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Author: fp julia
we have a winner…
thanks to everyone who posted a comment telling us what color of the rainbow you are!
most of you have got the blues… blue had the most responses by far, followed by purple and green.
our winner, chosen at random, is leslie from ohio – who said she was “definitely green.” congrats leslie!
a take away film: uganda
La Blogotheque / Invisible Children from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.
invisible children and la blogotheque are taking the polyphonic spree, yeasayer and lykke li to uganda, where they will document a series of take away shows mixed with interviews and local events. i love everything la blogotheque does and i especially love seeing musicians use their talent and fame to bring attention to important causes like this. the documentary will be sold by invisible children to raise money for the cause – if you aren’t familiar with it, check out their website: invisiblechildren.com.
more info on the take away film can be found here: takeawayfilmuganda.com
“musical notes can be more powerful than bullets, and songs more powerful than bombs.”
what song was #1 when you were born?
another fp girl asked this the other day and a bunch of us looked it up – the results were pretty funny. some of our songs were pink floyd’s “another brick in the wall,” “up where we belong” by joe cocker & jennifer warner and “careless whisper” by wham :)
so tell me… what was the number one song when you were born?
easter tweets
yummy easter cupcakes topped with bunnies and chicks – from our office coordinator/expert cupcake baker! they made my rainy monday a little bit better :)
the latest from our facebook fans…
love these outdoorsy fan photos from our facebook page… the last two were taken in thailand and i think they’re beautiful!
she’s like a rainbow…
happy spring! time to break out the bright colors…
which color of the rainbow are you?
leave a comment and let us know, and we’ll pick someone at random to receive this adorable pair of friendship bracelets! keep one for yourself and give the other one to someone you love :)
make sure you leave your email address so i can contact you if you’re selected! the winner will be chosen at random tomorrow morning.
book club selection #2
for the next book club selection we have decided to read stephen chbosky’s the perks of being a wallflower. we haven’t had the chance to read the book yet, and hope that if you have, you will read it again with us and perhaps you will take away something new or add to our experience. it’s a quick read so this book club session will be short – we will take two weeks to read the book and will post things that the book inspires along the way.
and of course, if you have a suggestion for future book club selections, please let us know.
monday quote
cauliflower buttermilk soup
it may seem a little odd, with all this talk of spring and warmer weather, to post a soup recipe. but this cauliflower buttermilk soup sounds so heart warmingly good i couldn’t resist…great for a chilly evening.
cauliflower buttermilk soup
1 large cauliflower, broken into florets
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 1/2 t salt
4 c water or stock
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 c parmesan cheese
large pinch of dried dill weed
1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
salt & pepper
place the cauliflower, potatoes, onion and garlic into a large pot. add in water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. lower heat and simmer (no lid needed) until vegetables are quite tender (about 30 minutes). puree with a hand blender or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
add in the buttermilk, parmesan, dill and mustard and stir until combined. season with salt and pepper if necessary. serve in deep bowls. this should make about 4 large servings.
alexandra in the forest
i’m in awe over this photography by alexandra valenti. sunsoaked and infused with bohemian spirit, her images evoke summer and hikes in the woods, cooling off in hidden springs, and backyard barbecues with friends. i want to step inside these photos and be a part of them.
check out her website here.
valley green
on the outskirts of philadelphia, past manayunk and mount airy, you’ll find the wissahickon valley of fairmount park and a hidden wonderland known as valley green. the sound of traffic and horns are replaced by birds and trickling water and its hard to believe you’re still technically in the city. this scenic little valley is one of my favorite spots to go for a day of hiking, relaxing, and escaping when i’m feeling a little drained by the hustle and bustle of living downtown. sometimes you just need to get back in touch with nature.