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adteachings: Not new, but still worth sharing for its...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:54:07 +0700

adteachings:

Not new, but still worth sharing for its brilliance.

(Hat tip to Martin Murphy!)

one day.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:40:30 +0700

one day.

poptartcreative: Food and wine pairing. I’m researching cheese...

Tue, 28 May 2013 23:28:31 +0700

poptartcreative:

Food and wine pairing. I’m researching cheese at the moment, and for some strange reason feel like eating and drinking, a lot!

deducingneville: whereforeartthouwolves: I… I just noticed...

Tue, 28 May 2013 22:00:19 +0700

deducingneville:

whereforeartthouwolves:

I… I just noticed that both Harry and Neville are dressed similarly to their fathers during the battle of Hogwarts.

I just

I

my heart

ow

Very sneaky costume department

Very

Sneaky.

Photo

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:26:07 +0700

you have a small problem? try 2 of these.

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:42:31 +0700

you have a small problem? try 2 of these.

lickypickystickyme: How to make a chocolate cake with a twist...

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:02:33 +0700

lickypickystickyme:

How to make a chocolate cake with a twist of orange flavor the caveman way.

But I won’t call it “paleo”, cause a lot of people are going to throw hate at me.

es podeng bule.

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:36:19 +0700

es podeng bule.

new eyegasm: St Lucia. the resorts, beaches and mountains.

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:47:00 +0700

Jade Mountain Resort, St Lucia

The Ladera Resort, St Lucia

Jade Mountain Resort, St Lucia

Sky Sanctuary, Jade Mountain Resort, St Lucia

St Lucia's mountains

St Lucia's beach

The Ladera Resort, St Lucia

new eyegasm: St Lucia. the resorts, beaches and mountains.

difotodito: We travel not to escape life, but for life not to...

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:31:41 +0700

difotodito:

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.

9gag: Evolution very sadly true.

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:18 +0700

9gag:

Evolution

very sadly true.

Laid-back afternoon #beach #jogjakarta (at Pantai Poktunggal)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:36:49 +0700

Laid-back afternoon #beach #jogjakarta (at Pantai Poktunggal)

Bromo pagi ini. #nofilter

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:30:22 +0700

Bromo pagi ini. #nofilter

Divergent faction posters | vintage style

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:15:23 +0700

Divergent faction posters | vintage style

Harry Potter Alphabet ↳ Food

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:30 +0700

Harry Potter Alphabet
↳ Food

prettygirlfood: Chipster Topped Brownies For the brownie...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:44:57 +0700

prettygirlfood:

Chipster Topped Brownies

For the brownie layer:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 2/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

For the cookie layer:
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup (packed) light brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into chips, or 1 cup store-bought chocolate chips

Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-x-13-inch baking pan, line it with wax or parchment paper and butter the paper. Put the pan on a baking sheet.

To make the brownie batter:
Put both chocolates and the butter in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stirring occasionally, heat just until the ingredients are melted, shiny and smooth. If the mixture gets too hot, the butter will separate from the chocolates. Remove the bowl from the heat.

Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, until pale, thick and creamy. Beat in the salt and vanilla extract. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the melted chocolate and butter, mixing only until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then, still on low speed, add the flour, mixing only until it disappears into the batter. Using the spatula, fold in the walnuts, and scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Set aside.

To make the cookie dough:
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Working with a stand mixer in the cleaned bowl or with the hand mixer in another large bowl, beat the butter and both sugars together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. One at a time, add the egg and the yolk, beating for 1 minute after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing only until they disappear into the dough. Still on low, mix in the chopped chocolate. Drop the cookie dough by spoonfuls over the brownie batter an, using a spatula and a light touch, spread it evenly over the batter.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the cookie top is deep golden brown and firm and a thin knife inserted into the brownie layer comes out with only faint streaks of moist chocolate. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool to room temperature.

When the brownies are completely cool, carefully run a knife between the sides of the pan and the brownies, then invert them onto another rack, remove the paper and turn right side up onto a cutting board. Cut into bars about 2 inches by 1 inch.

travelingcolors: Hidden Beach in the Amalfitan Coast (by...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:25:41 +0700

travelingcolors:

Hidden Beach in the Amalfitan Coast (by Antonio Biancardi)

thecakebar: No Bake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with White...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:28:02 +0700

thecakebar:

No Bake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with White Chocolate Strawberries

note to self: must try!

a true Gryffindor! @juhessica

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:56:51 +0700

a true Gryffindor! @juhessica

OMG Facts official tumblr: If you ever make goals for yourself, keep them a secret. If you don't you're more likely to not achieve them!

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:20:38 +0700

OMG Facts *official tumblr*: If you ever make goals for yourself, keep them a secret. If you don't you're more likely to not achieve them!:

omgfactsofficial:

If you ever make goals for yourself, keep them a secret. If you don’t you’re more likely to not achieve them!
Set goals. Set goals. Be specific. Write them down. You’ll be more likely to achieve them. Just don’t tell anyone your goals. Seems a bit odd doesn’t? Shouldn’t telling someone your goals keep you more accountable?

In fact, studies have found that telling someone a life plan of yours actually stimulates the same part of the brain that is activated when you actually achieve the goal. Hence, your mind is tricked into thinking that you have reached your goal when you really haven’t. You just plan to. This could lead to less motivation and ultimately failing to achieve it. The recommendation? Keep your goals a secret until you reach them then shout them from the rooftops.

(Source)
http://bit.ly/10zZdWr