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Display Name: jayme.marie
Personal URL: http://hollyandflora.com
Member Since: 1/2/13

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I store my olive oil in an old wine bottle, specifically the Travaglini Gattinara bottle, which is slightly curvaceous and fits perfectly in your hand. It's oddly shaped, is a great conversation piece, but, most of all, it is functional. I top it with a dispenser, similar to Billy's. Better than anything I could purchase in the store!


A Perrier Bottle Makes a Really Excellent (and Cheap!) Oil Cruet Reader Tip
4/24/13 4:12 AM

1. The Botanist gin
2. De Leon anejo tequila
3. Bulleit rye whiskey
4. 10 Cane rum
5. Chartreuse VEP
6. Carpano Antica sweet vermouth

Honorable Mentions:

For cordials, I would have to add St. Germain, Creme de Yvette, and Grand Marnier. And, if I had to have a vodka, I would stock Tito's. Props to Proximus tequila, as well.


Stocking a Home Bar From Scratch:
Which 6 Bottles Would You Choose? Reader Intelligence Request
4/18/13 1:29 AM

I think just knowing how good it is for me kept me "trying" to like it more. I definitely didn't like its taste, originally. I started out by using it in smoothies, and now I love sauteing it and using it in salads. It definitely took a while to start appreciating its flavor. Whole Foods has an outstanding kale and white bean soup that I make during the winter months:

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/vegetarian-tuscan-kale-and-white-bean-soup


Is There a Kale Conspiracy?
1/17/13 3:16 PM

Donkenzie, if you find that particular recipe, please post it. I love elderflower in cocktails! Thanks so much!


Create At Least One Garden-to-Glass Cocktail Per Month!Reader Resolutions 2013
1/13/13 5:53 PM

Thanks so much for the support! I've been inspired to create a little something this afternoon. Thankfully, I have a pot of basil growing indoors: some of that, along with some thawed-out tomatoes, harvested from the summer, will make a perfect Sunday afternoon Bloody Mary. I definitely need more accountability with resolutions, so I'll be documenting the progress, along the way!


Create At Least One Garden-to-Glass Cocktail Per Month!Reader Resolutions 2013
1/13/13 5:52 PM

I love this resolution! One of my challenges this year is simply to "deal with the recipe book." I don't know exactly how to go about it, but compiling a book of photos, scanned images, and text sounds like a great idea and a perfect solution to my lack of organization. I would definitely include, like downtheblvds suggested, family interviews and stories behind the recipes. The recipe book becomes a family heirloom, as well as a source for kitchen inspiration.


Make a Book of Family Recipes Reader Resolutions 2013
1/13/13 5:36 PM

Lately, I have been sleeping until the very last minute, but I would LOVE to end this newly acquired habit. I thoroughly enjoy waking up early enough to read through my blog roll, enjoy a cup (or two) of coffee, and do some light stretching, as I look over my day's demands. I always feel more organized and ready for the day, this way.

I am so ready for the days to become longer and for the sunshine to actually impart some warmth!!! I have resolved to hit the gym this Monday morning, so that I can break the sleep-in-until-the-last-minute routine.


What's Your Morning Ritual?
1/6/13 3:30 AM