good god they're cute

In true form, Grace is a complete ham, and Emi says something cute (but you have to watch carefully, it's in a whisper.)

new shop

We're for sale now in another online shop. Any of you ever heard of 1000 markets? It's a similar site to Etsy but much smaller, and juried. The layout is lovely, and the photographs are consistently clear and well done. I highly suggest popping over there for a gander.

recipe

I dreamed a few nights ago that I was at Ina Garten's house. If you don't know, she's the cook behind Barefoot Contessa, and I am a huge huge fan of hers. We were hosting a dinner party together and several unexpected guests showed up. I had to re-plate everything to accommodate everyone and I was very flusstered especially being in someone else's kitchen. Ina was very disaproving of me, and was being totally rude. I was surprised by what a bitch she turned out to be. Also, I flashed someone at one point.


Lime Curd (Barefoot Contessa)
4-5 limes at room temperature
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 lb (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
4 xl eggs at room temperature
1/8 t salt

Zest the limes. Squeeze the limes until you have 1/2 c juice and set aside. Put the zest in a food processor, add the sugar and process for 2-3 minutes. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar mixture. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, then add the lime juice and salt.
Pour the mixture into a 2 qt. saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
I like to pour it immediately into a serving container and allow it to cool as it looks nicer this way. Or pour it into a prepared tart shell.
Keeps for a few weeks in the fridge (if you don't eat it all first.)

new baby

Welcome to the world baby Finnegan Wallace. I look forward to meeting you tonight. And a big congratulations to the new mom and dad.

in the kitchen

I went on a bit of a baking binge yesterday, and busted out Honey Vanilla Pound Cake, Banana Bread with Ginger and Chocolate, and Lime Curd all before noon. Oh, yes, they were tasty. I'll post the Lime Curd recipe tonight as I think it was the most successful, and maybe something you haven't made before.

ahh, fame

I'm not sure if they've sold any, but the nice ladies at Rose and Radish posted this on the front page of their online shop.

melting

Ok, I know I disappeared there for a few days. And I don't really have a good excuse. I was approaching the end of my week off, and it's been hot. I had to take full advantage. If you've ever tried to go to the beach in San Francisco, you've probably been shocked by how freezing it always is. But with yesterday topping out at a record breaking 91 degrees, and today only a few lower, we were actually able to play in the water at Chrissy Field.