It was a busy, busy month, but I ended up finding a little time to poke around a few thrift stores. The November verdict: Furniture was a big thumbs down, vintage glassware thumbs up. I've already featured a few things in earlier stories, like the… Formerly White Candlesticks I painted them red. I absolutely love [...]
Fireplace Tool Stand Made Gift Bag Holder
Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Crafts, Home
Have I mentioned how much I love taking someone else's castoff and reimagining it in a completely new way? It's a fun way for anyone to tap into their creative sides, and also do something cool on the cheap. Plus it's all in vogue right now and stuff (and hopefully forever) – reduce, reuse, recycle, [...]
Mulled Cranberry Cider
Friday, November 27, 2009 in Drinks, Food
One of my favorite hot cider recipes, Mulled Cranberry Cider is warming and delicious without being too sweet. With a little rum – or even some red wine, too – you’ve got yourself a winning holiday cocktail.
How to Get Those Darn Seeds Out of a Pomegranate
Thursday, November 26, 2009 in Food, Fruit, How To...
I know, right? A whole pomegranate is intimidating. You know those delicious seeds must be in their somewhere, but how to get ‘em all out? Here’s how I do it.
Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in Decorating, Home
I know it probably says something a little weird about me, but the truth is, I love Safeway's floral departments. They've always got great arrangements, candles, and cool stuff on clearance. My cup of tea, totally. The other night I was wandering around a Safeway floral department (it's not like I seek them out! I [...]
Butterscotch Pie
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Dessert, Food, Gruntworthy for Guys, Vegetarian
Not long after I posted the recipe for the sinfully delicious Butterscotch Pudding, I received a comment from the lovely jnine. “I’d like to try this in a pie for Thanksgiving!” she said and I paraphrase. She wondered about the adjustments needed to make that happen. And then, so did I. I couldn’t just let [...]
Lemon Bars
Monday, November 23, 2009 in Dessert, Food, Gruntworthy for Guys, Vegetarian
While searching for a great lemon bar recipe, I found that people are very, very, very particular about theirs. "Can't be too sweet!" "Can't be too tart!" "How in tarnation can a lemon bar recipe have so much flour in the lemon curd?! Blasphemy!" Stuff like that. Me, I just like a good lemon bar. [...]
Hummus!
Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Appetizers, Chicks Dig It, Food, Gluten Free, Sauces, Jams, and Condiments, Vegetarian
Hummus is a yummy, hearty, super healthy dip/spread that, along with carrots, cucumbers, or another veggie, makes an awesome midday snack. (I know, healthy?! I haven't been posting much of that lately.) Or, heck, add some pita wedges, and you've got a great lunch (or, like we had the other day, dinner!) This is my [...]
Overnight Caramel Pecan French Toast
Friday, November 20, 2009 in Breads, Breakfast, Chicks Dig It, Food, Gruntworthy for Guys, Holidays, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian
This one is perfect for a holiday morning when time is tight and something special is in order. Put it together the night before, then just pull it out of the fridge and bake up a sinfully delicious breakfast while you're off taking care of other things. We've also plopped a bit of vanilla ice [...]
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!
Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Life, More
I just wrapped up my very first giveaway here at The Hazel Bloom, and all I can say is wow! Okay, I can say more than that, clearly… lots more… but seriously. Wow. More than 120 people participated in the $50 Sur La Table Gift Card Giveaway, and with the extra credit entries, we had [...]
Thrift Store Candlesticks Made Happier
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Decorating, Home
Hold up! Did you enter the $50 Sur La Table gift card giveaway? It ends tonight! Yes? Okay, great. I now return you to your regularly scheduled The Hazel Bloom. — This month's thrift store travels have not only been few and far between, but a little lean. I've been searching for very specific stuff, [...]
$50 Sur La Table Gift Card Giveaway
Monday, November 16, 2009 in Life, More
CONTEST HAS ENDED! (Winner) Here at my fledgling little domestically-obsessed blog, The Hazel Bloom, I've reached a milestone! Today's post is my 50th. Yup. I've been posting a story nearly every day since I started this thing all the way back in September. Woo hoo! And so, to celebrate, and to thank those who have [...]
Butterscotch Pudding
Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Dessert, Food, Gruntworthy for Guys, Vegetarian
Ever come across a food so divine, so scrumptious, so utterly sinful that, even while you're savoring every last bite, you're wishing you'd never discovered it? Because you know – you know – that this thing will be the subject of many low-willpower life moments to come? Psh. Not me. Nuh uh. Never. Okay, fine, [...]
The Powder Room Redesign
Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Decorating, Home
It's hard to meld styles when you come from very different perspectives. You know, like male and female. Bachelor and bachelorette. I came to the table with a major girly beach cottage/shabby chic thing going on, and my guy had a, shall we say, "bachelor chic" look happening. We decided we'd be better off starting [...]
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