Four Tines & a Napkin

Stefie bean counter by day, morsel marauder by night find me unabridged at: www.four-tines.com

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I opened a souvenir glass jar of gummy bears at a hotel minibar in boston this weekend and am still feeling the financial pinch.

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seasonal anticipation: summer 2014

[ inspired this {post} by bleubird ]

eating | stone fruit (esp. white nectarines and cherries), blue crabs, fresh radishes dressed in butter/fleur de sel/thyme, wine-soaked mussels drinking | sangria, chilled rosés, crisp white wines practicing | the art of letting go   mastering | the art of needing less and the art of giving more learning | beginner's calligraphy via Skillshare trying | indoor rock climbing playing | reinstatement of game night dates with friends finishing | self-curated foodie guide to Seattle on Four Tines reading | last season's magazines downloaded to my iPad Newstand app remembering | not to sweat the small stuff wearing | comfortable yet cute sandals, bright sundresses, bold nail colors cooking | focusing on creating simple home-cooked meals working | finding the right balance between work and play traveling | more weekend excursions with friends wanting | workout routine to which is easy to stay commited

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agape this is an unconditional love that sees beyond the outer surface and accepts the recipient for whom he/she is, regardless of their flaws, shortcomings or faults. it’s the type of love that everyone strives to have for their fellow human beings. although you may not like someone, you decide to love them just as a human being. this kind of love is all about sacrifice as well as giving and expecting nothing in return. the translation of the word agape is love in the verb – form: it is the love demonstrated by your behavior towards another person. it is a committed and chosen love. phileo the phileo love refers to an affectionate, warm and tender platonic love. it makes you desire friendship with someone. it’s the kind of love which livens up the agape love. although you may have an agape love for your enemies, you may not have a phileo love for the same people. the translation of the word phileo is love in the noun – form: it is how you feel about someone. it is a committed and chosen love. storge it is a kind of family and friendship love. this is the love that parents naturally feel for their children; the love that member of the family have for each other; or the love that friends feel for each other. in some cases, this friendship love may turn into a romantic relationship, and the couple in such a relationship becomes best friends. storge love is unconditional, accepts flaws or faults and ultimately drives you to forgive. it’s committed, sacrificial and makes you feel secure, comfortable and safe. eros eros is a passionate and intense love that arouses romantic feelings; it is the kind that often triggers “high” feelings in a new relationship and makes you say, “i love him/her”. it is simply an emotional and sexual love. although this romantic love is important in the beginning of a new relationship, it may not last unless it moves a notch higher because it focuses more on self instead of the other person. if the person “in love” does not feel good about their relationship anymore, they will stop loving their partner. this just offers you a general understanding and description of the four types of love which promotes a good, healthy and progressive relationship. in any relationship, you should have all these four loves working together to enable it survive for a longer time. but in some cases, a relationship may be long-lasting if partners share the same style of love.

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Hemingway on how to become a good writer.

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[georgiegirlnyc]

Great little summary!

(Thanks brookesnooks for the find!)

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I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

Galileo Galilei

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The ego says, ‘Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel peace.’ The spirit says, ‘Find your peace, and then everything will fall into place.’

Marianne Williamson (via sarahbethyoga) (via georgiegirlnyc)

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We should read to give our souls a chance to luxuriate.

--Henry Miller

[aviaryishaunted]

Long, enthusiastic review from prolific food blogger Stefie (of Four Tines and a Napkin). Although she enjoyed the creativity and inventiveness, mainly she appreciated Aviary made her willing to step outside her comfort zone:

I’m more adventurous in atmospheres like this one — here, I...

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Thanks for the plug, Ahab! :)

[thelenaubr]

In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.

Buddhist Saying   (via thatkindofwoman)

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Siri for Food Critics most definitely still in Beta.

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BAHAHAHAHA.

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Awwww too cute.

[kickstarter]

America’s first ramen tasting menu.

Like a culinary nomad, chef Yuji Haraguchi has been slinging his delicious ramen all over NYC. After honing his craft in the back of a bar and at street-side stalls, this soup wizard is ready to kick it up a notch. Yuji is creating a pop-up “omakase” ramen restaurant, where his seasonal and experimental takes on the Japanese staple will be offered as a tasting menu for the first time in the States.

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What say you Price Hikers? Is $75 for a five-course ramen tasting menu a BUY HOLD OR SELL? Won’t lie we’re pretty stoked about this pop-up Kickstarter restaurant.

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YES.

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pronunciation | “sO-bRe-‘mA-sa note | the word is different in Spanish than in Portuguese, where it usually just means ‘dessert’.

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Whatever you say, Ernest Hemingway

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