Living Magazine September 2013

This is something I am sharing for your weekend read.

Martha being a savvy businesswoman made sure she competed with all the other September issues out there.  This issue was filled with so many tips that I hope to but probably will never use.

Do you write out your calendar like Martha?

I am thinking of starting one myself.

Doesn't she look so pretty?  Love how good she looks.

I am just surprised it has taken her so long to produce this blue and white chinoiserie collection.  If I lived near a Macy's, I would have already filled my cupboards with this.

Omelettes would look great on those plates.

Omelets are such a easy and delicious meal/snack. 

For the non-foodies who might not know, most chefs are asked to make an omelet to show their skill as a chef and 

not a complicated dish like Chateaubriand as one would suspect.

These candied tomatoes look great. 

And never leave home without your Amex and a few bottles of vinegar in the pantry.  Vinegar is so under-appreciated.

Here's how to preserve all those herbs 

you might be growing.  

Even I grow herbs so you have no excuse!

This recipe is more the type of thing I think I should be eating this autumn.  Easy to make, healthy, and filling.

This has to be the most useless recipe unless 
you are a strawberry farmer.  Anyone tried these?

One of the places I am presently dreaming about moving to is Charleston, SC.  This place is a close second to my number one U.S. destination being New Orleans.  If it weren't for visa restrictions, 

I would be eating beignets and etouffe. 

All day. Every day.

But Charleston has a great local dish called shrimp and grits that I love as if my grandma made it for me.  Neither nana did but I love it like I grew up with it.

For those that haven't been imagine if the city of Bath in England was sunny with palm trees next to the ocean and you never had to ask for hot sauce in any restaurant you went to. 

Keep this concise guide for your future trip.

Martha did a proper beauty section this month.

Love the mathematics to brow arches.

I like the Clarisonic but think it does get abused a bit.

Have you heard that Aerin Lauder, one of the highest ranking employees of Estee Lauder doesn't get facials? 

Most interesting.

This is proof instead of anecdotal advice that sleep is good for you!

It's great she tells us about Sirtuins but how do I get 'em?

You know this is going to be my word of the month.

I am not so strict about a lot of stuff but one thing I really make sure to avoid is mineral oil. So look out for mineral oil in your potions. Long story short - not good.

This recipe looks like a staple plus its flourless.

It's in honor of her new cake cookbook.

Love miso and its health benefits
but I am not convinced about miso chocolate ganache!
If someone does try it, please let me know how it worked out...

Although I do like the idea of this tea affogato 
instead of using coffee.  Seems more delicate somehow.

More tips in cleaning up.

Questions like this is way below Martha's pay grade 
for crying out loud.

The different end results in grout is interesting.

I know the idea of bird feeders is so sweet and a natural cycle.
But one of the biggest enablers for rats are bird feeders. Every rat catchers says it is a vermin magnet so I don't have one.

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Some ideas for kids parties.
A game and ways to keep drinks chilled plus 
have a balloon fight afterwards.

This section was all the organization tips from Martha.
I decline to comment as that would be like a color blind person helping you choose paint colors.

This was a great tutorial for those wanting to try a Japanese style garden.  It breaks down the design principles and techniques.

Tom Scheerer is doing a media campaign for his new book.
He's a talented designer and he gives some basic tips to home decor.

Martha shared some lighting ideas and how to make things.
If I could I would but I can't so I won't.
This is for you who can...

Hope you got some relevant and useful tips this month!