Monday, November 22, 2010

FREE graphic gift tags at West Elm!


I am always looking for cute nontraditional patterned gift paper and wrapping accessories. Right now, West Elm has FREE downloadable gift tags, recipe cards, menu cards, and place cards! The colorways are fresh and a nice change from the traditional red and green. Go straight to their website to print your favorite one off! I love the green and yellow collection!!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tomato basil soup weather!

When the weather starts to get cooler, I get the urge to start cooking again. Soups and chili are a couple of my favorite things to eat during the fall. My friend shared this amazing tomato basil soup recipe and I have to spread the love. I have made it numerous times because it's easy and delicious!

Check it,
Ingredients:
2 cans Italian style stewed tomatoes
1 big jar (24-36 oz.) tomatoe juice
Fresh basil, at 15 leaves, use all you have
1/2 pint of whipping cream
1/2 stick of butter (real butter is the best, use less if you prefer)

How to cook:
1. Combine stewed tomatoes and tomato juice in a large sauce pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes. Let cool.


2. Transfer contents to a blender or food processor and blend in basil leaves.

3. Transfer back to the pan
4. Add whipping cream and butter and heat through.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.

It is tasty with Parmesan and french bread, but I love to have it with a good ole fashioned grilled cheese! I hope that you enjoy!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

“Vackrare Vardagsvara”

This post's title is Swedish for "beautiful things for everyday life". I love this online shop and blog. It is called From Sthlm (Sthlm is short for Stockholm). Every month they feature a different independent Swedish designer and one of their newest collections that is available for that month only. I love well designed pieces that are functional and practical at the same time! Check out this month's designer, Maria L Dahlberg and her collection of candleholders.