~ coddled eggs ~ Confession…I first wanted to try this style of egg based solely on the name. What sounds cuter than a coddled egg? But then I tried one and fell in love. They’re delicate, and an especially elegant way to serve eggs for a brunch or a breakfast tea. Don’t be tempted to…
smelling :: guilded lotus flowering art tea seeing :: these little snapshots of a fabulous day with my best friend hearing :: the Chocolat soundtrack tasting :: ooey gooey caramel rolls from Tobie’s and a cup of English Breakfast tea feeling :: excited to be traveling into the cities today to spend more time with…
~ bento lunch ~ I collect cool bento boxes. So far I have six, and five of them are almost exactly the same…but, I’m working on it. This is my most unique and favorite bento and it was given to me by my dear friend Jill as a birthday gift a few years ago when…
A long gorgeous day to myself. I accomplished so much without trying to. You know those days when everything just falls into place? Today was one of those days for me. I drank a big pot of white peony tea and ate this for breakfast while standing on the back porch barefooted, listening to a…
~ green goddess dressing ~ Green Goddess is one of my favorite salad dressings…full of fresh herbs, chives, garlic and creamy buttermilk…and, well, anchovies, if that’s your cup of tea. I personally only enjoy anchovies when they’re melted in olive oil and tons of garlic for THIS recipe. I don’t like them raw, I don’t…