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BOOKS
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmusca Orczy. I LOVE this book. I first saw the movie, then the play, and I finally got to the book. I recommend with all my being.
Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo by Stephanie Storey. Once again, I LOVE this book. I mean, you can't entirely go wrong with a book about two great figures in Art History. Leonardo, the talented jerk, who could entirely, not be a jerk. Michelangelo, the strong spirited who proves everyone wrong. How lucky are we that these men created art, and that we have the opportunity to see it in our lifetimes?
Rhett and Link's Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal. A very entertaining read that lightens your day. A book to embrace all that you are, and have a blast no matter your age.
Float by Daniel Miyares. A cute little picture book. I'm always willing to read cute little picture books. Especially ones involving rain.
She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History by Chelsea Clinton. Just as special as the first. Who couldn't love this book when it involves important women and illustration?
The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler. Another entertaining picture book.
Autumn by Ali Smith. A book that in general left me in confusion, and awe, and still somehow I came from it, enjoying it, and truly loving it. Crazy how that happens, but totally signing up for the next 3.
Birds and Other Animals with Pablo Picasso by Pablo Picasso. A book of Pablo's sketches of birds and other animals. What? What were you expecting? Obviously, I enjoyed it.
Blue and Other Colors: With Henri Matisse by Phaidon. A book of colors involving Matisse' artwork. Again, obviously, I enjoyed it.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler. I LOVE this book. 1) how has there been so much I never knew until now? 2)why, why is this not required reading for health and whatnot? 3)just read it please, whoever you are, whatever gender you are. It's lovely and I plan on owning this soon.
Legendary Routes of the World by Alexandre Verhille. A pop-up book of...legendary routes of the world. Entertaining indeed.
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. A precious children's book. I love it oh so much.
The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People by Meik Wiking. Enjoyed it as much as it's brother; The Little Book of Hygge.
TouchThinkLearn: ABC by Xavier Deneux. The loveliest ABC book I have read as a twenty-something-year-old. I want it, and I'm not ashamed.
The Gunner by Rebecca Kauffman. I enjoyed this book. Maybe it was the excessive picture book reading, maybe it felt familiar in how she depicted friendship, maybe it was her beautiful writing. But I enjoyed this, and there's nothing else to it. Could have done without the meat slaughter description, and without some of the language used throughout.
Audrey Hepburn by Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Another Audrey Hepburn book. Nothing new. At this point it's just habit.
Legendary Routes of the World by Alexandre Verhille. A pop-up book of...legendary routes of the world. Entertaining indeed.
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. A precious children's book. I love it oh so much.
The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People by Meik Wiking. Enjoyed it as much as it's brother; The Little Book of Hygge.
TouchThinkLearn: ABC by Xavier Deneux. The loveliest ABC book I have read as a twenty-something-year-old. I want it, and I'm not ashamed.
The Gunner by Rebecca Kauffman. I enjoyed this book. Maybe it was the excessive picture book reading, maybe it felt familiar in how she depicted friendship, maybe it was her beautiful writing. But I enjoyed this, and there's nothing else to it. Could have done without the meat slaughter description, and without some of the language used throughout.
Audrey Hepburn by Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Another Audrey Hepburn book. Nothing new. At this point it's just habit.
RECIPES
Bacon Double Cheddar Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions. I like this recipe, in fact, my family has used it multiple times since.
Izze Floats. So these don't actually have a title as far as I'm aware. It also doesn't really have a recipe, so I just went with the idea. Some gelato/sorbet, and some Izze. Worked well enough.
Two Ingredient Strawberry Milkshakes. I liked these, the coconut milk/juice made it a little funny, but I still enjoyed it enough to make it again.
Healthy Triple Berry Spinach Smoothie. LOVED IT.
Peppermint Ice Cream and Hot Cocoa "Affogato". Babe, this 'Affogato' shiz is thic. But a little ice cream never hurt no one.
How to Make Italian Hot Cocoa. ^Same above applies.
Homemade Thin Mints. Try as you might, these will never taste like the artificially made thin mints. Boo. Also, try as you might, you'll find it impossible to find a recipe without lactose for your dear dear friend. Boo.
Bourbon and Brown Sugar Peach Pie. LOVED IT. Can't go wrong with Pie. Can't go wrong with Peaches.
Clementine Cake Inspired by The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I have been wanting to make this for about 4 years. And I did it. I finally made it. And it truly delicious enough to serve to what, the Taliban? OR you know, to get to wherever he needed to go to find Sean Penn. Just watch the movie.
Chocolate Magic Custard Cake. I honestly hate this. Truly I do. So did my family. I really don't recommend this. At all.
Homemade Dutch Babies. Oh Dutch babies, how I enjoy you.
Avocado Eggs Benedict with Bacon and Goat Cheese. In Runaway Bride she takes the entire movie to figure out her favorite style of egg. Well, I know mine, and I love eggs benedict. A true testimony of how my taste is expensive. Also, get an immersion blender, makes your life sooo much easier.
Cooking Bacon in the oven, but rinsing it in cold water first. No link. Supposedly helps with shrinkage. 10 minutes at 365 degrees F.
The Creamiest Cacio E Pepe Ever, Approved by Mario Batali. Oh, how I failed all of the Italians in existence, actually all of the Italians who have ever existed. Please have mercy on me, I will do better in the future, I promise.
French Dip Sandwich. I love this, and will never stop. Nothing like a good Au Jus and Baguette.
Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil. Who knew I could like salmon so much. Oh, I also forgot the cilantro completely, which, no complaints from my family members. so good thing I guess?
Grilled Lime Salmon with Avocado-Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice. True love if I've ever experienced it.
California Club with Chipotle Mayo. A lovely sandwich that will rip your mouth, but worth it? Also, I just used regular ol' mayo. Because I can.
Ok wow. you made it. Or you didn't, but YAY.
I may or may not be forgetting recipes, but all I know is I have now made 200 recipes!
I am OFFICIALLY done with this recipe goal of mine. It's taken it's time: 4 years, 3 months, and 5 days, but I don't even care, I AM DONE! It feels weird, but I am still happy.
What a time.
Good Night dears,
Mercedes
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