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Whats up, Sweet Paul Page 5 Contributors Page 7 Recipe Monday Page 10 Keep Your Eye On Page 12 My Happy Dish Page 14 Its a Wrap Page 17 Crafty Friday Page 24 Painless Holidays Page 28 Gorg-wanna Page 30 A Reflection of Flavors Page 34 From Mormors Kitchen Page 36 Gorg-wanna Kids Page 38 Wills Picks Page 41 Wine Page 44 Gorg-wanna Food Page 46 Woof Page 48 One for the Season Page 50 Cupcake Page 57 Well Opener Page 59 Thanksgiving Page 60 Kids, Cookies and Fun Page 68 A Cake Tin Filled with Old Photos Page 76 Holiday Brunch Page 84 Treats Page 92 Winter Cocktails Page 98 Dressing up Cranberries Page 104 Winter Warmers Page 112 Let Me Entertain You Page 116 Next issue Page 124
F o o d + s t y l i n g b y Pa u l l o w e P h o t o g r a P h y b y M e l i n a h a M M e r
Welcome to the very first Holiday Issue of Sweet Paul Magazine. Its kind of crazy to think that it was one year ago that I had the idea of creating a magazine... and yet, here we are. Time sure does fly when youre having funand fun is exactly what its all about here at Sweet Paul. Ive had one awesome experience followed by another while making this issue, and for me, the merriment has been put back into the holidays. This time of year also makes me reflect on how far weve come, and how thankful I am to have the opportunity to work with the talented artists and writers who brought my vision to life. They have helped the magazine take on a life of its own - a gift that continues to give. The things we have planned for the New Year are very exciting, and now our readers have an opportunity to contribute! We launched a campaign on Kickstarter.com to raise money for a redesign and special issue. All contributors will receive exclusive rewards, including behind-the-scenes updates on the design process, and a chance to submit your own recipe to be shot for Sweet Paul Magazine! This past year has changed everything - hearing from the readers and fans always leaves us deeply touched, and we hope to continue to give back with new recipes, crafts, and beautiful stories. With your continued support, anything is possible! So for everyone, near or far, known and unknown, I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year. May all your dreams come true!
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recipe monday
A Slice of Heaven
EVER PUT SOMETHING IN YOUR MOUTH AND THINK THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME THING EVER!? WELL, THIS RECIPE JUST MAY CONJURE UP THE SAME THOUGHT.
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How did you get started creating things? I always liked to make things since I was a little kid. I would take the balsa wood that my dad and brother would use to make model airplanes and turn it into things for my room. I had these grand ideas of what I would do in my room when I got olderlike I always wanted to put a hammock in there. How about these shades specifically? How did you get started making these? Its based on something I came across when I was walking down the street. I found these old metal egg baskets people used to usethis kind of a globe, sphere shape, and for some reason it occurred to me to weave wood through it. So I kept doing different shapes. The way the light shines through the wood looked really good. Were you a wood-worker? What led you to work with that material? When I did the first lamp it was with balsa wood, as a kid I played around with that. I hadnt done any wood-working. Ive tried to make furniture, but the stuff I do, it doesnt have to be perfect. Its not actual wood-working where you have to be so precise. I like more organic shapes and natural forms, which is why Id like to do some other things with pillows or using fabric.
always be different, but with veneer, its very regular. Where do you find your inspiration? Well, almost everyone always says theyre inspired by nature, and I would say leaves and petals are my biggest inspirations. But, for me, its the shapes. I see shapes, as opposed to colors and textures. Youre originally from California, why did you make the move from the west coast to Brooklyn? Ive been in New York about four years now. I had barely even been to Brooklyn. My sister lives in Manhattan and I had been to visit her a lot, but for some reason I had this idea of myself being in Brooklyn and making things here. Theres a lot going on here in terms of design that I wanted to be a part of. Im still slowly just starting on the path of where I want to be, and all the things I want to make and do. How much of the design blogs and community do you keep up with, for inspiration and such? I feel sometimes like Im over-stimulated. I find, I can go a long time off of a little bit of inspiration. I feel like if I look too much, my attention can be taken in too many directions. I used to have this experience a lot where I would see a lamp or see something and think, such beautiful things already exist, why am I even doing this? But of course, it can work the opposite way, too. How is it having people react with the products you make? Definitely its so weird. Ive been doing this for a long time, but I hadnt sold them. I was just giving them to friends. Then when I started selling them and I got coverage, I was looking at the comments that people have made. Its a little uncomfortable, its usually positive, but youre never 100 confident about something you create, at least Im not. That coverage led you to TV, and being featured on HGTVs Dear Genevieve. How did all of that come about? They had a producer who had seen them online. They called me like a week before they needed the lamp, which was rough because I make the
lamps, especially the hydrangea lamp they used, over several weeks because its very physically tiring. So I did it, and I was really exhausted when I showed up to start filming. I was already in this out-of-it state, then to be there, it was really weirdnot to mention seeing yourself on TV. But Genevieve Gorder is so extremely nice. You mention the physical toll, this isnt light work by any means. How do you deal? Its mostly just my hands and shoulders. Especially with the hydrangea lamp, its hundreds of those little pieces and I stamp them out by hand. Ive tried other methods you can send veneers to laser cutters wholl cut them for you, but that leaves burnt edges on the perimeter. But I like the look of the way I do it the best, which is the thing with handmade goods you have total control over it and it will look exactly how you want, but it takes a lot out of you.
How did you move from the balsa wood to the veneers you use now? I started with the balsa wood because its very transparent, but it turned out to be too soft. It almost starts to decay a little bit. Someone suggested that I try veneer. It works the same wayit has the light color, and its super thin, but it maintains its shape a lot better. Its a lot more consistent. With balsa, the grain will
my happy dish
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Amy says This recipe makes me happy becauseit reminds me of when I spent the holidays with my dad, who died 20 years ago. He was a great cook and made the perfect potato pancakesreally thin and crispy. Every time I make them now, I know hed be so proud of me, because of how good they taste, and how I finally followed my passion and became a chef.
Its a Wrap
SOME NEW AND FUN WAYS TO WRAP YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS.
PAPERS Makeyourowngiftwrapusingyourchilds drawings, old books, artwork or tear sheetsfromyourfavoritemagazine.Copy it on a home copier or take it to a copy center for a color image. Make the tags usingthesamepaper.
KITCHEN Wrap your gift in white household paper and make a wide band with plastic shelf liner that you hot glue on the back. Use regular white cotton kitchen string to fasten a wooden or plastic spoon and a gifttag.
LACE Wrap your gift in craft paper; then cut a pieceoflacetofitallthewayaround. Fastenitonthebackwithahotgluegun. (ThelaceIusedwasfroman oldtablerunner.)
TAPE Use Japanese tape to cover a simple wooden box. Choose 4 to 5 different colored tapes and tape them to the box. The label is made of craft paper thats beentapedandthencut.
POM-POM Start with making a large wool pontoon. Use a pom-pom maker; available in any knitting store or online (www.clover-usa. com). Wrap your gift in white paper and create a wide band using wool yarn. Hot gluethepom-pomontop.
CRAFTPAPER Craftpaperismyfavoritewrappingpaper. Thesmallgiftiswrappedandtiedwithred woolyarn. Thetasselsaremadebytwiningtheyarn aroundtwofingers;tieinthemiddleandcut thesides.Tietothetwoyarnends. Thelargeredpom-pomismadethesame way,twinetheyarnaroundfourfingers;tie inthemiddleandcutthesides.
CUPCAKEFLOWERS Wrap your gift in pretty floral paper. Take three regular size cupcake paper liners and turn them inside out; hot gluetogether. Take three small cupcake liners and do the same thing. Glue the large and small flower together. The middle is made of a small liner cut up in strips and glued in the centeroftheflower. Thetasselsarebitsofcut-uplinersgluedonthestring.
BROWNGIFTS Theflowertopperisaready-maderosette,cutupandgluedtothegift. Hotglueavintageflowerinthemiddle. Thepom-pomribbonontheroundboxishotglued. Thelaceisgluedinthebackofthegiftwithahotgluegunandheldin placewithasimplecottonribbon. Tomakethebigbow,layertheribbonintoanumber8shapeontopof each other (three times will do the trick); fasten a thin metal string aroundthemiddle.Averysimplewaytomakeabow:hotglueitinplace.
LEAF Wrap your gift in white paper and white string.Usingaleaf-shapepuncher,punch out leaves from white paper. Hot glue themtotheendofthestrings.
ROWYOURBOAT Makeasmall,simplegiftmorefunbyhot gluingaminiatureboatwithpeopleontop of it. (They can be found in craft and hobbystoresthatalsosellmodeltrains.)
Light Recycling
TURN AN OLD WHISK INTO A VERY STYLISH AND COOL LAMP. ITS EASY AS PIE! STYLING BY PAUL LOWE PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCES JANISCH
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YOU WILL NEED One old industrial whisk Hanging lamp set (I used one from www.anthropologie.com) One screwdriver 1. Make sure the lamp set is not plugged in. 2. Unscrew the socket until it comes apart; unscrew the screws holding the two wires in place. 3. Pull the cord through the whisk; re-assemble the socket. 4. Wrap one wire around one screw and tighten. 5. Do the same for the second wire (make sure the wires are not touching). 6. Screw the socket back into position; add a lightbulb. 7. Hang the lamp and turn on. Enjoy the light!
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No Pain Holiday
WE ALL KNOW THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE ANYTHING BUT EASY, SO WE ASKED SOME OF OUR EXPERT FRIENDS TO GIVE YOU THEIR TOP TIPS FOR A PAINLESS HOLIDAY SEASON.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY CAROLINE ROGERS
SCHEDULE!
Pace yourself. Ive found that if I take two to three nights and assign them one holiday task writing out cards one night, gift wrapping anotherjust to get them on my schedule, Ill no longer have those all-nighters scrambling to pull it together. I make the nights funIll watch old movies or make cider while doing the tasks. Frances Bailey, Editor and Blogger, 400sqft. blogspot.com
but it should be something unique that will make your friends or family smile. Have them wrapped and ready to go so when the season rolls around, youve got a bunch of sweet gifts to give to teachers, co-workers, etc. I also like to buy all my wrapping paper and bows, tape, etc. in the fall. Jan Halvarson, Editor and Blogger, poppytalk.com
www.gilt.com) to make sure you are getting the best prices on designer goods. Also, shop etsy (http://www.etsy.com) to support artists. Dallas Shaw, Designer, dallasshaw.com
BE TECH SAVVY
Use the internet. Compare prices on items at sites like the Find (http://www.thefind.com) to make sure you are getting the best prices. Join discount groups like Gilt Group (http://
GATHER GIFTS
The most stressful thing for me is gift buying. What I like to do is get most of my purchases done by mid-November leaving December free for me to focus on baking, wrapping, parties, etc. I also make sure to find a go-to gift and buy 10 to 15 of them in the early fall. You dont need to spend a lot of money,
STAY HOME
Keep traveling to a minimum. If you spend your holidays on the road fighting traffic youll feel they passed you by when its all over. If youd be missing out by declining out-of-town offers, offer to host your own party. Denise Grayson, Blogger, theswellelife.com
SWAP LEFTOVERS
Host a small get-together with your friends after New Years Day to swap leftover cards, wrapping paper and other seasonal basics. After all, it can take a while to use a full roll of wrapping paper and you dont want to give the same boxed holiday card to your co-workers year after year. Have all of your guests bring supplies theyd like to swap and make sure everyone leaves with new-to-them goodies for the following season. Kari Chapin, Writer and Stylist, karichapin.com
GIVE AN EXPERIENCE
I am big on giving experiences. Last year, certificates for a Moroccan hamam in a 500-year-old Kasbah was my gift of choice for friends living in Marrakech. I zipped into the spa and my gifts were all taken care of in a 1/2 hour! Maryam Montague, Hotel Owner and Blogger, mymarrakesh.com
MAINTAIN MODERATION
Dont overdo it at parties around the holiday period. Pace yourself when it comes to indulging in party food and drinks. Your body and head will like you better for it! Peter Georgakopoulos, Photographer and Blogger, souvlakiforthesoul.com
PARTAKE IN POTLUCK
Nothing beats the ease of having your holiday events as collaborative events. No one needs to bring anything extravagantan extra bottle of wine, a plate of cheese or a fresh loaf of Italian or French bread can be a big help. Dont be afraid to ask, most guests are happy to help. Grace Bonney, Blogger, designsponge.com
Whisk It Baby!
LOOKING FOR A GIFT FOR A FOODIE? LOOK NO FURTHER.
SPECIAL READER DISCOUNT If you love to cook, or someone you know loves to cook, this delicate whisk is the perfect gift. The pendant, which is 3/4 of an inch long, is made of sterling silver, and is also available gold dipped. Comes on a 16 inch chain. Silver pendant, $45.00; etsy.com/francesandco. Sweet Paul readers get 10% discount. Use SWEETPAUL in message to seller at checkout.
CHAIR Camping chair designed by Jesper Thomsen for Normann Copenhagen in beech wood and leather. $3,500.00; huset-shop.com CALENDAR Letterpress calendar inspired by vintage fabrics and geometric shapes from SeeSaw. $32.00; seesaw. bigcartel.com DECOR KIT Super cute decor kit from Polli that contains 30 decorations and ribbons to make garlands, gift tags or ornaments. $19.95; polli.com.au BOOK Kristin Hove collected recipes from her family and friends in her new book Collected. $22.95; hardiegrant.com.au HOLIDAY CARDS Made just for our readers by C&C. You get 12 cards for $24.50; candtcreative.com THE POPPY Awesome linen flower from EmersonMade. Comes in three sizes. From $54.00; emmersonmade.com OWLS Crocheted owls from City Owl. Made by Grandma. Comes in a range of colors, $20.00; cityowlvintage.com
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A Reflection on Flavors
A LONG JOURNEY TO FIND THE PERFECT CUPCAKE
During the early years of being a teenager, my father worked overseas which afforded my family and me the fantastic opportunity to travel widely. My first big adventure at thirteen would see me through Ireland, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. My mother encouraged my sister and me to keep a journal of our travels that was met with the typical enthusiasm one would expect when asking a child to take on the task of writing during a vacation. But, I endeavored to do my best and made my daily entries. Years later, after stumbling across the journal in a box, that aged tablet was cracked open again and I couldnt help but be astounded. You wouldnt exactly call it literary, far from it, but it held a heart-warming revelation that had long been forgotten. All I had written down over the span of several weeks was the endless varieties of culinary pleasures Id polished offsmoked kippers, strawberry cream cake, chicken shawarmas, hummus, hum bao, seaweed noodles with peanut sauce, Violet Crumble, lamingtons, Pavlova, and on and on and on. All of my memories had been cataloged by the foods Id eaten. And, frankly, little has changed. I never cease to be amazed and appreciative of the intensity with which food outlines the moments of our lives. While some are more deeply sentimental than others, perhaps most, if not all of us will continuously carry these sensory memories until our very end. We will acutely recall the events, the places and most of all, the people in our lives through the scents and flavors of so many times gone by. To this day, if I make the rice and corn that my now long gone Aunt Kay used to make, the mere smell will immediately transport me back to when I was a small child sitting in her San Francisco kitchen listening to her wonderful laugh or as she would softly sing. A simple chocolate snack cake tinged with a hint of cinnamon reminds me of the one thing my sister was ever willing to cook from scratch: my moms yellow curry spaghetti with mushrooms. It still weakens me with its aroma. And, the warm perfume of her sherry cake wafting about recalls family holidays or the polished cocktail parties my parents would host for my fathers colleagues. My moms version was to simply substitute sherry for the liquid called for on a box of yellow cake mix. And, frankly, there is nothing wrong with that shortcut based on my recollection! However, today I have adapted this sherry cake recipe to suit my own needs by creating a scratch version. As I am often known for my cupcakes, this interpretation includes a topping of nutmeg-laced browned butter and vanilla buttercream. But, a simple preparation of the cake in a Bundt cake pan and dusted with powdered sugar will give you an immediate sense of my childhood original. Either way, I hope you enjoy this recipe and perhaps make it a new part of your own family food memories.
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Let It Hang
PHOTOGRAPH BY ANNA BODERKE
With hanging bowler hats and mustaches, this child will surely grow up to become a big Magritte fan.
MOBILE Mr. Mustache baby mobile for mustache lovers made of paper and nut veneer. $28.00; www.jaellundtofa.etsy.com PLATE Dont forget Santas cookies this Christmas. Im sure he will be very happy to be served from this melanin plate. $16.00; www.littlekorboose.com DECAL Sleeping bear wall decal; comes in 34 colors and five different sizes. $68.00; www.couturedeco.com PILLOW Meet Mr. Frank Fox from Danish Darling Clementine, 12x12. $40.00; www.huset-shop.com CAR Ride on toy car based on the very first SAAB. Made of plastic and wood. $460.00; www.huset-shop.com DUCKY I was so happy when I found the old-fashioned rubber toys at Roll Over Red Rover. Comes in a range of different animals. $25.00; www.rolloverredrover.com PLACEMAT Great playful Hallo Robot placemats that will make all kids sit still and eat their food. $14.95 for 8; www.hellohanna.com GUITAR Future rock star? This fabric guitar from Rice is perfect. $45.00; www.huset-shop.com
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Wills Picks
GET CRAFTY WITH OUR TIPS AND IDEAS FOR A STYLISH CHRISTMAS PARTY.
BY WILL TAYLOR
Cheers!
The holiday season is well and truly upon us and we at Sweet Paul want to make your Christmas party the best on the block. So, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and let the planning begin... FUN IDEAS TO GET THE PARTY STARTED Why not organize an ornament exchange around a preset theme to break the ice? Get everyone to put an After Eight mint on their forehead, and then see who can get it into their mouth without using their hands. PARTY AND TABLE DECOR For a festive touch, use tree ornaments and jewel-colored ribbons to tie napkins together. Warm up side tables and entryways with branches collected from your local park or woods. Spray paint them white and hang twinkling lights and decorations on them for a unique look. Paint fruits, foliage and pinecones in metallic hues, and then place along your mantle; arrange tea lights in the gaps. For a quick and quirky centerpiece, fill a cake dome with brightly colored baubles. Mix fruits, foliage and animal objects to achieve an eclectic look. Mix and match napkin rings for a relaxed look. WILLS PARTY PLAYLIST All I Want for Christmas is You, by Mariah Carey Blue Christmas, by Elvis Presley The Christmas Song, by The Pogues Twelve Days of Christmas, by Nat King Cole Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, by Destinys Child Last Christmas, by Wham
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A Sweet Life
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM HENSLEY
All eyes were on the bottle... Girls, French girls in fact, had been persuaded to come over to where the tent was pitched. This was not to be a beer and potato chip event. This called for white wine...maybe cheese, a fire on the beach. This particular campground happened to be in the south of France. It really couldnt have been anywhere else. The adjoining shop was filled with accidental gourmets filling their baskets with exotic foods. The group of young men I was spying on had crossed the Channel from England to try their luck on the Cte dAzur. Theres an element of luck when picking out a bottle of wine for any given occasion if you dont learn to decipher the clues. The bottle the campers were leaning toward was clear glass with an ornate, classy labelthe wine in it, a deeply satisfying gold color. They had stumbled over a real unexpected pearl; Ch. Climens, Sauternes at an astonishingly affordable price. Terms like red and white, dry or sweet have only limited meaning. Ive had red wines as black as coffee, and the occasional bottle of Chablis that looked pretty green to me. As far as sweet goes, that Chablis had lost whatever trace of sugar its chardonnay grapes ever had. Buy a bottle of Chardonnay from Sonoma County and youll likely get more than a hint of sweetness. Now a lot of this is up to the wine maker. Delaying the harvest will make for riper, sweeter grapes.
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Ending fermentation earlier will leave some of the natural sugars in the wine. Thats whats happening during fermentation the yeasts are consuming the sugars and leaving alcohol behind. In theory, the more sugar, the more alcohol. At a certain point though, the amount of alcohol trapped in the bottle will kill the yeasts before all the sugar is converted. The wine will then have a certain fruity sweetness to it. Sauternes is a special case of nature doing something unexpected and spectacular. Most other white Bordeaux wines are bone-dry. The northern latitude of the vineyards doesnt make for super ripe grapes most years, and frankly the wine makers here dont want them. Except in Sauternes. There, sweet white wine is king. Situated at the point where one colder river flows into a warmer one, Sauternes has an almost unique advantage. The rivers create an early morning fog at just the right time, in just the right season and in just the right place to encourage a particular fungus to attack the grapes, pierce their skins and allow much of the juice to evaporate. Its called noble rot. Most fungus in the vineyards is, well, just rot. It ruins the grapes and makes for rotten wine. Noble rot turns grapes into one of the wine worlds real jewels. How the campfire date ended, Ill never know. The three young men hurried off to the cashier with a surprise bottle of dessert wine, and a six-pack of beer just in case. In my imagination they had a night to remember, at least on one level.
SAUTERNES
Once in a lifetime Tradition compels me to say Chteau dYquem. Honesty compels me to say Ive never had it. It is the head honcho of dessert wines and one of the planets most expensive liquid, by the way. One vine makes about a glass of wine. Whenever you can Almost any Sauternes will be good, provided it comes from a good year. Ask around. Try Climens, Guirad, or Doisy-Dane. Whenever you want Luckily, like other French luxury items, there are believable copies. Wines from the districts Monbazillac or Cadillac can give you almost the same quality for a fraction of the price.
gorg-wanna food
TOADSTOOLS Looking for the perfect holiday cake decor? Then these edible toadstools are pretty darn close to perfection. Eight edible toadstools made of sugar paste, chocolate and royal icing. $32.00; www.etsy.com/shop/andiespecialtysweets ALE The bottle of this red rice ale is so cuteI kinda want to use it as a vase after its all gone. (Its very tasty, too!) $4.99; www.kodawari.cc CRACKERS We do love our cheese and crackers here at Sweet Paul. These buttery crackers are great for soft cheeses like brie and camembert. $8.00; www.finecheese.co.uk CUPCAKE LINERS Love these gingham and polka dot cupcake liners. They will make any boring cupcake look stylish. $4.99 for 40 liners; www. nycake.com HONEY Sage honey from Napa Valleyperfect for tea or just a tablespoon in hot milk before bedtime. Helps keep the flu at bay. $12.85; www.katzandco. com JEWELS Need some sparkle on your cake or cookies? Then these edible jewels are the answer. Each one is made of sugar. $10.99 for 8; www. nycake.com OILS Holiday time is cookie time and you will need to add some taste to them. Orange blossom water and pure peppermint extract are the perfect solutions. $10.99; www.nielsenmassey.com
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Pancakes
A healthy way to start the day. You can also make these for yourself: just add 4 tablespoons of sugar. Makes about 15 1 cup buckwheat flour 4 tablespoons corn flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 4 tablespoons milk 1 large egg Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat a small amount of butter (to coat) and cook each pancake about 1 minute on each side. (For bone-shaped pancakes, just pour the batter into a bone-shaped cookie cutter.) Cool and serve. Can be frozen.
BED ber cool dog bed from L.A. designer James Perse. Comes in two sizes, from $900.00; www.jamesperse.com SWEATER Turn your pooch into a candy cane with this cute sweater from Trixie+Peanut. Comes in a range of colors. $29.00; www.trixieandpeanut.com CUFF Leather cuff with charm in metallic Tagana. Comes in a range of different colors. $150.00; www.vonderbitch.com ILLUSTRATION Personalize a portrait of your pet with Superstudio. Starts at $35.00; www.superstudio.etsy.com HAT Keep your pup warm this winter with Blue Blossom Hat from Beantown. Made to measure. $30.00; www.beantownhandmade.etsy.com TOY Wonder Ballsbouncy, colorful vinyl ballsperfect for the playful pup. $5.00; www.trixieandpeanut.com
Chocolate, a passion
CHOCOLATE HAS GOT TO BE THAT ONE INGREDIENT THAT MAKES EVERYONE HAPPY. DONT THINK I EVER MET ANYONE THAT DIDNT LIKE CHOCOLATE IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER. DARK, WHITE, SWEET, BITTER, WITH MILK OR BACONITS ALL GOOD TO ME. (THANK GOD BATHING-SUIT SEASON IS FAR AWAY!)
FOOD + STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COOKE
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AMARETTO TRUFFLES
Placed in a decorative box, these can be great gifts for the holidays. Makes about 30 1 cup whipping cream 1 pound good quality dark chocolate 1 tablespoon Amaretto Cocoa powder In a saucepan, slowly bring cream to a boil. Place the chocolate and Amaretto in a bowl and pour the cream over. Stir gently to dissolve the chocolate. Leave to cool. When the mixture is set, use a spoon to scrape teaspoon-size balls. Use your hands to roll them into balls (messy, but fun, and you can always lick your fingers afterward). Roll the truffles in cocoa powder and serve. Will keep up to one week.
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THANKSGIVING KIDS, COOKIES AND FUN A CAKE TIN FILLED WITH OLD PHOTOS HOLIDAY BRUNCH TREATS WINTER COCKTAILS DRESSING UP CRANBERRIES WINTER WARMERS LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
Thanksgiving
OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER HERE AT SWEET PAUL MAGAZINE IS INSPIRED BY TRADITION. BUT, AS ALWAYS, THERE IS A LITTLE TWIST.
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CRANBERRY COMPOTE
This compote can be used in a next day turkey sandwich. It is quite close to heaven. Makes 2 cups 1 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup raisins Grated zest from 1 orange 4 tablespoons orange juice 4 tablespoons Limoncello Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until almost all liquid is gone. Cool and store in an airtight container.
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PEPPERMINT COOKIES
Great chocolate cookies with just the right amount of peppermint. Makes 30 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup melted semisweet chocolate 10 peppermint candies, chopped Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and mix well. Add peppermint, flour, cocoa and baking powder; mix well. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before use. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out 2-inch rounds using a cookie cutter or a glass and transfer to a parchment-paper-covered baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Decorate with a little melted chocolate and some crushed peppermint candy. Store in an airtight container.
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Add flour, baking powder and vanilla and mix until combined. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before use. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out cookies and transfer to a parchment-paper-covered baking tray. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until just golden. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
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SANTA ORNAMENTS
Cute ornaments for the Christmas tree. Makes 30 1 baked batch of sugar cookies in the shape of a 2-inch circle Confectioners sugar Water Paper Santa heads (can be found at www.tinseltrading.com) Mix confectioners sugar and water to a smooth, thick frosting. (You will need to improvise exact amounts to achieve a desired thickness of frosting.) Fill a pastry bag with the frosting and squeeze a little on each cookie. Place a Santa head in the middle; pipe small dots around the head. (I used a hot glue gun to fasten a small piece of string on the back of the cookie.) Remember, these are decorative and not for eating!
SNOW GLOBES
A cute way to give away cookies. Hot glue a rick rack ribbon on the side of the lid of a small jar. Melt a little sugar to use as adhesive; glue the cookies to the lid. Add coconut to use as snow and screw the jar in place.
SNOWMAN COOKIES
These are great for gift giving. Makes 12 snowmen 1 batch sugar cookie dough 1 small batch of peppermint cookie dough (use leftover dough) Confectioners sugar Water Shredded coconut 1/4 cup melted chocolate 1 small piece of orange fondant 1 piece of red and white string Preheat oven to 350F. Cut out 3 different circles of the sugar cookie dough (small, medium and large). Place them on top of each other to create a snowman shape. Press them gently together and transfer to a parchment-paper-covered baking tray. Cut out small hats using the peppermint cookie dough and place on the same tray. Bake for about 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Mix confectioners sugar and water until smooth. Cover the snowman with frosting and dip into coconut. Add extra frosting to his head and place the hat. Use melted chocolate in a piping bag to make buttons and a band for his hat. Take a small piece of fondant to create a thick carrot. Fasten with a small amount of frosting. Tie a string around the neck as a scarf.
CANDY WREATH
You will need: 1 small wire wreath* 4 pounds peppermint candy Florist wire* Start by fastening the florist wire to the wreath. Use two and two candies and fasten them to the wreath by twining the wire around them. Let the next ones overlap the old ones. Work yourself all the way around. Fasten the last ones by twining the wire a few extra turns around the wreath. *Both can be found at your local florists or craft supply store.
POPCORN WREATH
You will need: 2 large bags of popcorn 1 needle White thread 4 white paper plates Craft glue Start by stringing the popcorn to the thread. You need quite a lot of popcorn for this wreath. Glue the plates together and cut away the middle. Twine the threaded popcorn onto the paper plate wreath. To save time, you can hot glue the popcorn in place instead.
FOR MANY YEARS NOW, I HAVE USED AN OLD CAKE TIN FILLED WITH MEMORABLE BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS. TIME TO PUT THEM TO GOOD USE!
TREE OF MEMORIES
A very simple way to decorate your tree with all your loved ones. You will need Photos of family and friends Ornament hangers Hot glue gun Hot glue the ornament hangers to the back side of the photos and hang on tree. (If you dont want to glue on your photos you can make color copies.)
UNDER GLASS
Another great way to display images of your family members. You will need Small plate Photos 2 pages from an old book Hot glue gun Glass dome Cut out the images and hot glue them to the plate. Cut out tree shapes of the old books and hot glue to the plate. Put the dome on top.
CUPCAKE TOPPERS
These are superfine to use as a place setting. You will need Color copies of family or friends Hot glue gun Toothpicks Cut out the images you want and hot glue the cut-outs to a toothpick on the back side of the image.
CALENDAR
A great gift that costs about $1 to make. You will need Old photo Calendar (you can find one online) Hole puncher String Cut out the calendar and glue it together so that you can tear off month after month. Glue to the picture. Make two holes on top and fasten with string.
VASES
A great way to keep your loved ones around you. You will need Photos Lazertran Waterside Decal (www.lazertran.com) Paper Vases Make a copy of your images with Lazertran. Cut them out and place in cold water for 10 seconds. Transfer to vase or bowl. Follow the baking instructions on the package of the Lazertran.
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WRAPPING PAPER
A personal way to wrap your holiday gifts. You will need Holiday-themed photos Take your photos to a copy center; spread them out as you would for a collage on a color copier. Enlarge them to choice of size. When you use a color copier, your photos take on a beautiful vintage feel that unfortunately wont work with black and white copies.
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TAGS
Give your family members a tag of themselves. You will need Color copies of pictures Tag puncher Hole puncher String Use a tag puncher and punch out tags of your pictures. If you dont have a tag puncher you can just cut the tags out by hand. Punch out holes using a hole puncher and fasten a string to the photo.
BACK SIDE
The back side of old photos can also be beautiful. They kinda look like old silhouettes. You will need Old pictures Craft glue Craft paper Frame Cut out the people and glue with craft glue to craft paper. Insert the images in a frame of your choice.
Holiday Brunch
THE HOLIDAYS ARE A GREAT EXCUSE TO HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OVER FOR AN EASY BRUNCH. A MENU FILLED WITH PLENTY OF DO-AHEAD DISHES AND A SERVE-YOURSELF COCKTAILS ALLOW YOU THE FREEDOM TO MINGLE AND ENJOY THE PARTY AS WELL.
SPARKLING SANGRIA
Makes about 4 quarts 2 tart apples, Pink Lady or Braeburn, thinly sliced 2 Anjou pears, thinly sliced 6 tangerines, thinly sliced 2 cups unfiltered apple juice 1 1/2 cups orange liqueur, like Cointreau 2 750-ml bottles sparkling wine, Prosecco or Cava, chilled In a large pitcher or glass jar, combine sliced fruit, apple juice and orange liqueur. Chill for 30 minutes. Top with chilled sparkling wine and stir well to combine.
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Christmas Treats
TRY OUR SCANDINAVIAN-INSPIRED TREATS THIS HOLIDAY!
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ALMOND LOLLIPOPS
(previous page) Makes about 15 3 ounces dried fruits (like figs or peaches), finely chopped 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier 7 ounces marzipan 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 6 ounces dark chocolate, melted 6 ounces white chocolate, melted Chopped nuts, orange peel for garnish In a medium bowl, mix the dried fruits and Grand Marnier. Coarsely grate the marzipan and add to the fruit mixture. Mix well and roll mixture into walnut-size balls. Press a lollipop stick into each ball. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes. Dip in dark or white chocolate and garnish with nuts and orange peel.
APPLE SCONES
A fun way to serve these is to make them in small pie dishes. Great with some blue cheese or jam. Makes 4 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup coarse wheat flour 1/4 cup cane sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons butter 1 apple, grated 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, mix together both flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add butter and use your hands to work it in. Add apple and egg and work the dough together to form 4 balls. Butter 4 small pie dishes and press each ball into the dishes. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden and set.
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WINTER COCKTAILS
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE REALLY TASTY COCKTAILS TO SAVOR WHILE ENDURING ALL THOSE COLD, WINTER NIGHTS. HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITES. DONT FORGET THE BEAR RUG AND FIREPLACE!
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GROG
A cocktail first introduced to the Royal Navy in the 18th century and believed to keep the cold away. Makes 1 glass 1 1/2 ounces rum 3 ounces cold lemon tea 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice A few drops of bitters Combine all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice; shake well. Pour into a rock glass filled with crushed ice.
FERRERO FLIP
(left hand page) Creamy, sweet and chocolatey. Makes 1 glass 1/2 ounce whiskey 1 egg 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar 1 ounce heavy cream 1 Ferrero Rocher chocolate, crushed Combine whiskey, egg, confectioners sugar and heavy cream to a shaker filled with ice; shake well. Pour into a tumbler and sprinkle with the crushed Ferrero Rocher.
ROYAL
(right) The bitters gives the champagne a lift to an all new high. Makes 1 glass 1 sugar cube 2 drops bitters 1/4 ounce cognac 4 ounces champagne Small sugar-coated grapes (just place grapes in water and sprinkle with sugar) Place two drops of bitters on the sugar cube. Place in a champagne flute and add cognac and champagne. Garnish with grapes.
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BILLS
Named after Bill Compton in True Blood, the bitter drops almost look like vampire bites Makes 1 glass 2 ounces gin 2 ounces Licor 43 1/2 ounce heavy cream Bitters Combine gin, Licor 43 and heavy cream into a shaker filled with ice; shake well. Pour into a rocks glass. Add a few drops bitters on top.
SORRENTINO
A great before-dinner cocktail. Makes 1 glass 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth 1 ounce Limoncelo 1 ounce club soda Lemon wedge and thyme sprig, as garnish Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice. Add Campari, Vermouth, Limoncelo and club soda. Give it a stir and garnish with lemon and thyme.
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BLOODY MATHILDA
My take on a Bloody Mary, only milder and more cocktail-like. Makes 1 pitcher, serves 4 20 ounces freshly squeezed tomato water. To achieve this, place 8 large ripe tomatoes in a bowl and squeeze the juice out of them. Sieve and discard most of the skin and seeds. 6 ounces vodka 6 ounces beef stock 4 ounces lemon juice A few dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 teaspoon Tabasco Pour all the ingredients in a pitcher filled with ice and stir well. Serve in glasses rimmed with salt and pepper and a tomato skewer. Add tomato skin, for garnish.
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PEAR PUNCH
Fresh, fun and easy to make. Serves 4 4 ounces vodka 4 ounces Licor 43 10 ounces fresh pear juice 5 ounces ginger ale 2 pears, sliced Add all the ingredients in a bowl filled with ice and serve.
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Cranberries
CRANBERRIES ARE A LITTLE UNDERSTOOD BERRY. HARVESTED ALONG THE SHORES OF NORTH AMERICA, FRESH CRANBERRIES POP THEIR HEADS UP AROUND THANKSGIVING TIME, AND THEN ALL BUT DISAPPEAR INTO A SEA OF CRANBERRY JUICE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
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SUGARED CRANBERRIES
Not only pretty, but great tasting with your turkey, chicken or as a snack. Makes 2 cups 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed, patted dry and picked over 1 cup, medium-grain sugar, plus more for dusting Create simple syrup by heating 2 cups sugar with 2 cups water until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow mixture to cool for a few minutes so that cranberries wont pop when simple syrup is poured over them. In a large, heat-proof bowl, pour syrup over cranberries. Allow to cool completely, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Drain liquid from cranberries. Roll cranberries in sugar. (Note: one simple way to do this is to pour sugar onto a baking sheet and place a handful of cranberries on sheet and move back and forth to coat.) If sugar clumps replace with fresh sugar. Repeat handful by handful until all cranberries are coated. Spread coated cranberries onto two baking sheets to dry for a couple of hours. (Sugar will dry and cranberries will turn into a crispy candy.) Best used same day.
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Winter Warmers
THESE ARE OUR FOUR FAVORITE DISHES TO HELP KEEP YOU WARM THIS WINTER.
BEEF STROGANOFF
This is a great go-to disheasy to make, fast and really good. Serves 4 1 pound beef tenderloin Salt and pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 2 cups beef broth 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill Cut the meat into strips and season well with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large skillet and brown the meat in batches; remove meat when cooked. Add onion and mushrooms and saut the mixture over medium heat until onion becomes soft. Stir in flour. Add broth and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add meat, Dijon and sugar and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and dill. Heat, but do not cook. Serve warm with noodles.
Knitted Winter
SET YOUR TABLE AND DECORATE WITH AN OLD SWEATER THATS TRANSFORMED BY A PAIR OF SCISSORS AND A HOT GLUE GUN.
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TABLE
Table is set with a linen runner from The Urban Gardener; www.grdnbklyn.com Vintage plates, glasses and mud bowls from Greenhouse; www.thegreenhouse.com
LAMP
Cut off the arms of a sweater and pull them over the shade. Cut off so that you have at least 2 extra inches on each side. Hot glue the sides on each side. Hang.
NAME TAG
Using your home printer, print out the names of your guests and cut to size. Place on top of an artichoke as a place card.
TEA COZY
More for decor than use. Start by pulling a sleeve over the teapot. Leave two inches on top and bottom and cut. Cut the sides to make room for the spout and handle. Hot glue the edges to the teapot; then fold in the bottom and hot glue in place. Tie a piece of wool string around the lid.
VASE
Pull the arm of a sweater over the vase and cut it off so that you have two inches on the bottom. Fold in and hot glue in place.
VOTIVE.
Take a small piece of the arm of a sweater. Fold in the edges and hot glue in place. Pull over the glass.
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CENTERPIECE
An old wood pencil holder is used as a vase. You need to use flowers, or a vegetable like an artichoke, that will last a few hours without water.
STAR
Use a cardboard star. Start with cutting a piece of sweater that is a little bigger. Hot glue one small area at a time. Fold in the sides and hot glue in place.
SWEET POTATOES
You dont always have to decorate with flowers. These sweet potatoes are from the local green market.