Retro dogs

I love theses images from one of favorites photographers Erwin Olaf. Got to get some dachshund wallpaper or at least some doggie kitchen accessories.

image via: erwin olaf

Before & After

BEFORE

AFTER

I love this before and afters from design*sponge. Check out more here and here!

image via: design*sponge

Dream team

Here are my favorites chefs. I love Julia Child and Jacques Pepin because they started the whole dream. But these guys are my current heroes.But still I have a little room in my heart for Stefan.
TOP: Hubert Keller (french cuisine) Hung Huynh (vietnamese-american cuisine) Anita Lo (chinese-american cuisine).
BOTTOM: Ina Garnet (french-american cuisine) Ludo Lefebvre (french cuisine) Anthony Bourdain(french cuisine).
I still haven't found a really good mexican chef because nobody cooks better than mom!

Delicia

Love this corporate identity of Delicia made by Avant. I also love the 1000 design series especially the cafe graphics.

Funny Coffee

This a funny sketch from Denis Leary about coffee. It's hilarious!! I love the Al Pacino part!

Dog & Butcher

Here's a beautiful animation called "The Dog and the Butcher" from Jonathan Holt.

Image via: jonathan holt

Chalkboard kitchen

Another clever way to write notes, recipes and grocery list in your kitchen! If painting a wall or a cabinet too much for you check this non-permanent option.

Images via: google search

Coffee plant

Pretty Botanical images from different coffee plants.

Dinner

Today's dinner was halibut with roasted asparagus and a roma salad ( fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, evoo and oregano). Got to added to our weekend eats album.

French apple tart

Yan in action!

Finish product!

This weekend we made an apple tart feature in the Barefoot Contessa. The recipe requires puff pastry, but we decided to make it with phyllo dough for extra flakiness. Just brush each layer with butter before adding the apples. Thanks mom for the help!

Chef of the Century

Here's some beautiful food from the "Chef of the Century". To check Joel Robuchon in action don't forget to check Top Chef for reruns.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Right now I'm really into big band and women of WWII and definitely my favorite song is "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" of the Andrew Sisters. I found some cool versions of Bette Midler and the Puppini Sisters. Also to my surprise I found this cute video of Christina Aguilera inspired by that song. FYI! Back in the 80's this was my first introduction to that song!

Rosy Rosies

Here's an album of pretty images of Rosie the riveter... includes old pics, propaganda, fashion and inspirations. Check if you can stop the lovely Norma Jean Baker.

Panzanella

Looking for a delicious panzanella recipe. This Ina Garner version sounds good! Plus serves 10 people!

Ingredients nocoupons

• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
• 20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained

For the vinaigrette:

nocoupons

• 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
• 1/2 cup good olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed.

For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.

In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.

It's easy being green

It's easy being green at cafe olé. Don't forget to bring your re-usable plate during the month of September. For every five marks you earn at the cafe you will get a free lunch!

Julie & Julia

I just watched Julie & Julia... and it's surprisingly a pleasure to watch... Meryl Streep as always was awesome and Stanley Tucci perfection. Amazing love story. All my worlds colliding... food, 1940's fashion and music. Here's the blog that start it it all.

Victory garden

I always love the victory garden propaganda posters from the 40's. The victory garden of tomorrow is new American propaganda with the values of a modern age.

Bowl-o-rama

The Port Bowling League is done...and its was super fun! A second league its going to start later this month so be sure to sign up! It's a blast just check out some of our pics!! There's more to come.

The big chill

Retrolicious!

Love this retro appliances from Big Chill... Fridges, Stoves, Dishwashers... oh my! and just for fun check out this too!