cooking 001

11.9.12



one of the things i remember from my typical american upbringing was taking home economics (more commonly referred to as home ec) in middle school. here, we learned how to do a bit of sewing as well as cooking and baking. at the time, most of us considered it a fun and easy A. even better, we were able to eat our assignments. over 10 years later, i have to admit my housekeeping, cooking, and baking skills have not gotten any better although i am starting to make a concerted effort to try. i am starting to think that "how to survive after college 101" should be mandatory at every university, not only including how to cook meals that actually taste good but also simple things like changing a flat tire, fixing a broken pipe, or how to fold fitted sheets. sounds silly, but too many people of my generation and those of younger generations just don't have the common sense skills of generations before us. although, it seems to me that we have youtube and a plethora of how-to videos in return. not a bad trade off, if you ask me. yesterday morning i thought i would put my baking skills to the test and turned out this apple crumble.

Apple Crumble recipe can be found HERE

lg, Rae

interpreted book cover artwork

6.9.12





i came across this stunning interpretation of Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" by Rob Hodgson. really taken with this print, which can also be purchased here. "Catcher in the Rye" is sort of what i would call part of the american adolescent experience. in addition to being required high school reading, this book was truly an exploration of ourselves as lost teenagers bridging the gab between adulthood and childhood, exploring identity and isolation, wrong and right; fitting for the 9th grade. however, i also do think we could all benefit from revisiting this text and revisiting our teenage-selves in the process.

lg, rae

leaving for nyc

18.8.12


nyc, from my trip last summer


Need Supply Co Spring 2012

13.8.12



i am really a bit of a kinship to these stills from Need Supply Co's Wes Anderson inspired Spring 2012 video. Directed by Duy Nguyen at The University of Richmond, these stills give off a Royal tenenbaums meets Rushmore meets Moonrise Kingdom vibe. If a Wes Anderson University existed, this is exactly what it would look like - classic IVY brick buildings and a uniquely wes 60s fashion vibe. Both videos can be found below.

lg, Rae



vergennnes laundry, VT

7.8.12



last week, carol and i went to vergennes laundry, a stunning little cafe in vergennes, vt to get a little work done. it was a much needed little getaway from middlebury. vergennes laundry used to be an old laundromat on mainstreet in vergennes. this modern yet rustic cafe has a beautiful clean and modern design - white walls, white ash wood tables, and grey industrial cement floors. in addition to the usual hot drinks offered at cafes, vergennes laundry had an incredible breakfast plate with yogurt, gateau au blé noir, and berries, which was as delicious as it was pretty. aesthetically perfect and delicious in every way, vergennes laundry is definitely on my list of favorite cafes. unfortunately i did not have my camera with me, but i snapped this with my iphone. if only all breakfasts were this lovely.

lg, rae




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