December’s Book To Live By

This month’s Books To Live By selection is nothing short of confectionary perfection and a “must have” for your kitchen!

From world-renowned pastry chef and award-winning New York City bakery owner Dominique Ansel comes a delicious inside look at some of his most celebrated recipes.

Our December selection is….

Dominique Ansel The Secret Recipes Book To Live By Women on Fire

Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes.

It’s no secret that I’m a BIG fan of the sweets and treats that Dominique Ansel creates, and his new cookbook is no exception. This book is a true masterpiece, focusing as much on the inspiration behind his creations as on the delectable pastry recipes.

I found it nearly impossible to flip through without wanting to dust off my baking supplies, and the gorgeous photography by Thomas Schauer is itself almost good enough to eat. You’ll relish the Chocolate Pecan Cookies, the gluten-free (yes, gluten-free recipes too!) Christmas Morning Cereal, the Frozen S’mores, and of course, the famous Cronut™!

Dominque Ansel: The Secret Recipes would make the perfect gift for dessert lovers and for anyone who likes to get creative in the kitchen! Food Network claims this book “brings bakery magic into your home kitchen,” and I couldn’t agree more!

Here’s to having a little more magic this winter with some help from Dominique Ansel!

Links That Light Us Up

8th Edition

Hello Women on Fire!!

It’s our favorite day of the week. We love Wednesdays because today is the day we share all the goodies across the web we’ve been gathering for you all week. Hope you can take a 10-minute break to sit back, enjoy and dream!

Best Scented Buy- If you have yet to experience the scent of Capri Blue, now would be a good time to invest. It leaves your house smelling clean, and comes in an adorable mercury glass jar. 

capri blue candle from AnthropologieAnthropologie

Best Beauty Products- We just LOVE products, especially trying new products. Get a good rundown of the latest and greatest in beauty from Buzzfeed via Pinterst.

41 beauty products that really work according to Pinterest- via BuzzfeedBuzzFeed

Best Bite- Your looking at a picture of tres leches cupcakes from Sophistimom. We’ve been drooling over them for hours. If you’re looking for more, don’t worry she has a cookbook too!

Tres Leches Cupcakes by SophistimomSophistimom

Best Way To Get Unstuck- Nothing like a friendly reminder to keep the creativity flowing. Thanks to Islam Abudaoud for this phenomenal print! (He has copies for sale.)

29 Ways to Stay Creative by Islam AbudaoudIslam Abudaoud

Best New Movie- Totally in love with Lake Bell and her new movie. Nothing like a female comedic lead trying to make waves in a male-oriented profession. You go, girl!!

Best Back Story– Ever wondered how the Crayola Crayon became the best? So did we, until we read this story from DesignSponge.

The Birth of Crayola Crayons via DesignSpongeDesignSponge

Best Bucket List- We think that your next trip could be from this list on TripAdvisor.

10 once in a lifetime trips from TripAdvisorTripAdvisor

Best Buy-A-Pair, Give-A-Pair- We know Warby Parker isn’t new to the eyeglass game, but we forgot how beautiful their frames were. And on top of it, someone in need gets a pair of glasses in return for your purchase.

Warby Parker EyeglassesWarby Parker

Best Double Trouble- Is it obvious that one of us is in the market for new glasses? Well our other favorite company that is churning out gorgeous frames is the company called Aframes. AND- with every purchase they provide Vitamin A supplements to 3 children in need. Social entrepreneurship is the future, and we love supporting brands that practice it.

Photo by Clayton Hauck for Aframes - gorgeous eyewear for a good cause!Clayton Hauk for Aframes

We hope you loved the links for this week! As always let us know what you thought and feel free to send us links that you are in love with.

xox

Women on Fire

p.s. In case you missed last week’s links.