tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46848035826985456862010-02-14T05:57:10.634-05:00organic life.a collection of thoughts, inspirations, and ideas from me (sarah).Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-52514785515206479792010-02-12T10:29:00.000-05:002010-02-12T10:29:04.740-05:002010-02-12T10:29:04.740-05:00good things.Lots of good things will come.<br />
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but first getting out from under this stress.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Triple Chocolate Bavarois</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Three layers of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Topped with a chocolate ganache glaze and a white chocolate decor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4348278427/" title="Bavarois whole by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Bavarois whole" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4348278427_310079dbcd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4348279139/" title="Bavarois by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Bavarois" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4348279139_ccf7efd0f8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349024866/" title="Slice Bavarois by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Slice Bavarois" height="472" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4349024866_5a910aa3ac.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(favorite)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tiramisu</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tiramisu made with ladyfingers, coffee simple syrup, mascarpone cream, topped with cocoa powder.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not a huge tiramisu person, but this one...I ate an entire piece. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4348279549/" title="Tiramisu above by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Tiramisu above" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4348279549_b373c22400.jpg" width="500" /></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349026594/" title="Tiramisu by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Tiramisu" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4349026594_476a40b82f.jpg" width="500" /></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then there was ice cream & sorbet day. wow! </div><div style="text-align: center;">When you've had fresh churned ice cream and sorbet you will never eat that boxed stuff again. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ice cream is based on the amount of butterfat. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorbet is based on the amount of sugar. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherbet is in between ice cream & sorbet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I prefer sorbet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Sorbet Flavors:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">.passion fruit (tangy, but fantastic flavor)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.mango (tastes like a cold mango...go figure)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.coconut (very nice)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.raspberry (too berry-ish)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.chocolate (no...this is a bad idea) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and of course I made:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Raspberry Coconut Sorbet</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349027276/" title="raspberry coconut sorbet2 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="raspberry coconut sorbet2" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4349027276_d5a2f8095c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349028256/" title="raspberry coconut sorbet by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="raspberry coconut sorbet" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4349028256_8736d5a5bf.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Ice Cream Flavors:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">.chocolate fudge brownie (whooo...not for the weak) </div><div style="text-align: center;">.chocolate chip cookie dough (standard)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.vanilla bean (great flavor)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.caramel (eh..tastes like cold caramel sauce)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.chocolate</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I made:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Raspberry Ice Cream w/ Chocolate & Walnuts</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4348282277/" title="Ice cream by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Ice cream" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4348282277_1602efff0f.jpg" width="500" /></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was very rich and creamy (due to the raspberry jam). </div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the combination though. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love it when we get to use a blow torch in class!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Baked Alaska</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ice cream topped with sponge cake and <b>torched</b> italian meringue.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(sweet action)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349571385/" title="Baked Alaska by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Baked Alaska" height="425" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4349571385_e795b278bd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349571831/" title="Baked Alaska half by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Baked Alaska half" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4349571831_e4b0354ec4.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">we froze mousse! (no actual moose were hurt)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The possibilities were endless with flavors:</div><div style="text-align: center;">.chocolate cayenne (wow! cold and then pow! burn.)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.coconut (nice texture, easy taste)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.passion fruit (its passionate, but average)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.chocolate (i had a dream about its smooth texture)</div><div style="text-align: center;">.raspberry (eh, its like a raspberry milkshake)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dark Chocolate Coconut Mousse</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">a frozen delight. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349588191/" title="dark chocolate coconut mousse by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="dark chocolate coconut mousse " height="316" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4349588191_ac97886ed4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4350335998/" title="dark chocolate coconut mousse close by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="dark chocolate coconut mousse close" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4350335998_8e1bc9724c.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then we made parfait. </div><div style="text-align: center;">legit parfait, not like <s>fruit, granola, and yogurt. </s></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pistachio Rasin & White Chocolate Parfait</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4349600423/" title="parfait by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="parfait" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4349600423_8e1144b059.jpg" width="500" /></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Flavor is tops, texture really was creamy and smooth, nicely chilled though. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">AND NOW! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember the raw food project that I was working on? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Its ready to be publicized. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://oohlaraw.wordpress.com/">OOH LA RAW</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1265986476808"><br />
</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://oohlaraw.wordpress.com/"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/S3VzZN-N06I/AAAAAAAABBs/8h7vKFI1Dwg/s320/oohlarawbackground+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">check it out - let me know what you think. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">peace out. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-5251478551520647979?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-34261770121689981572010-02-04T21:52:00.000-05:002010-02-04T21:52:42.740-05:002010-02-04T21:52:42.740-05:00happiness.ah.<br />
i can breathe.<br />
i am not sick anymore, thank the Lord! (i was down with a kidney infection)<br />
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Midweek a little beauty arrived at my house, a Canon EF 50mm lens 1.8 - :)<br />
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Today I went into school early and made up my practical from last week, <b>St. Honore Cake.</b><br />
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made with pate brisee, pate a choux, chiboust, whipped cream, and caramel.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330936043/" title="st honore top by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="st honore top" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4330936043_b2019025f8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331669478/" title="st honore by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="st honore " height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4331669478_50dfef513e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">caramel cage: (....see? the 50 is magic) </div><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331671180/" title="st honore caramel cage by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="st honore caramel cage" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4331671180_205f06b735.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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since i am in a good mood (thank you Adele) i will share this: earlier today while making this cake, I was almost done...I mean in the home stretch, all I had left to do was make the caramel cage. So I put the sugar and water on the stove and preceded to wash dishes. I suppose I got so into the dishes that I looked up to see the pot of sugar water steaming something fierce. I raced over to the pot and when i got there the caramel was dark dark brown...and i was so careful not to burn it the first time. hehe, and then one of the chefs comes in and flips the switch for the fan because the entire room was smokey.....it happens.<br />
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and moving on.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sabayon</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">dessert sauce made with wine (white, marsala, etc.), eggs yolks, sugar & whipped cream. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">put it on some fruit and torch it:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330931287/" title="sabayon and fruit by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="sabayon and fruit" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4330931287_f0854550db.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Chocolate Raspberry Souffle</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Time consuming and not very tasty, but nonetheless we must know how to make them. I opted out of the pain chocolate and added raspberry jam. This made the souffle collapse almost instantly because it was too heavy, but the flavor...oh! oh yes! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331728314/" title="chocolate raspberry souffle plain by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="chocolate raspberry souffle plain" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4331728314_7b4745db09.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331728854/" title="chocolate raspberry souffle by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="chocolate raspberry souffle" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4331728854_a8f45ba3f2.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lava Cakes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate cakes that are made in such a way that when you cut them open "lava" comes out. </div><div style="text-align: center;">oohh magic. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331666364/" title="lava cakes two by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="lava cakes two" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4331666364_4e867ed478.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330930365/" title="lava cakes by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="lava cakes" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4330930365_612aee7d8d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Charlotte Russe</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">possibly the best cake ever. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">made with ladyfingers, chocolate mousse, bavarian cream, and a chocolate ganache glaze. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"This cake will make you want to slap someone." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330928927/" title="charlotte russe by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="charlotte russe" height="415" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4330928927_21157a79a2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331664490/" title="charlotte russe two by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="charlotte russe two" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4331664490_94b1ee771c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Charlotte Royal</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">outside: a sponge roll with jelly</div><div style="text-align: center;"> inside: bavarian cream. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"the brain"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330926287/" title="charlotte royal by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="charlotte royal" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4330926287_37c6e32f51.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stencil Cakes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">made with stenciled sponge roll, blackberry mousse, apricot mousse, topped with an apricot glaze. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">note: not for the weak tongues (packs a lot of punch)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(disclaimer: these pictures were taken pre 50mm lens...sorry)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330939759/" title="stencil cakes by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="stencil cakes" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4330939759_0177675057.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4330938209/" title="plated stencil cake by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="plated stencil cake" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4330938209_dc34dbedfa.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4331677980/" title="stencil cake inside by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="stencil cake inside" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4331677980_08e027f187.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have a confession to make: i have been eating in class every day this week. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i suppose mentally i am making up for last week, but still...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">music is grand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">goodnight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-3426177012168998157?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-18056072019881814292010-01-23T12:33:00.000-05:002010-01-23T12:33:10.875-05:002010-01-23T12:33:10.875-05:00ho humtoday is a sick day for me. i dont get sick usually.<br />
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anywhoo practical was yesterday and amongst the baked goodness was this:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mille Feuille:</b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4297979070/" title="Mille Feuille by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Mille Feuille" height="413" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4297979070_182823816f.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4297234457/" title="Mille Feuille Close by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Mille Feuille Close" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4297234457_529c91aba0.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was quite happy with the result.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh! I made Presidents List for the first semester! This is the first time I have had a 4.0 in school - Im going to brag.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Last night, Charlie and I made pizza from leftover puff pastry dough.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Topped with vodka sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, goat cheese, capers, and smoked salmon.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charlie was a hungry man ready to eat!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and for me I made a couple raw pizzas from spaghetti squash, tomato, kale, avocado and for kick - wasabi and ginger.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was nice.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a few extra moments yesterday and wrote this.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>on DESSERT & DESIGN:</b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> No one wants to eat ugly food. We all strive for beauty. Beauty in how we look, beauty in our homes, and beauty in our food. Dessert is already sensual, forbidden. Humans must eat substance, but dessert is always considered a treat, something to indulge in, never to take for granted. To achieve beauty there must be balance. The harmony of the elements working together to create an eye-pop. Granted beauty is the eye of beholder, but there is a common beauty that most people can agree on (being of the same species).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and thats it.<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-1805607201988181429?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-4658139112849730382010-01-22T09:20:00.000-05:002010-01-22T09:20:14.778-05:002010-01-22T09:20:14.778-05:00clickand then it clicked one day.<br />
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Id like to start off with this little beauty:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Apple Tarte Tatin:</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(baked with cinnamon & drizzled with caramel)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4293999849/" title="Tarte tatin by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Tarte tatin" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4293999849_145a79a997.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4293994555/" title="Tarte tatin 2 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Tarte tatin 2" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4293994555_50b24cece4.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4294740446/" title="Tarte tatin closeup by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Tarte tatin closeup" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4294740446_89056403e7.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">this is when it "clicked". I was reducing my caramel sauce and I went to pour it over the tarte tatin and wound up with something really gorgeous, i couldnt believe it.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pithivier:</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(puff pastry with a almond cream center)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4293993373/" title="Pithivier by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Pithivier" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4293993373_dd72525021.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Brie En Croute:</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4293992163/" title="Brie En Croute by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Brie En Croute" height="368" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4293992163_407b6a8b97.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4293991129/" title="Brie En Croute by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Brie En Croute" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4293991129_37e2555a7b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vol Au Ven:</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(filled with mushroom soup or carrot coup topped with basil)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4294743794/" title="Vol Au Ven round by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Vol Au Ven round" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4294743794_b890f5b2af.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4294745098/" title="Vol Au Ven by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Vol Au Ven" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4294745098_80b76e059b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4294746084/" title="Vol Au Ven square by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Vol Au Ven square" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4294746084_2dc7696614.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cream Horns:</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(puff pastry filled with moussline topped with powered sugar and chocolate)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4294747194/" title="Cream Horns by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Cream Horns" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4294747194_8e9bd99f15.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Elephant Ears:</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(puff pastry rolled with sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4294748552/" title="Elephant Ears by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Elephant Ears" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4294748552_bf19b0cf5d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">today is practical day!<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-465813911284973038?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-21110039604689424832010-01-19T23:17:00.000-05:002010-01-19T23:17:58.381-05:002010-01-19T23:17:58.381-05:00hihi.<br />
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just wanted to let everyone know I am still here, Ive just been away for a little bit....<br />
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SOMETHING BIG IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN! I am preparing to launch a new project and it has required a lot of my extra time, but as soon as I launch it I will be posting!!!<br />
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a quick run down of whats been happening in my life:<br />
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- Finished Croissant week, now on to Puff Pastries.<br />
- Charlie and I celebrated 6 months of marriage on Sunday.<br />
- Consumed by Andy Stanley's messages, God is really speaking to me.<br />
- In the midst of launching a new project (involves food)<br />
- Praying for the people in Haiti.<br />
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hmm...well im off to bed.<br />
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gnight.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-2111003960468942483?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-68871699203864253622010-01-08T19:12:00.000-05:002010-01-08T19:12:13.806-05:002010-01-08T19:12:13.806-05:00snow.snow snow snow<br />
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Charles and I woke up to snow. :)<br />
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and as a result, they cancelled school for me which means no practical. heh<br />
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yesterday we made more danishes!<br />
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i am proud of this: <br />
a plated dessert with garnishes of strawberries, jam, and dark chocolate complete with a black and white danish.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257572522/" title="Danish Plated Dessert by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Plated Dessert" height="396" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4257572522_7a2e51046b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4256854743/" title="Danish Plated Dessert Closeup by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Plated Dessert Closeup" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4256854743_b4e1788cc5.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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and more danishes:<br />
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eyeglasses, jam and cream cheese:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257574784/" title="Danish - Eyeglasses by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish - Eyeglasses" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4257574784_8f42451f0b.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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barga danish with pastry cream and strawberries:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257571436/" title="Strawberry Barga Danish by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Strawberry Barga Danish" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4257571436_fdb2402fef.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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pineapple twists:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4256810145/" title="Pineapple Twist by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Pineapple Twist" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4256810145_5b07d47325.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4256807839/" title="the three twists by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="the three twists" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4256807839_779d899f18.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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streusel with blueberries and a crumb topping:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257565588/" title="Streusel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Streusel" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4257565588_ffac706a08.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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vol au ven:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4256804593/" title="vol au ven danish apple by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="vol au ven danish apple" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4256804593_63396df610.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4256803483/" title="vol au ven danish apple sugar by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="vol au ven danish apple sugar" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4256803483_0bb6227fc5.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4256802169/" title="vol au ven plain by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="vol au ven plain" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4256802169_2cbe0f5fb2.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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sticky buns:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257560618/" title="sticky bun by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="sticky bun" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4257560618_95fd68ef67.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257559582/" title="sticky bun discs by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="sticky bun discs" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4257559582_576f991154.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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mini cream cheese tart:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4257558760/" title="Flaky Cream Cheese Tart by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Flaky Cream Cheese Tart" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4257558760_93fcdf46d9.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I was thinking about exactly how many calories I bake each day or even how many calories the class bakes. WHOA!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-6887169920386425362?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-78044749652567632432010-01-06T10:28:00.001-05:002010-01-09T18:55:33.651-05:002010-01-09T18:55:33.651-05:00raw goodnessyummy!<br />
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more raw treats for your belly!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>BANANA CREAM PIE:</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4251310974/" title="Banana Pie 1 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Banana Pie 1" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4251310974_bdcaeafeef.jpg" width="500" /></a></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4250534441/" title="Banana Pie 3 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Banana Pie 3" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4250534441_54f72a35bc.jpg" width="500" /></a></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CRUST:</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">half cup brazil nuts<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">half cup dates<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">pinch of salt<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">put into a food processor until crumbly. line tray/pan.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FILLING:</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">two and a half very ripe bananas<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">one teaspoon lemon juice<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">pinch of salt<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">put into food processor. blend until creamy. pour over crust. freeze.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>TAHINI COOKIES:</b></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4250556601/" title="Cocoa Tahini Cookies by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Cocoa Tahini Cookies " height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4250556601_abc085440d.jpg" width="333" /></a></b></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4251327810/" title="Sesame Seeds Tahini Cookies by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Sesame Seeds Tahini Cookies" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4251327810_0ceb159e33.jpg" width="346" /></a></b></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">one fourth cup brazil nut flour</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">one tablespoon Tahini</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">two teaspoons coconut oil</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">two teaspoons raw honey or agave</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">one fourth cup oats</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">three dates</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">blend. shape. cover in cocoa powder or sesame seeds. freeze.</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
</b></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>heck to the yes. </b></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
</b></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>enjoy! <br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-7804474965256763243?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-6843338862941823142010-01-05T21:09:00.001-05:002010-01-05T21:09:42.613-05:002010-01-05T21:09:42.613-05:00welcome back.and were back to school.<br />
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heres what i got:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Danish:<br />
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</div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249068785/" title="Danish - Pocket by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish - Pocket" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4249068785_8a101d65d2.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249841068/" title="Kiwi Danish 1 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Kiwi Danish 1" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4249841068_9904011745.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249065349/" title="Danish with Jam & Cream Cheese by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish with Jam & Cream Cheese" height="359" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4249065349_5c2f3d4560.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249836514/" title="Danish Strawberry by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Strawberry" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4249836514_d028f73e17.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249835380/" title="Danish Strawberry Pinwheel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Strawberry Pinwheel" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4249835380_83b603da6a.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249060851/" title="Fresh Fruit Danish by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Fresh Fruit Danish" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4249060851_88a0895880.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249832986/" title="Vol Au Vent Danish by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Vol Au Vent Danish " height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4249832986_e1169c2771.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249831686/" title="Vol Au Vent Danish 2 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Vol Au Vent Danish 2" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4249831686_72dfe30852.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249830568/" title="Vol Au Vent Danish 3 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Vol Au Vent Danish 3" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/4249830568_5c4ef50b83.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249056339/" title="Danish Pinwheel 1 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Pinwheel 1 " height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4249056339_0e794d23de.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249055343/" title="Danish Pinwheel 2 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Pinwheel 2" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4249055343_5c577dc85c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249827650/" title="Danish Pinwheel 3 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Pinwheel 3" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4249827650_6e2263ea54.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4249826730/" title="Danish Pinwheel Set by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Danish Pinwheel Set" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4249826730_8a73568452.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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fin.<br />
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(is it weird that I still have my christmas tree up?)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-684333886294182314?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-90818464937055022062009-12-30T17:30:00.001-05:002009-12-30T17:31:35.893-05:002009-12-30T17:31:35.893-05:00little bit of everything<div style="text-align: center;">hello.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SzvIMeDdCRI/AAAAAAAABAc/8DDxoLxDucg/s1600-h/happy+new+year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SzvIMeDdCRI/AAAAAAAABAc/8DDxoLxDucg/s400/happy+new+year.jpg" /><span style="background-color: black;"></span></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">...well almost, but close enough.</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">first: </span></span></b><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">it's been about a week since i've taken my diet to high raw and a few things ive noticed:</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"> .i had a blister on my ankle from july that is lightening.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">.my digestive system is working better, not as many upset stomachs.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">.my energy level is at least the same if not more then when i was drinking coffee.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">.my skin is softer.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">.i just feel better.</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">second:</span></span></b><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">this is ridiculous. </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/05/antienergy-drink.html">Anti-Energy Drink </a></span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"> .</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">its an article about an "anti-energy drink" that filled with melatonin, Valerian root, and rose hip.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">i suppose i could have seen this coming. why not add something to the market to make you calm down? after consuming all that caffeine from soda, coffee, and regular energy drinks one would need another chemically processed drink to calm down to normal mode.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">logical. </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>third: </b></span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"> charles and i have fun<b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">today was laundry day, meaning we have clean clothes!!!</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">fourth:</span></span></b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">has anyone seen the movie Avatar? </span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">i've heard it was good. i'm just not convinced yet.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">any other good holiday movies out there?</span></span><br />
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</span></span><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">what are you doing for new years eve?</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">raw blueberry chocolate coconut cookies<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- they need work = not posting recipe (yet). <br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-9081846493705502206?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-42450559456485992482009-12-27T13:23:00.000-05:002009-12-27T13:23:01.795-05:002009-12-27T13:23:01.795-05:00when the husbands away, the wife will make smoothieslovely.<br />
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this tastes like chocolate and looks like grass.<br />
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i feel like im indulging.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">vanilla coconut milk <br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">spinach<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a packet of sun crystals<br />
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yes please!<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-4245055945648599248?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-36404314153652276822009-12-26T22:35:00.000-05:002009-12-26T22:35:47.827-05:002009-12-26T22:35:47.827-05:00missing you dearestcharles is gone for the weekend hunting in south carolina. :(<br />
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i am alone.<br />
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i am sad.<br />
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he has been gone for no more then 2 hours and i am sick - i feel like i am going to cry. pathetic, maybe.<br />
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and so i come home from work, eat, and sip my tea while i watch juile and julia thinking of my love and what he must be doing, what he must be thinking.<br />
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so heres to you charlie: <br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-3640431415365227682?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-10415539283458299152009-12-23T15:08:00.001-05:002009-12-23T15:09:13.244-05:002009-12-23T15:09:13.244-05:00a fresh start.this morning i start a challenge for myself:<br />
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eating more raw food and being consistent. <br />
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so the question is posed: why not blog about it? I mean isn't this blog called "Organic Life?"<br />
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Why not document what I am doing, pictures, recipes, etc? exactly.<br />
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and so it begins - my transition into RAW.<br />
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breakfast:<br />
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smoothie: banana - vanilla coconut milk - avocado - pineapple - pineapple juice - sweetener (sun crystals) - ice<br />
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pear<br />
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cottage cheese (this is not technically "raw" but I am working on it)<br />
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tea<br />
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energy level = good. I am awake, alert, and ready to start my day. (its only one pm, hahaha)<br />
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<br />
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so then lets take it to lunch time.<br />
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SUSHI BABY<br />
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first time making a raw sushi.<br />
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I started with a sheet of dried seaweed.<br />
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and made a paste that comprised of:<br />
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cauliflower - avocado - lemon juice - salt - Cajun seasoning - water - carrot - butternut squash - Dulce powder - soy sauce - rice vinegar - agave nectar.<br />
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* note! - when making a sushi paste, keep it simple. i went too far with adding ingredients and trying to correct what i did.<br />
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carrots<br />
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cucumber<br />
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spinach<br />
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my moms homemade dill relish<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-1041553928345829915?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-22188749711409151062009-12-22T19:31:00.000-05:002009-12-22T19:31:29.994-05:002009-12-22T19:31:29.994-05:00weekend tripthis weekend Charlie and I went to Florida for a wedding.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lots of laughs, fish, and chili arms. heh<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am watching an ABC Family Christmas movie: Snow.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I finished class with a dessert platter assignment:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.White Chocolate & Cranberry Florentines.<br />
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.Peppermint & White Chocolate Financers.<br />
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.Fig, Nut, & Dark Chocolate Spiced Bar Gateau.<br />
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.Red & White Chocolate Macaroons.<br />
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.Jam-Filled Linzer Cookies. <br />
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anyway - this the season.<br />
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CHRISTMAS IS 2 DAYS AWAY!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-2218874971140915106?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-66907028907340419202009-12-18T08:21:00.000-05:002009-12-18T08:21:45.477-05:002009-12-18T08:21:45.477-05:00Epic FridayGood Morning, its EPIC FRIDAY.<br />
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this day marks several events:<br />
- last day of school (Winter break)<br />
- last day of work (for the weekend)<br />
- last day in Georgia (for the weekend)<br />
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However I am relieved to be taking a break - I feel as if I have been running non stop. The payoff has proved to be worth it though.<br />
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Lets talk about school:<br />
Today is final day of the class, which means why not end it with a two-day practical? We are assigned a dessert platter consisting of five different types of petit fours. Its up to us to present our platter any way we want. My theme: Christmas. I finish today = pictures later (dont want to give too much away now)<br />
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Moreover we had another practical earlier in the week on Opera Cake:<br />
I think I did better on the writing on this cake and worse on the cutting (not enough time to set up), however my grade was still satisfactory (92).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Opera Cake Round Two:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had left over ganache and thought, "hmm..what can I do with this?"<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Behold -<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> They aren't pretty, but the taste seems to be pretty good. :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Its a classic Christmas dessert that comes from the France in the late 1700s. Families would burn a yule log to cook Christmas diner and it was believed that the ashes from this log would keep away evil spirits, diseases, etc.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Other traditions were started when the construction of homes without fireplaces was prevalent. The presence of a cake that looked like a yule log served as the replacement for the actual yule log.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are many different version of this cake, many different styles. The important thing behind this cake is the theme that is presents: Being with family during the holidays, community. <br />
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Here is mine:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever had an Applepear?<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are super juicy and really tasty. I ate one for breakfast.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Along with butternut squash sprinkled lightly with sea salt and chives.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">mmhmm<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Im turning into more of a tea drinker, not that I dont jump at a chance to drink coffee, but I find tea more soothing, not as harsh. Kinda like a bubble bath at the end of a hard day.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And so im offering a simple phrase to kids from one to ninety two.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">although its been said many times many ways.....<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU! <br />
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-6690702890734041920?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-36212919043942462082009-12-13T21:38:00.000-05:002009-12-13T21:38:33.832-05:002009-12-13T21:38:33.832-05:00Thanks Jeremy<div style="text-align: center;">A friend Jeremy Schuh took this picture of me while we were shoot about six months back:<br />
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thanks. :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-3621291904394246208?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-55674774263443422232009-12-12T12:53:00.000-05:002009-12-12T12:53:13.220-05:002009-12-12T12:53:13.220-05:00confessions.Being married to a pastry chef is not all its cracked up to be. Yes, there is the daily gourmet pastry item that is openly waiting to be eaten however these tasty treats do come with a couple clauses.<br />
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Not every meal is full bore sit down, white napkin dining. Most of the time, Charlie does not eat what I eat. To be honest at the end of the day, returning from culinary school, I do not feel like eating a braised, seared, or smoked anything. Often times all I desire is a simple bowl of soup, laden with vegetables (of course lots of squash). Simple food is best. :)<br />
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There is a constant need to bake something new, try a new recipe, combine new ingredients, which means supplying at least 3 different types of flour, 4 different types of sugar, plus an array of other things that I may need or ask for. The result must be tasted from someone other then the baker and that means (you got it), Charlie......<br />
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I often dream about food. I dream about that I am going to make for breakfast in the morning, prep steps I need to take for class, or perhaps the construction of a new dish that I heard about. Sometimes I am forced out of bed at ridiculous hours by this need to learn and discover what is out there. I read, eat, listen, and watch food.<br />
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And there is the bizarre requests for special food items, in addition to the standard flour and sugar. Oh the crazy looks i've gotten and the times that i've also received that "you've got to be kidding, im not paying that much for that." But we work through it.<br />
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I like my food hot. When it's ready to be eaten I like to eat it, not wait until it loses its charm. When I make something, I like it to be eaten when I set it down. And adequate feed back.<br />
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When asked to "help" make a dish, the real translation is "cut this" "peel that" or "keep the sink clear". Im not going to lie, being married to a chef is demanding. Its hard work but for those who stick it out, good things await. :)<br />
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I have two practicals coming up next week. One of which is solely Opera Cake and the other a petit four dessert platter featuring 5 different types of petit fours (sec, demi-sec, deguise, glaceau, amandes, frais) I have my work cut out for me thats for sure. <br />
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On another note -<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Feuille d'Automne Cake</b>. <br />
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Literally Means: "Autumn Leaf"<br />
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Layered Almond Meringue Cake<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Mousse<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hand Shaved Chocolate<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Powered Sugar<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4178252321/" title="Feuille d'Automne 1 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Feuille d'Automne 1" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/4178252321_73e4520006.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4178251601/" title="Feuille d'Automne 2 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Feuille d'Automne 2" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4178251601_e103285c3e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">& a mini:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4178250945/" title="Mini Feuille d'Automne 1 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Mini Feuille d'Automne 1" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/4178250945_2321c68772.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4178250231/" title="Mini Feuille d'Automne 2 by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Mini Feuille d'Automne 2" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/4178250231_abd476275c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As the holiday season approaches I am reminded that God has blessed me beyond belief. I am alive, breathing the air that God has given me, I am married to a wonderful man that loves and adores me (& puts up with all my crazy shenanigans), I have friends who care, I have family who would give me their right arm if I asked them, and I am loved.<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-5567477426344342223?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-6054867025949127252009-12-10T19:11:00.000-05:002009-12-10T19:11:15.147-05:002009-12-10T19:11:15.147-05:00opera cake picturesthe chocolate writing needs work, but the taste is GOLDEN:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4174772015/" title="Opera Cake by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Opera Cake" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/4174772015_d2a0ab77c6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4175532040/" title="Triangle Opera Cake by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Triangle Opera Cake" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4175532040_1a57d8bb65.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4175531376/" title="Opera Cake Layers by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="Opera Cake Layers" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4175531376_66e54bb248.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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oh baby.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-605486702594912725?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-67670060039126161802009-12-10T05:26:00.000-05:002009-12-10T05:26:10.532-05:002009-12-10T05:26:10.532-05:00good morning.at my house I am the first to awake. I bounce out of bed, into the kitchen, and start the coffee - warm. fresh coffee. Charlie emerges around nine.<br />
I like the mornings - I feel alert, energized. Its my time to hang out with myself, catch up on a good book, finish an enticing movie, or just get a head start on learning about the interworkings of pastry arts.<br />
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I was born to be a baker - I arise before the sun, am stable until around 10 (need to nap), and then ready to go again until 10 PM. Such as life.<br />
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Good Morning.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4173364195/" title="seeding trees after rain by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img alt="seeding trees after rain" height="341" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4173364195_c961bcd1be.jpg" width="500" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-6767006003912616180?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-79976742920359657242009-12-09T19:15:00.003-05:002009-12-09T19:35:57.811-05:002009-12-09T19:35:57.811-05:00the phantom of the opera....no, not really. just opera cake!!!<br /><br />today I embarked on a two day event known as the phantom of the opera cake!<br /><br />its a lovely cake - 7 beautiful layers!<br /><br />and its one inch high.<br /><br />talk about miniature dessert.<br /><br />I started making the cake today and assembled up until the sixth layer.<br /><br />pictures tomorrow when complete!<br /><br />Tuesday was a huge turnaround from Monday - I went into class with a new attitude and a new ambition.<br /><br />Results:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Langues Du Chat:<br />literally "cats tongue"<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4172406773/" title="five langues du chat by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4172406773_1351a401b4.jpg" alt="five langues du chat" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4173163224/" title="langues du chat by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4173163224_b3f99cd9a2.jpg" alt="langues du chat" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Milano Cookies:<br />langues du chat with orange chocolate in between.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4172405851/" title="stacked milano by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4172405851_f80c1a77cf.jpg" alt="stacked milano" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Pate a Choux Swans:<br />filled with vanilla bean pastry cream & creme chantilly.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4172405449/" title="pate a choux swans by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/4172405449_7b69a0573c.jpg" alt="pate a choux swans" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4172405011/" title="pate a choux swan line up by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4172405011_aa03d9f734.jpg" alt="pate a choux swan line up" height="500" width="317" /></a><br /><br />So tonight, Charles and I made Gumbo!!<br />Fantastic Gumbo!<br /><br />this was pre 6 hour simmer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SyBBR8qL2QI/AAAAAAAAA9w/Gvez9JC9Cls/s1600-h/_MG_3810.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SyBBR8qL2QI/AAAAAAAAA9w/Gvez9JC9Cls/s400/_MG_3810.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413398528695982338" border="0" /></a><br />chicken - sausage - venison - okra - tomato - green pepper - onion<br /> and the perfect blend of spice<br /><br /><br />and to end a short post:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4172408551/" title="joy by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/4172408551_2db9c183f7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="joy" /></a><br /><br />merry christmas<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-7997674292035965724?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-57005199881840627432009-12-07T22:31:00.002-05:002009-12-07T22:52:38.183-05:002009-12-07T22:52:38.183-05:00monday mondayi have a serious case of the mondays:<br /><br />i get to school this morning and the air is tense. everyone is waiting to see what chef is going to write on the white board today, our list of assignments - products to produce. last week we were balls to the wall, making petit fours non stop! with a practical tomorrow to prep for we were all in for a little surprise.<br /><br />chef said we only had a "few" items to make.<br /><br />if only we didnt waste so much time talking about rock, paper, scissors - there was good time wasted.<br /><br />on the agenda for today:<br /><br />.financiers.<br />.pate a choux.<br />.pastry cream.<br />.cream chantilly.<br />.langues du chat (cats tounge).<br /><br />& <br /><br />prep for tomorrows practical.<br /><br />easy? not quite.<br /><br />we had specific modifications on the pastry cream and cream chantilly, not to mention we were assembling swans.<br /><br />so there i was - my financier batter was in the cooler, my pate a choux-that had been piped into swan bodies and heads-was in the oven, and next up, pastry cream time.<br />im almost embrassed to say this, but I had to redo the pastry cream - TWICE.<br />I could not get it right, mixing, measurements, nothing! it was total and complete fail. All the while, I am alone. I have no partner in class - I almost thought of giving up.<br /><br />ok. so i remade the pastry cream (the correct way), class is going by and im doing a few more things. When it came time to make the Madeline batter for tomorrows practical, I screwed that up (burning butter, improper mixing, wrong measuring).<br /><br />and so i remade it.<br /><br />i left school today with a depressed feeling. at this stage of the game, school is getting challenging. this is both exciting and scary.<br /><br />my ultimate challenge - relying on God for my strength.<br />this involves laying down my inhibitions, my fears, and my problems.<br />When I think about the creator of the universe being on my team, I am no longer frantic. A peace overcomes me and I am grateful for assurance.<br /><br /><br />ok. im done with this post. (i just needed to post to help ease the stress)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-5700519988184062743?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-3241896075433608122009-12-05T12:05:00.004-05:002009-12-05T12:19:43.826-05:002009-12-05T12:19:43.826-05:00sugar highthis week = craziness.<br /><br />lets start shall we? i promise ill keep it short. sweet. and nice.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">dead dough:<br /><br />at the beginning of this project i was making a basket. however after leaving school one day I was inspired by something else and my vision was created.<br /><br />first assignment:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4160314192/" title="deaddoughheart by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4160314192_ba954d4965.jpg" alt="deaddoughheart" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />and my first ever roses:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4160313630/" title="deaddoughroses by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4160313630_da4c875341.jpg" alt="deaddoughroses" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />now for the final vision:<br /><br />AUTUMN TREE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4159558771/" title="deaddoughtreeclose by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4159558771_7d21f3c56a.jpg" alt="deaddoughtreeclose" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4159558217/" title="deaddoughtree by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/4159558217_97cd377a7e.jpg" alt="deaddoughtree" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4159557677/" title="deaddoughtreefull by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4159557677_af205c32fb.jpg" alt="deaddoughtreefull" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />i was quite happy with the result.<br /><br />moving on.<br /><br />sugar.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4159560679/" title="dessertplatterfour by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4159560679_1b78fa92bd.jpg" alt="dessertplatterfour" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />lots and lots of it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4160315360/" title="dessertplatterthree by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/4160315360_765bf17319.jpg" alt="dessertplatterthree" height="324" width="500" /></a><br /><br />over the past three days this is all the product that i've made:<br />Macaroons (red & green - tis the season)<br />Linzer Cookies with berry jam<br />Madelines (chocolate, vanilla, and marble)<br />Chocolate Almond & Dried Cherry Florentines<br />Almond Cranberry Bars<br />Baton Marechaux<br />Petit Four Sponge Cake with Marzipan and Chocolate<br />Petit Four Sponge Cake with Marzipan, Fondant, and Chocolate.<br /><br />yes - ive been busy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4160316164/" title="dessertplatterone by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/4160316164_f44908726b.jpg" alt="dessertplatterone" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />i also wanted to post pictures from home!<br /><br />charles and i put up our tree, decorated for christmas, and are on our way to a great Christmas season!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVE2RoD6I/AAAAAAAAA9o/qboFkMKNDso/s1600-h/_MG_3726.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVE2RoD6I/AAAAAAAAA9o/qboFkMKNDso/s400/_MG_3726.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411801812760530850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVEjuQ-eI/AAAAAAAAA9g/9aAmOl2SBDc/s1600-h/_MG_3723.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVEjuQ-eI/AAAAAAAAA9g/9aAmOl2SBDc/s400/_MG_3723.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411801807780379106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVEEOD7EI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/9-aLHD2q6x4/s1600-h/_MG_3706.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVEEOD7EI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/9-aLHD2q6x4/s400/_MG_3706.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411801799323806786" border="0" /></a><br />A shot from South Carolina over Thanksgiving:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVDlWAXlI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/enJSQX-OZ-Y/s1600-h/_MG_3648.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SxqVDlWAXlI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/enJSQX-OZ-Y/s400/_MG_3648.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411801791035629138" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And finally on the agenda today:<br /><br />Make Genoise.<br />Make Marshmallow Fondant.<br />Finish decorating Sugar Cookies.<br />Work.<br />Wrap Presents. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/besimo/4094334183/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4094334183_3e5d203d6a.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Merry Christmas in 20 days!!!<br /> . and were supposed to have snow this weekend.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-324189607543360812?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-3543578105531134492009-11-25T19:54:00.003-05:002009-11-25T20:24:07.920-05:002009-11-25T20:24:07.920-05:00happy thanksgiving<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134229679/" title="happy thanksgiving by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4134229679_9433a03c7c.jpg" alt="happy thanksgiving" height="347" width="500" /></a><br /><br />its about that time.<br />turkey, family, pie, and hunting.<br />This year I will be spending Thanksgiving in South Carolina with Charles and family.<br /><br />I have a few updates from the baking scene.<br /><br />oatmeal raisin cinnamon bread:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134934382/" title="oatmeal cinnamon raisin roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/4134934382_ca9a61df3d.jpg" alt="oatmeal cinnamon raisin roll" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134935060/" title="oatmeal cinnamon raisin bread by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4134935060_8cf129512d.jpg" alt="oatmeal cinnamon raisin bread" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />sourdough bread:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134935856/" title="sourdough bread by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4134935856_504d7fb717.jpg" alt="sourdough bread " height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />i feel a particular affection for this bread because ive been feeding, watching, and nurturing this little sour starter for close to two weeks now and it was nice to taste the efforts of my labor.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134936574/" title="sourdough bread rolls by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4134936574_0c8ce22f10.jpg" alt="sourdough bread rolls" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />and then weve been kinda feeling like italians.<br /><br />stromboli:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134937292/" title="stromboli by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4134937292_160bd56bbb.jpg" alt="stromboli" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />a classic stromboli filled with a ricotta white sauce, pepperoni, ground beef, herbs, garlic, onions, and parmesan cheese.<br /><br />calzone:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134171087/" title="calzone by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/4134171087_f175fbdf8b.jpg" alt="calzone" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />a classic calzone filled with red sauce, peperoni, garlic gloves, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.<br /><br /><br />grisstini:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134933766/" title="grisstini by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4134933766_1d38b3ce84.jpg" alt="grisstini" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />a classic grisstini bread stick filled with herbs, salt, and parmesan cheese.<br /><br />and we made more pizza today, no pictures though.<br /><br />WHITE SAUCE:<br /><br />ricotta cheese.<br />whole milk.<br />herbs.<br />garlic.<br /><br />combine all the ingredients. mix.<br />viola. white sauce.<br /><br /><br />moving on.<br /><br />soft pretzels.<br /><br />classic salt & herbs:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134178819/" title="pretzel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4134178819_6af8e82611.jpg" alt="pretzel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />sweet pretzel:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134941554/" title="sweet soft pretzel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/4134941554_9e1f6933a0.jpg" alt="sweet soft pretzel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />topped with cinnamon, sugar, and brown sugar.<br /><br />pretzel sticks:<br /><br />topped with salt and parmesan cheese:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134177405/" title="pretzel stick by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4134177405_a486da6f37.jpg" alt="pretzel stick" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><br />opped with pink sea salt and ghram crackers:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134938786/" title="pretzel stick two by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4134938786_c82cd61302.jpg" alt="pretzel stick two" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />topped with salt, herbs, and porcini powder:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134938064/" title="short pretzel stick by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4134938064_0b013d04a4.jpg" alt="short pretzel stick" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4134940022/" title="inside pretzel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4134940022_cb173598dd.jpg" alt="inside pretzel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />were also working with dead dough.<br />i went in early this morning because i was feeling inspired and i wanted to change my design.<br />so monday morning i will hopefully finish the design.<br /><br />New Hair::<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/Sw3XZHyG1VI/AAAAAAAAA9I/phe3blCdwmQ/s1600/Photo+on+2009-11-25+at+19.24.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/Sw3XZHyG1VI/AAAAAAAAA9I/phe3blCdwmQ/s400/Photo+on+2009-11-25+at+19.24.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408215554127746386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Next up! I want to make this:<br /><br />Timpano<br /><br />involves lots and lots of:<br /><br />3 different cheeses.<br />meat.<br />hard boiled eggs.<br />pasta.<br />red sauce.<br /><br /><br />inspiration: the movie Big Night.<br /><br /><br />fin.<br />happy thanksgiving.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-354357810553113449?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-81633666552272239302009-11-21T09:45:00.003-05:002009-11-24T22:14:37.188-05:002009-11-24T22:14:37.188-05:00finally.<div style="text-align: left;"> im waiting to make breakfast for the husband. Because he works from home I have to be quiet when he has calls (tech support). That means, no blender, frying pan, or any other sort of kitchen noise. blast!at least its good motivation to upload my creations from last week.<br /></div><br />i was reading this morning about the unhealthiest states: GEORGIA is in the 40's. How sad is that?<br />I do believe it though. Moving from Florida to Georgia I noticed people lived differently. I grew up in a small town in North Georgia and visiting I can remember thinking, "wow, it is a different lifestyle out here." Body image may not be a priority to everyone, I get this.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">okay, first up: Parmesan Crackers.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am most proud of this shot, one of the pastry chefs came up to me and inquired why I was shooting with my F-Stop at 5.0. Then he proceeded to tell me that my shot looked like it came out of a magazine.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4122237034/" title="stacked crackers by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4122237034_5ef1f31922.jpg" alt="stacked crackers" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />i made cracker bread, hand rolled the crackers, and sprinkled a little parmesan on top.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4121465295/" title="square parmesan cracker by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/4121465295_dc624d73d5.jpg" alt="square parmesan cracker" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4121464383/" title="round parmesan crackers by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/4121464383_884526b91f.jpg" alt="round parmesan crackers" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><br />whole wheat pita, baked directly on the stone:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4131969789/" title="pita by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4131969789_153ac91074.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="pita" /></a><br /><br />this bread should come with a disclaimer:<br />WARNING WARNING, HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!!!! :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4131969179/" title="naan closeup by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4131969179_42d17bdcc1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="naan closeup" /></a><br /><br />its naan:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4131968349/" title="naan by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/4131968349_f244441fa8.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="naan" /></a><br /><br />a soft, doughy delight fried in a pan with clarified butter and then lathered with butter after they are pulled off the fire. However, I prefer mine not all the way cooked with no second butter dipping.<br /><br />Lavosh:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4132728948/" title="lavoashone by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4132728948_c31427b7c5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="lavoashone" /></a><br /><br /> cheddar cheese, s & p, and black sesame seeds<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4132728220/" title="lavoshtwo by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4132728220_6a4157820b.jpg" width="500" height="323" alt="lavoshtwo" /></a><br /><br />garlic, herb, & butter rub<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4132727504/" title="lavoshthree by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4132727504_9444e794d4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="lavoshthree" /></a><br /><br />honey, cinnamon, sugar, and sesame seeds<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4132726868/" title="lavoshfour by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4132726868_981ed39931.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="lavoshfour" /></a><br /><br />pumpkin, cloves, & sesame seeds<br /><br /><br />i have more to update, but this will suffice for now.<br /><br />happy thanksgiving in two days!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-8163366655227223930?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-79183843481392314612009-11-17T19:46:00.007-05:002009-11-18T11:16:27.381-05:002009-11-18T11:16:27.381-05:00bread & such<div style="text-align: center;">bread is a way of life.<br /><br />Challah.<br />Comes from the jewish word for "offering"<br />Special kind of bread used for holidays.<br />It is a very sweet, golden, eggy bread.<br />The sesame seeds represent the "manna" given to the Isrealites when they wandered in the desert for 40 years.<br /><br />two braid:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4111421026/" title="challah two braid by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4111421026_faffb7873e.jpg" alt="challah two braid" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />three braid:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4110652195/" title="challah three braid by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4110652195_2378883d57.jpg" alt="challah three braid" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />six braid:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4110647207/" title="challah six braid by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4110647207_0739e314e4.jpg" alt="challah six braid" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />after I braided, I have some extras dough.<br /><br />I did the logical thing and made some challah rolls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4110658417/" title="challah roll with seeds by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4110658417_d2f9bd4f7e.jpg" alt="challah roll with seeds" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4111425166/" title="challah roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4111425166_1dabe21a2d.jpg" alt="challah roll" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />LOOK! its a tasteful blend of spices:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4111408678/" title="spices on flour by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4111408678_c9a40bd9da.jpg" alt="spices on flour" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />used to make chai bagels:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4113756190/" title="Plain Chai Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4113756190_8f12c3d9d1.jpg" alt="Plain Chai Bagel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />with brown sugar and sugar on top:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4112988889/" title="Chai Bagel w. Brown Sugar Sugar by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/4112988889_aa5db41ce9.jpg" width="426" height="500" alt="Chai Bagel w. Brown Sugar Sugar" /></a><br /><br />and with cinnamon sugar on top:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4113757296/" title="Chai Bagel w. Cinnamon Sugar by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4113757296_9345fbd32f.jpg" alt="Chai Bagel w. Cinnamon Sugar" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />these bagels were an invention straight out of my head. I am proud of them!<br /><br />and now the regular bagels:<br /><br />Plain:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4112987603/" title="Plain Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4112987603_a5db8d8689.jpg" alt="Plain Bagel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Sea Salt:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4112986795/" title="Sea Salt Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4112986795_dc890fc6eb.jpg" alt="Sea Salt Bagel " height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4113753530/" title="Sea Salt Bagel airel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4113753530_75c0b61563.jpg" alt="Sea Salt Bagel airel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Everything:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4113752582/" title="Everything Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4113752582_ab4dd51075.jpg" alt="Everything Bagel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Herb:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4112983993/" title="Herb Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4112983993_0dee549829.jpg" alt="Herb Bagel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Poppyseed:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4112983001/" title="Poppyseed Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4112983001_05d3345000.jpg" alt="Poppyseed Bagel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Sesame Seeds:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4112982037/" title="Sesame Seed Bagel by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/4112982037_2b0de82a51.jpg" alt="Sesame Seed Bagel" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />and lastly, English Muffins:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4113757698/" title="English Muffins by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4113757698_3bc3a3d86e.jpg" alt="English Muffins" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />A couple of nights ago, Charles and I enjoyed a tasty dinner.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SwQaLXznnmI/AAAAAAAAA88/d-kKbmnz5bw/s1600/_MG_3529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 220px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SwQaLXznnmI/AAAAAAAAA88/d-kKbmnz5bw/s400/_MG_3529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405474235422842466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SwQaLN8JBZI/AAAAAAAAA80/LyriRHZDfEU/s1600/_MG_3528.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SwQaLN8JBZI/AAAAAAAAA80/LyriRHZDfEU/s400/_MG_3528.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405474232774231442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Chicken stuffed with Thyme & Rosemary, garlic, lemon, and herb butter that I made prior.<br />Dried the chicken, sprinkled with salt and pepper & olive oil.<br />Placed carrots & brussel sprouts around the chicken and covered.<br />Baked for 2 hrs @ 350.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SwQaKpKyKWI/AAAAAAAAA8s/7VWOX66ng1c/s1600/_MG_3523.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cJYr7jf0lFI/SwQaKpKyKWI/AAAAAAAAA8s/7VWOX66ng1c/s400/_MG_3523.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405474222903535970" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Boiled Squash in vegetable stock with Thyme.<br /><br />And we paired it with a 2007 Steel Creek Pinot Nior:<br /><a href="http://atlantacellar.blogspot.com/2009/11/2007-steel-creek-pinot-nior.html">this is what we had to say about it. </a><br /><br /><br />I find that my dinner photography is severely lacking. Why? because after prepping, cooking, placing, and garnishing I am hungry. I really just want to eat my food and not photograph it. However I am getting better about taking pictures of it, even if they are less than at least there is some sort of visual representation.<br /><br /><br />Last night, Charlie and I celebrated our FOUR MONTHS of marriage!<br /><br />What did we do? SUSHI of course.<br /><br />We went to Ru-Sans in Buckhead. Sushi was average, nothing special. There were loads of roll variations at a bargain price. The real treat though was the view from the second story windows.<br /><br /><br />I finally finished <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kitchen Confidential</span> - It was everything that I thought it was going to be and more. I feel like I inherited indispensable chef knowledge, something that because I have chosen to be, I am entitled.<br /><br />:) oh happy morning.<br /><br />- time for class.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-7918384348139231461?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684803582698545686.post-83858109346503432902009-11-14T10:10:00.003-05:002009-11-14T10:55:02.585-05:002009-11-14T10:55:02.585-05:00interests.i have a lot of interests.<br /><br />i like photography. music. baking. painting. traveling. writing. baking. cooking. walking. spending time with charlie, my family, and friends. eating. listening to jazz music. crosswords.<br /><br />i feel at times that i struggle with ADD. I get to working on one thing and then in no time, I am on to the next thing, fully forgetting what the heck i was working on in the first place.<br /><br />i am trying to break myself of this. slowly wittling down the urge to digress and scatter.<br /><br />back on track i am focused. for a time.<br /><br /><br />first. I am proud to announce that I, SARAH BETH ELMORE, am the newest HOSTESS AT BABETTE'S CAFE!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">check it out - http://www.babettescafe.com/<br /></div><br />I am still unsure what I am going to do with my other job at Plato's Closet, but for now I shall keep working.<br /><br /><br />second. BREAD WEEK CONTINUES.<br />A series of tasty baked delights from the kitchen.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pain Au Lait (milk bread) :<br /><br />from this we made two different items.<br /><br />Margaritas:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4102503613/" title="round margarita by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4102503613_083513026b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="round margarita" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4102504689/" title="round parm margarita by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4102504689_94c413dd00.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="round parm margarita " /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4102505611/" title="mini maragarita by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4102505611_51cc85160a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="mini maragarita" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103267534/" title="three margaritas by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/4103267534_53e5be45aa.jpg" width="500" height="229" alt="three margaritas" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4102508565/" title="margrita pizza roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4102508565_e1cf60dd5f.jpg" width="500" height="322" alt="margrita pizza roll" /></a><br /><br />and<br /><br />Cloverleaf Rolls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103266794/" title="cloverleaf rolls by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4103266794_3b3d50f335.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="cloverleaf rolls" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Parker House Rolls:<br /><br />from this we made three traditional designs.<br /><br />Split Roll:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4102513511/" title="split roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4102513511_3473f6f2ff.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="split roll" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103269742/" title="split roll dos by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4103269742_e7cbebbcc9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="split roll dos" /></a><br /><br />Square Rolls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103272186/" title="square roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4103272186_82512d2d6e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="square roll" /></a><br /><br />Star Rolls:<br /><br />well apparently I didnt photograph these...hmm...ok then we move on<br /><br />and! a couple custom creations:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103277822/" title="twist roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4103277822_3b5ba9dbb6.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="twist roll" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103276746/" title="creation star roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4103276746_3818048877.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="creation star roll" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103275642/" title="four pointed roll by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/4103275642_769734d48c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="four pointed roll" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4102514443/" title="mini epi by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4102514443_6de0baae10.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="mini epi" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahbethlewis/4103271044/" title="two eight by sarahbethlewis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4103271044_c0907ebca7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="two eight" /></a><br />this may be my favorite.<br /><br /><br />I am really enjoying school - its nice to be in that environment.<br />now the people, hmmm...thats a different story.<br /><br />today is a long day - nice to have the mornings free-ish however i do work nine hours today.<br />yeah.<br /><br />k, thats all.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4684803582698545686-8385810934650343290?l=sarahbethlewis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sarah Elmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504219943564495142sarah.beth.elmore@gmail.com3