2010 Trends

Mixing the earth tones and the global tones will actually be quite complimentary to one another. Earth tones are often more neutral in color and global tones tend to be vibrant and bold. For example, expect to see browns, greens and other neutrals in combination with pinks, blues and yellows or purples.

 

2010 HGTV Dream Home - Santa Fe, New Mexico

YUMMY

Recipe for Pumpkin Ginger Waffles

1 ¼ cup flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ C finely chopped crystallized ginger (I didn’t have this so I grated 1 orange peel into the mixture)

2 large eggs

¾ C buttermilk (I didn’t have this either so I added mixed with some lemon juice)

½ C sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

3 Tbsp melted butter

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon in a bowl. (If using the crtystalized ginger remove 2 Tbsp of flour mixture and toss it together and then set aside.
Whisk eggs, buttermilk, pumpkin, sugar and vanilla in another bowl.
Combine flour with pumpkin mixture. Stir in butter and fold in crystallized ginger mixture (if using). Do not overmix. Heat waffle iron and drop about ½ cup batter per each one.
Makes 5 -five inch round waffles.

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A BABY SHOWER STARTS OFF 2010....

My goodness it seems forever since I posted. I'm BACK with a delicious salad recipe I found from a fellow blogger. This weekend begins our fun parties with a Baby Shower for our dear friend Bailee. Pictures to come of the design and all preparation for the party but do try this delicious salad recipe from Eliza Domestica find her on blogspot.
                                                 BROCCOLI CRUNCH SALAD

    * 3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped into itsy bitsy pieces
    * 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
    * 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
    * 1 large apple (I used Honey Crisp since it is  in season but normally I would use Fuji apples), chopped into small cubes
    * 1/2 cup Golden raisins
    * 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Balsalmic Dressing
    * 1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar
    * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    * 1/4 cup orange champagne vinegar
    * salt and pepper to taste
    * 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Mix into salad a little at a time until you have reached the desired amount.