33+Shades+of+Green+Social/" target="_blank">33 Shades of Green Social</a>" Link at top of page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Schedule an online social (Earn free product!) with Kristen by contacting her at kristen.ditta@gmail.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Good Luck! Giveaway will close on Monday, May 23rd and a winner will be announced. Please leave your email address in your comment if you do not have a blogger account so that I will be able to contact you if you are the winner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;">Are you ready for Spring? I know I am! We had an easy Winter here in Michigan, but I'm still excited for the warm days of Spring. I'm most excited about being able to get back in the yard and garden. I made this copper trellis last Winter and had it out in the yard last Summer. It's an easy project and can make a huge impact in your landscaping. This is the perfect project to make now during the last couple of weeks of Winter as you wait for Spring!</span></div>
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now you can get to work cutting your copper pipes! Here's what you need:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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(14) 10" long pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(16) 1" long pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(8) 20" long pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your tape measure and permanent marker to mark where you will need to cut. The pipe cutter takes a bit getting used to,
but once you do, it's very easy to use. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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hands when you glue your pipe together.
Trust me, the Gorilla Glue is strong stuff - you do not want it on your
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4 of the 10" pipe lengths and 8 copper tees. Glue one tee to each end. Squeeze glue to the inside of the tees, and
insert pipe. Use a flat surface so that
the tees are lined up on each side. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the final unit to the top of the (4) 20" pieces. Glue 4 more of the 1" pieces to the very
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done! Glue a 45 degree connector piece
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Glue the 45 degree connector so that it is facing the center of the
trellis.</span><br />
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mentioned, it was Winter when I made this, so I was thrilled when the weather
warmed up and I was able to put the trellis to good use in our
landscaping. I found the perfect spot in
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vines. There are so many beautiful
varieties. I'm thinking this copper
trellis could be a very elegant and pretty alternative to a traditional tomato
cage (B). Hyacinth Bean (C) is one of my
very favorite annual vines! It grows
quickly and the flower spikes are gorgeous.
The flowers dry into pods with seeds.
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Happy Monday! Can you believe that Christmas is this week? I can't! It doesn't help that we've had incredibly mild temperatures and no snow on the ground. In fact, we've only had one snowfall so far this year and the snow only lasted a couple of days before it warmed up and melted. I'm not complaining - dry roads and above average temps are OK by me!</span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">I made a batch of Christmas Stove-top Potpourri this weekend to hand out to family and friends. I think they make a great last minute gift for neighbors, work friends, and hostess gifts. Also, who wouldn't enjoy a house filled with the scents of Christmas!</span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Because of our mild temps, my rosemary plant in the garden is still going strong! It's actually huge. I was able to pick a large amount of sprigs to use for the stove-top potpourri. Hard to believe for the end of December!</span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">- Quart size mason jars</span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">- 1 clementine or orange (an orange might be hard to fit in the jars, so I used clementines)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year I wanted a better way to display my Christmas cards. Normally I place them all in a basket and keep it out throughout the holidays, but they are all too pretty not to see! I love how this simple holder turned out and I'm looking forward to seeing all my cards on display this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Wood boards (size of your choice - I used 1 x 2 boards)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Use a saw and miter box to cut boards to length of your choice with 45 degree ends. My finished card holder is 36" long x 17" h.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. I used finish nails and a little wood glue at each corner to attach the boards together. I'm sure there is a better way, but this worked for me! Use sand paper to smooth each board and prep for painting. Paint and set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Use wire clippers to cut chicken wire to size. I wanted to make the chicken wire stand out a bit and look a little fancier than the plain silver finish, so I spray painted it gold. To do this, I attached the ends together with clothes pins, and then sprayed it. This worked well because the chicken wire wouldn't stay flat, and also I was able to spray both sides at once. Let dry before attaching to boards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Use a staple gun to attach the chicken wire to the back of the boards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Display and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just love how the gold spray paint looks on the chicken wire. I used a few old cards from last year to test out my new holder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found little gold clothes pins at Michael's to attach the cards to the chicken wire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's that time of year again - time to start planning your holiday cards. I am happy to be bringing you a great giveaway to help you get started. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=337449&U=710910&M=17025&urllink=" target="_blank">Minted</a> is giving away a $250 credit to one lucky reader!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past weekend I did some Fall clean-up in the garden and harvested this whole bunch of carrots. I waited all summer for these carrots! I planted them from seed in early June, and boy, they took a long time to grow. They were delicious though, so I guess they were worth the wait.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1.5 - 2 lbs of carrots; cleaned and trimmed to equal size; if preferred</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">{ Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2014/03/balsamic-roasted-baby-carrots.html" target="_blank">this one</a> on Cravings of a Lunatic }</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 lb of fresh Brussels sprouts; cut in half. Remove any outer yellow leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 lb pasta of your choice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 4 fully-cooked chicken sausage links (flavor of your choice; I used an Italian style flavor), sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil or a silpat mat in a single layer. Roast for 10-20 minutes. Roasting time will depend on the size of your Brussels sprouts. Stir halfway through cooking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium low heat. Add garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant. Add pasta, Brussels sprouts, sausage, and pesto to skillet. Stir and cook over low heat until sausage is heated through. If mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">{ Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/pesto-pasta-with-chicken-sausage-roasted-brussels-sprouts/" target="_blank">this one</a> at Gimme Some Oven }</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided this pasta would be best enjoyed with a glass of vino. Perfect Sunday dinner :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you like Brussels sprouts, I think you will love this dish - It was the perfect Fall meal. I'm off to the garden to check on the rest of my Brussels sprouts. I can't wait to use more in another recipe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you like Thai - you will love this dish! And, it couldn't be simpler. It's a one pot meal - place all the ingredients together in one pot, cook for 10 minutes, and enjoy. It's doesn't get much easier than that! I made this on a Friday night after a long week at work, and it was perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Recipe adapted from this <a href="http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2014/11/one-pot-thai-peanut-pasta.html" target="_blank">one</a> at <a href="http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2014/11/one-pot-thai-peanut-pasta.html" target="_blank">Your Cup of Cake</a>)</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One Pot Thai Pasta Bowl</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 12 oz. pasta (spaghetti or linguine; uncooked)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2" section of ginger root; cut into 1/2" long pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 1 tablespoon red curry paste (I found this in a tiny jar in the Asian section of my grocery store)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Add all ingredients (except for lime juice, lime wedges, and cilantro) to a medium size stock pot. Place on stove and bring to a boil over medium / high heat. Reduce heat to medium / low, and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. If all of liquid is not yet absorbed, cover and let sit, about 5 minutes. Remove ginger pieces and discard. Stir in lime juice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really loved this dish - I'm putting it on my regular meal rotation list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fall officially begins this week. I can't remember a summer flying by as quickly as this one did. I wouldn't mind a bit more summer, but there's no stopping it! I started Fall decorating last week with the project I worked on with the Home Depot (see it <a href="http://www.33shadesofgreen.com/2015/09/fall-decorating-in-dining-room.html" target="_blank">here</a>). Today I am back with a tutorial on the centerpiece box. It is so easy and only took an hour to put together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- (2) poplar 1 x 6 boards; 30" long (for the sides)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- (1) poplar 1 x 8 board; 30" long (for the bottom)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Apply a small amount of wood glue to the end of the bottom piece and attach one side. Use finishing nails to secure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally, greenery. I used lamb's ears and kale, picked from my yard, and ornamental purple kale from a plant I bought at the farmer's market.</span></div>
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