robert doisneau
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Photo Love #1
Just wanting to share some lovely little photos of random couples today. I actually don't like ScarJo very much, but what a beautiful picture!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Friendly Reminder: Get your FREE Valentine while they're hot!
(image via herekitty)
Just a reminder that we still have a limited amount of FABULOUS free valentines to give away to you wonderful, lovely people :). Just click on the banner at the top of our blog or HERE to leave your comment and email address after you follow us on Google or Facebook!
For those of you who have already shared your sweet stories and received an email from us but haven't yet responded with your mailing info, please remember to do so as soon as possible as we'd like to get these out to you before Valentine's Day. And if for some reason you didn't leave an email address (there may have been one or two), go ahead and leave another comment or just email us directly at thenimbusfactory@gmail.com.
Thank you all!
xoxo
The Nimbus Factory
Superbowl Ad Love (from last year)
I know this ad is so 2010, but it still reigns as one of my favorites. It reminds me of the movie Love Actually when Colin Firth's character tries to learn Portuguese for his love, Aurelia. Google executes everything so perfectly here. Enjoy this blast from the past.
Valentine's Day Recipe #3: Homemade Nutella
(photo from david lebovitz)
i'm not sure if there is anything better than nutella except for maybe homemade nutella. everything always tastes better when homemade, don't you think? this recipe, from one of my favorite food bloggers david lebovitz (better known as the guy who wrote one of THE go-to books on ice cream making -- the perfect scoop), seems like a cinch to make once you gather all of the ingredients. and what an amazingly simple gift it would make for valentine's day!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
by David Lebovitz, adapted from Encyclopédie du Chocolat
1/3 cup (40g) whole almonds
1 1/3 cup (160g) hazelnuts
1 3/4 cup (400g) whole milk
7/8 cup (60g) powdered whole milk
3 tablespoons (40g) mild-flavored honey
pinch of salt
6 ounces (170g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
5 ounces (140g) milk chocolate, chopped (use one that’s at least 30% cacao solids)
1. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet, keeping the almond separate, and toast the nuts in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven, stirring a few times, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the hazelnuts are browned.
2. While they are roasting, warm the whole milk and powdered milk in a small saucepan with the honey and salt just until it starts to boil. Remove from heat.
3. In a clean, dry bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, or in a microwave oven, melt the chocolates together until smooth.
4. Once the nuts are well-toasted, remove them from oven and use a spatula to place the warm hazelnuts in a clean tea towel, then fold them inside the towel and rub them vigorously to remove any loose skins. They don’t need to be pristine; just try to get as much off as possible.
5. In a food processor, grind the warm hazelnuts and almonds until they’re as fine as possible. You may not be able to get them completely smooth, depending on your food processor. (I have a brand new one and even after five minutes, there were little bits of nuts in mine, which is normal.)
6. Add the melted chocolate and continue to process the mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides of the work bowl, as necessary.
7. Once the mixture is smooth, add the warm milk mixture and process until everything is well-combined.
8. Transfer the mixture into two jars and refrigerate until ready to use.
Storage: The Chocolate-Hazelnut Paste will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
In Love with...BHLDN
(photos from anthropologie, originally posted at anthroholic)
For those of you who aren't familiar, BHLDN is Anthropologie's brand new wedding line, set to launch on Valentine's Day. Given the Anthro-style wedding trend that's been in full swing the past few years, this is probably a financially brilliant move on Anthropologie's part, but for brides getting married this year and beyond, I'm sure it'll also be a convenient and glorious wedding inspiration mecca. Color me jealous! I can only imagine what romantic perfection is around the corner when the line is officially launched :).
Monday, February 7, 2011
TNF V-Day Freebie #2 & #3: Sent With Love Label and Tag
Here's another downloadable goodie for you! This post contains a love "Sent With Love" striped label with a matching patterned tag! Perfect for snail mailing!
Click here to download the label template and here to download the tag.
Enjoy :)!
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