In my Grandma’s kitchen. I thought the lighting was so pretty, even though “Bowl of Fruit” has to be the most over-done, cliché, boring photography subject ever. Gram fussed that the banana wasn’t pretty enough, but I think the bruises add character. I’m spilling secrets here: that pear in the back is fake. It’s so the bowl is never actually empty.
Cinnamon tea, honey, and girl talk while babies snooze nearby is the perfect winter afternoon.
Pastel cookies for Lydia’s half birthday party. I bit into one and was *wham-o*ed with memories of being in grade school – I’ve been searching for this recipe for ages since tasting it two decades ago. FINALLY. Jen had it, and she passed it on. I am ecstatic.
Sarah from Rescue Chocolate came through the Hey Brooklyn studio and brought this “Pick Me! Pepper” chocolate bar made with salt and spice. It made me deeply happy. I would have never selected this myself so I’m glad she selected it for me. Thanks, Sarah!
Rob strikes a pose in the elevator of the studio.
Such a pretty teacup.
Jessica
25 Feb 10 at 11:49 am
Two things. First of all, that fake pear thing just made me totally fall in love with your grandma! And second of all, of all the many, MANY pics you’ve posted of Rob, that one is my favorite. I’m not sure why… there’s just something about it.
West Coast Amber
25 Feb 10 at 9:57 pm
Heeeey, will you share Jenn’s cookie recipe? Please? Please? I’ll ask her tooo!
G.
25 Feb 10 at 10:34 pm
I haven’t tried it, but here it is. Let me know how it turns out if you make them.
RECIPE for Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups confectioner sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp almond flavoring
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups floud
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
-Cream butter and sugar together
They don’t puff up too much, but give them space the first time around so you can see how big the shapes you cut will be.
-Add eggs and flavoring
-Stir in dry ingredients
-Roll, cut, decorate – I normally try to roll to 1/4 inch. It keeps the cookies a little softer. It’s also good to let them cook before decorating
-Bake 7-8 minutes @ 375.
For the frosting, it’s just confectioner sugar and milk. Mix the two until it’s the right consistency and add color. The thinner it is, the smoother it will dry, but it can also be runny when you’re frosting the base coat.
If you want to do the detail work, like dots and letters and whatnot, I just put the frosting into a ziploc bag and snip one corner off.
theambershow
25 Feb 10 at 10:46 pm