Recycling Billboards into Modern Residential Buildings
As more and more advertising goes online and transportation conservation becomes an increasing economic and ecological concern, what is the future fate of the infamous billboard? One proposal by Front Architects suggests turning these into lofted homes – small houses to be sure, but located in some potentially fascinating places. Some of these unusually thin homes could be built in place from scratch, others could be transported to new locations or even left where they are in the urban environment. As with so many good design projects the feasibility of this specific idea as such is not of singular or even primary importance – the concept provides a foundation for rethinking everyday urban structures, artifacts of the built environment, that we might find new and different uses for as times change. Alas, the above image is only a computer-generated overlay in a real situation.
Strawberry Banana Muffins
I cannot tell you how excited I am to share this recipe. This bread is not just shockingly delicious, incredibly easy to make, and looks quite lovely as a little loaf. But it is also good for you. Really good for you. But first, let me discuss one of the things I love so much about spring. But it’s spring, as the 78 degree weather outside is screaming into my ear. “Hmm, Katy,” I know you’re thinking. But the fact is, I had so much batter from this recipe, that I ended up with a small loaf of strawberry banana bread, six regular sized muffins, and twelve mini muffins. But back to the recipe. And the same goes for lots of muffin recipes I looked at — many of them called for a cup of sugar, half a cup of oil or butter, and all purpose flour. So here is my alternative. Strawberry Banana Muffins (or Bread) DIRECTIONS: 1. Makes about 15 muffins, three small banana strawberry loaves. Instead, bake muffins for 25 minutes and bread for only about 35.
Earth Friendly Home - an in ground house, off the grid
Like this article? Share it: It’s the house that love built – Woodland Home was done by a man with the help of his father-in-law, a few good friends and some passersby who couldn’t help their curiosity at this spectacular sustainable design. “Being your own architect is a lot of fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of you and the land rather than, at worst, a mass-produced box designed for maximum profit and convenience of the construction industry,” says Simon Dale, the brains behind this amazing, earth friendly home. “Building from natural materials does away with producers’ profits and the cocktail of carcinogenic poisons that fill most modern homes.” Four months and 4,000 man hours later, the job was complete. Please Leave a Comment
2-Minute Chocolate Chip Cookie For One
This is one of those ‘I-need-a-cookie-right-now-or-I-die’ recipes that can be prepared in almost no time.We all know that kind of situation, don’t we? I definitely do, I confess.And you know what? This impressive cookie not only takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, it tastes really delicious. First you need this stuff. 1. 2. 3. 4. Save a few for the top, if you wish to.5. Ta-dah! 6.
Featured Domes
“We were fortunate,” Steven Self, School Superintendent at Woodsboro, Texas said. “At the same time that we were doing the dome, we learned through Meridian Solar that we could apply for a solar grant with the State of Texas Comptroller.” (Continued…) Randy South, Director of South Industries, and his family have decided to build a special, family reunion dome and name it South Sawmill Lodge. In Marlow, Oklahoma, retirees Darrell and Jerrilyn Strube own a 50-foot-diameter, two-story Monolithic Dome home, with a 3000-square-foot living area, that successfully survived a wildfire and provided shelter before it was even finished. Named for what? The Arizona Department of Transportation says that State Highway 179, leading into Sedona, “carries millions of tourists each year through one of the most pristine and unique areas of the world.” The owners of this grand dome-home have asked us not to publish their names or their dome’s exact location. Charlotte, Vermont is a traditional town.
The Butter Steak: What's the Best Way to Cook a Steak?
I'm not interested in carbonizing the surface of the meat. To me that ruins the flavor. - Alain Ducasse It was a bachelor weekend of sorts. This should have been a simple meal, one requiring little skill beside turning on the stove and plopping a pan on a burner. My initial thought was to mimic the technique nearly every serious steak house in the Midwest does: broiling it under an inferno. But I was a little taken aback by what I read. And it's science that I don't quite understand. Though I am intrigued by the science, what honestly sold me was the serious food porn on eGullet's site. It would require skill and care. Still I had my doubts. I adjusted the cooking times, hoping that I could still get a nice a rare steak, but I was just a little off. The Butter Steak 1 16-ounce Ribeye 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic salt and pepper I set an iron skillet over medium heat. I cooked it for about 5 minutes until it had rendered a decent amount of fat.
Old Garage turned Mini Dream Home! |
Hello there! It’s been a busy week with a trip to Seattle for the Picasso exhibition and a drive out to the coast but I knew I had to share this amazing remodel with you before the week came to a close. Everyone loves good makeovers and the ones involving tiny spaces, creative design and ingenious solutions are my all time favorites! Check out how Seattle artist, designer and welder, Michelle de la Vega, created this beautiful little 250 sq. ft. haven… The before… This lonely little detached garage is just begging for some love. The after! A cozy, light filled sleeping loft is so perfect for the space. The kitchen is well organized and accessible with open storage solutions. The rustic wood burning stove becomes sculptural in this room along with Michelle’s own art installations. The glass boxes housing pillow forms are actually a tribute to Michelle’s father. You know I am a big fan of great bathroom design and this one delivers. How many of us have garages that only house our junk!?
Homemade Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas Bars
I love the look of the original Samoas Girl Scout Cookies, but making them from scratch can be a little bit time consuming. This is largely because the dough must be rolled out, cut out and then each of the cookies has to be handled individually for topping. The results are well worth it, in my opinion, but we don’t always have time to make a labor-intensive recipe – no matter how bad a craving for Girl Scout cookies gets. Bar cookies are the perfect solution. This is basically a shortcut recipe that still delivers all the great samoas flavor without some of the more tedious parts of cooking making. The final step is to dip these in chocolate once the topping has set. Homemade Samoas BarsCookie Base: 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt First, make the crust. Preheat oven to 300. Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt. Makes 30 bar cookies.
