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Sweet Paul Magazine Summer 2011 PDF
Sweet Paul Magazine Summer 2011 PDF
table of contents
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Woof
Contributors
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Recipe Monday
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Well Opener
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Gorg-wanna Handmade
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Summer Salads
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My Happy Dish
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Trunk Show
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Tribal Kids
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Crafty Friday
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Summer Seafood
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Natural Colors
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Gorg-wanna Design
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33
Cupcake
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Wills Picks
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Pantry Confections
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Gorg-wanna Kids
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Next Time
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SUMMER
2011
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Contributors
What would be
your perfect
summer holiday?
ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI
Photographer, New York
My ideal summer vacation would
be several weeks at the beach in
a big house covered with honeysuckle with a view of the ocean, a
giant stack of good books to read
and a bicycle to go to town!
SARAH CAVE
Stylist, New York
Days that move so slowly, theres
time between minutes to look at
things; bask in sun, smells and
tricks of light.
COLIN COOKE
Photographer, New York
Barefoot at the Iguana Lodge,
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Bungalows nestled in the rain forest
at the edge of the beach. No
windows. Just screens. Cant see
anything or hear anything but
nature around you.
JENNIFER CAUSEY
Photographer, New York
Relaxing on a beach somewhere
on the Amalfi Coast, with a
cocktail in hand.
JIM HENSLEY
Photographer and Writer, Oslo
Basiclly, saltwater. Im from
Florida and I need to be dunked
well in the ocean at least once
a year in blood-warm saltwater.
Drinks should be served.
FRANCES JANISCH
Photographer, New York
My perfect summer holiday
would be a beach house that
had a cute village within walking
distance, great restaurants, a
farmers market,and if it was
surrounded by mountains and
vineyards that wouldnt be too
bad either! Oh yes, and lots of
help in the form of cleaning and
laundry. Now THAT would be a
perfect summer holiday!
KENDALL MORGAN
Writer, New York
My ultimate summer holiday
would be toescape toa cell
phone-free, five-star resort on an
island where it is always 78 and
sunny. Pack a bikini and about
five books and Id be ready to go.
JENNIFER NOLAN
Photographer, New York
Any place that has warm water,
sun, a hammock, frozen drinks
and a masseuse on call is
perfection in my book.
ANDREW PURCELL
Photographer, New York
My perfect summer holiday is
home in Laguna Beach, with
family, sipping a rum drink!
CARRIE PURCELL
Food Stylist, New York
My perfect summer holiday is
any place with a sandy beach,
warm water and cold cocktails!
DON PURPLE
Stylist, New York
Id love to be on Ammas
entire North American Tour
this summer doing service.
JOLINE RIVERA
Art Director, Chicago
A weathered-shingle cottage,
perched on Nantucket Harbor
wharves with the sea swishing
near by. A porch to sit and enjoy
an adirondack chair, a cup of
coffee, a good book, or simply
watch the sun rise. A place to go
for a long run on the beach or
play with my dogs simply relax.
HECTOR SANCHEZ
Photographer, New York
My perfect summer holiday
would be made up of the
following 4 things:
1. Sunny 85 degrees.
2. Flip-flops.
3. An endless supply of real
Cuban Mojitos.
4. Beach kisses.
ELLEN SILVERMAN
Photographer, New York
A month in sicily with family
and friends exploring the island.
Some would zigzag between the
coast and surrounding islands,
soaking up the history. Others
would delight in local ingredients
to prepare sumptuous meals. I
would find time to sneak off and
get lost taking pictures.
WILL TAYLOR
Writer, London
A fortnight exploring a beautiful
Greek island with my partner and
camera in tow, and preferably
lashings of sunshine, a glistening
azure blue sea, great food and
even better wine!
NELLIE WILLIAMS
Graphic Designer, Chicago
I love being by the water, but my
main goal in summer is escaping
the midwest heat. An isolated
beach where its cool enough to
wear a sweaterthats my spot!
Maybe the Pacific Northwest, or
a huge lake in Canada, or one of
Irelands countless isles.
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soapylove
Soapy Pops, Cupcake Bath
Bombs, and so much more.
Made by hand with love!
R E C I P E M O N D AY
Go-To Dip
We all need a go-to dip.
Mine is this lemon and
feta dip I have been
making for years. It
never fails me. Its great
for anything from chips
to grilled chicken.
Food+Styling by Paul Lowe
Photography by Frances Janisch
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KE E P YOUR EYE ON
Animal House
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What inspires you? Pretty much everything! It can be a movie, a book, a walk
around the neighborhood, a conversation with a friend or something as simple as
the weather. It can also come from the process of creating my workthe fabrics
are very importantand sometimes a fabric will give me an idea. Since moving to
Brooklyn, I enjoy my work even more. Theres such a creative feeling I get meeting so
many interesting and amazing people.
Where do you find your fabrics and materials? Ive been collecting them for
years! Because Im making more and more pieces every season, I look for something new almost everywhere I go. I love fabrics or materials with something unique,
something special and I often hand-dye them to add another layer of personality. I
used to go to flea markets and make special trips to vintage stores, but Ive learned
that you can find inspiration almost anywhere.
Did you intend to create your pieces for adults or children? I started making animals and soft sculptures as gifts for friends with whatever materials I had
at home. My designs were always for adults. A short time ago, there was a lot of
demand to make something for children and I realized that kids also like my work, so
Ive started to focus a lot on creating for them. Its been a whole new adventure and a
new market, of course. Ive also been lucky enough to collaborate with designers like
Paul Smith, Anna Sui, Megan Park and Neue Gallerie.
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G O R G -WA N N A
HANDMADE
Home Style
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M Y HAPPY DISH
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MY HAPPY DISH
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C R A F T Y F R I D AY
Cheaters Decoupage
Styling by Paul Lowe
Photography by Frances Janisch
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I love wine lists. If I could, I would take the list home with me
and study it at my leisure only pronouncing my verdict after
long thought and careful consideration. But you know what
that moment is like. The waiter waits, and your companions
expect something unique, hopefully spectacular, and certainly
affordable if the check is to be split. Its a burden.
Being unique isnt easy for a bottle of wine. Most of us are
really only comfortable with the names we already know. In
the realm of white wine, chardonnay and its standard bearers
Chablis or Russian River make out like bandits on name
recognition. They are easy to choose because they are
remembered most of the time. But the only way to get
credibility through picking one of these bottles is by forking
over large sums of cash. My trick lies in looking for the grapes
seldom talked about. Even better; grapes you cant even
pronounce properly.
G O R G - WA N N A D E S I G N
Hot Stuff
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CUPCAKE
W I L L S P I C K S
Garden Perspectives
Thinking of branching
outwards this summer?
As Will Taylor writes,
changing your
perspective on garden
spaces can result in
a notable lifestyle
change. Whether you
go outdoors to relax,
work or entertain, here
are three different looks
to inspire you to make
the most of your garden
this summer.
By Will Taylor
INSPIRED BY NATURE
INDOORS
If youre an avid gardener, a lover of the great outdoors
or simply appreciate a pared back, rustic look, then a
nature-inspired theme is for you. The white-washed wooden
floor encourages a light and airy feel, whereas the textured
surfaces of the vintage furniture create a welcoming and
pastoral space. In fact, the sepia and brown tones of the
furniture reflect the surrounding soils, which in turn are
softened by the pale linens, adding warmth to the white
palette. To maximize the effectiveness of the space, consider
including a large, flat surface for potting seedlings, tending
to plants and arranging flowersyoull be thankful for the
room to spread out as you spend long, sunny afternoons
crafting and cultivating the natural environment around
you. By turning a summerhouse, shed or garden room into a
dedicated space for tending to your garden, youre bound to
wonder why you didnt make use of the space sooner.
OUTDOORS
Enjoying a garden room in the summer is as much about
enjoying a newfound indoor space as it is enjoying the
outdoor areas, so allow the space to spill out to create an
alfresco dining area. A set of reclaimed table and chairs kept
to a soft, muted palette will continue the pared back feel of
the garden room. Similarly to the indoor space, simplicity is
key to successfully creating this looka jug filled with water
and freshly cut blooms from the garden is all you need to
create a suitable atmosphere. Let the sights, sounds and
smells of the natural environment be the theatre of this
scheme. Shop this look at jaysonhomeandgarden.com
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COLORFUL ECLECTICISM
INDOORS
Do you spend your weekend days crafting with the music
on full volume before gathering your best friends for a
sparkling evening of laughter and chatter? A brightly colored,
eclectic theme will surely appeal to your aesthetic and
lifestyle choices. Choose several of your favorite hues and
have fun with them. Paint furniture in unexpected ways and
juxtapose new with old. Marrying modern gloss finishes with
the weathered nature of found objects will add interest to
your space. Note how a functional workspace and plenty of
storage for craft supplies have been placed along one wall,
freeing up the central area for social gatherings. The wealth
of storage space means its easy to clear the desk space to
make way for a makeshift bar or nibbles table when you wish
to entertain. Let guests mingle in the summerhouse before
moving outside for a causal meze dinner.
PHOTOS BY: COLORFUL ECL, DULUX | OPPOSITE PAGE: THE WHITE COMPANY
OUTDOORS
Heres where you get to showcase your creative efforts as
homespun placemats adorn the tabletop, and Maison jars
spray painted in zesty hues play host to bunches of waxflower
and roses. The eclectic theme continues with mix-and-match
cutlery, and napkins tied up with leftover ribbons. And the
laid back, social feel created inside the summer house is seen
again in the outdoor dining area, where scattered cushions
replace chairs and a reclaimed door functions as a makeshift
table. Homemade bunting and hand-painted votives complete
this look, which is perfect celebrating the arrival of warmer
months with a craft party or cocktail soiree. Cheers! Shop
this look at anthropologie.com
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1. Decker Bookshelf,
$689.00 2. Sari
Throw, $189.00
3. Farmers Market
Basket, $14.00.
4. Long-Term Salt
& Pepper Shakers,
$18.00 5. Light
In The Fog Votive,
$8.00
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G O R G -WA N N A KIDS
Trendy Tots
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WOOF
Pet Parade
Peanut Snack Sandwiches
Makes about 20 treats
2 tablespoons canola oil
1
2 cup peanut butter (all-natural
or organic)
1 cup water
1 12 cups whole wheat flour
1 12 cups white flour
peanut butter, for serving
Lestat, my
french bulldog
loves these
snacks. He gets
one every time
he has been a
very good boy.
You can also
make these
without the
peanut butter.
Food+Styling by Paul Lowe | Photography by Colin Cooke
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Home-made Sodas
Making your own
soda is not only easy
but inexpensive, and
will reduce your
carbon footprint.
This whole story came to me when I
bought a soda maker for my home.
It makes great soda water. No more
carrying heavy bottles or paying for
overpriced fancy bubbly water. With
just a few ingredients I could make
delicious home made sodas.
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Strawberry Soda
Makes about 20 glasses
3 lbs strawberries, trimmed
and hulled
4 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1. Place the strawberries in a blender
and pulse until smooth. 2. Add vinegar
and mix well. 3. Pour into a fine-mesh
sieve over a large bowl and let drain.
4. Stir so that you get all the juice from
the berries. 5. Discard pulp. 6. Transfer
juice to a medium pot and add sugar.
7. Stir and bring to a boil. 8. Let
mixture simmer for 5 minutes. 9. Cool
and mix with soda water and ice. Keeps
for 1 week, chilled.
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Ginger Ale
Makes about 20 glasses
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cub white sugar
2 cups water
4 oz pealed and sliced ginger
2 teaspoons cardamom pods
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1. Place all the ingredients in a medium
saucepan and bring to a boil. 2. Let
the mixture simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Cool. 4. Pour into a fine-mesh sieve
over a large bowl and let drain. 5. Mix
with soda water and ice. Keeps for 1
month, chilled.
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from the
COUSCOUS is
such a GREAT
INVENTION.
It SOAKS UP
all the GOOD
FLAVORS in
this salad. Such
a GREAT
PICNIC FOOD.
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RASPBERRY LEMONADE
THIS is a
GREAT way to
SPICE UP that
READY-MADE
LEMONADE
from the store!
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AVOCADO DIP
The first tiny vegetables of summer
are the best. I love to make them into a
simple crudit.
Serves 4
2 ripe avocados
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & pepper to taste
RASPBERRY LEMONADE
This is a great way to spice up that
ready-made lemonade from the store.
Serves 4
4 cups ready-bought lemonade
1 cup fresh raspberries
ice cubes
fresh mint
SUMMER
SALADS
THESE SIDE SALADS
WILL MAKE ANY
BORING DISH TASTE
FRESH & DELICIOUS
FOOD+STYLING BY PAUL LOWE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY HECTOR SANCHEZ
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RADISH SALAD
WITH BASIL OIL
APPLE AND
CHEVRE SALAD
MY TAKE
ON THE
WALDORF
SALAD
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GREEK
SALAD
ONE OF MY FAVORITE
SALADS. I LOVE
FETA CHEESE.
ORANGE AND
FENNEL SALAD
WITH PISTACHIO
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A VERY
SIMPLE YET
TASTY TAKE
ON THE OLD
POTATO
SALAD
SUMMER
SALAD
RECIPES
RADISH SALAD WITH BASIL OIl
If you cant get watermelon radishes you can use the
regular ones. Remember to place them in ice water for
extra crispiness.
Serves 4
4 watermelon radishes
8 regular radishes
1 cup microgreens
a few edible flowers
12 cup olive oil
1 bunch fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste
1. Cut the radishes as thin as you possibly can. A mandolin
is a great tool to do this. 2. Place them in a bowl filled with
ice water and leave them there for 10 minutes. 3. Take them
out of the water and into a serving bowl. 4. Toss with
microgreens and flowers. 5. In a blender mix olive oil, basil
and lemon juice. 6. Blend until smooth. 7. Season with salt
and pepper. 8. Serve with the salad.
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eet pauls
w
s
summer brunch
sweet paul invites you to
a tasty summer brunch
with all his favorite foods
and cocktails.
lobster rolls
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pimms cups
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roasted plums
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flowers
place cards
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summer brunch
r e c ip e s
Lobster Rolls
This has been my favorite summer food ever since I moved to
the US. I like it Maine style with mayo.
Serves 4
meat from one large cooked lobster
1
2 cup mayonaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1
2 stalk of celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped dill
salt & pepper
4 top-split hot dog rolls
1 tablespoon butter
1. Roughly chop the lobster meat and mix it in a bowl with
mayo, lemon juice, celery and dill. 2. Season with salt and
pepper. 3. Butter the hot dog buns and toast them golden in a
pan. 4. Divide the lobster salad between the rolls and serve.
Tomato and Squash Pie
This is really easy and so tasty.
Serves 6
1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
1 cup ricotta
3 tablespoons grated parmesan
salt & pepper
4 roma tomatoes, sliced
20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 yellow squash, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
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Pimms Cups
My all time favorite summer cocktail.
1 glass
1 part Pimms
1 part orange juice
2 parts ginger ale
2 strawberries, hulled and cut in half
1 lemon slice
1 cucumber slice
ice
1. Fill a large glass with ice and add the rest of the ingredients.
Place cards
Simple!
1. Print out your guests names on your home printer. 2. Cut
out the names and fasten them to old black-and-white photos
using a paper clip.
Flowers
I love to use only one kind of flower when I entertain.
I feel that the statement is stronger that way.
Im also a true believer in using what you have, so all the
vases on the table are simple old bottles.
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T h e c a n d l e - b u d s o p e n e d
their wide white f lowers... Their scent spilled
o u t i n t o t h e a i r a n d t o o k
p o s s e s s i o n o f t h e i s l a n d .
William Golding, Lord of the Flies
Then, amid the roar of bees
in the afternoon sunlight, Simon found the fruit they
could not reach, and passed them
back down to the endless,
o u t s t r e t c h e d h a n d s .
William Golding, Lord of the Flies
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UMMER
Seafood
This is the season to really enjoy the
fruits of the sea. Here are some of
our favorite recipes.
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Serves 6
Steamed Mussels
Serves 4
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Makes 1 dozen
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Serves 2
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Fritto Misto
Serves 4 to 6
6 cups vegetable oil
2 cups flour
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled &
deveined, tail-on
1 pound small squid, cleaned, bodies
sliced into rings
2 tablespoons salt
2 lemons, cut into wedges
1. Heat oil in a large pot until it reaches
350 F. 2. Toss seafood in flour and dust
off excess. 3. Working in batches, fry until golden and cooked. 4. Transfer with a
slotted spoon to a baking sheet lined with
a paper towel. 5. Immediately sprinkle
with salt. 6. Serve with lemon wedges.
NATURAL COLORS
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE SUPERMARKET HAS
AMAZING DYE COLORS JUST WAITING TO BE USED?
STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLEN SILVERMAN
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FABRICS
This will only work on natural fibers like
cotton, linen and wool. Before you start
you need to prepare the fabric to be
dyed. Bring 12 cup of salt and 8 cups of
water to a boil and simmer your fabrics
for 1 hour. Rinse the fabric in cool water
and squeeze out excess water.
WHAT TO USE
blueberries - light purple
blackberries - dark plum
red beets - light pink
IMPORTANT!
Never wash any dyed fabrics with other
fabrics, as they will bleed.
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JACKET
I started off with a cotton cardigan
from hm.com. Its been colored with
pomegranate juice. I kept it in the color
bath over night to get a nice, rich color.
The flowers are made by different color
swatches. Cut the swatches into flower
shapes and sew them together.
Fasten to the jacket with a safety pin.
NAPKINS
Napkins are great and easy to dye.
These are dipped in turmeric, red cabbage, beets and pomegranate juice.
TOTE BAG
I started off with a plain cotton tote bag
from muji.com. I dipped half in a color
bath made with turmeric and the other
half in red cabbage.
BED LINEN
The pillows have been dipped in
blackberry dye. The sheet has been
colored with tea. Both the top sheet
and the scarf used as a curtain was
colored with pomegranate juice. I
dipped both sides of the linen runner
in blueberry dye.
PILLOWS
The large knitted cotton pillow
from westelm.com is colored with
blueberries. The yellow pillow, also from
westelm.com, is colored with saffron.
The velvet pillow was dipped in
pomegranate juice.
SWATCHES
I just love how all these swatches came
out. Its important when you start dying
to try out small swatches first, just to
make sure the color is exactly what you
want. Then after, you can hang them all
on the wall like a piece of art.
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FRAMES
The matting of these frames from
westelm.com has been covered
with linen, and colored with coffee
and blueberries.
VASES
The bands around the vases are
colored with blackberries and red
cabbage. They are hot glued around the
vases. White vase from westelm.com
FLOWER
The flower is made with linen swatches
colored with tea and coffee. Cut flower
shapes in different sizes and sew them
together. The stem is a bamboo stick
covered in linen and the leafs are hot
glued in place.
LAMP SHADE
I covered an old metal shade with linen
colored with blueberries.
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SWEET PAUL
Soda Fountain
DREAMING OF A MORE SIMPLE TIME, WHEN THE PIES WERE
HOT AND THE ICE CREAM PLENTIFUL.
Shakes
Donuts
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SWEET PAUL
Soda Fountain
Recipes
Cherry Pie
Serves 10
212 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cold butter, in pieces
1
4 cup iced water
2 pounds cherries, pitted
1
2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg, beaten with 1
tablespoon water
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Shakes
Serves 4
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
3 cups milk
4 scoops chocolate ice cream
dark chocolate shavings
1. Place vanilla ice cream and 2 cups of
milk in a blender and run until smooth.
2. Pour into tall glasses, leaving about
one third of the glass empty. 3. Place
in the freezer for 15 minutes. 4. Blend
chocolate ice cream and 1 cup of milk
and pour over the vanilla mixture.
5. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings
and serve.
Donuts
Makes 12
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups plain flour
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
1
2 cup melted butter
Frosting:
4 oz dark chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
sprinkles
shredded coconut
powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Grease
a donut baking pan. 3. Mix all the dry
ingredients in a bowl. 4. Add buttermilk,
eggs, honey and butter and mix well.
5. Spoon mixture into pan. 6. Bake
until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. 7.
Cool on a wire rack. 8. Melt chocolate
and butter in a double boiler and stir
until smooth. 9. Dip the donuts in the
chocolate and sprinkle with coconut or
sprinkles. 10. Beat confectioners sugar
and a little water to a smooth frosting
and dip the donuts in it. 11. Sprinkle
and serve.
Sweet Pauls
BEST
SUMMER CAKES
These are the cakes that remind me most of summer.
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Blueberries,
AppleCrumble
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LemonCake
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Cake
SUCH A GOOD
. TOP IT WITH WHICHEVER FRUITS
OR BERRIES YOU LIKE BEST.
Strawberries
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Sweet P auls
BEST SUMMER
CAKES RECIPES
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Serves 4
6 sweet apples, peeled, cored
and cubed
juice from 12 lemon
1
2 cup light brown sugar
14 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1
2 cup flour
1
2 stick butter
1
4 cup sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Mix apples
and lemon juice in a large bowl. 3. Add
brown sugar, flour and cinnamon and
mix well. 4. Place the mix in a ovenproof
dish. 5. Crumble flour, butter and sugar
with your hands until it looks like large
bread crumbs. 5. Sprinkle on top of the
apples. 6. Bake until golden, about 20
to 25 minutes.
BLUEBERRY TART WITH
CARAMEL SAUCE
The mix of the sweet blueberries,
the tart cream and the sweet caramel
is heavenly.
Serves 6
1 13 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 stick butter, in pieces
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water
2 cups mascarpone
1
2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 cups blueberries
Sauce:
1 cup light brown sugar
1 stick butter
1
4 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
1. Place flour, sugar and butter in a food
processor and blend until mixture looks
like bread crumbs.
NEW LIFE
OLD CANS
for
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LAMP
you will need
1 clean large can
a dull knife
a lamp kit (ikea.com has great ones)
a low watt bulb
1. Use a can opener and cut off the
bottom of the can. 2. Use a dull knife
and make a hole in the middle of the top
of the can. Make it large enough so that
the socket of the lamp kit fits snugly
inside. 3. Put in the bulb.
BOOK STAND
you will need
4 clean cans (these were crushed
pineapple cans!)
epoxy glue
cut-out images
1. Start by gluing the two base cans
together. Glue them so theyre lying flat.
2. Glue the two next on top of each
other. 3. Let them dry completely.
4. Cut images to size and place inside
the cans.
ORGANIZER
you will need
4 clean medium size cans
an 8x8 piece of white cardboard
2 metal rings
epoxy glue
1. Start by making a hole in the middle
of the top of the cardboard. 2. Glue the
metal rings on each side. 3. Glue two
cans on each side of the cardboard
using epoxy glue.
TIERED VASE
you will need
3 clean cans in different sizes
white oil based paint
a brush
water based craft paint
2 wood rods, 8 and 5
epoxy glue
1. Start by painting all the cans with
one coat of oil based white paint.
2. Once dry, give them 2 or 3 coats of
craft paint. 3. Let the cans dry
completely. 4. Glue the 8 rod to the
bottom of the inside of the largest can
using epoxy glue. 5. Glue the middle
can to the rod. 6. Continue with the 5
rod. 7. Let dry completely before use.
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VASES
you will need
some clean cans
oil based white paint
water based craft paint
a brush
1. Start by giving the cans a coat of oil
based paint. This will be a good
LAMP
foundation
so the other coat will not
you will
chip
off.need
2. Paint 2 or 3 coats with
1 clean large
regular
watercan
based craft paint.
dull knife
lamp kit (ikea.com has great ones)
low watt bulb
1. Use a can opener and cut off the
bottom of the can. 2. Use a dull knife
and make a hole in the middle of the
top of the can. 3. Make it large enough
so that the socket of the lamp kit fits
snugly inside. 4. Put in the bulb.
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PICNIC CANS
you will need
some clean large cans
craft paper
labels
tape
1. Start by measuring the paper around
the outside of the can, and cut a strip
that goes all around it. 2. Fasten with
tape. 3. Write the names of your guest
on the label and glue it on the cans.
4. Fill with napkins, flatware, soda, etc.
(labels and paper from paperchase.com)
SALT & PEPPER
you will need
Small clean cans, sardine cans
are great.
1. Fill the cans with salt and pepper and
use small spoons for serving.
KITCHEN ORGANIZER
you will need
Clean cans with fun prints
1. Could not be easier, clean the cans and
voila, ready to use.
FRUIT STAND
you will need
1 large plate for top
1 small plate for base
1 asparagus can
water based craft paint
brush
epoxy glue
1. Start with painting the can 2 or 3
times with craft paint. 2. Let it dry.
3. Turn the plate upside down and glue
the can to the middle of the plate using
epoxy glue. 4. Glue the large plate on
top. 5. Let it dry completely before you
start using the fruit stand.
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NEEDLE CUSHION
you will need
1 small clean can
fabric scraps
cotton filling
2 rubber bands
hot glue gun
1. Cut a 8x8 square of the fabric and
place a bunch of cotton filling in the
middle. 2. Scrunch the edges together
so that it forms a ball. Fasten the edges
with two rubber bands. 3. Hot glue the
ball to the can. 4. Make a ribbon of the
same fabric and hot glue it in place
around the can.
Pantry Confections
Shes a celebrity chef and
cookbook author. Now with her
first novel out, Katie Lee shares
her kitchen secrets with us.
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Do you have any secret tools in the kitchen, anything that you could never
live without? I try my best not to buy too many gadgets and gizmos, because I
find that I rarely use them and just have to find a place to put them. That said, I do
have a few favorites that I cant live without, like a mini food processor.Its great
for smaller tasks, as it saves me from having to pull out the big processor and then
clean it.I make salsas, sauces, and use it to chop onions when Im in a hurry. I also
love love my Vitamix blender, it can pure anything. And everyone should have
a panini press, I swear I could put anything between two slices of bread, stick it
in there, and it comes out a gourmet creation! Oh, and I forgot about my Breville
juicer for making green juices hmmm... maybe I have more kitchen tools than I
thought...
If you could change anything about your kitchen, what would it be? Actually, I
dont think Id change a thing. I love my kitchen! I designed it and it has everything
I like.I have a butcher block counter on my island, so I can chop directly on it, and
a big six-burner stove and three ovens.I love to cook for a crowd, so having all this
cooking space makes it easier for me.My freezer is too small though, so I had to
buy a big freezer and put it in my basement.
What do you always have stocked in your kitchen? Any specific products you
always want to have on hand? I cook lunch and dinner most days of the week, so
I have a list of items I always keep stocked in my pantry, refrigerator and freezer. In
the pantry, all the baking essentials, different types of pastas and grains, canned
and dried beans, canned tomatoes, canned salmon, nuts, etc. In the refrigerator,
lots of fresh veggies and fruits, salad fixins, almond milk, condiments (including
this thai chili sauce that I cant get enough of) and the food that I make for my dog,
Fionula (spoiled!). In the freezer, I keep fruit for smoothies, veggies, fish and shrimp
for quick dinners.
Whats your go-to dish to make at home? Im obsessed with cooking Mexican
food. I spent a month in Mexico last year researching my novel, Groundswell, and
I got really into the food. I would eat every day at this little stand, where a woman
would cook the most amazing food on just a few hot plates.I asked to spend some
time cooking with her, and I really enjoyed learning dishes like birria and chorizo
with eggs from her. About once or twice a week, I make fish tacos or taco salad,
and I love to make guacamole.
What was your most nightmarish kitchen situation? Any major
catastrophes? The first Thanksgiving that I ever cooked was a complete and total
nightmare.I had just moved into a new house, had boxes everywhere, and for some
reason decided it would be a good idea to invite 15 people for dinner and cook an
overly-ambitious menu.Since Id never used my new oven before, I had no idea
that it wasnt properly calibrated, so my poor turkey cooked for hours upon hours
and the breast was completely dry, and the legs still bloody. The homemade rolls
that I had labored over were burned on the top and doughy on the bottom.In my
haste, I managed to drop a searing hot pan on my forearm, so I spent the entire
dinner with a bag of frozen peas rubber-banded around my arm. I still have the scar
as reminder of what notto do when entertaining!
Get your
copy of Katie
Lees book
Groundswell at
amazon.com.