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Beach Shelving

Love the rustic look.

This shelving definitely has character.

What room would use this shelf in?

“Your home is a portrait of yourself.”

Smooth and creamy, comforting soup.

3 Tbs. olive oil

6 carrots, peeled and chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. curry powder

1 tsp. smoked paprika

3/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups (10 oz./310 g) raw unsalted cashews

1 bay leaf

4 cups (32 fl. oz./1 l) chicken or vegetable broth

2 tsp. grated orange zest

Crème fraîche for garnish

Fresh tarragon leaves for garnish (optional)

Chopped toasted almonds for garnish (optional)

In an Instant Pot set to “sauté,” warm the olive oil. Add the carrots, celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, ginger and cayenne, season with salt and black pepper, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are well coated with the spices, about 5 minutes more. Add the cashews, bay leaf and broth and stir to combine.

Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to “sealing.” Press the “keep warm/cancel” button to reset the program, then press the “soup” button and set the cook time for 20 minutes at high pressure.

When the Instant Pot beeps at the end of the pressure cooking, turn the valve to “venting” to manually release the steam. When the steam stops, carefully remove the lid and transfer half of the mixture to a blender. Process the soup on high speed until smooth and creamy. Transfer the puree to a saucepan, puree the remaining half the same way, and add to the saucepan.

Heat the soup on the stove top over medium-high heat until piping hot. Stir in the orange zest. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Divide among individual bowls, garnish with the crème fraîche, tarragon and almonds, and serve immediately. Serves 6.

Adapted from Williams Sonoma See More

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Hello everyone. Have I told you how awesome I think you all are? 
It's week 63 and it is time for you to share your post. 

- Recipes - DIY Projects - Home Decor - Crafts - etc. - 

Can't wait to see what you have to post this week.

Now let's have some fun!

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Last Weeks Readers Choice

1 (18-ounce) jar creamy peanut butter

2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the peanut butter and confectioners' sugar together until smooth and stiff. Beat in the vanilla extract. Shape the peanut butter mixture into 20 (1-inch) balls and place on a waxed paper-lined sheet tray. Place the tray in the freezer for 1 hour.

Add chopped chocolate to a small bowl set over gently simmering water. Stir to melt. Remove chocolate from heat. With 2 forks, carefully dip the chilled peanut butter balls 1/2 way into the chocolate, let excess drip off, and lay onto the waxed paper-lined sheet tray.

With a fork, swirl some decorative chocolate across the top of each bite. Place in the refrigerator for the chocolate to set and the peanut butter to solidify, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Note: If it's a hot and humid day outside dust your hands with confectioners' sugar before rolling the balls. This will make it less sticky.

Recipe courtesy the Neelys on Food Network

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Hello color, bright shades are making a return to kitchens.

What comes to mind when seeing this kitchen?

Very retro.

I like the accent blue pieces displayed on the shelves.

The blue stove brings out the blue in the countertop.

Fun, happy kitchen.

What about you, what do you like best about this kitchen? And would you dive in and change up your appliances to these bright shades, if money was no option?

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