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Top Hat (1935)

While I was at J. Crew the other day, I noticed a rather dashing hat. The price was rather high, so I passed on the feather graced chapeau and went home. Still thinking of that cap, I came across an ad for Target, Albertus Swanepoel. His hats are in the same design and theme as the high end J. Crew, for only $20.

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The Cook (2008)

My new favorite shop in Seattle is Book Larder in Fremont.

Book Larder is a community cookbook store in Seattle's North Fremont neighborhood. Within our walls you'll find a carefully chosen selection of new, vintage collectible, and imported cookbooks. We also host cooking classes, author signings and demos, and other events with some of the food world's brightest minds and palates.

The Robe (1953)

With the cold winter months upon us, Mr. Radish bought me an early Christmas present. A snugly warm bathrobe.

I can see myself drinking a cup of coffee, reading the paper and keeping cozy on a cold winter morning.

West (2007)

West Elm is coming to Seattle on October 6th.

Heaven's Bookstore (2004)

With the cozy days and nights of fall coming up, I'd like to share some of my favorite decor and cook books.

Spaghetti House (1982)

My go to spaghetti sauce, when I don't make it from scratch, is Rao's. You can find it at Target for the best price. It tastes like Sunday gravy and does not disappoint.

Here's the recipe from their website if you want to make it yourself.

• 2 cans Rao’s Imported Italian Peeled Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup Rao’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 oz. saltpork, cut in small pieces (opt.)
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Place Rao’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.  Add saltpork to pan. Saute 5 minutes or until fat has been rendered.  Discard saltpork.  Saute onion for 3 minutes or until translucent .  Add garlic and saute until just softened.  Stir in Rao’s Imported Italian Peeled Tomatoes, reserved juice and salt.  Reduce heat to a very low simmer and cook for about an hour or until flavors have combined and sauce is slightly thickened.  Stir in basil, oregano and pepper and cook for an additional minute.  Makes 7 cups.