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Let them buy take-out food, rearrange it artfully on platters, then claim it as their own. Nobody would think twice as long as they were handed a special drink on their way in the door. Festive drinks scream, "Party!"
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Non-fat milk made the drink too watery. Cornstarch successfully thickened the drink, but in a way that reminded my expert of a loose pudding, not eggnog.
Ruthie suggested losing the non-fat milk in favor of 2 percent milk, which is still much lighter than cream. That did the trick. Then I added Chai spices, which contributed their own luxurious and exotic notes that work so nicely with the more traditional nutmeg.
My second concoction, Christmas sangria, required much less experimentation, if only because traditional sangria — a mix of wine and fruit — is a fairly healthy punch to begin with. Essentially, all I did was swap out the drink's usual summertime fruits for their wintertime counterparts — pomegranates, clementines and apples, along with some fresh fruit juice.
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Servings: 4
2 cups 2 percent milk, divided
3 1/2-inch stick cinnamon, smashed using the side of a knife
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
10 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cardamom pods, crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)
Kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
Brandy or rum, for flavoring (optional)
Grated nutmeg, to garnish
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 cups of the milk with the cinnamon, vanilla bean, cloves, peppercorns, ginger, cardamom pods and a hefty pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories; 40 calories from fat (29 percent of total calories); 4.5 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 100 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 16 g sugar; 7 g protein; 210 mg sodium.
Start to finish: 8 hours 30 minutes (30 minutes active)
Servings: 8
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1/2 cup Grand Marnier liqueur
1 firm pear with the skin, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
2 clementines or 1 orange, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
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Nutrition information per serving: 180 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 19 g sugar; 1 g protein; 5 mg sodium.
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Caramelized Onion, Blue Cheese and Walnut Pizza
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I used to serve small squares of this pizza as a cocktail appetizer. People loved the combination of caramelized onions with blue cheese and toasted or candied walnuts. We had it so often that I grew tired of it and that usually marks the death knell for my recipes. Once retired, they're rarely used again. This one has been pardoned and given a second life because of Meatless Mondays. As you can see, I've resurrected the recipe and we had the pizza for supper tonight. The recipe makes a nice pie and if you're looking to serve something a bit outside the box, you might enjoy this one. The pizza can be made with a standard dough or served on a flatbread or tortilla. While this is simple to make, it is not speedy and you'll need time to caramelize the onions. The mantra here remains the same. The onions must be watched as they cook. Once they start to caramelize they move from brown to black in the wink of an eye. If they char or burn you'll have to start again. This is a highly flavored pie and to enjoy it, you have to love all three of its major ingredients. If the trio appeals to you, you'll love this pizza. Here's the recipe.
Caramelized Onion, Blue Cheese and Walnut Pizza - Meatless Monday...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds yellow onions, very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 pound pizza dough
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1) Heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter in a large heavy skillet set over medium heat. Add onions and salt, stirring frequently until onions begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Add sugar and cook, stirring frequently until onions are well-browned, about 15 minutes longer. Do not allow onions to burn. Season with pepper to taste.
2) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray bottom of a round or rectangular pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press dough into pan, building up sides slightly. Brush crust with reserved 1 tablespoon oil. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread onions on crust. Top with walnuts and blue cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese starts to soften and brown, about 10 minutes. Serve hot. Yield: 4 -6 servings.
You might also like these recipes:
Greek-Style Flatbread Pizza - One Perfect Bite
Onion Parmesan Focaccia with Tomatoes - One Perfect Bite
Whole Wheat Olive Flatbread Focaccia - One Perfect Bite
68 comments :
- PranisKitchen said...
wow mary whata delicious pizza..the caramelized onion wow really superb..nice combination of nut cheese and sweet onion.feel to taste some
- June 1, 2010 at 12:30 AM
- Alexandra said...
This is a wonderful idea for a meatless dish.
It is satisfying, and makes you feel like you've had a full entree.
Very nice choice.
We make something similar in the kitchen where I cater: with gorgonzola cheese red pear slices.
The pear in the oven with the cheese on top is fantastic. - June 1, 2010 at 12:30 AM
- Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...
Yummy and I can't get enough of your blue cheese craze- is there such thing as a blue cheese dessert?
- June 1, 2010 at 12:37 AM
- Mickey said...
Oh Mary, this looks lovely. Love all three flavors! Meatless Monday sounds like a great idea too.
Mickey - June 1, 2010 at 12:39 AM
- Jeannie said...
Looks so tantalising! It's lunchtime here and I am so drooling!
- June 1, 2010 at 12:59 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
It's simply mouthwatering!
- June 1, 2010 at 1:09 AM
- Cat said...
Wow! This looks absolutely mouth-watering! I cannot wait to try it! I'm loving that so many of your recent recipes contain blue cheese. I'm a long time reader of your fabulous blog, but first time follower as I've only just opened a blogger account and set up a blog (http://bakezilla1.blogspot.com/). I just hope mine is as great as yours! :)
- June 1, 2010 at 2:06 AM
- DailyChef said...
Love the continuation of the blue cheese theme. This pizza is so unique and delicious looking!
- June 1, 2010 at 2:30 AM
- Cherine said...
The pizza looks so inviting!!
- June 1, 2010 at 2:37 AM
- Jamie said...
Oh I think the flavors together must be outrageously delicious! I love blue cheese and I think caramelized onions are fab on anything! Perfect!
- June 1, 2010 at 2:45 AM
- Ciao Chow Linda said...
I'm glad you resurrected that Mary. It sounds like a winning combination.
- June 1, 2010 at 2:53 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Thats an interesting and tempting pizza..
- June 1, 2010 at 3:01 AM
- Diane said...
That really sounds good and all my favourite tastes. Diane
- June 1, 2010 at 3:18 AM
- 3 hungry tummies said...
That is such a perfect combination, one bite is surely not enough for me :)
- June 1, 2010 at 3:55 AM
- Mary | Deep South Dish said...
I can totally see this as a party app! I'm a nut for caramelized onions - especially Vidalia!
Have a wonderful week Mary! - June 1, 2010 at 4:04 AM
- My Little Space said...
I'm so impressed with the sweet & savory flavour on the pizza. Sounds amazingly delicious! Well done, Mary! Hope you're having a wonderful day too!
Regards, Kristy - June 1, 2010 at 4:14 AM
- Allie and Pattie said...
Mary, I have served this on flatbreads and on bruschetta and it's always been a hit, but haven't done so in a while- thanks for the reminder. Have a great week!
xoxo pattie - June 1, 2010 at 4:33 AM
- Rachana said...
What a mouthwatering combination!
- June 1, 2010 at 4:40 AM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
I do love all three ingredients... a winner!
- June 1, 2010 at 5:00 AM
- Salsa Verde said...
Hi Mary,
This recipe sounds so delish!!!! I tried once a tart with the caramelised red onion and goat's cheese and was superb, but now, I can't wait to try your recipe!!
Lia. - June 1, 2010 at 5:25 AM
- Federica Simoni said...
splendida ricetta....mmmmm....che fame!!!bravissima!!
- June 1, 2010 at 5:28 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
beautiful pizza i have ever seen, looks so delicious as well..
- June 1, 2010 at 5:45 AM
- Lisa said...
Being a huge fan of all blue cheeses, this and the blue cheese bread below are heaven to me..especially after a week of caramelized sugar and pastry cream. Thank you for posting the recipes for both! They look amazing!!
- June 1, 2010 at 6:00 AM
- pigpigscorner said...
Anything with caramelised onions! and blue cheese made it even better!
- June 1, 2010 at 6:22 AM
- lisa said...
Mary, this sounds delicious. Caramelized onions are one of my favorites.
- June 1, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- Red Nomad OZ said...
Hi Mary! Greetings from Australia!!
This recipe looks sensational - I once loathed blue cheese, but have got over that, thank god...
Have a great day! - June 1, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Martha said...
This is a favorite of ours only with Stonewall Kitchen onion marmalade! I haven't fixed it in a long time -- thanks for the reminder!
- June 1, 2010 at 7:31 AM
- past perfect said...
Great combination.. looks like dessert tumbled with all those wonderful things! I really do need to keep pizza dough around!
- June 1, 2010 at 7:45 AM
- Ma What's 4 dinner said...
Do you deliver? I'll take 2! That looks delicious. I'm you're latest follower.
Lots of yummy love,
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www.mawhats4dinner.com - June 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Hi Mary! Totally agree ... the caramelized onions and strong cheese are a great combo. There's a specific region of Italy known for something like this ... escaping me right now ... but they make ovalized pizzas, much longer than wide, with onions and anchovies.
We were going to grill a pizza this weekend but the Front Range winds didn't cooperate, so we tried the Bittman pan-fried instead.
Cheers! - June 1, 2010 at 8:05 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
This pizza deserves it's moment to shine Mary:D Thanks for bringing it out of retirement.
- June 1, 2010 at 8:55 AM
- Tracy F. said...
This looks fabulous!
- June 1, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- tasteofbeirut said...
I love the idea of serving this pizza in small bite-size squares! Perfect combo of ingredients too! Need to make it soon. - June 1, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- penny aka jeroxie said...
Good idea! I need more vegetarian ideas.
- June 1, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Claudia said...
I love the trio - this is a must-do. And now, this recipe will never be retired because we all have it!
- June 1, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...
Great looking pizza! I love it!
- June 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- MaryMoh said...
Looks beautiful and delicious. Makes me want to eat pizza for dinner.
- June 1, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Taylor said...
This combination sounds amazing! I have pizza dough that I made this weekend in the freezer waiting to be used...now I know what to do with it :)
- June 1, 2010 at 10:06 AM
- Kim said...
Mary - The combination of flavors on this pizza is irresistible. It looks so good! You might like another version of this by Tyler Florence. He spread mascarpone on the pizza or flatbread, then caramelized onions, blue cheese, walnuts and halved grapes. It may sound strange, but the sweet pop in your mouth from the grapes is really tasty. Have a great day!
- June 1, 2010 at 10:13 AM
- Finla said...
Thankyou somuch for the knid words you wrote in my place, you are so sweet. Love this tart looks really yumm. Love all three ingridients in it too.
- June 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM
- Kait said...
This pizza looks terrific! Definitely worth the effort to make the caramelized onions.
- June 1, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- Susi's Kochen und Backen said...
This pizza looks amazing. The combination is making my mouth water right now. I think my blue cheese loving husband would go insane if I made this dish. I'm bookmarking it!
- June 1, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Unknown said...
how lovely Mary. I'm crazy about caramelised onion. I put them in stews, burger topping, sandwiches, etc. Pizza is next I believe :)
Have a great day. Michael - June 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Arti said...
Very interesting combo..
Looks absolutely delicious and divine!!
Love to try them some day! - June 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- momgateway said...
.....pizza with the best toppings---caramelized onions and blue cheese--lovely combination, Mary
- June 1, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Maria said...
Love this pizza!
- June 1, 2010 at 11:55 AM
- Gloria Baker said...
OMG ! This pizza look absoluely fantastuc Mary! xxxx gloria
- June 1, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- A SPICY PERSPECTIVE said...
Mmmm! Blue cheese and walnuts--you are speaking my language!
- June 1, 2010 at 1:17 PM
- RamblingTart said...
Oh this is divine, Mary! :-) What a lovely combination. :-) I have nuts in my freezer and can't wait to experiment more with them. :-) Beautiful!
- June 1, 2010 at 1:43 PM
- Joe Ambrosino said...
I put caramelized onions on my foccacia. I will add gorganzola and walnuts on my next one. Great idea, Mary!
- June 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM
- GayathriRaj said...
hey thats a lovely pizzaaa....and adding nuts in it is a good thought i feel...
First time to ur blog and u have a lovely space...happy to follow u.... - June 1, 2010 at 3:21 PM
- Lyndas recipe box said...
Sadly, I'm not a blue cheese fan Mary. Wish I was because the rest of this pizza sounds wonderful! I love caramellized onions!
- June 1, 2010 at 3:31 PM
- Jen_from_NJ said...
I'm still drooling over your blue cheese burger topping! Another recipe with caramelized onions and blue cheese - fantastic! This is great for meatless Monday.
- June 1, 2010 at 3:57 PM
- Sarah said...
Man. Talk about a perfect bite... piece... pizza!
- June 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I haven't had pizza in so long!
- June 1, 2010 at 4:49 PM
- Kristen said...
Even if this recipe doesn't stay resurrected in your household for long, thank you for sharing it with the rest of us. This will be a great addition to an appetizer platter. I can't wait to try it.
- June 1, 2010 at 4:59 PM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
I love the combination--this looks like a perfect dinner or appetizer pizza. Yum!
- June 1, 2010 at 5:02 PM
- FOODalogue said...
Oh, no...this was a premature burial! So glad you decided to give it new life.
- June 1, 2010 at 5:07 PM
- SallyBR said...
I cannot believe that I've never thought about pizza squares as appetizers! I do pizza all the time...
shame, shame, shame on me!
Great post! - June 1, 2010 at 5:10 PM
- Tina said...
Mary – Great idea on the bread,. I recently read about doing something similar with garlic butter and slicing/smearing into bread in a Tyler Florence cookbook. Thanks for sharing the photos of the gardens in Oregon . So beautiful. Love it. Would love to visit that part of the country one day.
- June 1, 2010 at 6:31 PM
- Megan said...
This is right up my alley. Thumbs up!
- June 1, 2010 at 8:02 PM
- Juliana said...
Mary, what a nice pizza, never thought in topping it with walnut...it sure sounds and looks delicious. Have a nice week :-)
- June 1, 2010 at 9:32 PM
- Krista said...
I can see how this would be a favorite appetizer! What wonderful flavors and textures. I'm just starting to like bleu cheese. What a tasty combination!
- June 1, 2010 at 11:04 PM
- Devaki said...
WOW! I am smacking my lips as I am writing this.
The flavors are incredible and I can totally see this being a huge hit as appetizers!
Wonderful flavors especially with the candied walnuts. - June 1, 2010 at 11:37 PM
- Puna said...
I love your blue cheese series but I put the brakes on this recipe...I guess I'll have to try it before making a judgement!
- June 2, 2010 at 8:31 AM
- Rocquie said...
That beautiful looking pizza sounds scrumptious.
- June 3, 2010 at 7:48 PM
- Sasha said...
This pizza looks too good to be retired. I'd love to serve/be served this at a party : )
- June 4, 2010 at 9:40 AM
- The Chef In My Head said...
Fabulous flavor combinations!! ~LeslieMichele
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You might not have kids, and you might not ever want kids, but even if that's the case, your agent would be remiss not to have the "and this neighborhood has access to the best schools" conversation with you. Why? Because you're not the only person on the planet, and some of the other people here who might buy your home at an unspecified future date could be parents. They are most certainly going to care about schools.
Your agent should give you a rundown of which elementary, middle, and high schools service the areas where you're searching.
Unless you've lived in a neighborhood your entire life — and even then! — there will still be things to learn about the place where you're buying your home.
A good real estate agent should be able to answer your questions and explain how each neighborhood compares against the others. You'll probably have questions about everything from where to buy groceries to where to walk to dog to what people do for fun on weekends, and your real estate agent should help answer those questions.
You might think that finding a home is as easy as looking it up on the internet, and for some lucky people, maybe it is. But most buyers have to check out endless potentially unsuitable homes before they find "the one" that's their long-term best fit, and pictures (especially on the internet) can be deceiving.
An agent should hook you up with an MLS feed that will alert you when a home that meets your criteria hits the market — and agents should also help you come up with alternate strategies if the going is just too tough in your price range.
For sellers, this is one of the most critical jobs that your agent will complete — and if they don't do a good job, you could lose tens of thousands of dollars. Pricing the home correctly right out the gate is absolutely vital to selling the home quickly and for fair-market value.
Some agents will inflate the possible sales price and tell sellers that they can always reduce the price if they don't get an offer. Although this is certainly true, those agents are misrepresenting a bigger truth: your listing is going to get the most attention from qualified buyers within the first 48 hours of hitting the market. Price reductions after the home is listed are never going to attract nearly as many eyeballs as new homes on the market — and you may need to reduce the price well below fair-market value to generate buyer interest if you start off too high.
So it's not typically wise to go with the agent who offers the highest sales price; instead, ask prospective agents how they calculated that sales price, whether it lines up with the typical price-per-square-foot in your area, and how long homes priced in that range tend to stay on the market.
One reason why sellers hire a real estate agent in the first place is because the agent has a marketing platform to use to advertise the home for sale. Some homes require more marketing than others, but agents should have a plan to market every home they list. And marketing goes far, far beyond "put it on the MLS, Zillow, and realtor.com — then pray you get a qualified buyer."
If you don't know the listing agent's plan to market your home — or worse, if you don't think the agent has a plan at all — then that's a huge sign that your agent might not be the best fit for you.
Once you've identified a neighborhood and found a good home, is the agent's work mostly done?
Not remotely. A real estate agent proves his or her worth on the negotiation floor, and you should expect nothing less from your agent. From landing on an offer price that seems fair to all parties, to including contingencies, to stipulating timeline, a real estate agent is your guide on the journey to buying a home, and this is where a good agent really shines.
If your agent isn't really involved in the negotiation process, this is a big problem. You deserve an advocate in this home sale transaction.
When a buyer is financed for a home loan, the lender is going to want to know that the investment is solid — that the house doesn't have any major issues, for example. That's where the inspector comes in, and the inspector will have to enter the picture before closing.
Your real estate agent should help you find an inspector and answer any questions you have about whether the inspector's price tag is reasonable.
For a buyer's agent especially, this should be a must — and it's a good idea for a listing agent, too. The inspector is going to look at the nuts and bolts that put the house together, from the foundation to the wiring to the exterior, and note the home's condition.
Almost every home is going to have something "wrong" with it per the inspection; houses, like all other goods, deteriorate over time, and building codes change. A good agent will help sellers prepare mentally and financially to tackle any possible issues, and a good agent will also take note of what the inspector finds to help the buyer negotiate repairs in the deal.
Speaking of negotiation: Who should pay for the repairs if the home needs a new roof or (heaven forbid) some foundation work?
That's going to be between the buyer and the seller, but an agent really should be available for both sides to help with the negotiation process. There's no right or wrong way to manage repairs; some sellers will want to tackle them while others will prefer to knock some money off the asking price and ask the buyer to handle them. Whatever the case, the real estate agents should be the people managing this negotiation.
A lot of agents do not consider attending the appraisal to be particularly pressing — and that's fine. But if the appraisal comes in under the sales price and there were no agents present to answer questions or help the appraiser figure out the home's value, then you've got a problem that might not be very easy to solve.
Many buyer's agents will make a point to attend the appraisal and make sure that the appraiser has access to everything he or she needs and can get any information necessary to complete the appraisal thoroughly. Is yours one of them?
A lot can change between putting an offer on a home and actually moving in. The real estate agent should be the person who knows all of the different parts and pieces of the transaction — and is willing to serve as the point of communication between them.
If the appraisal is delayed, or there's an issue with the loan, then the agent is one who is communicating that information to the people on each side who need to know. An agent's job is to make the transaction easier for you, and that typically means managing the messages for everybody.
As the closing approaches, there's a lot to do for both buyers and sellers who are getting ready to exchange ownership of a home.
Both buyers and sellers need to pack and arrange for at least a truck to move their things. Sellers are also going to have to clean — the oven, the bathrooms, the works — before they hand over the keys, and ensure that any trash is hauled away.
Your real estate agent should be sharing resources to help with some or all of these activities.
If the mortgage loan doesn't go through, then the sale is lost. That's why a good real estate agent will make sure that the loan is ready to go — in every way.
For a buyer's agent, that probably means working with the buyer to ensure that they have all the documentation that they'll need to present to the mortgage broker, and helping the buyer track down any missing pieces of paper.
And for the listing agent, that means keeping in close communication with the buyer's agent so that there are no nasty loan surprises while everybody waits for close.
There are a lot of moving parts and pieces to a real estate transaction, and a good agent is going to be there to make sure that those parts and pieces are moving correctly — and to work on anything that could be a problem.
If two appraisals need to be reconciled, the inspection repairs need to be documented, or the title search hasn't happened yet, then the agent is the person who tracks down the scofflaws and whips everything into shape.
Buying a home is a process fraught with anxiety, feelings of missing out, and even sadness surrounding a big change. Sellers especially might be caught off-guard by how they feel about leaving a house when the time comes to pack everything up.
Good real estate agents understand that emotions are part of the package and will both warn you that you might be feeling a little blue about everything, and be there to help you get your bearings and power through.
As stated before, all homes deteriorate — so you can expect to have to make some repairs on your new place at some point, even if the inspection indicated that everything was perfect. But who do you call to take a look at your plumbing or your landscaping?
Ideally, you'll already have a list of local contractors in hand that your agent provided for you when you moved in — but if not, this is something else that your agent should be able to help with. So ask!
If someone asks you in three or four years whether you can refer them to your agent, and you can't even remember your agent's name, don't feel too bad; it's not uncommon for clients and real estate agents to lose touch as years pass.
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The Parker pillow cover is made from an orange colored herringbone fabric woven in the USA by Valdese Weavers. The juicy and cheerful color brings instant warmth to any interior. The upholstery weight fabric is used on both sides. Photographed on 20.5x20.5 cover (filled with 22x22 insert). Parker is available in more colors! Please check out our herringbone pillow covers collection for more options. ⚠**This is a non-reorderable fabric. We have approximately 1.5 yards remaining. If you place your order and we do not have enough material to fulfill, you will be notified.** |
Sizing: Please review our Sizing Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. Finished cover measurements are taken across the middle.
Closure: Invisible zipper
Insert: Not included
Care: Dry clean recommended
Note: Pattern placement varies from pillow to pillow. No returns or exchanges are accepted on special order or clearance items. Please order a fabric sample to verify color and texture before purchase.
► Size options are listed with the recommended insert size, followed by the finished cover size in (brackets).
► For example: If you are using a 18x18 insert, order "Fits 18x18 insert (17x17 cover)" and we will make your pillow cover to fit appropriately.
► If you have an old cover that fits your insert well, measure your old cover and compare its dimensions to the size chart below to find the closest size. The size chart is designed for knife-edge inserts only (inserts without a gusset). Contact us if you require assistance.
IF YOU SELECT THIS INSERT SIZE: | THE FINISHED COVER WILL MEASURE APPROXIMATELY (at arrows, in inches): | |
For Most Fabrics | For Heavyweight Fabrics Only | |
Fits 12x18 insert | 11.5 x 17 | 11 x 17 |
Fits 12x20 insert | 11.5 x 19 | 11 x 19 |
Fits 12x24 insert | 11.5 x 23 | 11 x 22 |
Fits 14x18 insert | 13.5 x 17 | 13x17 |
Fits 14x20 insert | 13.5 x 19 | 13 x 19 |
Fits 14x26 insert | 13 x 25 | 13 x 24 |
Fits 14x36 insert | 13 x 35 | 13 x 34 |
Fits 16x16 insert | 15.5 x 15.5 | 15.25 x 15.25 |
Fits 16x26 insert | 15.5 x 25 | 15 x 24 |
Fits 18x18 insert | 17 x 17 | 17 x 17 |
Fits 20x20 insert | 19 x 19 | 18.5 x 18.5 |
Fits 22x22 insert | 20.5 x 20.5 | 20 x 20 |
Fits 24x24 insert | 22 x 22 | 21.5 x 21.5 |
Fits 26x26 insert | 24 x 24 | 23 x 23 |
Fits 28x28 insert | 26 x 26 | 25 x 25 |
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As incredible as it sounds, the end of November is already here. Another month has passed and yet another Daring Bakers' challenge has been made. Now it's time to let the whole world admire our creations...
The 2010 November Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Simona of "Briciole" who chose to challenge Daring Bakers' to make "Pasta Frolla" for a "Crostata". She used her own experience as a source, as well as information from Pellegrino Artusi's "Science In The Kitchen And The Art Of Eating Well".
When I learnt that we were going to make a "Crostata", an Italian baked dessert tart, and that we were free to fill it in whichever way we wanted I was really excited and was looking froward to play the wizard in the kitchen. After some thinking and research, I came up with a marvelous idea. I was going to bake an "Engadiner Crostata", a tart lined with "Pasta Frolla" (sweet Italian shortcrust pastry) and garnished with a caramelized walnut filling that is generally used when preparing the traditional "Engadiner Nusstorte".
"Engadiner Nusstorte" (also called "Bündner Nusstorte") is a Swiss walnut and toffee pie from Engadin in Graubünden with a two-piece sweet crust (a little similar to the American "Pecan Pie"). It is my very favorite dish from my childhood and it's still something I cannot think about without drooling uncontrollably or eating without reaching the seventh sky. As far as I can remember I have always cherished that divine speciality.
My adulation for this mouthwatering pastry can be traced back to my early years (between age 4-10). When I was a kid, although I was more used to go out for 35kms hikes in the Jura mountains during the weekend, my parents also liked taking peaceful walks around Geneva and it's surroundings (lakeside, botanical garden & Pregny Chambésy). On such occasions we stopped at the Château De Pentes restaurant which is situated in a big park with an old manor house - originally a 14th century fortified mansion. The place is idyllic as it has a plunging view over Lake Geneva and one can see the French Alps as well as the Mont Blanc when the weather is stunning - no wonder romantics such as Mary Shelly or Lord Byron liked that place. There we had a drink and enjoyed a rewarding sugary treat. Along with my hot Ovomaltine I never failed to order a slice of the most luscious "Engadiner Nusstorte". Eating it felt like paradize and nothing could have made me more happy. It was probably one of my very first and most unforgettable foodie memories ever.
Unfortunately, as I grew up that habit faded away and then we stopped going there for Saturday teatime. As all good things have an end, that meant no more homemade "Engadiner Nusstorte" for me. Of course I could still buy it from our local Migros supermarket, but as much as it was enjoyable there was no way it was comparable to the one of my youth. And even if my mother cooked and baked a lot that is one tart she has never made. So, I had to wait until I met my "Bündner" (from canton Graubünden in Swiss Germany) boyfriend to finally have access to the authentic goodie again...
I may be quite an audacious baker and cook, yet until today I have never trusted myself to tackle that confection as I had the impression that the filling was kind of tricky to prepare. As usual, I was terribly wrong and underestimated my skills. It was extremely painless to make and totally straightforward (at the condition that you feel comfortable while working with caramel). It's texture and flavor was a complete success as I didn't fail to recreate the "real thing". It was just as it should be, no more no less.
Putting together the pastry was plain simple and not fussy at all, but the act of rolling it was shear displeasure and an absolute calamity. No matter how cold it was or how much I had floured the parchment paper the goddamn pastry inevitably HAD to stick to it and behave in a very uncooperative manner. Darn I hate making "Pasta Frolla" for that reason! Anyway, I was able to place it in the pan and make it look presentable. It did get slightly torn in the process but I repaired the damage done while unsticking it from the baking sheet and then everything was ok.
My "Engadiner Crostata" ended up looking flawlessly beautiful and made me feel very proud of myself. The buttery and flaky sweet shortcrust pastry combines perfectly together with the strongly caramelly, delightfully walnutty and moreish filling. That pairing is so scrumptious and sinfully good that it'll make you grow devil horns!
~Engadiner Crostata ~
Preparation time:
The following times are approximate, as the time depends on your dexterity to cut the butter and work the dough (which should not be overworked) and your familiarity with the rolling pin.
. Preparing pasta frolla with a food processor takes 10-15 minutes
. Allow the pasta frolla to chill thoroughly - two hours minimum
. Making crostata with pastry cream requires the time to make the filling
Equipment required:
. Bowls, as needed
. Fork
. Knife
. Bench (or pastry) scraper
. Rolling pin
. Pastry brush
. 9 or 9.5-inch (23-24 cm) fluted round tart pan with removable bottom, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) high. (Note: If you don't have a tart pan with a removable bottom, don't worry! You can make crostata using a 9-inch cake pan or even a 9-inch pie plate.).
1/2 Cup minus
1 tablespoon (105ml, 100g, 3 ½ oz) Superfine sugar (see Note 1) or a scant 3/4 Cup (180ml, 90g, 3 oz) of Powdered sugar
1 and 3/4 Cup (420ml, 235g, 8 1/4 oz) Unbleached all-purpose flour
A Pinch of salt
1 Stick (8 tablespoons/4 oz./115g) Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 Tsp Pure vanilla paste
1 Large egg + 1 Large egg yolk, lightly beaten in a small bowl
Method For The "Dough":
1. Put sugar, flour, salt, and lemon zest in the food processor and pulse a few times to mix.
2. Add butter and pulse a few times, until the mixture has the consistency of coarse meal.
3. Empty food processor's bowl onto your work surface.
4. Make a well in the center of the mounded flour and butter mixture and pour the beaten eggs into it (reserve about a teaspoon of the egg mixture for glazing purposes later on – place in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to use).
5. Use a fork to incorporate the liquid into the solid ingredients, and then use your fingertips.
6. Knead lightly just until the dough comes together into a ball.
7. Shape the dough into a flat disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for at least two hours (You can refrigerate the dough overnight).
250g Castor sugar
330ml Double cream
4 Tbs Honey
300g Shelled walnuts, chopped coarsely
A pinch salt
1. In a clean pan, add the sugar and heat it. When the sugar is starting to melt stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. When all sugar crystals have melted and the liquid is a medium-dark amber color, then your caramel is ready.
2. Add the nuts and honey, stir and incorporate the cream.
3. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes (5-8 minutes) and remove from the heat.
4. Let cool the filling.
1. Heat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC/gas mark 4).
2. Take the pasta frolla out of the fridge, unwrap it and cut away 1/4 of the dough. Reserve this dough to make the lattice top of the crostata. Refrigerate this dough while you work on the tart base.
3. To help roll the crostata dough, keep the dough on top of the plastic wrap that you had it wrapped in. This can help rolling the dough and can also help when transferring the dough to your pan. You can also use parchment paper for this. However, you can also roll the dough directly on a work surface if you prefer. Lightly dust the top of the dough and your work surface (if you're rolling directly on a work surface) with flour. Keep some flour handy to dust the dough as you go alon g. If the dough is very firm, start by pressing the dough with the rolling pin from the middle to each end, moving the rolling pin by a pin's width each time; turn the dough 180 degrees and repeat; when it softens, start rolling. Roll the dough into a circle about 1/8th inch (3 mm) thick.
4. If you used the plastic wrap or parchment paper as rolling surface, flip dough over the pan, centering it, and delicately press it all around so the corners are well covered. Peel away the plastic wrap. Trim the excess dough hanging over the edges of the pan. Press the remaining dough around the border into the sides of the pan making sure the border is an even thickness all the way around.
5. Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork in several places. Take out of the fridge the reserved pasta frolla you had cut away earlier. Roll it with your pin and cut into strips or use cookie cutters to make small shapes (this is not traditional, but it looks cute); or roll with your hands into ropes.6. Cover the bottom of the crostata crust evenly with the walnut filling.
7. Use the prepared strips or rolls of dough to make a lattice over the surface, or decorate with the cut shapes.
8. Brush the border and strips of dough with the reserved beaten eggs. You can add a drop or two of water to the beaten eggs if you don't have enough liquid.
9. Put the tart in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. After 35 minutes, check the tart, and continue baking until the pastry is of a nice golden hue and the filling looks set. (Note: Every oven is different).
10. When done, remove the tart from the oven and let cool. If you have used a tart pan with a removable bottom, then release the tart base from the fluted tart ring. Make sure the tart is completely cool before slicing and serving.
Etant donné que la recette est un peu longue, je n'ai malheureusement pas pu faire une traduction française de ce billet et je m'en excuse auprès de tous mes amis lecteurs et blogueurs francophones!
C'est pourquoi je vous suggère de vous rendre sur le blog mentionné ci-desso us. Vous y trouverez cette recette en version française.
Vous trouverez la recette pour la "Garniture Aux Noix" ici (sans oublier d'utiliser 250g de sucre cristallisé, 300g de noix, 330ml de Crème double, 4 CS de miel liquide et une pincée de sel).
Recette pour la "Pasta Frolla" sur les deux blogs canadiens suivants:
Chez Isa de "Les Gourmandises d'Isa" (Canada)
Chez Vibi de "La Casserole Carrée" (Canada)


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Home Pregnancy Tests
Test Overview
Home pregnancy tests can find the presence of a pregnancy hormone (called human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG) in a sample of urine. High levels of hCG are made during pregnancy. The home tests have similar results to the pregnancy tests done on urine in most doctors' offices if they are used exactly as instructed.
When a woman becomes pregnant, the egg is generally fertilized by a sperm cell in a fallopian tube (conception). Within 9 days after fertilization, the egg moves down the fallopian tube into the uterus and attaches (implants) to the wall of the uterus. When the fertilized egg implants, the placenta starts to develop and begins to release hCG into the woman's blood. Some of this hCG also passes in her urine. In the first few weeks of pregnancy, the amount of hCG in the urine gets higher very quickly—it doubles every 2 to 3 days.
There are two basic types of home pregnancy tests.
- The most common types of home pregnancy tests use a test strip or dipstick that you hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. An area on the end of the dipstick or test strip changes color if hCG is present, meaning you are pregnant.
- A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device. To use this type of test, you may place several drops of urine into a well in the test device or you put the test device into urine collected in a cup. An area of the device changes color if hCG is present, meaning you are pregnant.
The first urine of the morning (that has collected in the bladder overnight) is the best one to use and has the most accurate test results.
The accuracy of home pregnancy tests is different for every woman because:
- The days of a woman's menstrual cycle and ovulation can change each month.
- The exact day of implantation of the fertilized egg is not always known.
- Each home pregnancy test kit has a different sensitivity to find hCG. If the level is very low, the first urine of the morning is the most likely to show a positive result.
While a few home pregnancy tests may be sensitive enough to show a pregnancy on the first day of a woman's missed period, most test kits are more accurate about a week after a missed period.
Why It Is Done
A home pregnancy test is done to detect pregnancy by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine.
How To Prepare
You can buy home pregnancy test kits at the drugstore or grocery store. You don't need a prescription.
The test kits generally have plastic dipsticks or test strips and instructions that explain how to do the test. Some kits have a urine collection cup and a dipstick that you dip in urine. Midstream kits have a test strip that you hold in your stream of urine for several seconds. All kits tell you to wait a specific amount of time before reading the results.
When to test
Home pregnancy kits can be used on the first day of a missed menstrual period. But the test results are more accurate if you wait a few days longer. If you do the test as soon as you have missed a period and the results show you are not pregnant (negative results), repeat the test in 1 week if your menstrual period has not started, or have a pregnancy test done at your doctor's office or a clinic.
General instructions
For any home test, you should follow some general guidelines:
- Check the expiration date on the package. Do not use a test kit after its expiration date—the chemicals in the kit may not work correctly after that date.
- Store the test kits as directed. Many kits need to be stored in a refrigerator or cool place.
- Read the instructions that come with your test carefully and thoroughly before doing the test. Look for any special preparations you need to take before doing the test, such as avoiding certain foods or limiting your physical activity.
- Follow the directions exactly. Do all the steps, in order, without skipping any of them.
- If a step in the test needs to be timed, use a clock. Do not guess at the timing.
- Many home kits show color changes on a test strip. If you are color blind or have trouble seeing different colors, have someone else read the test results for you.
- Record the results of the test so you can discuss them with your health professional.
How It Is Done
Carefully read the instructions that come with the home kit. Instructions vary from kit to kit. Be sure to read the result at the appropriate time indicated in the instructions for accurate results.
If you have a kit that asks for a morning urine sample, test urine that has been in the bladder for at least 4 hours. A first morning urine sample (that has collected in the bladder overnight) gives the most accurate test results. Test the urine within 15 minutes of collecting the sample.
If you are using a midstream kit, urinate a small amount first and then hold the dipstick in your urine stream as you finish urinating. Test the urine sample according to the directions included in the test kit package.
Specific instructions
- Dipstick test. For a dipstick test, you place the end of the dipstick or test strip into a sample of urine. You will either urinate directly onto the labeled end of the stick for 5 to 10 seconds or put the stick into urine in a collection cup. If you are pregnant, a positive result (a color change or a symbol showing) will appear in that area of the dipstick or test strip.
- Collection cup test. For a test that uses a collection cup, you urinate into the cup included with the kit and then collect several drops of the urine with a dropper or syringe. Place 5 or 6 drops of urine directly onto a test disk to complete the test. If you are pregnant, a positive result will appear in a special area on the disk as a color change.
There are no problems with collecting a urine sample for a home pregnancy test. But there may be a chance that you read the results wrong. With any home pregnancy test, if the test shows you are pregnant (positive test), you should see your health professional to confirm the test and arrange follow-up care. If the test does not show you are pregnant (negative test), it is still possible that you may actually be pregnant. You should repeat the test in 1 week if your menstrual period has not started. If the repeat test is negative, probably you are not pregnant, but you should talk to your health professional about why you are not having periods.
Home pregnancy tests can find the presence of a pregnancy hormone (called human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG) in a sample of urine. If you are pregnant, most tests show a color change or a symbol shows in the indicator area of the test strip or on the part of the test device.
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Taking the test very early in your pregnancy. HCG may not be found. In this case, the test kit may show that you are not pregnant when you really are pregnant. This is called a false-negative result. If you have drunk a lot of fluid, your urine may be diluted and this may also cause a false-negative result.
- Certain things may cause the test results to show that you are pregnant when you are not pregnant. This is called a false-positive result. False-positive results may be caused by reading the test at the wrong time, letting the test equipment get warm, having protein or blood in the urine, or having hCG hormone in the urine from some other cause.
- Taking certain medicines, such as chlorpromazine or methadone.
- Taking fertility medicines that contain human chorionic gonadotropin.
- Not reading the result at the right time as shown on the instructions. If you read the result too early or too late, the color change may not be accurate, and you will need to retest.
What To Think About
- Some home pregnancy tests are easier to use and read than others. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly for accurate results.
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) can be found in the blood before it can be found in the urine. A blood test can confirm a pregnancy about 6 days after the fertilized egg implants into the uterus (even before a missed menstrual period). To learn more, see the topic Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG).
- Many women are able to tell if they are pregnant simply by knowing their body has changed. A missed menstrual period, breast tenderness, morning nausea, and fatigue may be early signs of pregnancy. But a home pregnancy test can confirm pregnancy when a menstrual period is late.
- Some health professionals may want to do another pregnancy test in their labs to confirm the pregnancy before beginning prenatal care.
- If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, think about making changes in your nutrition (such as avoiding alcohol and taking a vitamin containing folic acid) to lower the chance of birth defects. Good nutrition before and during your pregnancy helps your health and the health of your baby.
- If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, try to find your most fertile time (ovulation). This can be checked in several ways. To learn more, see the topic Fertility Awareness. Ovulation test kits may help you know your most fertile time. These are available without a prescription in supermarkets and pharmacies.
- Confirming your pregnancy early can be very useful. It allows you to start prenatal care during the first month of pregnancy. Or, if the pregnancy is unplanned, you can talk with your health professional about other choices.
Common questions about home pregnancy tests
- Why did I see a faint positive line an hour after I did the test? You may be pregnant but your hCG level may not be high enough in your urine. Take another test in a few days or talk to your health professional about a blood test.
- Why was my test positive right before I started my menstrual cycle? You need to have a blood hCG test to check for other causes of a high hCG level.
- Can I be pregnant but get a negative test? Yes, most women will get a positive test within a few days of missing their menstrual period but some women may get a negative test early in their pregnancy.
- Can alcohol or drugs change the test? Most test results are not affected by alcohol or drugs, but you should not use these substances if you want to become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Current as of: May 29, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH – Reproductive Genetics & Rebecca Sue Uranga, MD – Obstetrics and Gynecology
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No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.
Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure.
To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?
But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?
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On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue; and equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through weakness of will, which is the same as saying through shrinking from toil and pain.