Recipes

A Sweet Little Recipe: Clementine ‘uʍop ǝpısdn’ Cake

clementine-upside-down-cake-2 My love affair with Plated.com continues, and today I want to share with you one of the very first dessert recipes I tried.  I’m not much of a baker, but this cake was a cinch to prepare and came out super-moist and delicious! This recipe makes just two servings (which is perfect for Eric and me), but I can’t wait to whip up a larger batch the next time I have company over. INGREDIENTS

  • 1 clementine
  • 5 tbs butter, divided
  • 1 tbs light brown sugar
  • 1½ tbs granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 small aluminum tins
  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Peel clementine, and cut in half.
  3. Melt 1 TBS butter and brown sugar in a small pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Divide butter/sugar mixture between two ramekins and place clementines cut-side down on top.
  5. Melt remaining butter and add to a small bowl with half of 1 beaten egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  6. Add in flour, and stir just until incorporated.
  7. Pour batter over clementines, place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until cakes are set, about 20 minutes.
  8. Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Carefully remove cakes from ramekins and serve clementine side up.

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Everyday Outfits My Style

Lower East Side {Plaid Cape + Grey Sweater Dress}

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Kyi Kyi Hat, Uniqlo Sweater Dress, Scarf and Gloves, Forever 21 Plaid Cape (similar here and here), Circus by Sam Edelman Boots, Celine Handbag

 

My Style

JV Squad: Varsity Sweater + Pleated Skirt

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{Miss Sixty Coat, Zara Plaid Blanket Scarf, H&M Varsity Sweater (similar here and here), Banana Republic Skirt (similar), Hunter Boots, Cambridge Satchel East West Tote (my new FAVORITE thing!), TJ Maxx Evil Eye and Circle of Love Necklaces}

When I got dressed that morning, I had no intention of looking like a cheerleader but that’s exactly what this outfit reminds me of…

We got really lucky in NYC, and the Juno snowstorm wound up only dumping a few inches of snow over the city.  Growing up in Michigan, I’m used to the type snowstorms that barricade you in the house and leave enough snow behind to cover up fire hydrants.  In any case, I never look a snow day in the mouth and was happy to go out and frolic in the white stuff once the sidewalks were salted and cleared.  I dug out my trusty Hunter boots and fleece socks, and off I went.

Before I sign off, I have to tell you guys about my new favorite thing: my beloved Cambridge Satchel East West Tote. I’m incredibly indecisive when it comes to handbags, and I’d been on the hunt for a new tote that could comfortably accommodate my laptop and other boss-lady essentials as I run around town meeting with clients and hosting workshops. I knew I wanted something sturdy and structured, with minimal hardware and logos. I knew this bag was THE ONE as soon as I spotted it.  The only thing it’s missing is interior pockets, but I’m resolving that issue with a purse organizer. We’ll see how this bag holds up over time, but so far I’m quite pleased.