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I can’t cook: Brownies

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Jun 18, 2013
I can’t cook: Brownies

Part of me doesn’t want to share this brownie recipe, but I have a feeling that these chunks of heaven are so good, they could probably help achieve world peace.  That’s right… world… peace. The secret? It uses chocolate chips. … Continue reading →

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Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

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Jun 18, 2013
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

SAO PAULO (AP) -- Protest leaders called for another huge demonstration in Brazil's largest city Tuesday, building on historic turnouts spawned by widespread frustration over decades of government red tape, high prices and shoddy services even as the nation's...

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Washington Sky

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Jun 17, 2013
Washington Sky

We had beautiful weather this weekend for Eric's graduation ceremonies at the University of Washington.  Such a busy month, with family visiting from the Midwest, then house-hunting in the Portland area (yes, we're moving again this summer!), and ...

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Advice is not always advice

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Jun 17, 2013
Advice is not always advice

I’m always flattered when people ask me for advice. Personally, I don’t know much. Well, I know what my family has taught me, learned from the mistakes I’ve made and feel what my gut tells me. That works for me … Continue reading →

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Foods for the Soul
I Published My First Book! + More News

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Jun 16, 2013
I Published My First Book! + More News

I’m giddy. I’m bouncing up and down, twirling in circles, and smiling wider than a clown…     I published my first book! It’s called The Basics of Food Photography: Compositional Elements and is an elaboration of my two-month photography…

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Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band, London’s Hammersmith Apollo

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Jun 16, 2013
Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band, London’s Hammersmith Apollo

On Friday evening, Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band put on a show at the Hammersmith Apollo--and as I was in the area, at Localization World, I couldn't resist going. The only ticket still available earlier in the week was standing-room-only, rig...

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The Blue Muse
Flashback Friday #4

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Jun 14, 2013
Flashback Friday #4

I would like the record to state that--Christmas decorations aside--my contribution to the Redden family garage mess is now contained in but a few banker boxes. This, my friends, is a miracle that only took, um, the better part of a decade to come abou...

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Foods for the Soul
Food Photo Composition: Depth of Field

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Jun 13, 2013
Food Photo Composition: Depth of Field

Depth of field describes how much of the photograph is in focus. In deep depth of field, objects both close to and far away from the lens are clear and in focus. With shallow depth of field, only a small…

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2013 World Day Against Child Labor

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Jun 13, 2013
2013 World Day Against Child Labor

The International Labor Organization (ILO) observes June 12 as the World Day Against Child Labor. An estimated 10.5 million children worldwide, most of them underage, are working as domestic workers in people's homes, in hazardous and sometimes slavery-like conditions,...

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A Californian Wine Tastes in Minnesota

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Jun 13, 2013
A Californian Wine Tastes in Minnesota

Last weekend, Paul took me to some wineries in Minnesota for my birthday. Yes, friends, there are wineries in Minnesota.  I have heard locals speak of such places with condescension in their voices.  Personally, I am open to wineries anywhere … Continue reading →

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