looking for something tasty to make this weekend? Try this recipe by Jamie Oliver…
WARNING – THIS VIDEO MAY MAKE YOU DROOL! 
ummm the banana tarte tatin..hehe…well Jamie is pretty cute too, and he is wearing a pink sweater!
xoxo,
Brittany
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banana tarte tatinFebruary 3rd, 2011looking for something tasty to make this weekend? Try this recipe by Jamie Oliver… WARNING – THIS VIDEO MAY MAKE YOU DROOL! ummm the banana tarte tatin..hehe…well Jamie is pretty cute too, and he is wearing a pink sweater! xoxo, Brittany |
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Wholesome HeartAugust 4th, 2010Hi everyone! So back at the beginning of the “new year” I had this grand idea of starting a blog all on just organic living, articles and tips…I was on a quest for healthy options and to learn more about where my food came from. Since then Anthony and I have completely transformed the way [...] |
Hi everyone!
So back at the beginning of the “new year” I had this grand idea of starting a blog all on just organic living, articles and tips…I was on a quest for healthy options and to learn more about where my food came from. Since then Anthony and I have completely transformed the way we shop and live. We are now completely organic (food and cleaning, not cloths- although have you ever thought about what we are wearing, the chemicals used to die the colors, or worse the plastic that is created into fabric—scary!) Ok back on topic, so organic you say. You might be thinking, Why? Well for many reasons which I will explain over time. But back to the blog for now….so I started this blog- well I have had very little time to maintain it since the wedding season started and have wanted to continue my passion for this subject only in a different outlet. I thought well why don’t I just post my findings, articles and tidbits on my “hanle” blog, if you have not noticed I already post loads of other content that have nothing to do with photos or weddings….so I think that this is a great idea. I want my blog to be a place for not just my clients and future clients to get to know me better but also for my blog to be a resource on all sorts of topics, organic living is just a new topic that I am adding. So stay tuned because I got uddles of information and stories! So without further ado I introduce you to Wholesome Heart.
P.S more “Miss Manners” posts coming soon—-I have not forgotten about my “manners” hehe
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Pizza!June 15th, 2010A rainy day calls for yummy pizza!!! Whole Wheat Pizza Dough: 1.5 cups warm water (115 degrees) if it is any hotter you will kill the yeast 2 packets active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each) ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for bowl 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 cups all-purpose flour (trick- [...] |
A rainy day calls for yummy pizza!!!
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough:
- 1.5 cups warm water (115 degrees) if it is any hotter you will kill the yeast
- 2 packets active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for bowl
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (trick- add flour slowly by cup or half cup, weather will vary the dough and amount of flour needed for perfect consistency)
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
Place water in a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Brush another large bowl with oil.
In bowl with yeast, whisk sugar, oil and salt. Stir flours with a wooden spoon until sticky dough forms. Transfer oiled bowl; brush top of dough with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about an hour.
Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. With floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 seconds; divide into two balls. Roll out dough using a pie roller onto a pampered chief stone pizza pan (only the best for making homemade pizza). Cook at 450 for 15-18 minutes (until toppings are melted and crust is golden.
Every time I make pizza it is always different, feel free to add whatever toppings you have. For this pizza below I did caramelized onions with garlic, chopped spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and goat cheese! Oh de-lish…
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Chocolate CakeJune 8th, 2010I watched “It’s Complicated” a few nights ago with Anthony. In the movie Meryl Streep, a pastry chief, makes lots of yummy things and makes you so hungry for everything. She makes chocolate croissants, chocolate cake and loads more!! Normally I am not really a cake person, although I do like a good rich chocolate [...] |
I watched “It’s Complicated” a few nights ago with Anthony. In the movie Meryl Streep, a pastry chief, makes lots of yummy things and makes you so hungry for everything. She makes chocolate croissants, chocolate cake and loads more!! Normally I am not really a cake person, although I do like a good rich chocolate cake (that tastes more like a brownie- hehe)! So in light of my cake cravings here are some yummy wedding cake images to feast on…and in case you need to bake one after drooling over these images…a wonderful recipe from Wholefoods.(my fav. store)
{image sources} unkown – I always give credit to the images I find online (I believe these cakes are from Martha Stewert but I don’t remember, it was a long time ago that I found them, so I truly apologize}
I love the idea of doing small little cakes for everyone, petifore, and having a smaller “Wedding” style cake for the Bride & Groom, like the yellow one above, it is so charming!
Happy baking!
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake (Oh yum!)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pans
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting:
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa
5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup (plus 1 to 2 tablespoons more, if needed) milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the cake, preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour three 8-inch round cake pans and set aside. With an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl down after each addition. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then add to butter mixture in batches, alternating with milk and ending with flour mixture. Do not over mix. Divide batter evenly between the three pans, smooth out and bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool slightly, then remove from pans and transfer to cooling racks to let cool completely.
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Arg!! He made me walk the plank!March 13th, 2009Two weeks ago Anthony and I got invited to a very special pirate Birthday Party!!! It was a super fun-filled day! Wow what a party! And the cake! Amazing….perfected by The Cake Lady. Yummy! Here are some sneak peak shots of our Pirate Day! The little Pirate turned 6. He got to celebrate his special [...] |
Two weeks ago Anthony and I got invited to a very special pirate Birthday Party!!! It was a super fun-filled day! Wow what a party! And the cake! Amazing….perfected by The Cake Lady. Yummy! Here are some sneak peak shots of our Pirate Day! The little Pirate turned 6. He got to celebrate his special day with his friends and fam by taking a fancy bus to the Field Museum in Chicago!
Thanks so much Michelle & Troy we had a blast!
Anthony is practicing his Pirate face..hehe! Argh!
Grandma and her grandaughters.
Almost to the Museum! yay!
The Cake! by The Cake Lady!
the pirate activities begin!
On the March to the Pirate Exhibit! No photos allowed in the Exhibit! Stinker!
Happy Birthday!!!
One final Hurray!
Back on the bus! It was a long fun day!!
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Engaged: Natalie & MarkFebruary 10th, 2009This past Saturday I got to hang out with Natalie and Mark which was super fun. We sort of took a tourist ride around good old Milwaukee. I never realized that Milwaukee has such hidden treasures before. The public library was the first stop. I have been meaning to go their for some time. They [...] |
This past Saturday I got to hang out with Natalie and Mark which was super fun. We sort of took a tourist ride around good old Milwaukee. I never realized that Milwaukee has such hidden treasures before. The public library was the first stop. I have been meaning to go their for some time. They offer Sat. tours of the library at 1:30. It never fails I either forget about it when Saturday rolls around or I am well photographing something like a beautiful wedding or a beautiful engagement session.
Natalie and Mark have been watching this tv serious on Old Milwaukee and the founding Fathers so it was extremely interesting hanging with them and visiting all these amazing locations. It was so great hanging out with them and I am so excited for the wedding this coming April! I will be so stoked as well to post some photos of Natalie in her amazing dress after the wedding. We shot her Bridal session a few weeks back and she just looks amazing!
A few things on Engagement Sessions before I get to the images! Engagement sessions are really great for a bunch of reasons…
1. It allows you time to get to know your photographer better. Just hanging out with them for a few hours will help you feel more comfortable when the wedding day comes. Your photographer becomes one of your best friends at your wedding, they witness your most intimate moments and they are there to serve you. So you want to get the best amount of shots and if you don’t feel comfortable around your photographer, your images may be some what awkward. The engagement session helps to weed out those first photo gitters (specially if you don’t really like or are not fully comfortable getting your pictures taken).
2. The Engagement Session helps your photographer to get to know you! The Engagement session really helps me to get a better idea of what type of couple you are and how I can best change my style of shooting to best fit your needs.
3. The Engagement Session is just plane fun! Not only will you cherish the images captured but you will have loads of fun.
So now you know what all the fuss is about be sure and have an Engagement Session with your photographer and if you book me lets grab coffee or lunch before or after! I love hanging out with my clients.
Milwaukee’s Central Library was first opened in 1898. The building was shared with the Milwaukee Public Museum until they moved to their own building in the 1960′s (currently on Wells & 6th St.)
A national competition was held to pick a design for a building to house both the public library and the public museum. Seventy-four entries were received, including an entry from Frank Lloyd Wright. The winning design was submitted by Ferry & Clas of Milwaukee. The winning design was for a building one block long and designed in a combination of French and Italian renaissance styles known as Neo-renaissance. The building was designed in a U-shape to provide a common entrance for the library and museum but to keep the facilities separate.Construction costs for the monumental building, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were $780,000.
(this information above was taken from the Library website…..for more information on the Milwaukee Central Library go here!)
Dramatically Romantic!
This shot was taken at The Basilica of St. Josaphat
This beautiful Church located on the south side of Milwaukee is just amazing! We did not get to go inside the church that day but after checking out photos online of the interior I am so going back….it looks breathtaking…
The Building was originally in Chicago until they took it down one piece at a time and brought it to Milwaukee to put back together! Crazy!
The City Hall! Without the scaffolding! Finally!
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Brittany’s Panini Turkey Sandwhich…delish!August 6th, 2008Hi folks- Ok I am swamped with work and not sure when I will be able to push all this out- but my goal is to finally get some of the posts on my list up today!! (see a previous post below for upcoming posts) In the mean time—check out what I made for lunch!! [...] |
Hi folks- Ok I am swamped with work and not sure when I will be able to push all this out- but my goal is to finally get some of the posts on my list up today!! (see a previous post below for upcoming posts)
In the mean time—check out what I made for lunch!! I love cooking things, and sometimes I follow recipes or I am just inspired by foods to just create something- summer is all about grilled sandwiches in this house!! grilled wraps and sandwiches of all sorts- usually i just through together whatever I have…
today’s lunch was: Turkey Pepperoni Sour dough Panini
you will need:
sour dough bread
mayo
avocado (optional)
Havarti cheese
mozzarella cheese (sliced from a block)
Turkey breast sandwich meat (fresh from the deli- either barbecue or sun dried tomato are my favs.)
spinach
cucumber (sliced)
salt & peper
Directions:
pile all on top
spread mayo on bread
slice avocado(optional) pile on top
top with other slice of bread
spray your grill with cooking spray
grill (on Panini press or George Foreman grill works as well) until golden brown, & cheese is gooey
presto! your gourmet sandwich is ready to be devoured
New Goal:
To try and make something special each week to photograph!! Or just something that gets made in my house- haha cus I am not really a baker- so anything that is baked will be by my husband- but I will be sure to photograph anything he makes!
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Bakerella!! oh yum!August 2nd, 2008Happy Weekend! My life is so much better with my Honey back home!! He was in North Carolina for the week! Now he is home- and I am happy!! Just wanted to share finally!! The blogger of the week!! yes I know I am so behind…haha how many weeks has it been since the last [...] |
Happy Weekend! My life is so much better with my Honey back home!! He was in North Carolina for the week! Now he is home- and I am happy!!
Just wanted to share finally!! The blogger of the week!! yes I know I am so behind…haha how many weeks has it been since the last blogger of the week!!!??
Bakerella is a fabulous blogger for all those that love to bake and drool over all things creamy, smooth, chocolate, cake, sweet, totally bad for you and high and fat! hey you only live once!! So enjoy and relax while you bake these amazing delectables!! Have fun checking out this sweet blog! Enjoy Bakerella!
Recipe to the yummy layered chocolate peanut butter whipped cream dessert seen on the top left! Chocolate Peanut Butter Ribbon Dessert!
A few photos taken from the Bakerella blog- don’t these little yums look amazing…go to the blog to get the recipes!!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend folks- more posts coming soon I promise!!