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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As it is the 4th of July, I wanted to make something fun to celebrate the holiday. When thinking of what to make, I immediately thought of ice cream sandwiches because they are a treat that cools you down in the heat of summer, but are also fun, delicious, and obviously semi-messy to eat. You can pretty much make any variation of these ice cream sandwiches but I chose to use my favorite recipe for double chocolate cookies and to balance out the chocolatey flavor of the cookies, I used vanilla ice cream. Other appealing combos might include chocolate chip cookies and banana ice cream, oatmeal raisin cookies and butter pecan ice cream, or cornmeal cookies and strawberry ice cream. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">4 ounces (114 grams) unsweetened chocolate, chopped, +2 ounces (36 grams) finely shaved.</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">5 ounces (140 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, +4 ounces (112 grams) chopped into 1/2 inch pieces</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/2 cup unsalted butter - 1 stick</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1 1/2 cups sugar (300 grams)</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">4 eggs</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (70 grams)</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/4 teaspoon baking soda</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">In a heat proof bowl, combine the 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, the 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, and the butter. Place over not touching barely simmering water in a sauce pan and heat, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">Using a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment or a hand-held mixer, beat together the sugar and eggs on medium speed for about five minutes, or until light, thick, and pale yellow. On low speed, slowly add the chocolate mixture and mix for about 15 seconds. The mixture will not be well mixed at this point, but that's okay. You will finish combining all of the ingredients by hand.</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, espresso powder, the remaining 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, the remaining 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate,</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">and the walnuts. Using a rubber spatula, fold the flour mixture into the sugar butter mixture just until the flour mixture is totally incorporated and the dough is evenly mixed. </span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">For the best results, scrape the dough into an airtight container and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 3 to 4 hours before baking. When you are ready to bake, position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat the oven to 350 degrees. </span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">Drop the dough into 1/4 cup balls onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are cracked on top and soft but not liquidy when you press them in the middle. Let cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely.</span><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. The unbaked dough can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.</span></span></div>
Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-20970991574555958972016-03-13T10:33:00.000-07:002016-03-13T10:33:50.777-07:00Cornmeal Almond Biscotti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Whenever I feel stressed or bogged down with too much work, I resort to my favorite cookbook: <i>Classic Home Desserts</i> by Richard Sax. Many of the pages are dogeared or marred with colorful post-it notes, because I simply want to make everything in the book. This past week, I decided to tackle cornmeal almond biscotti which turned out to be a very good decision. These biscotti are crunchy and flavorful, with a perfect texture, thanks to the cornmeal. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Makes about 4.5 dozen biscotti</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/4 cups whole unbalanced almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 large eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 cup cornmeal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or generously butter the baking sheets; set aside. Scatter the almonds over a separate baking sheet and toast until dark-medium brown, usually 12 to 15 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. Cool slightly on a wire rack; leave the oven on. Chop enough of the almonds to measure 1/4 cup. Set both the chopped and whole almonds aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">3. Cream the butter with the sugar using an electric mixer just until combined, no longer. Add the eggs and mix until blended. Add 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and all of the almonds; mix until combined and the nuts are distributed. Stir in enough of the remaining 1/4 cup of flour so the dough comes together, but is not sticky (the dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">4. Working on the prepared baking sheets, shape the dough into 4 long logs, each about 1 inch wide and 3/4 inch high. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5. Bake until the dough is set and beginning to turn pale gold at the edges, about 15 minutes (This time might fluctuate due to your oven. The biscotti might take longer - this is okay!) Remove the baking sheets to a wire rack and cool for 5 to 10 minutes; leave the oven on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">6. Cut the biscotti into even slices about 1/2 inch wide. Arrange the slices, cut sides up, on the baking sheets. Return to the oven and bake the biscotti again until very lightly browned, about 10 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container. (These biscotti keep well for about a week, however in my house, they were all devoured in approximately 5 days.)</span>Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-57904335453565327912016-02-21T20:44:00.000-08:002016-02-21T20:44:03.918-08:00EATPOPS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Happy New Year to you all! This winter, knee high boots have become my favorite go-to and I have been experimenting with various different ways in which I can make them interesting. The main way which I have been wearing them is with skirts or dresses and so when thinking of what to pair them with for this simple look, I opted for a classic, ivory-colored dress. Because of the unusually warm weather in SoCal, there was no need for me to wear a jacket, but I felt a bit bare in just a tank dress so I added a chambray shirt, knotted at the center. I happened to wear it to a birthday lunch, but this outfit could easily be worn to a meeting with a blazer exchanged for the chambray shirt, or to school with a navy blue backpack. Xx</span></div>
Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-9794117289887603392015-12-01T20:47:00.001-08:002015-12-01T20:47:48.695-08:00Hello December<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When I think of winter, I think of a multitude of textures including wool coats, ribbed sweaters, chunky turtlenecks, and way more. But these definitely aren't the only textures which can be worn in the winter, especially in California. For this specific outfit, I blended a colored leather skirt with a flannel shirt, a denim jacket, and sneakers with perforated sides. For me, playing with texture is about adventure and achieving the unexpected while having fun. </span></div>
Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-35654725053715809842015-11-15T20:58:00.001-08:002015-11-15T20:58:07.948-08:00November Jams<div style="text-align: center;">
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Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-45926747504421328692015-11-08T15:11:00.001-08:002015-11-08T15:11:57.755-08:00Blue Star Donuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you know me, you know that I'm a fiend for donuts. When I heard that Portland based doughnut shop, Blue Star Donuts, was opening right in Venice, I freaked and went to check it out the day after it opened. The blend of the rich, brioche dough texture mixed with the wonderful flavors such as chocolate almond ganache, valrhona chocolate crunch, and lemon lime makes for the perfect donut. 10 out of 10 on my end - all I can say is that it is dangerous that this heavenly storefront has opened up so close to my abode.</span></div>
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If you don't already know, I have an addiction to music. I am a very inclusive listener, meaning I love a multitude of different genres, artists, and sounds. These are just a few of my favorite picks from this month on my soundcloud (follow me at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/stelladorothy">https://soundcloud.com/stelladorothy</a>). Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-1711610757248560192015-09-23T16:28:00.001-07:002015-09-23T16:28:09.325-07:00In Crust We Trust<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pizza, for me, is one of the ultimate comfort foods. This recipe simplifies pizza so that anyone can make it when they have a particular hankering. Feel free to add your own flavor to the pizza in any way(s) which you can imagine.<br />
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<i>Makes 2 Pizzas</i><br />
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Dough:<br />
1 1/3 cup warm water<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
1 tbsp. dry yeast<br />
3 cups (-ish) all purpose flour<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 tbsp. honey<br />
2 tbsp. olive oil<br />
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Pour warm water into a bowl. Add milk and yeast. Let rest for 2 minutes. Add flour, salt, honey and olive oil. Knead dough until smooth. Rub the dough with olive oil, place in a bowl, cover and let the dough rise to double. This will take about 1 1/2 hours.<br />
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Sauce:<br />
1 can San Marzano tomatoes, seeded and diced<br />
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced lengthwise<br />
1/2 cup olive oil<br />
small bunch basil leaves, roughly chopped<br />
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Heat sauté pan then add oil, followed by garlic, tomato and basil. Season with salt.<br />
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Assembling the Pies:<br />
8 oz. fontina cheese, grated<br />
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated<br />
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Place a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500º Fahrenheit. After rolling out the dough into circular/square shapes, ladle some of the tomato sauce onto the dough and spread it out, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges for the crust. Sprinkle the fontina and mozzarella cheese over the pizza and bake on the pizza stone until the crust is golden, 10-12 minutes.<br />
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Variations:<br />
Goat Cheese and Mushroom - Ahead of time, sauté about 3/4 cup of mushrooms with some garlic and olive oil. In addition to the fontina and mozzarella, crumble up some goat cheese and sprinkle it on top as well. Then, add your mushrooms and bake for the same amount of time.<br />
Pesto - Instead of using tomato sauce, you can feel free to use pesto as your base. I like to use Wolfgang Puck's pesto sauce (http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/recipes/sauces-and-dressings/Pesto).<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I recently got back from Boston where I ate at the celebrated Flour Bakery. I was so inspired by their "Chunky Lola" cookie, that I felt the need to find the recipe and make my own. If you are a fan of chewy cookies, these are a must-bake! Filled with chocolate chunks, pecans, and coconut these cookies incorporate salty and sweet to make the perfect bite. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 2/3 cup (150 grams) packed light brown sugar</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 2 eggs</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 2/3 cup (70 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick cooking)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 1 teaspoon baking soda</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 9 ounces (225 grams) bittersweet chocolate (62 to 70 percent cacao), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 1 1/4 cups (125 grams) pecan halves, toasted and chopped</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18.059999465942383px;"><b>- 1 cup (120 grams) sweetened shredded coconut</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a handheld mixer or a wooden spoon), cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy. (This step will take about 10 minutes if using a handheld mixer or a spoon.) Stop the mixer a few times and use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and the paddle to release any clinging butter or sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Scrape the bowl and the paddle again to make sure the eggs are thoroughly incorporated.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add the chocolate, pecans, and coconut and toss to combine. On low speed (or with the wooden spoon), slowly add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and then mix just until the flour mixture is totally incorporated and the dough is evenly mixed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For the best results, scrape the dough into an airtight container and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 3 to 4 hours) before baking. When ready to bake, position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat the oven to 350 degrees F.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges and slightly soft in the center. (**I only baked mine for 15-18 minutes, so I recommend checking on them after 10 minutes and again at 15 minutes.) Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are cool enough to remove with a spatula. Then transfer the cookies to the wire rack to cool completely, or enjoy them warm.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The unbaked dough may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Recipe From:</b> <u>Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery+Cafe by Joanne Chang</u></span></div>
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Can you believe the 70's are finally back in style? I could not be happier considering the fact that some of my ultimate style icons come from the seventies such as Jane Birkin and Bianca Jagger. I love clothes from the seventies especially, because they are so effortlessly chic; simple, yet sophisticated. These wedges have a bit of a vintage vibe to them, so when paired with the bell-bottom, buttoned, light washed jeans, a seventies look emerges. The crisp, white shirt adds a basic touch but doesn't clash with anything else in the outfit making it all mesh well together. Hoop earrings are a nice finishing touch adding to the retro look. If your heart desires, you could also make it vintage by adding a gold chain necklace or a printed scarf. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm back! This time... for real. I am finally on summer break and I couldn't be happier, mainly</span> <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">because this means that I am going to have so much more time to do what I love the most... blog. My comeback post is a bold yet original outfit which I am</span> <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">anxious to wear and I absolutely love. When I was in the Adidas store looking for shoes, I spotted this red tracksuit out of the corner of my eye and I couldn't believe what I saw. I absolutely love adidas tracksuits, but you usually see them in navy or black. When I saw the red one, I knew it had to be mine. I always love being original in what I wear and I thought what better way than to wear a bright red, full on adidas tracksuit. This suit is so comfortable and because the pieces can be worn separately, there are so many different ways to wear them. I chose to wear the suit with these white/navy Stan Smith shoes because they are so simple, classic, and are the perfect color to compliment the red. How would you wear your tracksuit?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">School has been so hectic lately but now that I have gotten into the swing of things, I am very happy to say that I will finally be able to start blogging again. The weather has completely changed and I have sorted through my wardrobe and chosen the pieces for this new season. Here in LA, we are fortunate enough to still be able to wear t-shirts and shorts, but now that the air is crisper and it's a bit chillier, I have started wearing sweaters, jeans, boots, etc. This outfit is one of my transition outfits because it keeps me warm, but still hangs on a bit to summer. The embroidered top has great sleeves that flow and vibrant colors that really go well with any dark hue, my example being the maroon colored pants. I wore white converse because I wanted the outfit to serve a very casual purpose, but brown or gray boots would go great with it also. Xx</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've been living in this skirt this summer and this cardigan too. They are both perfect for warm weather and when put together, provide a stylish layered look. They are great for wearing to the beach because of the simplicity of the clothes and the laid back vibe. When I go to the beach, I don't really want to wear my favorite pair of pants and a button down shirt, but I want to look put together. This outfit is fab for a casual occasion because it looks good and feels good at the same time. If I had to pick a pair of shoes for this outfit, I'd probably go with Birkenstocks or strappy sandals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This shorts immediately called my name when I spotted them. I mean, the colors are beautiful, the print is eclectic and the length is perfect. I have been wearing them nonstop since I got them with basic tees. But, I tried them with this crisp, white, button down shirt and I loved it. I added the sandals because they have become my staple shoes this summer. I wear my hair up a lot more in the summer rather than fall or winter, so I decided to go for this ponytail with a few pieces hanging out, to soften up the look. You can try this look by wearing any printed shorts you have and adding a fancier type shirt to them! Xx</span></div>
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Stellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955577255396252470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399674221683572510.post-6647417792078679542014-05-11T21:45:00.001-07:002014-05-11T21:45:22.505-07:00Spring with an Edge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Time to put away the pants and coats and dig up those mini skirts and short jackets because it finally feels like spring! The weather has been much warmer lately and everyone (at least in Cali) is wearing shorts and tees! This is my transition outfit, because I don't want to totally ditch winter! I have to keep my short leather jacket because it's versatile. I wore it with this simple dress and some tall retro shoes to make the look a bit edgier. Swipe on a smoky eye and some messy hair and there you have it: the edgy spring look. Perfect for spring because of the weather and perfect for those of us who don't want to fully leave winter because of the leather jacket! Have fun experimenting… xx</span></div>
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Aviator sunglasses have always been the "it" shades, but now there's a new trend taking over in the fashion world that is making everyone swoon. Mirrored sunglasses are super popular and they are a very typical California cool look, yet they also incorporate some fun color. My favorites are the green and blue mirrored sunglasses, but the yellow ones are also rad. What do you think of the new mirrored lens trend? xx</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">☆ Coat - H&M </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">☆ Shirt - Forever 21 </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">☆ Chain - Forever 21 </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">☆ Pants - The Runway Outlet </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">☆ Shoes - Gucci </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">☆ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">People would assume that monochrome is very boring because it is all based on one color, but if you delve in deeper to explore monochrome, you can encompass different shades and textures of that same color. Grey is a classic, because it's perfect for those of us who just can't decide whether to wear black or white. I call it my compromise color. So, instead of wearing boring, bleh grey, I wore three different shades of grey with intricate detailing on my shirt and pants. My shirt is quilted, so if you get up close, there are small geometric diamonds, and on my pants are crazy cool curves and lines. For a fun touch, when it got colder in the day, I threw on my leopard print jacket, because really, what doesn't go with leopard print?! Xx</span></div>
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