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Sarah Carter
Seattle native, currently residing in Cambridge, MA
Interests: music, mountains, farmers markets, science, meditation, reading and writing, cooking and eating, jivamukti yoga, taking pretty pictures, good causes
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i love the gray hue... and my next weekend trip will be to portland, OR, for a job interview.
a travel-ready {giveaway}...now closed
I've been doing an obscene amount of traveling lately and built up my arsenal of travel bags and packing skills for sure. For quick weekend trips, I love easy-to-carry bags that fit a lot yet also allow for some compartmentalizing (so you're not just dumping everything into one giant vat). To ...
Unusual but awesome: Al Di La's Torta di Pere
Posted Feb 10, 2010 at Sweet Pepper
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I couldn't possibly just choose one favorite cake, so I'll name two that I love: any dark, rich (not overly-sweet) chocolate cake with ganache, and coconut cake (preferably with coconut-cream cheese frosting, a la ina garten).
sweet memories & an equally sweet giveaway!
On a recent weekend away to the mountains of North Georgia - a trip celebrating friends and some birthdays - the weather gave us every reason to stay in, cook and do mostly nothing. Forced relaxation is sometimes necessary, you know? The dusting of snow was picturesque as we went into town...
Hillary: thank you so much! I'm glad to be getting back into blogging after taking a few months off, so look for more posts soon!
Rachael: it really is a perfect winter dish. Love it!! And we already knew our food philosophies jived, right? ;)
Ode to a winter staple: Kale and Cannellini Ragout
I adore comfort food. Though I have certainly enjoyed the occasional splurge on beautiful, exquisitely detailed, precisely executed and adventurous restaurant experiences (quick note: the omakase menu at Kai, in NYC, was mind-blowing! A gift from a former boss of mine, and it has remained i...
Umi: thanks so much! is he a meyer lemon fan?? i can pass some other recipes along your way, if you'd like :)
Wendy: it's actually a coaster, haha :) but thanks!
OK, let's try this again... Meyer Lemon Marmalade
I’m back! Yes, I took an inexcusably long hiatus from this blog, I agree (and so soon after starting it!) What can I say? Life got very, very busy (there will be some major life changes headed my way later this year). This isn’t to say that I stopped making and photographing food over the last f...
Ode to a winter staple: Kale and Cannellini Ragout
Posted Jan 29, 2010 at Sweet Pepper
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OK, let's try this again... Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Posted Jan 27, 2010 at Sweet Pepper
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Digging deep: Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft)
Posted Nov 3, 2009 at First Climb
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Minor anxiety. Barafu Camp (15,331 ft)
Posted Nov 2, 2009 at First Climb
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Bit of a detour... Karanga Camp (13,231 ft)
Posted Nov 2, 2009 at First Climb
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Up, up, up to the Lava Tower (15,213 ft)
Posted Nov 2, 2009 at First Climb
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Recovery and Relief, Shira II (12,795 ft)
Posted Oct 12, 2009 at First Climb
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Forest to Heather, Shira Plateau (11,499 ft)
Posted Oct 12, 2009 at First Climb
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First Day of Hiking, Forest Camp (9,281 ft)
Posted Oct 12, 2009 at First Climb
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i love salted caramel, too! looking forward to seeing your post :) the
consistency of the caramel layer is, well, fairly gooey (for lack of a
better way to describe it). it does help to keep the tart in the
refrigerator until 5-10 min before serving it so the caramel isn't too soft.
the softness is a nice juxtaposition to the fairly dense-chewy chocolate
tart dough layer underneath. and yes, the creme fraiche is a *fantastic*
addition, in my opinion. adds just the slightest bit of tang to an otherwise
straightforward caramel.
On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 4:37 PM, wrote:
Chocolate caramel tart... the "adult" candy bar
I was invited to a friend's dinner party a couple of weeks ago (as a side note, she promised a "homecooked Chinese feast" and seriously delivered!! The food was delicious) and I offered to bring dessert. She requested something involving chocolate - her boyfriend is not a fan of fruit-bas...
it was very tasty, indeed! you should definitely make it when you have a
chance... though it sounds like you were concocting some fantastically
delicious desserts of your own last weekend! ;)
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM, wrote:
Chocolate caramel tart... the "adult" candy bar
I was invited to a friend's dinner party a couple of weeks ago (as a side note, she promised a "homecooked Chinese feast" and seriously delivered!! The food was delicious) and I offered to bring dessert. She requested something involving chocolate - her boyfriend is not a fan of fruit-bas...
A surprise party favorite
Posted Sep 28, 2009 at Sweet Pepper
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it IS shiny, indeed! haha. i did feel like the salt actually blended with
the flavors of the tart, especially since i used bittersweet chocolate with
no added sugar for the ganache. it made all the difference (and the people
who helped consume it at the dinner party agreed!) the caramel also had a
bit of a savory note (though it was subtle, admittedly...) from the creme
fraiche.
On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 5:22 PM, wrote:
Chocolate caramel tart... the "adult" candy bar
I was invited to a friend's dinner party a couple of weeks ago (as a side note, she promised a "homecooked Chinese feast" and seriously delivered!! The food was delicious) and I offered to bring dessert. She requested something involving chocolate - her boyfriend is not a fan of fruit-bas...
Chocolate caramel tart... the "adult" candy bar
Posted Sep 23, 2009 at Sweet Pepper
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Nadarakwai Camp
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at First Climb
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Kilimanjaro 2009 - a recap
Earlier this summer, I traveled to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world (19,340 feet). This was my first multi-day trekking experience and also my first trip to Africa. First Climb will serve as my space to share the story of my trip, photos, and possibly upcoming plans for another mountaineering adventure this coming spring (2010). Enjoy! Continue reading
Posted Aug 25, 2009 at First Climb
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Welcome! Brownies, anyone?
Posted Aug 20, 2009 at Sweet Pepper
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I'd love to use Rachel's yogurt to flavor quick breads or simple cakes (a loaf cake with plum honey lavender, for example, sounds really tasty!)
Rachel's Yogurt and Cottage Cheese, et moi
I have yet another exciting news. Yes, yes, I know I’m full of news this week. Besides the launch of my book in the UK this week (more on this and a giveaway tomorrow) plus the announcement that the US vesion is coming out on September 1st and to be followed pretty much immediately by the Ger...
I'd love to use Rachel's yogurt to flavor quick breads or simple cakes (a loaf cake with plum honey lavender, for example, sounds really tasty!)
Rachel's Yogurt and Cottage Cheese, et moi
I have yet another exciting news. Yes, yes, I know I’m full of news this week. Besides the launch of my book in the UK this week (more on this and a giveaway tomorrow) plus the announcement that the US vesion is coming out on September 1st and to be followed pretty much immediately by the Ger...
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