tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83277207926040803542024-03-04T22:05:09.037-06:00Notes from the RepublicNotes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.comBlogger463125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-82776962670822955392011-08-31T10:52:00.002-05:002011-08-31T10:53:52.502-05:00Mississippi Mud!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hadn't had Mississippi Mud Pie since like...4th of July 1989. It's just as good as I remember it. While eating a cupcake last weekend...outside...in 107 degree heat...it just wasn't hitting the spot. Nothin' but love for the cupcake, but sometimes it's just not the sweet treat you want on a hot day. Sometimes you want a cool treat...a cool, creamy, chocolaty, crumbly treat. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Mississippi Mud Pie, ladies and gentlemen.</em> ***This is i no way "lite", "skinny", lo-anything". </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Recipe by my Momma</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What you need:</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 cup butter</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup flour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup chopped pecans</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8 oz. softened cream cheese</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup powdered sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3 cup Cool Whip</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 each 3 & 5/8 oz. Jello© instant chocolate pudding</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3 cups cold milk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Directions: </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">First layer: Mix butter, flour and pecans. Press to bottom of 9x9 dish. Bake at 375º for 20 minutes, then let cool. (Oops no photo of this step. Sorry!!) </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Second layer: Cream together powdered sugar, 1 cup Cool Whip and cream cheese. Spread on top of crust. Chill until set. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Third Layer: Mix together pudding mix and milk (pudding will be thick). Pour on top of second layer and chill until set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fourth Layer: Spread remaining 2 cups of Cool Whip onto pudding. You can decorate the top with shaved chocolate if you like. Chill entire dish for several hours. Cut through all layers and serve in squares. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <strong> Ta-Da! </strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">What a great addition. Thanks, Dad and PawPaw! </div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-70689030455442203452011-06-01T11:03:00.000-05:002011-06-01T11:03:33.739-05:00Scwinnnnnnnnng!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZJlZqTKaZSUNOPMAIgkL0MPWvN0SbreI7OXr6ubcewuJWrvySiGhyphenhyphenKe6FjaoAE07t63xMsy9MiVsZz8GjtzQS3-GICDmPfRMmfREYeUZvZe7U8Kspmi_aChayMTsIOsOarOkfI3MSL1U/s1600/BIKE%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZJlZqTKaZSUNOPMAIgkL0MPWvN0SbreI7OXr6ubcewuJWrvySiGhyphenhyphenKe6FjaoAE07t63xMsy9MiVsZz8GjtzQS3-GICDmPfRMmfREYeUZvZe7U8Kspmi_aChayMTsIOsOarOkfI3MSL1U/s400/BIKE%2521.jpg" t8="true" width="400px" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm super excited about my new wheels! After enjoying the cruiser for ~2 years , I decided to change it up a bit and try something new. It's alot to learn and I'm vurry scared of cars...but I'm gonna go slow and steady (Not lookin' to win any races...) We're working on getting the boy a bike too so we can explore! Hurray Summer! </div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-33957532140181956322011-05-25T09:27:00.000-05:002011-05-25T09:27:17.670-05:00Walnut Banana Bread Adventure!<div align="center">Starbucks' recipe! They just....gave it away...on a recipe card. What's wrong with these people? </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuv_vUWFtyFJQZUTpmjIDrzg9ds5CGhe0OeTElZA6cxir6fBpyNWeIOWzthOP6kwVCuHtI1IoobFk6y5zRaVuR8hyFcdN60vRhtRK-4nnPQtgLx7X4zi2b4f-dCocr1sXBHjh6Ajm0J5-/s1600/starbucks-banana-walnut-bread-recipe-7-09-750x562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuv_vUWFtyFJQZUTpmjIDrzg9ds5CGhe0OeTElZA6cxir6fBpyNWeIOWzthOP6kwVCuHtI1IoobFk6y5zRaVuR8hyFcdN60vRhtRK-4nnPQtgLx7X4zi2b4f-dCocr1sXBHjh6Ajm0J5-/s400/starbucks-banana-walnut-bread-recipe-7-09-750x562.jpg" t8="true" width="400px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shredded carrots ($1.50)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a cucumber (~.50)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fresh mint ($1.70)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fresh cilantro ($1.70)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a jalepeno (~.25)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">daikon sprouts (~$2)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">House of Tsang Bangkok Peanut Sauce (~$4)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rice vermicelli noodles (less than $2)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rice paper/ spring roll wrappers (less than $2)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chopped up my veggies/herbs, boiled the noodles for 3 minutes then rinsed them in cold water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Filled a large skilled with warm water (didn't have a big enough bowl) and dunked the rice paper for 2 seconds. Don't keep submerged for longer, 2 seconds is all it takes. It may seem like it's still a little too crunchy, but I promise they soften up fast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Placed the rice paper on a plate, put a little pile of veggies and noodles in the center and wrapped it up like a burrito! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it! The peanut sauce already has a bit of a kick to it, but we threw some sriracha in there for good measure. We made 7 and gobbled them all up. So much flavor! We'll definitely be making these often- next time with shrimp! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Enjoy your Gỏi cuốn! </em></strong></div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-70944523155081746952011-05-25T08:21:00.000-05:002011-05-25T08:21:43.727-05:002011 Houston Art Car Parade! * PHOTO HEAVY*<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This past Sunday was a beautiful day to sit outside and watch ridiculously adorned cars drive by! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On it you will find photos, menu uploads, reviews and cheap daily deals from restaurants and watering holes around Houston.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm learning so much about so many deals around town, I had no idea Onion Creek in the Heights had Dutch beer Tuesdays where Heineken and Amstel are $2! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few menu's I've collected so far. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think doing the research (tasting) may be the best part. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PICKLIN'. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We could have a slogan!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You'll Relish Our Pickles?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Never a Dill Moment?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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In other news, we roasted some sweet potatoes last night and made sriracha ketchup. It was fantastico! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you've never had sweet potato fries (or in this case, <em><strong>not fried</strong></em>!) I highly recommend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1.Scrub em up real good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Slice em (like in circles) Then slice the circles in half.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Throw em in a big Ziploc with one tablespoon of olive oil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Shake em up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Throw on a cookie sheet and bake @ 445 (i know, it's hot!) for like.. 15 mins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. Flip em and bake em for 10-15 mins more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. Remove from oven and salt/pepper as desired!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I've really been making an effort to put more thought and imagination into getting dressed instead of just sleepily grabbing whatever my hands touch first @ 6am. I mean it's early, I have to be at the office in an hour...I probably didn't get enough sleep because lately, the Fuzz won't shut her cake-hole at night and I'm usually not in a very creative mindset. BUT...In the still-dark of my bedroom with only a single, dim bulb illuminating my choices, I tell myself "Think outside the box!"...the box being my office space. It<em> is</em> possible to put something together that's stylish (for, say,cocktail hour or a dinner) <em>and</em> work appropriate!</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table> Its odd to work on cultivating personal style at (almost) 30 years of age and I'm almost envious of the endless resources girls have today that didn't exist when I was in college (forget about high school!) In 1999, I was studying <a href="http://www.mla.org/style">MLA style</a>, not browsing personal style blogs. But I know that it's never too late. Updating your wardrobe is challenging and transitioning your style from college grad to professional, even girl to mother is tricky and there are so many people out there setting fantastic examples.</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I've just been so inspired recently and it's because of a handful of ladies I'll probably never meet. I've learned that a summer dress can take on so many different personalities when paired with a great pair of shoes, a favorite clutch, a long dangly necklace, even pinning your hair up or wearing red lipstick. The perfect belt really can <em>make</em> an outfit. Fit/cut/shape is so important. ANYTHING can be hemmed, taken out or taken in, so keep an open mind when thrifting! </div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">In summation, I'd like to say thanks to the following bloggers for reminding me that getting dressed can be fun and for making me thankful I'm still young in an amazing time: <a href="http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/">Jessica Quirk</a>, <a href="http://candimandi.typepad.com/">Amanda Johnson</a>, <a href="http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/">Kendi Lea</a>, <a href="http://fancytreehouse.blogspot.com/">Coury Combs</a>, <a href="http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com/">Bonnie Barton</a>, and <a href="http://www.calivintage.com/">Erin</a>. </div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> With these new eyes, I shop. This payday purchase is a two-fer because I've been pinching the pennies lately (and for some reason I felt like I deserved it..?). I love browsing the Modcloth dresses and yesterday I found this sweet little sea green spotted frock! (Under $50!) I love*love the color <em>and</em> the collar; the collar's definitely what got me. I like that it's long enough (@ 36") to wear to work- I can't wait to put this outfit together...</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wJn4RdBkf3ijctimAnUU_x-Ntgp2YPPwYAWkJwWI3MkAC6JHz1hKQSaQ6oQ6akjMAZwpVPwgLuZFhErZrbskTDmQOoCOZz81jqnXnSKyCPibrP8qihdVV26r5dLmzScDg1XYQo2LYM2N/s1600/seasalt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wJn4RdBkf3ijctimAnUU_x-Ntgp2YPPwYAWkJwWI3MkAC6JHz1hKQSaQ6oQ6akjMAZwpVPwgLuZFhErZrbskTDmQOoCOZz81jqnXnSKyCPibrP8qihdVV26r5dLmzScDg1XYQo2LYM2N/s400/seasalt1.jpg" width="280px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Dresses/-Sea-Salt-Breeze-Dress">Modcloth's </a>Sea Salt Breeze Dress}</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzSWcZw4X-G6-uWt4psvbKUtaG9H3H3Sx8su_5xTcq9ye52pznm3mjTVatRhcJIrhoNC7qOiaZ0C63XV2fPAoFYB0U29XsCukOXGFAV98V0uvmzaN1imeNy2pyuV72DQenIGZzQz7izlj/s1600/seasalt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzSWcZw4X-G6-uWt4psvbKUtaG9H3H3Sx8su_5xTcq9ye52pznm3mjTVatRhcJIrhoNC7qOiaZ0C63XV2fPAoFYB0U29XsCukOXGFAV98V0uvmzaN1imeNy2pyuV72DQenIGZzQz7izlj/s400/seasalt2.jpg" width="280px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjEFpzqkLtQHehfWFCQQEh30AE3O7x4UawRK3ZjtXQpUWodmh5eDG9ywbzdr1Z7-j_6IntqfqQN9P5W1BzeMOMImlLJXnZCfZc8GxrEaIK4G5ZApaSlV2YRQiZ1J4zBqrxy9wMvekkaqv/s1600/blowfish1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjEFpzqkLtQHehfWFCQQEh30AE3O7x4UawRK3ZjtXQpUWodmh5eDG9ywbzdr1Z7-j_6IntqfqQN9P5W1BzeMOMImlLJXnZCfZc8GxrEaIK4G5ZApaSlV2YRQiZ1J4zBqrxy9wMvekkaqv/s400/blowfish1.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/who-says-you-cant-mix-red-and-pink.html">source</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVOHUReEsalRYs0RWBpCXWF7YPcJFYOPDO9dB5xWIFfXNwFgaJWpZi2mT9B0ySZ0SdS2kZ6pBCSweqMMLruZZTrt81f61MZSg5tvJz2IjPbXeHxhmW2UHD4UAyU0RfDRw6IB9mm-15lBC/s1600/blowfish3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVOHUReEsalRYs0RWBpCXWF7YPcJFYOPDO9dB5xWIFfXNwFgaJWpZi2mT9B0ySZ0SdS2kZ6pBCSweqMMLruZZTrt81f61MZSg5tvJz2IjPbXeHxhmW2UHD4UAyU0RfDRw6IB9mm-15lBC/s400/blowfish3.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/blossoms.html">source</a>} </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-53693519929412905902011-04-18T07:52:00.001-05:002011-04-18T08:26:14.274-05:00Snowball Bliss!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday was the most gorgeous day! We officially kicked off our Spring with the first snowball of the year. We went to <a href="http://www.mamshouseofice.com/">Mam's House of Ice</a> in the Heights for the first time (<em>WHY</em> it took me so long to go is beyond me...) I got lemon, Ryan got pink lemonade and they were fantastic! I hate it when snowballs are too crunchy and this one was perfection, super-soft ice...tart and refreshing. The little trailer was cute, too- pale blue with lime green accent trim. It felt so good to sit in the grass in the sun with a frosty treat and I think I could make this a weekend ritual. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The lines can get a little long, but it's so worth it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and as with any exercise (I hate exercise) during the class I was like.. "You know what? Forget this...I quit" But a little voice inside of me was like "Don't quit! This is a good thing!" and then I was all "Yeah? Well what do I get if I stay?" and the voice said "Fried onion strings".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So after Yoga, Ryan and I proceeded to fry an entire onion. (a la <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/03/onion-strings-oh-yeah-baby/">Pioneer Woman</a>!) And then eat it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And it was good....for the first 10 minutes. I don't feel so awesome now. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Side note: I'm<em> so</em> happy my yoga studio doesn't make us pair up and put our butts on each other. Maybe this is couples yoga or something...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[photos google images and pioneer woman]</div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-91813989725937949452011-04-14T08:19:00.000-05:002011-04-14T08:19:09.530-05:00Tutorial Thursday: Sea salt and vinegar kale chips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So Danielle over at Sometimes Sweet posted her <a href="http://sometimessweet.blogspot.com/2011/04/easiest-recipe-ever-sea-salt-and.html">kale chip experiment </a>(she got the <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/03/recipe-for-roasted-kale-chips-with-sea.html">recipe</a> here) and I admit I was skeptical. I don't think I'm veggie-clueless (maybe a 'lil bit?) but I had never tried kale. Maybe I was a little intimidated by how intense it looked, mega-leafy/super-thick, etc. I guess for greens my default is lettuce and spinach...but I was intrigued. I like salty and crispy..so, good-for-you just seemed like a bonus! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2: Rinse off your kale and dry it thoroughly with a paper towel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZsh68HTzSOP7oNzojHggi1bLACWT_OY9j0y_vrvjUSZ_QReZtzgbUkQxs5LKX07lNq7U9G2ZT1lFRMtUWTA4xboCF_wmvAEfc-FGAjBjqs0GCpLRIQl0gQpFdQOfzQNf0juLIUOhxXiu/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZsh68HTzSOP7oNzojHggi1bLACWT_OY9j0y_vrvjUSZ_QReZtzgbUkQxs5LKX07lNq7U9G2ZT1lFRMtUWTA4xboCF_wmvAEfc-FGAjBjqs0GCpLRIQl0gQpFdQOfzQNf0juLIUOhxXiu/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3: Break kale leaves into bite size bits (I made approx 22 pieces).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaArPt6NjvEVM4ZbP5s8BZo26yX_lbbqUzocaj9APww-6o_xvoI811-sFWLZQPC5-grD7RXAHwm1LdY8rWuthpoNWkK00J8RVHbIar3dUMkv-4TVmVSKgzNb1gkch2K_p1ZcNn_ewHenE/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaArPt6NjvEVM4ZbP5s8BZo26yX_lbbqUzocaj9APww-6o_xvoI811-sFWLZQPC5-grD7RXAHwm1LdY8rWuthpoNWkK00J8RVHbIar3dUMkv-4TVmVSKgzNb1gkch2K_p1ZcNn_ewHenE/s400/3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4: Throw kale into a large Ziploc bag. Throw 1 tablespoon of EVOO and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (or any vinegar you fancy) into the Ziploc, seal and shake it like shake n' bake. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5: Toss kale onto a cookie sheet, space them so the pieces don't touch. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">6: Sprinkle with a little sea salt and cracked black pepper. I also sprinkled with cayenne...because...well we put cayenne on <em>everything. </em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">7: Place cookie sheet in 350 degree heated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 mins, give em a poke. They should be hard to the touch. If not, you could flip them & give 'em another minute. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Using a spatula, put your crispy kale chips on a plate and nom! They're salty, crunchy and they're good for you! I just learned: Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein and reasonably rich in calcium. Take THAT potato chips! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCW5vxG3wiy1ZoxDvu-rA1F6KdLVmFwTmGmk-NMnyB-8Guu-hSFnHa3HLdOS-vvnm5S-5N1l_cyTrmLdROb-GRO-5o3174ayOwrGbOLmuur6YH83_r617Mp8gs_uBDnNnlgciaaaXnA2c/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCW5vxG3wiy1ZoxDvu-rA1F6KdLVmFwTmGmk-NMnyB-8Guu-hSFnHa3HLdOS-vvnm5S-5N1l_cyTrmLdROb-GRO-5o3174ayOwrGbOLmuur6YH83_r617Mp8gs_uBDnNnlgciaaaXnA2c/s400/8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My cousin Rebecca says they resemble smushed frogs...I can see where she's coming from, but I'm not discouraged! I could see this kale chip thing becoming a weekly snack in our house. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">* Note: Was informed that they do not keep well so if you make 'em, eat em up! </div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-89879268670917257082011-04-12T09:57:00.000-05:002011-04-12T09:57:39.394-05:00Tiny Shop Update!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a month of 0 shop updates...BAM! I've added a pair of earrings and a ring! I recently acquired these pretty little peach colored roses and had to make some jewelry. They're perfect for spring! I love this color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">{<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71997864/pretty-in-peach-rose-earrings?ref=v1_other_1">earrings</a>}</div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-51862249835212215592011-04-08T15:00:00.002-05:002011-04-08T15:20:24.116-05:00#winning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNUROOPGF0lsSCrumLBV-fvK8fbvt02RWawjxjPDOLyjUw-lWll9xXwRZvSWoPcZ5DvUgZpJr61kT4M44C6-0XjQAzp0nt-Rb2WZvbBeuZKFp8M_HrEFrSgEHBxRyRa05ppuqQk2LYWjy/s1600/thermos1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNUROOPGF0lsSCrumLBV-fvK8fbvt02RWawjxjPDOLyjUw-lWll9xXwRZvSWoPcZ5DvUgZpJr61kT4M44C6-0XjQAzp0nt-Rb2WZvbBeuZKFp8M_HrEFrSgEHBxRyRa05ppuqQk2LYWjy/s400/thermos1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div>I won these vintage thermoses (thermi? what is plural for thermos?) on eBay! I don't need 6 those grey mugs but the 4 thermi (we're gonna go with thermi) are totally worth it. 10 bucks! TEN! WEEEE! That wood grain one? That one with the...what is that.. wheat? on it? AWESOME. I know collections are supposed to be...collected. You're supposed to find one unique piece at a time...maybe from different places...over a period of time but when something like this falls in your lap, you gotta take it! They'll have such a good little home on my round kitchen table.Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-34148098777257582472011-04-08T09:48:00.000-05:002011-04-08T09:48:54.133-05:00Damn allergiesFirst it starts off as a nose-itch. Then maybe a sneeze here and there...then your throat gets a little scratchy, then it feel like you gained 30lbs in your head. I don't know what it is... exactly...that I'm allergic to. Oak? Ragweed? My office? Maybe all three? But I'm ready for it to be over because I've been substituting my glass of wine at night with 2 benadryl and I miss my Pinot. I'm sure Ryan is totally thrilled that his girlfriend is a Zombie. <br />
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In other news, I've resisted the urge (strong, strong urge) to buy any clothing online this pay period. (remember when I said I would allow myself one new dress each pay period?) The Mercury recently had some costly repairs so I'm pinching pennies this month. My last few trips to Leopard Lounge were disappointing which was odd because I usually have good luck! SO! Last week I brought 3 of my long vintage dresses (Leopard Lounge finds from last year) to the tailors so she can wave her wand and magically turn dowdy frocks into brand-spankin' new summer mini dresses! I'm picking them up today after work. SO EXCITED. I <em>do</em> hope she cut enough off...I'd hate to be on the receiving end of a disdainful look if I ask her to cut them shorter. But I've been making an effort to restyle the things that are already in my closet. I absolutely need to update my shoe and accessory stock but as far as dresses, skirts, etc go I'm not buyin'. I also resolve to clean out my closet sometime this weekend and make a big bag for Goodwill. The thing about Goodwill is...when I go to drop off a bag...I usually <em>leave</em> with a bag. Sigh. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I just realized that my toiletries and makeup were more organized when I was 15... in my caboodle... then they are now. Ryan...30th birthday present idea, plz? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Work is A-Ok (I got a new office!... with a window!)<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago Living Social had a great deal: 20 pilates and yoga classes for $20! I snagged one and so did a few friends so twice a week I've been going to yoga! The first class I signed up for was called "Fundamental pilates"... I'm thinking... ok fundamental.. like.. beginners, right? hooollllyyyy crap..that class was <em>NOT</em> for beginners. I don't exercise regularly. I'm not proud of it, but I would make an effort.. maybe... twice a month. After years and years of gymnastics and cheerleading, I guess I was just over it. So I thought "ok... lets start slow.. ease into it with a little "fundamental" class. NOPE. The instructor was great, but she was going at like...fitness guru pace. She was <a href="http://torinelson.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/denise_austin.jpg">Denise Austin</a> on speed. She didn't really modify anything for someone who.. oh I don't know... hadn't worked out in a month and had never taken a pilates class in her life. By the end my body was shaking horribly...my muscles feeling like jello. For a split second I though "oh shit...I can't stand up"... and it freaked me out. So with focus... I got up..and walked very slowly to the door...then to the car where I proceeded to get into the drivers seat butt first and lift each leg...one by one.. into the car. It freaked me out and so until I they offer a beginner's pilates...I'm done with pilates. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yoga on the other hand... I liked! It was challenging...I learned that I don't know how to breathe which is funny...and that I'm about as flexible as a bread stick now. I have another class scheduled next week! Today I'm doing something called Shimmy Express...which I believe is something like belly dancing? Basically a gut focused work out which it something I am all for. So... I've been working on my <strike>fat ass</strike> fitness, trying to be active at least 3 times a week. Swimsuit season y'all. It's still coming.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to the Bayou City Arts Fest last weekend which was fantastic! <a href="http://www.madebyonegirl.com/index.html">Made By One Girl</a> was there again and I bought two more of her map love notes. I just love them! <br />
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Last weekend was also the first Braud family (minus Michelle+Dylan and Peter) crawfish boil of 2011... SO EXCITED FOR CRAWFISH! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My brother's been living in Peru and visited Machu Picchu this last weekend- abso beautiful!:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Michelle and Dylan are still surrounded by snow in MN but it's getting better, right? RIGHT? IT HAS TO WARM UP. SRSLY.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4dKB1zCOt7O3xgz5gSwt0qxIx9ko9T1si-fdC24wian2O7m8YGZziUojf1yDBdAxLvMGZsS04NKZB6lSjegW5hoeaRyRdOteZuWELVD7aXGkJxT0DVRzfbQq9BwDlFCfGZpuUDOG9rVH/s1600/finalfour2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4dKB1zCOt7O3xgz5gSwt0qxIx9ko9T1si-fdC24wian2O7m8YGZziUojf1yDBdAxLvMGZsS04NKZB6lSjegW5hoeaRyRdOteZuWELVD7aXGkJxT0DVRzfbQq9BwDlFCfGZpuUDOG9rVH/s1600/finalfour2011.jpg" /></a></div>This weekend the Final Four is in Houston. I loathe basketball...I hate the squeaking sound the sneakers make BUT...because of the final four there are tons of free things to do in Houston this weekend! (Free is good... the Mercury needed some repair work this week...VERY inconvenient). So Friday the Hold Steady is playing a free show and Saturday-- Kings of Leon! The shows are @ Discovery Green which is one light rail stop from our house! Free things we can walk to! Which means... first we walk to the pub... THEN to the park. It works out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What else has been going on? Oh, I've just started season 2 of LOST. Y'all I know I'm all late to the party but that show....is so good. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan and I watch an episode of X-Files every night before sleep. It's one of my favorite new traditions. The other night we made an X-Files fort...it lasted like.. 10 minutes before it got kind of annoying (we're not architects...I'm gonna have to look up how to properly build a blanket fort on the Internet) but it was fun for those minutes.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I'm 90% sure we're going to Omaha in two weeks and since plane tickets are 400$ a pop (DUMBBB!) we're gonna fill the tires with air, get the oil changed and hit the great American road...(but we can only stop for bathroom breaks....we're on a time crunch!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cooler will be packed full of Red Bull and Starbucks espresso shots. It will definitely be a challenge, but we can do it!! </div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-74764930675225469842011-03-02T10:10:00.000-06:002011-03-02T10:10:40.874-06:00It's coming, y'all...and I'm scared...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm talkin' bout swimsuit season...but I'm trying to be optimistic! After browsing lots and lots of suits I found one...I present to you my 2011 suit aaaand I have to lose about 8 lbs before I can put it on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-41814500869931341062011-03-02T09:42:00.000-06:002011-03-02T09:42:13.833-06:00Rodeo Houston!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a few shots from the Houston Rodeo BBQ cook-off Friday (I didn't actually take any photos once we got into the cook off, just the carnival outside... derf. ) and Trail Riders Parade on Saturday. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FL95HTzIuEqqA6YH7esxZfATnOW7cMlmHwOmXIHkcjnQsK4Wg-DmdVarduA-ean70tZZizDP4mUYXNbLY0ImLtICmm2Opk50MzBILqcADRMnUo-wjs6NsJUGtPHYyKDrn7WCvbosjqYn/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FL95HTzIuEqqA6YH7esxZfATnOW7cMlmHwOmXIHkcjnQsK4Wg-DmdVarduA-ean70tZZizDP4mUYXNbLY0ImLtICmm2Opk50MzBILqcADRMnUo-wjs6NsJUGtPHYyKDrn7WCvbosjqYn/s400/1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNUPCbxT7LaIlIvcA1WRcADMdu63_LochLzuqHYbFtFMLveZOK9BlRxahCN3WEgx-GuwcYlBq7mIDbZJ-aq4pUZlqhmSDiqSoYAlGUk3s5kdTS9Ns1DpavquLJFd-APCRwUwc5tXes6fo/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNUPCbxT7LaIlIvcA1WRcADMdu63_LochLzuqHYbFtFMLveZOK9BlRxahCN3WEgx-GuwcYlBq7mIDbZJ-aq4pUZlqhmSDiqSoYAlGUk3s5kdTS9Ns1DpavquLJFd-APCRwUwc5tXes6fo/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After one too many beers and gorging ourselves on BBQ, I can't believe we actually peeled our faces off the pillow @ 9am on Saturday to catch the parade. I'm glad we did... I love seeing all the horses! </div><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>BONUS!</strong></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Goat cheese:</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When compared to cow milk products like cheddar and cream cheeses, goat cheese is lower in fat, calories and cholesterol, has greater quantities of potassium, vitamin A, thiamine, niacin and is rich in protein</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Blueberries:</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One of the most antioxidant rich foods! </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Blueberries also contain a high amount of vitamins, including: Vitamins B1, B2, B5 and B6, which help your body convert food to energy; Vitamin B3, which aids in lowering cholesterol; B12, which is good for your metabolism. </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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The crackers aren't horrible for you either...I mean you can eat 10 plain at 120 cals. shazzam. They're pretty big crackers, man. </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">SNACKTIME, Y'ALL. </div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-61875651133907210502011-03-01T10:23:00.000-06:002011-03-01T10:23:06.831-06:00Vandalz.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm just sayin'... if I spotted one of these guys on a lamp post downtown...it wouldn't exactly...<em> ruin</em> my day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go check out all the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NotesFromTheRepublic">new loot</a>! Yippeeee!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> above {<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NanLawson?section_id=6576059">Nan Lawson</a>} </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">above {<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thestorybookrabbit?section_id=7019515">Storybook Rabbit</a>}</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Notes from the Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679863299697120102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327720792604080354.post-84253124194541767732011-02-15T13:48:00.000-06:002011-02-15T13:48:08.175-06:00The Tattoo Baby Doll Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So while I'm at Goodwill...maybe rummaging through toys, looking for a vintage Fisher Price record player or some old Viewmaster reels...<em>never</em> have I ever looked at an old cloth-body baby doll and thought "I could totally embroider tattoos on that baby doll"...but it did occur to Sherri Wood over 10 years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I randomly came upon <a href="http://www.daintytime.com/tattoo/">this project</a> today, started in 1998 by a lady who happened to like embroidery and tattoos.Its a precursor to the handmade art/craft movement that is so prevalent these days. I admit that I didn't immediately love the dolls (a smidge creepy?), but the more I read about them, the more interested I became. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It was a simple idea. (from the <a href="http://www.daintytime.com/tattoo/about/">artist's statement</a> on the project site) "I find cloth bodied baby dolls at thrift shops and send them to tattoo artists who then draw original tattoos directly on the dolls. They send the dolls back to me and I hand embroider the images on the cloth bodies". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Her purpose was this: "to break down barriers and prejudices about women’s work and roles, tattoo subculture, craft and art. The project strikes a subtle balance between these varied traditions and the communities they represent, thus questioning the lines that define, separate and empower each tradition. It draws together two distinct and distant marginal groups". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I like that it blends the talents of two different people using two different art forms. I like that it takes a very familiar part of many girlhoods and gives it a drastic makeover...as us girls have so changed since we last held a baby doll (some of us even tattooed?).</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It sort of encourages me to think outside the box...to maybe use more re-purposed materials, more mixed media, explore non-traditional style...use things from my own childhood to create something new and fun. </div><div align="center"><br />
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