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Wishlist: A Beautiful Home

7/30/2014

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I can't believe summer's almost over! In less than a month, I have to move back to school and begin classes. On the bright side, I get a new apartment to decorate and just have fun organizing!
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I love the beach cottage feel of this headboard and bedframe.
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Soft blue cabinets are a great way to bring some color into the kitchen.
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Wall shelves instead of a headboard is perfect for a night reader.
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The glass door and incorporated toilet are my favorite parts of this modern bathroom.
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This wooden table and bowl could inspire a rustic washbasin.
Smile c:
~michelle
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Recipe: Clam Chowder

7/27/2014

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Clam chowder is a soup that looks and sounds like a challenge to make, but takes less than an hour with minimal trouble - perfect for impressing company.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

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  • 3 6.5oz cans chopped clams (undrained)
  • 8oz bottle clam juice
  • 2-3 medium potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • salt and pepper to taste

Let's Get Started!

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1. Chop onion and mince garlic. Place onion and garlic in clay pot with a light layer of oil. Cook until tender. 
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3. Add drained clam liquid, clam juice, potato, and bay leaf. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Discard bay leaf.
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5. Add flour and milk mixture to pot. Bring to a boil. Cook 12 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
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2. Drain clams into bowl (saving liquid).


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4. Combine flour, milk, and half-and-half. Stir with a whisk until smooth.


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6. Add clams. Cook 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

And You're Done!

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Smile c:
~michelle
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Wishlist: Fruity Refreshments

7/23/2014

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Summer's all about cool, fresh drinks, so what better way than to relax with some fruit chillers?
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Strawberry Mint Lemonade
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Blueberry Arnold Palmer
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Two Agua Fresca's.
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Mock Raspberry Peach Bellini
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Ultimate Pink Lemonade
Smile c:
~michelle
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