Quote of the Day

“I was thirty-two when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.”

Julia Child

(image: cannelle et vanille)

Quote of the Day

“After eating chocolate you feel godlike, as though you can conquer enemies, lead armies, entice lovers.”

Emily Luchetti

(image + recipe: cannelle et vanille)

Cutting the Cupcake

I definitely want cupcakes at the wedding (I have a minor addiction) and am having fun finding possible designs.  I’d like something simple and sweet, perhaps just a swirl with a floral accent or two.  Though I haven’t nailed down the color palette I’m leaning towards coral and blush pinks with a dash or orange to spice things up.  Above are some ideas, any thoughts?

(image one, two, three, four, five)

An Education

John is out of town so tonight I will be curling up with Alfred and a glass of Elizabeth Rose rosé (a gift from a friend in Napa—I’ll let you know what I think!) to watch An Education.  I’ve heard such wonderful things and it finally came out on DVD this morning.  I think Carey Mulligan is the cutest and am eager to see all the vintage costumes and interiors.  Have you seen it?  Am I in for a treat?

UPDATE:  I already finished it!  Carey Mulligan was positively lovely.  Her character was such a kindred spirit (the Catholic school girl memories came rushing back…).  Any Neo-Trads that have yet to see it absolutely must, you’ll be charmed, I’m sure of it!  Off to download the soundtrack… XO Katie

Chocolate Love

I may not be much of a baker, but today I’m dying to make these simple, sweet brownies.  Then I want to wrap them up in wax paper, tie them with a little twine bow and give them to people I love.  Now, I just need to buy cookie cutters…  Thanks for the inspiration, Mav.