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Glass of Fancy » Fairy Tales - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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The Emperor’s New Clothes. Posted in Fairy Tales. On February 19th, 2014 by Annabelle – 5 Comments. The fire popped, showering sparks unheeded against the stone. Cloth of gold burned surprisingly quickly, it turned out. Burned melted? Mira stared at the remains at the edge of the hearth. A little of both? There did seem to be some gold left. This is not happening. Var’s head whipped up, stung. They’d had other things on their minds when he’d taken them off. You said you were cold! Read more ». She hadn&#...
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Glass of Fancy » Amusements - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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On March 7th, 2014 by Annabelle – 7 Comments. Welcome to this month’s Let’s Lunch! The delectable theme for March is dishes inspired by literature. For a compulsive reader like me, it was hard to know where to even start. I’ve been reading and dreaming about things my favorite characters ate since preschool. (Anyone else remember. Bread and Jam for Frances. How about the scene in. Little House in the Big Woods. Where Laura and her family make maple sugar candy by pouring syrup into the snow outside?
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Glass of Fancy » Blog Archive » Grapefruit-Bourbon Cocktail - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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Welcome to this month’s Let’s Lunch fruit fiesta! It’s still slim pickings here in New England as far as seasonal fruit goes, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite cocktails with the last of the winter citrus. Grapefruit may be a winter fruit, but this cocktail is pleasantly summery to counteract all the gray weather we’ve had lately. And any good fiesta needs a drink, right? 1 1/2 ounces bourbon. 3 ounces fresh pink grapefruit juice. 1/4 ounce simple syrup. Mint sprig to garnish. At Tea and Scones.
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Glass of Fancy » Blog Archive » Spring’s Bounty (Let’s Lunch) - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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Spring’s Bounty (Let’s Lunch). Welcome to the April edition of Let’s Lunch! This month’s theme is blissful simplicity: three ingredient recipes. I’m not normally a pared-down sort of a cook, with one exception: the preparation of beautiful seasonal produce. Sometimes, it’s best just to let Mother Nature speak for herself. Roasted Asparagus with Truffle Oil. 1 lb fresh asparagus. Black truffle oil (or truffle butter). Preheat oven to 400 F. Mac and Cheese and Peanut Butter Cookies. At Tea and Scones.
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Glass of Fancy » Blog Archive » Rosemary Whole-Wheat Shortbread - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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Welcome to the last Let’s Lunch of 2014! This month’s theme is non-traditional traditions. Although my family does have a pretty non-traditional Christmas dinner (Chinese hot pot! Since I’ve posted about that in the past, I thought I’d turn the theme around and post about a traditional non-tradition: something in the spirit of Christmas tradition that I haven’t done in the past. The recipe after the jump! Rosemary Whole Wheat Shortbread. 1 lb softened butter. 1 cup granulated sugar. Shrimp and Pomelo Veg...
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Glass of Fancy » Blog Archive » Creamy Jalapeno Dip - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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Welcome to the July edition of Let’s Lunch! Tex-Mex. Sure, it may not be authentically Mexican, but it is by far my favorite US regional cuisine. This recipe was inspired by the creamy jalapeno dip that one of my favorite lunch joints brings you along with the salsa and chips. This isn’t it (the exact contents of their recipe remains a mystery), but it still goes great with chips, crudites, or fish tacos, and should tide me over until my next trip south. 1/3 c sour cream. At Asian in America. One of thes...
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Glass of Fancy » Blog Archive » Quick Chinese Spicy Cucumbers - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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Quick Chinese Spicy Cucumbers. Welcome to the September edition of Let’s Lunch! This recipe was inspired by a dish made by one of my Chinese “aunts” (she’s related to someone who’s related to someone I’m related to. I think.). They’ve got a bit of a kick and can be ready in an afternoon; just right for impatient folks like me! Quick Chinese Spicy Cucumbers. 2 Tbsp. sambal. 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar. 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil. 3 Tbsp. soy sauce. Spicy Pickles and Pork Sammy. At Monday Morning Cooking Club.
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Glass of Fancy » My Favorite Reads - Fashion, fiction, and life in the city.
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Is there any better way to get to know a reader than looking at a shelf of her favorite books? Here are some of the books I’ve loved best — I’d love to hear about yours! Check back; this list is always under construction. By Marion Zimmer Bradley. By Marion Zimmer Bradley. Although it’s near the end of the Darkover books, it made for a great introduction to Bradley’s world. War For The Oaks. By Emma Bull. Urban fantasy done right. The Fortress In The Eye Of Time. By Patricia McKillip. Ditto. Series by Is...
