Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Blueberry shortbread cookies


Bella and I couldn't resist making these today, one of the most delicious cookies we have ever made. Try these today, and you won't be disappointed!!!!

YieldMakes 36

Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed 2/3 cup dried blueberries


Preparation1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, and salt. Add butter, then pulse until fine and crumbly. Remove bowl from food processor and stir in dried blueberries.

2. Measure 2 tbsp. mixture into each of 36 mini muffin cups*, pressing down firmly.

3. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool at least a few minutes before serving.
*If you don't have mini muffin pans, press 1/4 cup mixture into each of 18 regular muffin cups and bake about 20 minutes.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per shortbread.

Nutritional InformationCalories:82 (43% from fat)Protein:0.7gFat:3.9g (sat 2.4)Carbohydrate:11gFiber:0.3gSodium:56mgCholesterol:10mg

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Just Listed

Olive Shirt Coat SHOP
Lace Detail




Friday, February 6, 2009

Studious

After being super curious about the human body, and umbilical cords, and belly buttons, I had to break out my Anatomy and Physiology book for Bella. Now, of course, I wanted to mediate what she saw, and really only show illustrations. I showed Bella a drawing of a pregnant belly with the baby inside, and the umbilical cord attached. She was so fascinated, that she started flipping through the book like mad. At that point, I had to take to book away, actual photos of anatomy is a little much for a 3 year old I think. I then gave her my "drug guide for nurses" and she was intrigued by all the pics of the pills that are out there. Budding scientist I suppose??


All this studying is making my head spin!


Monday, February 2, 2009

Happy Valentines Day, Friends!


Went on location with our friends to take some really fun Valentines Day portraits. With a little help from the hubby the session went very well!
Here is Bella wearing a vintage handmade pinafore/skirt, made by my grandmother for my mother in the fourties/early fifties.


Best Friends....


Sisters, Aren't they just so yummy?
Smile, tree climber.