Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-tickin

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judaslover16: Aaawwww poor patrick can’t make a snow ball.

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:52:00 -0400

judaslover16:

Aaawwww poor patrick can’t make a snow ball.

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How to Hack Your Brain

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:24:54 -0400

How to Hack Your Brain

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Detox Drink

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:34:58 -0500

Detox Drink:

We’ve all needed to detox at some point in our life.

ps-imadethis: Summer was all about stacks n’ stacks of thin,...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:35:53 -0500

ps-imadethis:

Summer was all about stacks n’ stacks of thin, bright bracelets, but now we’re Fall-ing for all things bigger and bolder. Take it from icons like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc and Wonder Woman, powerful arm armor packs a stylish punch. Our crush of the moment is jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher, whose pieces prove that cuffs always contain the right stuff…so get inspired and create a next-level look that screams confidence. We dipped into our arm-candy jar and grabbed some lightweight pony beads to create a look that’s j’amazing.

To create: start with a colored bead and tie to one end of elastic thread as a “stopper”. String on an even number of gold and silver pony beads that measure to the circumference of your wrist. Start the 2nd row by adding another bead and stringing it through the second-to-last bead in the 1st row. Add another bead and string through every other bead of the previous row as you create your 3rd row. Continue this process until the cuff meets desired length, pulling tight as you go. Once you’re finished- connect by sewing the two ends to each other and tie the string to the “stopper” bead with a knot and then trim off the “stopper” bead.

likeafieldmouse: Sandra Kantanen - Untitled (2011) - varnished...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:34:11 -0500

likeafieldmouse:

Sandra Kantanen - Untitled (2011) - varnished photographs swept with paintbrush while wet

artmonia: Huebucket.

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:33:01 -0500

artmonia:

Huebucket.

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DIY studded sexy bra

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:57:22 -0400

DIY studded sexy bra

Four DIY Halloween Costumes

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:57:00 -0400

Four DIY Halloween Costumes

Gluten Free Apple Pie Crust ^_^

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:00:18 -0400

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 recipe Gluten Free Pie Dough - Enough for a 2- crust pie (see recipe link below)
7 cups, peeled Grannie Smith apples, sliced 1/4” thick- about 2 1/2 pounds
3/4 - 1 cup sugar (if using a tart variety of apple, use more sugar)
2 tablespoons sweet rice flour OR tapioca flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cubed butter

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425°

Prepare one recipe of Gluten Free Pie and Tart Dough. This recipe yields enough dough for a 2-crust pie. Roll out half of dough according to recipe instructions and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
Combine sugar, amaranth, arrowroot OR cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl and use a whisk to thoroughly blend ingredients.
Add sliced apples and gently coat apples with sugar mixture.
Pour apples into dough-lined pie plate and distribute them evenly.
Dot the top of the apples with cubed butter.
Place top crust over the apples. Press edges to seal dough and use your favorite method to flute the edges (pressed with fork tines, etc.). Cut or poke several small vents in the top of the pie crust.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, until top is golden brown and apples are tender.
Check frequently. If edges brown too quickly, place a strip of foil around the edge to prevent burning.
Allow pie to cool for several minutes before cutting.

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.

Gluten Free Pizza Recipe

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:59:05 -0400

Karina’s Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe

I’m finally happy with a gluten-free pizza crust. It’s the best gluten-free dairy-free pizza crust I’ve eaten. These particular flours bring superior flavor and a perfect pizza crust texture. Slightly golden crisp at the edge, with a tender, flexible middle. Not too thick and not too thin. You can hold a slice in your hand and bite.

Ingredients:

2 cups tapioca flour/starch
1 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup GF millet flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons organic light brown sugar
1 1/4 cup warm water (between 110 - 115ºF)
1 teaspoon organic light brown sugar
1 packet (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup good olive oil
1/4 cup beaten organic free-range egg whites (or egg replacer for two eggs)
1/4 teaspoon light tasting rice vinegar

Instructions:

Grease two 12-inch pizza pans and dust lightly with gluten-free flour. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flours and dry ingredients.

Proof the yeast in 1 cup warm water with a pinch of sugar.

Add the proofed yeast to the dry ingredients. Add the oil, eggs and vinegar.

Beat the dough until smooth and sticky. The pizza dough should be creamy smooth and not too thick- it’s not sturdy like typical bread dough. It almost borders on batter.

Using a silicone spatula divide the dough in half. Scoop each half onto the center of a prepared pizza pan. Using clean, wet hands press down lightly and flatten the dough to create a thin, even pizza shell, with slightly raised edges. You’ll have to rinse your hands more than once to do this. Take your time to smooth out the dough with wet palms. Have patience, Bubela. You will be rewarded with a lovely crust. Promise.

Set the pizza shells in a warm cozy spot to rest and rise a bit- about 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

When the oven is hot, place the two pizza pans side by side on the center rack (if your oven is too small to accommodate both pans on one rack, you’ll need to use two racks; rotate the pans half way through baking time to avoid overcooking on the lower rack).

Bake for ten minutes till golden.

Remove from the oven. Preheat the broiler.

Brush the pizza shell with extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and fresh garlic. Sprinkle with Italian herbs.

Top with your choice of fresh vegetables and herbs.

I used:

Fresh baby spinach leaves and basil
Roasted eggplant slices
Sliced fresh tomatoes
Vegan “mozzarella” cheese
Italian herbs (dried oregano, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, thyme)
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil all over the top

Broil briefly to melt the cheese, 4-5 minutes. Don’t over cook.

Cook time:20 min

Makes two 12-inch pizzas

Recipe Source: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com

More Zucchini Bread!

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:19:36 -0400

Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Recipe type: Cake

By: Nicole @ Gluten-Free on a Shoestring.com

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 50 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Serves: 12

Gluten-free zucchini bread with chocolate chips

Ingredients

3 cups (420g) high-quality all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (218g) packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
3 extra-large eggs at room temperature, beaten
1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup (112g) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 2 standard loaf pans and set them aside.
In a large bowl, place flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, granulated sugar and light brown sugar, and whisk to combine (working out any lumps in the brown sugar). Set aside the dry ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, place the zucchini, eggs, banana, oil and vanilla, and mix to combine well.
Create a well in the center of the bowl of dry ingredients, and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix to combine. The batter will be very wet. In a separate small bowl, toss the chocolate chips with the cornstarch. Pour the chocolate chips and cornstarch into the batter, and mix until the chips are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, and smooth the tops with a wet spatula.
Place the loaf pans in the center of the preheated oven, and bake, rotating once, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of each loaf comes out clean (about 50 minutes).
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes in the loaf pans. Remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve. Leftovers should be wrapped tightly in freezer-safe wrap and frozen until ready to use.

Tis' the season for Chocolate Chip Zucchini

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:16:32 -0400

Almond Zucchini Bread (paleo)

4.0 from 3 reviews

Recipe type: bread

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 35 mins

Total time: 45 mins

Serves: 2 mini loaves

Slightly crunchy, super moist paleo zucchini bread.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup grated zucchini, water squeezed out
3 eggs
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 banana, mashed
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease two mini bread loaf pans.
Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Combine wet ingredients besides zucchini in a stand mixer and beat on medium for about 2 minutes. Alternatively, combine in a large bowl and whisk together vigorously.
Add zucchini and mix until combined.
Pour dry ingredients into wet and mix until incorporated.
Pour batter into loaf pans.
Bake for 32-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer bread out of loaf pan and cool on wire rack.

cardboardreality: book nest Where can I get one of these?!

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:14:40 -0400

cardboardreality:

book nest

Where can I get one of these?!

I want a spot as cozy as this appears in my home.

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:12:23 -0400

I want a spot as cozy as this appears in my home.

aquaticwonder: I’m the architect of my own disaster

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:18:22 -0400

aquaticwonder:

I’m the architect of my own disaster