Nov 18 2011
I got this very cute hat at the BC Ferries terminal on a trip to Vancouver Island. In Canada we call it a toque, and I can’t help but smile whenever I wear it. I’m also wearing my most expensive item of clothing, a cashmere sweater from Banana Republic I purchased a year ago, so cozy.
Nov 11 2011
I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder today. I published my second ever sponsored post, the marketing company appeared reputable after researching them online and I really liked the store I was to write about so I saw no harm. There can be ethical issues when being paid to write something which is why I do not lie to my readers if a post is sponsored, and I was actually going to use the money received to buy a dress from their store. Here is the problem; THEY NEVER PAID ME! After a week of back and forth emails organizing and 3 hours of my writing time, not to mention the fact I posted and advertised this company to you, all my readers I am left with unreplied emails and the aforementioned chip.
GRRR!
Do you write sponsored posts?
Nov 06 2011
Continuing with my winter baking craze I decided to make my first ever quiche! I already had many of the ingredients at home so I picked up feta, grape tomatoes, bacon and a frozen pie crust. I started with this Tomato and Basil Quiche recipe as a base.
Then I turned to The Joy of Cooking and learned that you need 3-4 eggs for every 2 cups of milk and to brush the pie crust with egg yolk to prevent sogginess. After sauteing onions and mixing the eggs and milk I layered feta, bacon, broccoli and tomatoes into the pie crust. Then the milk egg mixture is poured into the pie and extra feta is layered on top.
Ready to Bake Quiche
I spilled a bit of the soupy mixture moving the quiche to the oven so I definitely recommend using both hands and carefully transferring your quiche. Cooking time varied by recipe anywhere from 15-35 minutes so after 20 minutes I did the ‘toothpick test’ every five minutes. After 35 minutes the result was this gorgeous and delicious pie. It was consumed immediately.
