Over beer and cheese the other day, Melissa told me about a company called 99 Designs, which offers an affordable way to get exactly the logo design (or web/icon/print/t-shirt design) you're searching for.
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“Basted” Eggs / Heretofore Unheard-Of Egg Preparation
This morning, I wandered down to the lobby of my hotel in search of a hot breakfast, and when I requested poached eggs, the lovely gentleman behind the stove suggested I have them "basted." I have never heard of this in my life, so of course I said yes.
Thursday Was Not My Best Day Ever
On the plus side, I managed to get through the entire 24 hours without, you know, falling off of a bridge or something.
Things My Mom Never Told Me / Unusual Moneymakers
Via Woman's Day's new Tumblr, Things My Mom Never Told Me:
10 Unusual Ways To Make Money, including online tutoring, mystery shopping, and human guinea pigging.
Sunday Brunch Bellinis
So if you end up making the peach sorbet pictured below for some dinner party or another, please do heed my advice and save all that delicious peach flesh that you've scooped out to make some frosty Bellinis for brunch the next AM.
Easy, Elegant Dessert
You can make this at home in a pinch, and it's such a beautiful, elegant - and surprising - dessert to serve your guests.
Hi From Des Moines!
Despite my excitement over having the call time pushed back, I was up at 5AM anyway. Weird. And sort of annoying, but hey: it's 8:30AM in Des Moines right now, and I have already gymmed/worked/coffeed, so that's something.
New Favorite Thing / Zenni Optical Glasses
OK, I love this. Love this love this love this. Because I love wearing glasses (I think they're hot, and I do enjoy the whole, you know, seeing thing), but I hate that they're so expensive that they become a terrifying commitment.
My View Just Over An Hour Ago
Apparently sunsets over Iowa are on the spectacular side.
Summery Cannellini Bean & Mango Salad
This light, fresh salad, which I based on a recipe sent to me by reader Kate, should most definitely be made in enormous batches and eaten straight from the refrigerator on hot summer nights. It also takes approximately five minutes to make, so we're talking minimal kitchen time - and zero stove time - making it perfect for a steamy late-July dinner.
