Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Morning glory






photos by pwisenberg

If you've ever wondered (because I'm sure you all have), what my ideal Sunday morning would be, it's this. I made the yummiest ever fruit smoothies, that included pineapple, banana and tons of citrus and Paul and I enjoyed them with fresh bagels (a Sunday tradition). I topped mine with this amazing (amazing!) jalapeno cilantro hummus that I got from the One of a Kind Show on Friday. It's funny that I went to the show expecting to get jewellery or scarves, and instead came away with hummus and this adorable hand-crafted mug. Go figure! Next, we took the domestic dorkiness to a whole new level by randomly deciding to go on a hunt for a jigsaw puzzle. Sadly, the only one we found was from the dollar store. But, on the plus side it's a puzzle of the Toronto skyline, eh eh? Lastly, we just received a shipment from amazon which always excites me. I can't wait to get reading- just need to finish Jonathan Franzen's epic (read:way too long?) Freedom first...

I hope your weekends were as peaceful as mine. Here's the delicious smoothie recipe:

Spring fresh fruit smoothie
Serves 4

1 pineapple, diced
2 bananas, chopped
zest and juice of 2 oranges
juice of 1/2 grapefruit
1 tray's worth of ice cubes
splash of almond milk (optional)

Whiz it all together in a blender and enjoy!

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94 comments:

  1. Jennifer and Jaclyn @ sketch-free vegan5 April 2011 at 06:15

    Those pics are making me thirsty! Love all the ingredients you used, so fresh and springy!

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  2. Sarah5 April 2011 at 08:50

    God that hummus was good!

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  3. Kathy5 April 2011 at 17:52

    I just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns tonight! It was marvelous.

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  4. Rufus' Food and Spirit Guide9 April 2011 at 09:59

    Sounds really refreshing.

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  5. Eva @ Four Leaf Clover9 April 2011 at 16:14

    That looks and sounds like a really nice way to spend a morning. I just recently found your site and it's just so nice to find another veggie blog!

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  6. pechke18 April 2011 at 16:15

    Found your blog via Foodgawker...great pics! Wanted to say, I LOVE THAT HUMMUS. I get it at the Originals Craft Show, which is held 2x a year here in Ottawa, Ontario. Their Roasted Eggplant hummus is my favorite, though. I'm hooked on the stuff.

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  7. robinkatherine19 April 2011 at 06:23

    Yum! I'd love to try the roasted eggplant too :D

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  8. beckyyk27 April 2011 at 06:22

    Looks like a lovely Sunday morning. You're pics are very nice too. My ideal Sunday would be similar.

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  9. urbannight27 April 2011 at 06:26

    Everything looks and sounds good, except for the hummus. I love hummus. Just not that kind. I go for the pine nut or the roasted red pepper hummus.

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  10. JuliaRad27 April 2011 at 06:36

    Sounds like a lovely day! I love puzzles, books and hummus :)

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  11. Mikalee Byerman27 April 2011 at 06:36

    Not fair! I'm SOOO hungry/thirsty/jealous now!

    ;)

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  12. saltandserenity27 April 2011 at 06:39

    Congrats on being FPed! Smoothies look amazing.

    P.S. I agree, Freedom dragged on a bit too long!

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  13. Kathryn McCullough27 April 2011 at 07:13

    I had a smoothy for breakfast today, but your morning indeed sounds glorious! Congrats on being FP-ed, and hang on for the ride! May it be equally glorious!
    Kathy

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  14. Sci Fi the News27 April 2011 at 07:13

    I must have that sandwich. Seriously.

    www.scifithenews.wordpress.com

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  15. Maria27 April 2011 at 07:27

    Oh this is just great! Now, I'm starving and dying to knock off early today to hit the bookstore. Thanks!

    Love your kind of Sunday!

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  16. Mackenzie | Red Roan Chronicles27 April 2011 at 07:28

    I really think I'd like to spend my Sunday mornings at your house from now on. :D My spread would probably be similar, except that I'm reading a lot of David Quammen and I prefer a hot drink these days... it might look sunny in Colorado right now, but it's freaking freezing outside! :D

    Also, I want that hummus. OMG. I used to buy cilantro hummus from Trader Joe's, and a whole package of the stuff would last me about an hour. :D

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  17. dennisfinocchiaro27 April 2011 at 07:29

    This looks delicious! And I love those rituals you start to create with someone...so important. Beautiful photographs, too.

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  18. mslavin42427 April 2011 at 07:35

    Love the food pics! I'm stuck trying to finish Freedom too... not that it's as arrogant as his first novel. I'm just too distracted to concentrate on a dense read. Love to know your thoughts. Visit my blog and compare notes.

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  19. Lakia Gordon27 April 2011 at 07:41

    This looks really good!

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  20. notesfromrumbleycottage27 April 2011 at 07:54

    This would make a great Saturday for me. I wish that could be my lazy day routine all of the time - good breakfast, great reading material, wonderful cup of tea. Congrats on being freshly pressed.

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  21. doctorwhofan9827 April 2011 at 07:55

    Lovely!!

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  22. thewrites27 April 2011 at 07:59

    No joke. That bagel sammich looks amazing. I cannot wait to try that smoothie either.
    THis weekends looking better already.

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  23. may delory27 April 2011 at 08:06

    It all looks so delicious.... I used to enjoy the same kind of breakfast...40-yrs-ago. Things change over time. Very little time for "ME" now. Your readers may enjoy my Word Press blog on "Sticky Pudding". I write lon but you can refer to certain sections of the story at a later time. Thanks!

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  24. Ellie27 April 2011 at 08:10

    What beautiful photos you have! :D everything looks good regardless, but yeah~haha. what camera and lens do you use, if I may ask?

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  25. enjoibeing27 April 2011 at 08:21

    looking fresh and delicious! i wish my mornings consisted of this. nice post, got me a little jealous

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  26. nsx12527 April 2011 at 08:29

    wow.....
    i ilke your burger
    and i like your morning style

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  27. I Made You A Mixtape27 April 2011 at 08:40

    I love, love love smoothies... thanks for this recipe! This will be on my weekend repertoir now.... :o)

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  28. sohee12327 April 2011 at 08:42

    i love this picture :)

    it is really good

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  29. Jessi Propst27 April 2011 at 08:52

    Those smoothies look amazing! I'm going to try those really soon, so thanks a million for sharing!

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  30. trialsinfood27 April 2011 at 08:55

    the smoothies and bagel look good! sounds like the perfect sunday!

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  31. Mother of 2 and No More27 April 2011 at 08:56

    Beautiful photos. That sandwich looks soooo good!

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  32. realanonymousgirl201127 April 2011 at 09:06

    Aww I love days like that. Relaxing, low key, and stress-free. It's a great example of just living the "Now." I'll have to do a Sunday like that real soon. Love it!

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  33. char27 April 2011 at 09:11

    That hummus sounds AMAZING...anything that combines jalapenos and cilantro together is my fave!!

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  34. dot27 April 2011 at 09:13

    :)

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  35. merediiith27 April 2011 at 09:24

    i never thought of combining hummus with a bagel for a sandwich... good idea! sounds like tomorrow's lunch. :D

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  36. Kathleen27 April 2011 at 09:27

    Your blog just popped up on the Wordpress homepage. Very happy to have stumbled across it -- beautiful photos!

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  37. Jalisa McRae27 April 2011 at 09:55

    loving how you've made me so hungry lol

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  38. NouveauSoileau27 April 2011 at 10:28

    I gave up on Jonathan Franzen long ago. But smoothies — never. Bagels and smoothies make life worth living. :)

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  39. Alexandra27 April 2011 at 10:29

    I absolutely love your pictures and the smoothie looks delicious! I love hummus too!!

    allthingsweetpotato.com

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  40. Pk27 April 2011 at 10:58

    I would very much like to have your mug. Who made it?
    Also, your images make for an ideal Sunday, but could easily make for an ideal any-day-of-the-week.

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  41. Eva McCane27 April 2011 at 11:41

    i just ate, and yet your blog has somehow generated a ferocious appetite in me...I need a smoothie stat.

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  42. Arla27 April 2011 at 12:32

    Had a natural foods restaurant 30 years ago one of our best selling smoothies was almost your recipe minus the almond milk and grapefruit, plus yogurt. M-m-m, I remember. haven't had one in years. Sounded like a great day. Was caught by your title. Congrats on being FP!

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  43. nicole27 April 2011 at 12:36

    I love making smoothies! This one sounds so good and refreshing.

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  44. whenquiet27 April 2011 at 13:03

    fabulous post...nice enticing photos, recipes, and books....charming way that you mixed your ideas...and it reads like you are writing directly to me..GREAT!

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  45. Morning glory (via ) « A Bit of Everything27 April 2011 at 13:19

    [...] photos by pwisenberg If you've ever wondered (because I'm sure you all have), what my ideal Sunday morning would be, it's this. I made the yummiest ever fruit smoothies, that included pineapple, banana and tons of citrus and Paul and I enjoyed them with fresh bagels (a Sunday tradition). I topped mine with this amazing (amazing!) jalapeno cilantro hummus that I got from the One of a Kind Show on Friday. It's funny that I went to the show expectin … Read More [...]

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  46. myblogject27 April 2011 at 13:34

    Oh I yes - Sunday mornings are an amazing moment to treasure each and every week. Mine ain't always as wonderfully serence and at peace as these pictures show!
    My Sunday mornings are never quite so healthy either; may do a post of a typical British Manc SUnday morning and compare / haha! Want to compare?

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  47. evajoy27 April 2011 at 13:45

    Delightful pics! This smoothy sounds absouloutely great! Trust me to try it!

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  48. Preeti Edul27 April 2011 at 14:06

    The blog title and the little birdie next to it are really cute :) Amazing food pictures too .. ! (came here via the F Press link!)

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  49. hungrynomoregirl27 April 2011 at 14:43

    That smoothie looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I can't wait to try it!

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  50. bbrackett27 April 2011 at 15:03

    One word, Jealous.

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  51. deenie1227 April 2011 at 17:28

    Great photos!! I gave up on Freedom after about 300 pages (and nearly a month of picking it up, putting it down).

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  52. Julee Celeste27 April 2011 at 18:08

    "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is an excellent book, and not long enough! I adore hummus, but not for breakfast -- too much garlic -- and I couldn't take jalepenos on an empty stomach. But I'd make it with cilantro for another meal. Sounds good. I'm exploring making hummus with more flavor (basil, cilantro, and I often use roasted red pepper) and you know what? It can take just about anything you want to throw in there. On bagels I'm a cream cheese lover, myself. Veggie cream cheese is very easy to make and so much fresher tasting than the pre-packaged stuff. Just whiz the veggies up real small in a food processor, make sure the cream cheese is room temp., and mix together. Super good and much less expensive than buying it already done.

    Your Sunday sounded just about perfect. Nice to have such a relaxing day before going back to work. Congrats on being Freshly Pressed.

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  53. **JavaGirlsLife**27 April 2011 at 18:14

    Your Sunday sounds like a little piece of heaven. I can't wait to try your smoothie! :)

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  54. lnbkinner327 April 2011 at 18:19

    I am going to try this!!

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  55. Alex27 April 2011 at 18:33

    I love sundays. Their the laziest days out of the whole week :)

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  56. Modern Funk27 April 2011 at 18:35

    Love your blog...oh so pretty!

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  57. eva62627 April 2011 at 19:07

    great images! love the food and the shake!!! you inspire me! congrats on fp'ed!

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  58. fox loves angel27 April 2011 at 19:23

    What a big breakfast!!! Jealous with you~

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  59. achilliad27 April 2011 at 19:42

    Well! Soundz like a vacation to me! However: subtract the almond milk for those of us prone to anaphalaxis the "allergic death", the grapefruit juice and bananas and ADD orange juice, a splash of "half 'n half" and a shot of vodka and you have a "Creamsickle" which is what I thought this article was about when I spied the top picture! Congrats on getting fresly pressed.

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  60. the island traveler27 April 2011 at 21:11

    sounds delicious and refreshing. a combination of several fruits gives a flavorful twist. congrats.

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  61. auctionprojapan27 April 2011 at 21:27

    stunning post,sound looks delicious.

    Congrats on being Freshly Pressed

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  62. kaijunkie27 April 2011 at 21:55

    Do you make your own bagels?

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  63. sirarmany27 April 2011 at 22:17

    Am hungry all over again. And can't wait till sunday

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  64. Sharp27 April 2011 at 22:25

    that breakfast will keep you going all day :D

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  65. Roda27 April 2011 at 23:34

    Hi,
    your smoothie sounds delicious. I have a few on my recipe blog which you might like to try here's the link http://rodas-recipes.blogspot.com

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  66. Will Blesch27 April 2011 at 23:37

    I have been on a humus kick myself. It's great! I've taken to eating it on toast, as a dip for chips, as a spread on certain deli sandwiches, and if I am especially feening for it...I just get out a spoon and dig in.

    The bagel sandwich idea also sounds particularly good. Right about now.

    I'm gonna go get one now...with hummus....

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  67. mirandalife28 April 2011 at 00:02

    As a humous lover I think I need to go and find myself a tub of that jalapeno flavour. Great pictures by the way. :)

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  68. richannkur28 April 2011 at 00:22

    This feels refreshing, will surely try it.

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  69. scribblesbyaman28 April 2011 at 00:30

    Looks like a perfect sunday morning! Beautiful pictures too! Just makes the mouth water...congrats on being FPed!

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  70. campfiremedia28 April 2011 at 01:08

    That bagel sandwich hit the spot for me! Thanks!

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  71. gingerclub28 April 2011 at 01:08

    Dear Katherine,

    Your breaktfast ideas are very inspirational. Would you please come over? Too bad, there are no bagels around here in Germany. At least not the original yummie ones. Makes me want to go back to the States/Canada again.

    Smoothies are great. I just had one similar to yours as well, including some herbs, such as dandelion, nettle and also some ginger. I love ginger.

    Thank you for this nice post.

    My English blog is www.beatbloodpressure.wordpress.com

    cheers,

    Ginger

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  72. Y828 April 2011 at 01:16

    I am hungry... i like eat ... picture ;)

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  73. fashionsonline28 April 2011 at 01:28

    so wondeful life I should appreciate!

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  74. teekayfoto28 April 2011 at 03:32

    really nice Blog!
    i will test your shakes soon as possible :):)

    greets
    Timo

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  75. creativeconfessions28 April 2011 at 05:05

    Looks awesome! Great, now I'm hungry. XD

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  76. 9medusa28 April 2011 at 05:15

    Your description of your sunday is making me long for mine :)

    great article and great photos

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  77. renpan28 April 2011 at 05:31

    Enjoy morning,Enjoy live.

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  78. whatsaysyou28 April 2011 at 05:48

    Man, this smoothie would be perfect with some pizza :)

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  79. Garrett McKenna28 April 2011 at 06:25

    Lov.R.Lee! (Lovely)! Looks like a great way to spend a Sunday! Yum yum and relax relax!

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  80. JavaLoco28 April 2011 at 07:17

    you write but why is my stomach ask me to go to a caffee??
    are you a wizzard which can send message to my mind just using picture??
    hahaha,...
    the picture look delicious,... but i regret i can not eat the pictures. :(

    check unique information about unique coffee
    http://luwakcoffe.wordpress.com/luwak-coffee-unique-history/
    :)

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  81. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:49

    I am going to finally finish Freedom today, can't wait to move on to another book hehe! But you are very right about bagels and smoothies. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  82. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:51

    Thanks, what a great compliment!

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  83. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:51

    Thanks, what a compliment!

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  84. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:52

    Thank you! I can't wait to start reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns", everyone's got me very excited about it!

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  85. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:54

    Let's do it! haha

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  86. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:54

    Thanks Ellie! My boyfriend Paul takes the majority of the pics, but I dabble too :) We have a Nikon D90 and typically use 35 mm 1.8

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  87. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:55

    Hehe I am a food wizard, indeed!

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  88. robinkatherine29 April 2011 at 05:55

    I love ginger too , mmm! Thanks for stopping by and reading!

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  89. Kai30 April 2011 at 09:30

    Awesome post. You always made me hungry. Your Sunday mornings is much better than mine.

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  90. breakabit30 April 2011 at 16:11

    wow~~~~~this looks great~~~~~~~~~~~~

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  91. Bubu8 May 2011 at 17:16

    ohhhmmmy! yummy! can i borrow the einstein thingy book? haha. anyway, great photos :)

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  92. ทัวร์ฮ่องกง,ทัวร์ปักกิ่ง,ทัวร์เวียดนาม,25 May 2011 at 02:12

    This looks delicious! And I love those rituals you start to create with someone…so important. Beautiful photographs, too.

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  93. ทัวร์สิงคโปร์,ทัวร์ยุโรป,ทัวร์ฮาร์บิน,ทัวร์พม่า25 May 2011 at 22:15

    I love sundays. Their the laziest days out of the whole week

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  94. เสื้อผ้าเด็ก21 June 2011 at 00:52

    Thanks for sharing content to read. I think it's good test.

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