Otter love.

Thanks Pantone.

COLORS FOR FALL 2009

(Top Row, L-R: American Beauty, Creme Brulee, Purple Heart, Rapture Rose, Iron)
(Bottom Row, L-R: Majolica Blue, Honey Yellow, Warm Olive, Burnt Sienna, Nomad)

For a more in-depth breakdown of each color, read more.

• American Beauty: This reddish tone is said to evoke a patriotic feel.
• Creme Brulee: This neutral color is a softer alternative to white.
• Purple Heart: This purple hue is predicted to be a popular color for accessories.
• Rapture Rose: This refreshing new hue is said to emit hope and surprise.
• Iron Heart: This color is said to be the new black. The brown cast makes it a warmer alternative to gray.
• Majolica Blue: One of our favorite hues. This color is said to give off a smokey sense of calmness.
• Honey Yellow: This warm tone is the Fall variation of Spring yellow.
• Warm Olive: This exotic take on yellow is said to show designers' concern about being eco-conscious.
• Burnt Sienna: This color is said to be Fall's interpretation of orange and the reddish tone makes it more versatile.
• Nomad: This hue serves as an important foundation for pairing with rich and saturated brights.

Thanks Sami!

If I were a comic character.

Another babysitting intro. Yo Gabba Gabba.

Biz's beat of the day:



Opening Credits: (I feel like I need some drugs to fully enjoy this.)

Smart Girls at the Party.

Ok, so maybe I've been babysitting too much, but I LOVE this. Positive role models for girls. Highlighting the fact that it's cool to be smart and proactive. AND I just saw the guitarist, Amy, at UCB!

Courtesy of Mommy.

Cut. It. Out.

Inauguration Interactive Courtesy of the Grey Lady.

There is a feeling like the clenching of a fist.

He might just be my favorite North Carolinian.

Tangerine Honey Pudding.

Tangerine Honey Pudding
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 pinch sea salt (1/8 teaspoon)
4 cups of lowfat milk or soymilk
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon tangerine zest 2 cups chopped tangerines, seeded, skinned, membranes removed

Combine cornstarch, salt in medium heavy bottom pot. You will need to mix constantly. Turn on the heat to medium and slowly, mixing energetically, pour in the milk. When the liquid mixture is warm, add the honey and zest. The mixture will thicken and boil. Don't forget to keep mixing while it boils for about three more minutes or so: you are looking for an almost pudding like consistency because it will thicken some more as it cools. Turn off the heat and let cool, mixing every five minutes. Add the tangerine pieces and transfer to a glass bowl or storage jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.



thanks, http://www.artsy-foodie.com/

Clementine Cakes.

Clementine cakes
Serves 8:
4 eggs
250 g sugar
150 g de cake flour
140 ml clementine juice (70ml+70ml)

Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC. Grease and line with parchment paper 8 small cake moulds. Whisk egg yols with sugar. Add the firmly whisked egg whites, the flour and 70ml of juice. Pour the dough into the moulds and bake for 10-15 minutes. Pour the remaining juice (sweetened as desired) over the warm cakes. Unmould when cold. Decorate with clementine segments.

Rume.

So my friend Hilary is constantly giving me fodder for this blog. She's quite the inspiration, and I have to thank her again. Because these are really great. Check it out.

I KNOW HIM! Good job Anoop.

Alright alright, this is me.

NATALIE PORTMAN & RASHIDA JONES Speak Out by Natalie Portman

Whuuuut.

This is a cake. That someone actually made. Gross. Thanks cakewrecks.

Post-hiatus oddities.

So I haven't posted in a while. Sorry. But this is seriously the strangest product ever created.


Plush organs!

Looks Familiar.

PANDA DOG!

I want to be 5 again. Grover is super.

I need a cheer up. Thanks Beaker.