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Change of plans

I had good intentions on a food post this evening, but time got the best of me. I actually cooked dinner this evening. Work has been very busy this week, leaving me little time to cook. It's especially difficult since I didn't make it to the store over the weekend.

After we ate, The Office was on. I couldn't miss it because Pam was having her baby. During the commercials, I was preparing the batter for banana caramel cupcakes for tomorrow. There are two birthdays at work this week, and we like to celebrate by bringing treats in. Currently, I am preparing the frosting, waiting for the stiff peaks to form.

Instead of the food post which is a little more time intensive, I leave you with a few recent TtV shots. I will have a another post with all of my shots soon, but wanted to give you a little glimpse. I first blogged about TtV a month ago. Since the weather is much warmer, I've taken advantage of it; exploring the possibilities with my multiple viewfinder cameras. I love the way these are turning out. With a little more thought and exploration, this may develop into quite the hobby for me.

Jake and I will be at a Marriage Conference this weekend at the Hyatt along with 700 other couples. I am really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how much time I'll have to post this weekend, but I'll get something up!

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Chicken and wild rice soup

A hearty mix of rice, celery and chicken makes this soup very flavorful. If you haven't cooked wild rice before, I suggest trying it at least once. It has a very distinct flavor and is high in protein and in fiber. It's a little pricey but well worth it. This soup is fairly easy to make too. Throw the ingredients together after the rice is toasted, and you're good to go.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
INGREDIENTS
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tbsp. canola oil
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
fresh black pepper
green onion, chopped

DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat; stir in white rice and wild rice. Cook for approximately ten minutes until rice is a light golden brown. Add broth, thyme, red pepper, celery, onion, cubed chicken and several turns of fresh black pepper. Set heat to low and cook for approximately 45 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. (If the mixture starts to boil, it's too hot). Serve with green onions if desired. I also served with a whole-grain toasted baguette.

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Photo walkabout

Last week I went on a photo walk over lunch when the weather didn't require a coat. It was wonderful! I did arrive back at the office with some very muddy shoes though.
There's something about industrial objects I've always been drawn to, plus, I'm facinated with nature — how it changes and manipulates the look and feel of something over time. Nature deteriorates man-made objects as if to say, you don't belong here. Nature gives an object more personality and character.

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Weekend vintage finds

On Saturday, I went to an antique mall in Augusta with my aunt and her two friends for three floors of browsing shenanigans. Below are my items. The other ladies I went with walked out with several full bags of finds.

Tin sign to go in the laundry room, obviously.

My first Frankoma piece. Luckily Michelle decided not to get it, so I snagged it.

My favorite find of the day, three small glass tumblers. I'm drawn to the pattern and texture of the leaves, and I love the colors.

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Graphic designer, baker and a photo taker. Inspired by Jesus, photography, stellar design, all things creative, cooking, the arts and funny stuff. I prefer to visually tell stories through photographs; whether a trip I was on, a dessert I made or a recent vintage find. Art is all around me, and I capture it whenever I can.

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