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Earlier this week, I had a totally glamorous day. A makeup artist came to my apartment, set up shop in the kitchen and made me look all dewy-cheeked and beachy-waved and well-rested before we sped across town to do a photo shoot for an article that will be appearing in the August issue of a German women's magazine called Emotion. Ooh, it was fun!

Since then I've been bogged down in a million other things: freelance work, decisions on the paperback cover for my book, finding a babysitter for Hugo, preparing for a super-secret, super-scary thing I'm doing tonight (it involves cooking and cameras, as in, video cameras, eep) and not getting enough sleep, but every now and then I stop and think about that blissful, self-indulgent afternoon and I feel all zen again.

Elsewhere,

These animal-cake videos are so totally charming. (Maybe for Hugo's 2nd birthday?)

How to make caramelized onions in bulk to use all week long.

Don't you love peering into other people's kitchens? (Via Abbey.)

For the love of potato pie.

Making the case for flour tortillas.

Buckwheat shortcakes with roasted rhubarb sound wonderful.

A nice little piece on Yotam Ottolenghi.

And finally, have you ever heard of Cooking with Dog? It's just so…weird and cute at the same time!

Have a great weekend, friends.

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15 responses to “Friday Link Love”

  1. Sylee Avatar

    That photo of you is breath-taking, and you will wow them tonight. Good luck with it all! x

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  2. M.K. Avatar

    I’ve learned so many Japanese dishes and techniques from watching Cooking With Dog, I cannot stress how good that YouTube channel is! And I love how Francis says “sweet potato.” :•)
    The handmade udon recipe is particularly good, especially if you live in a place with sub-par noodle joints (although I hear Berlin is really upping their izakaya game).

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  3. Bea Avatar
    Bea

    Just noticed that you blog is listed as a favorite blog in Brigitte,
    Congratulations.

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  4. Stephanie Avatar

    That dog is wearing a tie and standing perilously close to the gas burner . . . but I kind of love it! I can see this will be a new distraction for my work-at-home days. (:
    And: you look gorgeous! That dress is perfect for you — I’m looking forward to reading the article and seeing the results of the photo shoot. Happy weekend!

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  5. yossy Avatar

    Thanks so much for sharing my link. Those shortcakes are A+. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Eileen @ Phoenix Helix Avatar

    And here’s an even easier way to make caramelized onions (and I’m with everyone who objects to the chefs lying about this process taking 10-20 minutes. I saw a new recipe claim that just this week!)
    Crockpot Caramelized Onions:
    http://www.shockinglydelicious.com/crock-pot-caramelized-onions-slow-and-steady-does-the-trick/

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  7. Amy Avatar

    You deserve that kind of afternoon every so often. You look beautiful in that top left picture!

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  8. Trushna Avatar
    Trushna

    You look lovely in that picture! Oh, and the mention of rhubarb reminded me: have you tried pickled rhubarb?! SO addictive, so delicious – I have two jars in the fridge and keep daydreaming about them at work.

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  9. dervla Avatar

    hope you reveal that video/camera/youcooking thing soon!

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  10. andreea Avatar

    I saw you at the Hive and attended your presentation. I loved all your tips about balancing this crazy online and offline life. You are an inspiration and I am very happy that I met you.

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  11. andreea Avatar

    I met you at the hive and it was really nice to listen to your tips about balancing our online and offline life. You are an inspiration.

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  12. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    Oooh, Ben is SO getting the dog cake for his 2nd birthday! We did Smitten Kitchen’s roasted apple cake for his 1st. What fun!

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  13. Τέτη Κωνσταντινίδου (Teti Konstantinidou) Avatar
    Τέτη Κωνσταντινίδου (Teti Konstantinidou)

    I miss the old blog design. But change is always good.

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  14. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    Firstly, you had better share any video appearances with us! It’ll be uncanny to see you in person…
    Secondly, loving the new look on the blog! The header is making my hungry 🙂

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  15. Mary Avatar

    Hi Luisa,
    You look as beautiful as always! What fun to have a professional make-up artist at your home.
    Oh yes…Cooking with Dog…I love it. You described it perfectly. Weird AND cute all at the same time.
    And I just want to add that I love the new photo on top of your blog. Such a summery light and delicious looking salad.
    Hope you’ve enjoyed a great weekend.
    Love,
    Mary

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