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heart explosion. from me (courtney) to you (?)
Dec 13
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Brunching at Shaheen’s. She totally upgraded her view since our last apartment.

Brunching at Shaheen’s. She totally upgraded her view since our last apartment.

Dec 11
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I’d like to make a visit to Dirt Candy. Anyone else?

I’d like to make a visit to Dirt Candy. Anyone else?

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Bon Iver - Babys. It’s time to see another live show.

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Another one “For Ricky”.

Another one “For Ricky”.

Dec 10
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Stellar dendrite snowflake captured by Kenneth Libbrecht of CalTech, using a specially-designed snowflake photomicroscope.

Stellar dendrite snowflake captured by Kenneth Libbrecht of CalTech, using a specially-designed snowflake photomicroscope.

Dec 08
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A beautiful gift.

A beautiful gift.

Dec 05
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How Crayons Are Made. Oh how I love old Sesame Street. [I also rediscovered Twiddlebugs and Teeny Tiny Super Guy and The Ladybugs’ Picnic during my browsequest]

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Dec 03
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WWD posts a collection of designers’ sketches for Michelle Obama’s Inauguration suit and ballgown.

WWD posts a collection of designers’ sketches for Michelle Obama’s Inauguration suit and ballgown.

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Zach and I discovered Saveur Magazine in the Newark Airport on our way to Florida. I tried out the mags Sweet Potato Casserole recipe on Thanksgiving and it was incredible. If you enjoy sweet potatoes, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Sweet Potato Casserole
Serves 8-10

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place 4 lbs. sweet potatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; bake until soft, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  2. Peel potatoes; pass them through a food mill into a bowl (I peeled them pre-bake so I could just mash and whip them with a whisk). Whisk in 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1/2 tsp. ground allspice, and 2 beaten eggs.
  3. Transfer to a 2-qt oval baking dish. In a food processor (I used a Ziploc bag and a heavy spoon for this part in lieu of a processor) pulse together 3/4 cup roasted salted cashews (I subbed in pecans), 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 3 tbsp. flour, and 2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter until coarsely ground.
  4. Crumble cashew mixture over half of casserole; top other half with 2 cups mini marshmallows. Bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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The Straw Straw. Gold Prize Winner of this year’s Muji Award design competition.

The Straw Straw. Gold Prize Winner of this year’s Muji Award design competition.

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Lately, I am having a cute animal attack. I apologize.

Lately, I am having a cute animal attack. I apologize.