tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61577952205153895682024-03-07T18:19:17.163-08:00The (other) Kennedy CompoundThe Kennedy's of Cantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344105703649434952noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-1160747484303690932015-11-01T11:01:00.000-08:002015-11-01T11:01:00.803-08:00Getting my creative jitters outCame home from Cali uber:inspired - as usual. I realized I haven't let my creativity really fly in the last six months. So here it goes. I'm starting with getting my paper craft vibe back, just in time for wrapping season. The goal: all gifts procured/made by December 1st; month of December focus on packaging with love and intent. Inspired by Wakako/<a href="http://www.baum-kuchen.net/" target="_blank">Baum Kuchen</a>.<br />
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It was just a matter of time. Either we took it down or it was coming down by itself. We had some awesome help and a beautiful couple of days to make it happen.<br />
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It was a LOT of hard work - but I think they boys had a lot of fun deconstructing.<br />
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If you know me, you know that I cherish all my trips to Cali because they are some of the most soul-filling moments I have. I've come to realize that I need to build more "Cali" moments into my MI life in order for T(o)KC to stay fresh, inspired and alive.<br />
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Doesn't sound too hard, does it? Eat amazing food, spend time with people that get me, share my passion and creativity with others. However sometimes life takes you down paths which are hard to find your way back from and you become lost before you know it. Even after coming back from my last amazing Cali trip I had a hard time finding my way "back".<br />
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If I choose to look back at the last week I could choose to look at some of the low points (and let me tell you, besides Tax Day, there were more than my share). Instead, I am choosing to look at the MANY amazing points in the week and to count my blessings.<br />
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- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Being</span></b> able to rally as a couple to handle a very tough situation<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Having</span></b> a sister that is always there for me with the most incredible insight and guidance<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Rocking</span></b> a beta test for a big project and being inspired by a family that lives across the state<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing</span></b> my work though someone else's eyes and being amazed at how it's perceived<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Working</span></b> with colleagues/friends that are smart, talented and make me strive to be better<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Spending</span></b> an entire day with someone I'd just met and knowing I'd made a friend for life<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Soaking</span></b> in the spring sunshine, putzing around outside and being able to breathe (again!)<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Knowing</span></b> that my Germanese Cali family has made their way safely to Japan<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Finding</span></b> comfort and happiness again in the kitchen<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Connecting</span></b> with past clients who have reached out to do more exciting and important work<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing</span></b> how important it is to stay true to your values and beliefs<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Spending</span></b> time to invest in my own inspiration, health and well being<br />
- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Loving</span></b> this craggly, old, half dead tree - as it's one of the big signs for me that life goes on<br />
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I thought I would share a few moments I captured while working today. I spent most of the day at the dining room table oogling the glittery snow. I'm very lucky to be able to do what I do from the comfort of my own home. I couldn't resist grabbing the camera and taking advantage of the winter light.</div>
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I've moved some temporary storage for the weck jars into the kitchen. Not my ideal solution, but until I find something for the studio it will suffice.</div>
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My bird book stays within arms reach of the kitchen window.<br />
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Shamus taking a stroll.<br />
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Un-staged shadows. Guess I forgot to put away the reindeer.<br />
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I love this little guy my dad carved. Kept him out as part of my winter decor.<br />
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The shed is about to fall down at any moment. We've known this for a while...but have tempted fate so far. K built this lean-to on the back of the garage to house yard and garden equipment. He's pretty handy to have around. Now we just have to move everything before the shed collapses with all the snow weight.<br />
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Once that shed comes down I'm hoping to use the wood for many projects, including having tables custom made for the patio. Perhaps we'll use some as a framework for a wall in my studio as well. Fingers crossed the wood is usable and we can salvage (maybe sell) it.<br />
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2015 is the year of reorganization. I have big plans for the Compound (I usually do). We'll be replacing more IKEA furniture with found treasures. There's a goal in mind that I will share as soon as some more rooms are complete and ready for reveal.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-63568704237039255072015-01-08T18:02:00.002-08:002015-01-08T18:02:16.913-08:00Meditating = Afternoon Nap <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">"Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap."</span><br />
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I barely used my 2014 word, it never fit. STRENGTH. It never just popped to my mind (which a word should do). When it did there was a part of me that thought that if I was telling myself to be strong that I was actually weak. So I abandoned it and found my new word, which I am keeping.<br />
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I found the most amazing post titled "<a href="http://www.foursigmafoods.com/on-being-centered" target="_blank">On Being Centered"</a> that pretty much sums up how I feel about my word and goals for 2015. Pop on over and give it a read...I think you might find it interesting.<br />
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(NOTE: I found the article then did more research about the website. It's a medicinal mushroom company. Random. Click on "ABOUT" and check it out. I'm not endorsing anything - I just thought it was really weird and kinda interesting that this mushroom guy wrote this amazing article about being centered. Maybe it's just me...<br />
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I picked this picture because I think that this was one of the more centered parts in my last year. I was happy! I was giving and getting incredible amounts of love from this cat! I was healthy. I was enjoying everything about life. CENTERED.<br />
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Happy 2015.<br />
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Also known as Bella. Or Boo. Or Boo Boo.<br />
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If you live at the Compound you most likely go by many names.<br />
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Bella earned Bounce after spending a day (!!) in the dryer. We think that she jumped in there when the cleaning people were here and they closed the door when they washed the floor in the mud room. She was unharmed. And extremely lucky that I decided to come home that night vs. staying across the state as I had intended!! Not sure when K would have discovered her missing.<br />
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I started to type that I only had one nickname that I know of...but realized that is not true. There are many floating around out there that still get used occasionally. Like Poodle, which I believe was given during my 80's big hair days.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-20682983893143729822014-08-03T06:24:00.001-07:002014-08-03T06:24:15.456-07:00The Eagle has LandedWe've been keeping an eye out for the bald eagles that seem to have taken to the neighbors (dead) tree at the cottage. Imagine the surprise when my sister (Beth) and her husband (John) spotted the pair with...a baby!! Technically I think it's called an "immature eagle".<br />
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Thanks for sharing the great pics John! Unfortunately I didn't bring my zoom lens this time around, however I will try to get some shots as they've been flying in and out.<br />
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I think we all got our love of gardening from Mom and Dad. They would always "putz" in the gardens at the cottage. This year we planted a few pots of herbs on the front patio and as we've all been up there have been enjoying incorporating them into our cooking. The basil plants are gonzo.<br />
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I LOVE this little area by the back door. The crane that Dad carved pokes out of a cluster of ferns, hostas and astilbes.</div>
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Arts and crafts at the cottage are the norm too. My sister Ann is taking Zentangle classes and is quite good at it. Can't wait to see where she goes with this new talent.<br />
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The AuGres car show is a big event that brings in tons of amazing cars and people to the small town. We gather on Michigan Avenue to watch the parade. It was quite long this year. We got a glimpse of this turquoise beauty prior to the cruise at H&H bakery. Clara got all dolled up and had a bag at the ready to collect candy. Sam totally enjoyed and greeted each and every cruiser.</div>
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There was good food (morning, noon and night) prepared and shared by all. The boys took a moment to relax and enjoy the surroundings on the porch. Many long hours were put into hand making the window molding, painting and getting it looking better than it's ever been.<br />
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Steve and Clara put out the flag. Another Bachle Cottage tradition.<br />
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And the Aunts and Uncles got to share in kid-fun. It was a wonderful weekend all around!<br />
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PS: It wasn't until Uncle Kent came that the kids gathered around a screen. Just saying.<br />
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Love the fact that we now have a tire swing for little (and not so little) visitors to enjoy. Also love the amazing, crazy complicated knot that Kent tied to secure, raise and lower the swing. He really is a handy guy to have around.<br />
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<span id="goog_1937080947"></span>Love making chocolate chip cookies now. In fact, it's really rather addicting. Especially when one batch fits PERFECTLY in my Mom's round tupperware container. The same (30+ year old) tupperware container that went on many a picnic, road trip, school functions, and up north with our family! I love that it says Bachle on the side in her writing, and MOM on the top.<br />
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Love immersing myself into learning more about herbs and using them in new ways. Love channeling my Mom (again!) to make herb vinegars in anticipation of making and sharing her fresh herb salad dressing. Love watching the plants grow each and every day and harvesting them to make breakfast, lunch and dinner special.<br />
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Love Michigan produce. Love finding a new recipe and product that not only I think is really good, but K says is good enough to add to the product line. Love that my prototype batch included produce direct from my sisters garden, and that my Aunt Keen is one of my beta-testers!<br />
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Love putting my vintage finds to good use. This amazing suitcase is serving as a desk and storage space for my party planning paperwork and collection of goodies. It sits atop a folding teak table from my Mom and Dad's. At the end of the day I close it up, the clutter goes away and all is good. </div>
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Totally loving being outside in the morning and late afternoon, finding these amazing puddles of light and shadow. Loving the organic, natural patterns and materials in juxtaposition with the industrial feel of things we've selected for that very reason.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-75215688946470827332014-06-18T08:01:00.003-07:002014-06-18T08:01:55.335-07:00Summer ... finally!I wouldn't call "Summer" until the patio was done and although there is still some metal work to do, I'm officially calling it done and kicking off the season.<br />
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So now I can enjoy all the planning, visiting and partying that this summer holds. In a few weeks Wakako from <a href="http://www.baum-kuchen.net/" target="_blank">Baum-kuchen</a> and my precious Roo will be visiting us for over a week!! We're headed to the cottage and will spend some time here at T(o)KC. We will be having a get together before they head home. I want so many of my friends to meet my amazing Cali family (well, at least part of my Cali family).<br />
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The gardens have kept me busy. I was really intimidated to create/buy/plant the new landscaped garden by the patio. I love the plants we picked out, but need to do some re-arranging. I've been harvesting random flowers from the garden for around the house. I'll do a shade plant/garden post soon.<br />
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<b>Plant highlight</b>: I love the fluffy whiteness of Goats Beard. Introduced to me moons ago by my Mom and Dad. I remember arriving at the cottage and finding two wine bottles (beautiful deep blue and green) hosting goats beard and nepata (purple cat mint) on the kitchen table and was in awe. I actually think one of my bushes is from the cottage reno.<br />
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Oh! I can't wait for Roo to come check out our patio raspberry bushes. They are loaded with berries waiting to ripen. We've have a few - and they are delicious. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that these bushes are everything I hoped for to add some bulk, color and edible offerings on the patio. They have such a pretty leaf, the berries are a bonus!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-24455992791278257472014-05-18T18:42:00.003-07:002014-05-18T18:42:45.599-07:00Sunshine.I have to admit I went back to bed this morning after making breakfast. The sun hadn't woken up yet, so I decided I wouldn't either. Luckily when I woke up (for the second time) the sun was shining and spent the day with us as we hung out doing chores and enjoying the back yard.<br />
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K worked his behind off all weekend. The sun deck is finished - with power! The path and landscaping are next. Hopefully this week!<br />
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I spent some time in the gardens. I fall in love with Jane's garden every year. I brought the angel from my Mom's house.<br />
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Still in the planning stages for the new landscaping. I have a list of plants I love, just need some thought put into what to put where and how many. I'm hoping to make it pretty easy to maintain.<br />
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We love moving the furniture around to suit our needs. We ate dinner outside, under the heater (!!), with the Tigers on tv. Awesome way to end the day.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-27188193673103287692014-05-08T14:54:00.001-07:002014-05-08T14:54:55.992-07:00What a difference a day makes.Cold and rainy yesterday. HOT and sunny today. Welcome to Michigan!<br />
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Here is what has been accomplished in one day. Tomorrow (weather permitting!?) the concrete will be poured where you see gravel. There will be concrete incorporated into the walk out to the sun deck as well.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-39007141315750678302014-04-27T12:52:00.002-07:002014-04-27T12:52:22.117-07:00It's been a long time...Since I've posted, hasn't it? Well...<br />
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We're still here. Keeping busy, traveling, enjoying spring (again and again and again!). I feel like I've had 3 springs between Cali, our South vacation and (finally!) here in Michigan. I have to say it's been a treat. I think Spring may be my favorite season.<br />
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So here's what's happening at T(o)KC. Kent is busy working on the patio and a floating sun deck! Yup.<br />
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I'm going to try to keep posting updates of the "build" as we go. There's lots still to be done: concrete patio, limestone bench tops, landscaping and more! I'm finally beginning to see it all come together and have a vision for it all.<br />
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Also, I have to say that K was correct when he said, "This is a pretty big deck." At the time I didn't think so, but now? Yowza! The parties we will have!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the view currently walking up from the sun porch. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spending time doing research on what plants I want where. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temporary rest stop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes..my husband is building me a sun deck! </td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-20370956364757215592014-02-23T16:31:00.002-08:002014-02-23T16:31:18.755-08:00A family affairA few of the siblings were able to gather on Saturday to celebrate my brother Steve's birthday. I love when we get together, we all give a little nod to my Mom on most of the food we have. Mark made a chipped beef dip, Lynn made "Bachle chili" and AuGres fudge(!). I made bread. Jill made an awesome banana cake, which I'm pretty sure is the flavor cake my Mom always made for him. It's nice to know that no matter what, she'll always be there with us when we get together.<br />
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Lynn gave Clara one of my Mom's necklaces. We talked a lot about Grammie.<br />
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Clara and Sam spent a ton of time decorating for Uncle Steve's party. The place was decked out with homemade hearts.</div>
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I also made "Kansas City Cornbread" (one of Mom's favorites) and cinnamon honey butter.<br />
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Jill made a delicious banana cake with just the right amount of frosting, nuts, coconut...it was awesome.<br />
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Oh, and I was inspired by the tequila tasting at a friends the other night, I decided to give this to the birthday boy. An aged tequila which everyone says is really good, very smooth. He was kind to share.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-68664877190561345972014-02-09T14:55:00.003-08:002014-02-09T14:55:52.084-08:00Guess what this is!This, my friends, is a viewer and 3D slides of my Mom and Dad's wedding. No kidding. It's the coolest thing ever.<br />
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It matches my V-day decor? Red, aqua, vintage, and personal. Perfect!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-53961626588348559842014-02-08T12:16:00.000-08:002014-02-08T12:20:10.146-08:00Quiet on the homefrontNot many stories to tell lately. I guess it's because life is just happening. That's good, right? These pictures reflect the casual, creative, carefree place I am letting myself be in right now. It feels right.<br />
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I've been pulling crafting bits out here and there creating things. I love the color combinations for Valentine's day.<br />
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This was my Mom's china...it's this gorgeous robins egg blue with a simple silver rim. I have yet to use it. Shameful right? I know!! I'm working on remedying that soon. I'm thinking a spring brunch is in order, or maybe sooner!? I fell in love with these napkins.</div>
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I cannot get enough of the cardinals this winter. So many. So stark against the winter back drop. I almost always stop and watch for a few stolen seconds out the window.<br />
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Oh this dog. She is really something else. She went to daycare twice this week and is *finally* pooped out and resting. The weather is taking a toll on both of us and our exercise habits. </div>
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I couldn't get enough of <a href="http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/2012/11/black-pepper-parmesan-beer-bread/" target="_blank">this bread</a>. It was the loaf that kept on giving. We ate it for Superbowl, then I shared leftovers with two friends, then I ate a piece toasted for breakfast (twice). We had toast again this morning and then shared the end of the loaf with the critters. Make <a href="http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/2012/11/black-pepper-parmesan-beer-bread/" target="_blank">this bread</a>. You won't be sorry.<br />
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While playing with scraps of paper, I had a bit of a melt down. I really missed my Mom. I miss being able to talk to her, to craft with her, to tell her what I've been up to and to hear about things she's done/made/clipped/heard. Grief comes in waves. This was a little wave and I think they are getting smaller, longer in between. I'm not exactly sure that they will ever go away.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I made a batch of <a href="http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/salted-chocolate-caramel-pretzel-blondies/" target="_blank">dark chocolate, caramel and pretzel blondies</a>. (Thanks CD for pinning this recipe!) </span><br />
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I'm trying to cook/bake this entire weekend (including Game Day) without buying any new ingredients. The cupboards are FULL and I need to use what I have. So it's time to get creative. These brownies fit my criteria, because I was able to use up partial bags full of caramel, pretzels and chocolate chips. Win. Win. Win.<br />
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The batter tasted amazing. I can only imagine how good the dark chocolate, caramel and salty pretzels all tucked in will taste! That's sea salt you see on the top, for just a little more ooomph. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-72546872585223170712014-01-29T08:17:00.001-08:002014-01-29T08:17:11.132-08:00I'm still here.Hello. I'm still here. Just having a little bit of a difficult time getting motivated lately. I'm NOT going to complain about the weather - it is what it is. But I do have to say that January has been the loooooongest month and I am so ready for it to be over and to move on to February.<br />
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I've been half-heartedly thinking about the next move for "Just a Little Something" activities. I haven't come up with anything I'm super excited about and it's been difficult for me to get back in the kitchen for some reason. I know that this adventure needs to proceed at it's own pace, so I'm just waiting for inspiration to hit. It's probably just around the corner.<br />
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In the meantime...I've been enjoying my Weck jars and using them throughout the house. When I talked to my friend Wakako from <a href="http://blog.baum-kuchen.net/" target="_blank">Baum-Kuchen</a>, she told me how she has repurposed her little jars (from the bacon jam) to freeze homemade baby food for her little sunshine Coco.<br />
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I've fallen in love with this rack from my Mom. I have it in the kitchen and rearrange it to suit my mood. I keep extra jars here to grab as/when needed.<br />
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1. Keep your breakfast granola fresh. I can imagine having a stash of this Coconut Vanilla Granola <a href="http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/2013/09/06/coconut-vanilla-granola/" target="_blank">(recipe here)</a> at work in a drawer to go with yogurt or just to nibble when the cravings hit. I ate almost half the pan when I made this - it's that good!<br />
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2. Store your sweets, or even better, put a tag on it and give a friend a little jar of happiness just because. Again, why not stash this in a drawer or on a nightstand just for you? I'm not the only one who eats chocolate in bed, am I?</div>
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3. You know I adore these little green guys that need hardly any attention. I move them about the house. The jars are the perfect little vessels. </div>
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4. Keep things you use frequently out and visible. I use (a lot!) of tasting spoons and spreaders. These little teak spreaders were my Mom's, so I like to keep them out where I can see them. They remind me of cheese balls and family/friend get togethers. Why stash them away if I'll only forget about them? </div>
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Let me know how you've repurposed your lovely jars. Oh, and if you are in the market for more bacon jam, let me know that too. I'm trying to figure out if that needs to be a staple in the line up or just a seasonal thing.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157795220515389568.post-20183061960223385572013-12-30T10:53:00.000-08:002013-12-30T10:53:01.959-08:00Craft TherapyI went to bed last night knowing I could do ANYTHING today. I could go clothes shopping, buy new pots/pans, go to a movie, get coffee, do year-end business stuff, etc...<br />
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But I chose to craft. It's been a long time. It felt wonderful.<br />
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I should have cleaned the studio - but instead I got into stuff and made a mess. Luckily it was our cleaning people day and the entire house is spotless. I feel like I can take credit for that because if I didn't write that check every other week this place would be a mess!<br />
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Instead I did something I wanted to do. With no direction or expectations or time frame. I got stuff out and walked away even telling myself if it didn't turn out, that was OK too. But I like the results.<br />
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I've been focusing on accomplishing one thing at a time (brilliant, right?!). But I've put more emphasis on being present to what I am doing and doing things because I really, really want to. It makes a difference, you know? And sometimes, for whatever reason, we forget to live this way.<br />
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We just put our tree up yesterday. It took everything I had to do it. I had help and company and that made it much better, but oh how I could have skipped it. I'm glad now that I didn't.<br />
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It feels amazing to go slow and be rewarded with beautiful results. These <a href="http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2010/12/black-forest-crinkle-cookies/" target="_blank">Black Forest Crinkle Cookies </a>were selected to be made after I bought a similar amazing cookie at the Ann Arbor Kindlefest. I actually love the fact that the recipe (only) made 14 decent size cookies.<br />
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My nephew and I enjoyed them the next morning with coffee, I'm planning on doing the same thing tomorrow. We'll see how long they last.<br />
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Simple, merry and bright.<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve over or alongside pork chops or tenderloin. Here’s the Kitchn’s lesson on how to cook
<a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-perfect-pork-chops-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-194257" target="_blank">perfect pork chops.</a> This <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/grilled_pork_tenderloin.aspx" target="_blank">tenderloin cooking method</a> has never failed me.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Use it to make these cranberry <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/cranberry-blue-cheese-appetizers/e55ab172-4e19-409c-8496-7b5bacc6699d" target="_blank">blue cheese appetizers</a>. Or
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve it in the jar alongside an easy to make <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-cream-cheese-spread" target="_blank">orange cream cheesespread</a> and cookies. I love these
<a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2012/11/the-perfect-dark-chocolate-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">chocolate sugar cookies</a> – warning the recipe makes a ton, you may want to make half!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Spoon it on top of your yogurt like we do. Add granola (or not, your choice). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Put the jar on a cheese platter along with a jar
of Bacon Jam, Trader Joe’s Sweet and Spicy Pecans, Fruit, Cheese (blue cheese,
goat cheese and sharp cheddar work well) and crackers.</span></li>
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