lovelylovelyfood:

Grilled Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Pizza Margherita 

mybookaffair:

The Book Thief ~

What a great gift for Father’s Day :  A book about the father we all want and the father all men want to be.  

Read my ~spoiler-free~ review / analysis here : www.mybookaffair.blogspot.com

smilingfork:

Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1  (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine (I substituted a high-quality dry pasta)
• 2  slices bacon, chopped
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon  all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  1% low-fat milk
• 2/3  cup  (about 2 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings. Add garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thick, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in salt. Add hot pasta to pan; toss well to combine. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley, and pepper.

justbesplendid:

1. Feel connected to others. We are social beings.
2. Reduce anxiety. Simply touching another person can make us feel more secure and less anxious.
3. Bonding. Regular touch is one of the ways that we continually renew our bonds with those we love.
4. Lowers your blood pressure. Studies have…

justbesplendid:

good hug!

justbesplendid:

S’mores chocolate pot by Raspberri Cupcakes

(Source: slowrobots)

sarazucker:

realistically, the organic by john patrick resort 2012 collection is what i wear on the regular. none of these unique prints, flowing drapery, avant garde shapes seen from other designers; just simple, wearable pieces. patrick’s is also one of the most affordable brands to be seen at any fashion week and he knows it: “there’s no artifice. we just make clothes that people want,” he told style.com.

also cool? the inspiration behind this particular line was a nineties-era skater girl.