Happy Halloween!

the dark side

First Frost

good morning saturday

as you enjoy this meal, you can also enjoy antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C from the berries; protein and calcium from the yogurt; and protein, fiber, and vitamin B from the waffles.

Ingredients

• 2  cups  vanilla low-fat yogurt
• 2  tablespoons  honey
• 2  cups  fresh raspberries
• 1  cup  quartered small strawberries
• 1  cup  fresh blackberries
• 1/3  cup  sugar
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 4  frozen whole-grain waffles, toasted
• 4  teaspoons  toasted wheat germ

Preparation

Drain yogurt in a fine sieve or colander lined with cheesecloth for 10 minutes; spoon into a bowl. Add honey, stirring to combine.

Combine berries, sugar, and juice; let stand 5 minutes. Place 1 waffle on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 cup fruit mixture, about 1/3 cup yogurt mixture, and 1 teaspoon wheat germ. Serve immediately.

happy friday!

knitted pillows

i'm so excited! this will be my weekend project!

kids for a day

finns finds

finns finds

finns finds

Janie and Jack

a pick me up breakfast

  Espresso Cream Puffs

• 1  cup  all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons  sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1  cup  fat-free milk
• 2  tablespoons  butter or stick margarine
• 1  tablespoon  instant espresso granules or 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2  large eggs
• 1  large egg white
• Cooking spray
• Pastry cream:
• 1/2  teaspoon  unflavored gelatin
• 1  tablespoon  water
• 3/4  cup  fat-free milk
• 6  tablespoons  sugar
• 2  tablespoons  cornstarch
• 1/2  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 2  large egg yolks
• 3/4  cup  frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
• Powdered sugar (optional)

love everything chic!

comfy yet elegant! 

This dress White Nostalgia is made by Magnolija Dress

This Romantic Misty Autumn Dream is a dress was made by River Of Romansk. 

it's monday

good morning! heater just kicked in and needing a little pick me up. here is a delicious white chocolate latte.

• serves 4
• 2  cups  milk
• 1  cup  half-and-half
• 2/3  cup  white chocolate morsels
• 2  tablespoons  instant coffee granules
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1/4  teaspoon  almond extract
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Garnish: cinnamon sticks

Stir first 4 ingredients together in a small saucepan over low heat until white chocolate morsels are melted. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts; pour evenly into 4 mugs. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

i am definitely feeling autumn today. here are some photos i came across i just love them!

shannon blue photography

look at these! i just love bagatelles & co these clutches and purses are just to die for and work great with just about anything. All the Lili clutches and Gigi purses are carefully handcrafted by bagatelles & co in a studio in London.

This cute Lili Clutch is made of Liberty printed cotton featuring an indigo floral print on an orangey-red background. It is a perfect style to wear as a party clutch.

This Gigi purse is made of Liberty floral cotton and tie silk with an antique brass frame. It is small enough to serve as a coin purse in your handbag.

This Lili Clutch is made of green and white paisley tie silk and the bow tie of Liberty cotton. The bow tie comes as a brooch so you can wear this as well.

This elegant Lille Clutch is made of embroidered print and is perfect style to wear as a chic evening/party clutch.

Bagatelles & Co & Liberty

Pumpkin Puree

Fall would have to be my all time favorite season from the changing leaves to pulling out my cozy sweaters to my favorite food, anything pumpkin. Here is an easy recipe to puree a pumpkin and make your favorite pumpkin recipes.

- pick your pumpkin (a pie pumpkin)
- cut your pumpkin in half
- scoop out the pulpy strands and seeds with a spoon (save the seeds to roast late for a tasty snack)
- place the halves face down in a baking dish. fill dish with 1/2'' of water (this helps to keep the pumpkin flesh moist)
- bake at 450 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes or until you can pierce the skin with a fork
- after the pumpkin is bakes and tender remove from oven
- separate the pumpkin flesh form the skin by scooping flesh out of shell with a spoon
- you can use a hand wand, regular blender or food processor to puree
- blend the pumpkin until it is creamy

once this is done you can use your fresh pumpkin puree in all your recipes. you can also add in some of your own spices. make sure to refrigerate or freeze in ziplock bags until you're ready to use again.