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I'm thrilled say that today I accepted a job at Apple. I'll be writing software as a member of a small internal developer tools team, helping to make iPads and iPhones even more awesome. I'm just beside myself with how great I think this all is.
It's funny how things can change. A month ago I was thinking that I'd be in San Diego for at least another six months, likely longer. I thought if I'd be leaving at all, it would only be under the condition that I was able to keep my current job and work remote. I thought maybe I'd go back to Davis and use a café as my office. I thought that sounded pretty nice.
Then I got an email from a friend I hadn't talked to in years, someone I'd taken a software engineering class with at UC Davis. He's been working at Apple since he graduated, and he thought I'd be great for a position they were trying to fill. Two weeks later I was up in Cupertino slogging through an interview marathon; a week after that I had a job offer.
I'm going to be in San Diego for about six more weeks. Then I'll be in Cupertino — temporarily at least. I'll have some time to decide where I actually want to live. Much as I don't like the thought of a 90-mile daily commute, the idea of getting a studio in San Francisco seems pretty great right now. Apple runs wifi-equipped shuttles for people who don't want to live in Cupertino, which means the daily two-hour drive wouldn't be time wasted. And I'm so sick of being in Southern California that being back in a city I know, living near friends again, sounds pretty damn good.
It's awful weird, suddenly getting the chance to do a few things I've always wanted to do: work at Apple, make money programming with Objective-C, and live in San Francisco. I feel like I got a golden ticket, except instead of buying a stupid candy bar, I had to spend a decade or so getting good at something. In any event, I feel extremely goddam fortunate, and I'm excited to see what comes next.


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Out of town, out of country, is where I live,
home is a memory, longed for and truly missed,
hotel rooms all look the same, which place?
My life is somewhere else,
my work puts this on a shelf,
no balance is in sight.
Where is my wife?
what is she feeling, right now,
lonely, as I am?
So far from home, alone,
I miss you, naked embrace,
around your waist, my hands.
I love you, I always have , will,
worlds apart, schedules dictate,
when I will see you.
I will be home, in time,
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Why You Shouldn't Worry About Musical TrendsTuesday, September 28th, 2010
Everyone loves being trendy.
The clothes we wear, the slang phrases we say, even the social networks we're a part of. Not too long ago, it was very trendy to be on MySpace. Since then, that has completely shifted to Facebook, so much so that many people started thinking it was even a little uncool to still be on MySpace.
I remember as a teenager in the '90s when baggy pants were the "in" style. And I'm not talking loose, I'm talking really, really baggy. Today, skinny jeans and other generally tight-fitting jeans are the trend.
Music follows trends as well. All sorts of them, in fact. Certain styles of music will blow up in popularity, sometimes for a short period of time, sometimes for a long while. One artist will come along and start the trend, then a whole ton of bands who sound similar get to come along for the ride while the movement booms.
It can be tempting to change your style to fit in with the current trends in an attempt to catch a ride with that wave while it's rolling. In some ways it's a great skill to have as an artist if you can adapt. For example, while you want to establish your personal fashion style, you also will look more "in" if you adjust your image to the trends. Some artists even successfully adapt their music as trends come and go. Think about people like David Bowie and Madonna who have enjoyed long, successful careers by constantly changing, becoming musical chameleons.
But that's really difficult to pull of, which is why so few people have done it. There are also plenty of examples of artists who tried to adjust their style to something that was popular at the time, but it was just painfully obvious that it wasn't them and nobody took them seriously. Anyone remember when MC Hammer took a stab at gangster rap? That didn't work out too well for him, because everyone knew it simply wasn't his style.


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Players dig the beach for volleyball tournament
The Dig the Beach volleyball tournament returned to Fort Myers Beach on Saturday for the first of two days of competition. Day one featured men and women's open divisions with about 200 participants. Sunday's matches will include junior and coed divisions. The event is being held on the beach next to the Holiday Inn.


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Bostic Lincoln Center has new quilt square
New improvements and growth are underway at the Bostic Lincoln Center.
The (BLC) is displaying its " Log cabin" barn quilt created and presented to the center by Amy Drum, artist from Cliffside and Kings Mountain.
The quilt pattern can be seen from Main Street in Bostic as it is mounted on the 1928 historic train depot. One-half of the quilt is painted colonial colors and the other half is today's patriotic colors.
The quilt is among of many quilts found on buildings or barns in Rutherford County, especially in the Cliffside community, that are a part of the barn quilt tour being established by Drum.
Also recently, a brick patio area was created in the front of the BLC museum in preparation for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Sign to be installed in the future.
BLC is now one of 80 sights in the 18 western NC counties with this designation. Once the sign arrives and installed, there will be a formal dedication.
Ben Trull of Vertical Concrete excavated and poured the concrete while Larry Jarrell, brick mason and son Chance Jarrell created the patio. The brick used for the patio was recycled Bostic brick from the Shiloh School.
BLC participated in a Rutherford County matching grant program which made the project possible.
The walkway into the museum, opened in 2008, was laid by Larry Jarrell using Bostic brick from the demolished brick.
The center is also expanding. The former firehouse adjoining the BLC museum is now a part of the center's program. The new space allows BLC to host larger groups more efficiently and effectively.
There is much work to be done to upgrade the building.
When the renovations are completed, a formal dedication will be held.
Funding for the project is derived from yard sales and other fund raising events, including the annual BLC yard sale on Aug. 2 in the center's new space.
Donations for the yard sale can be picked up by calling (828) 245-9800.
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Phi Delta Kappan is a professional journal that focuses on service, research, and leadership. They published an adapted version of my (kind of) love letter from teachers to education technology in their March, 2012 issue. Here is a link to the abstract on the Kappan website. Kappan subscribers can read the whole article. Non-subscribers can see the original version here on Rick Hess Straight Up.
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After several years of steep tuition hikes, Clark College students shouldn't expect to pay any more, according to local legislators.
"We've already hit higher [education] with higher tuition these last two years," Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, said. "We're going to have to find the funds some other way and not on the backs of college students."
Washington state legislators met with Clark College administrators and student leaders during an annual Legislative Reception held Jan. 27. The discussion focused primarily on state funding for the college.
Students have seen back-to-back 13 percent tuition hikes the last two years, bringing the average tuition cost to $4,000 per year. That's up 55 percent from $2,586 in the 2006-2007 school year.
In 2008-09, Clark College received about 63 percent of its funding from the state. In the current fiscal year, funding from the state makes up 38 percent of the college's budget, Karen Wynkoop, director of business services at Clark College, said.
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges decides tuition rates based on the amount of state funding available each fiscal school year, Wynkoop said.
"I don't think [tuition] will go up," Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, said. "I think the people understand we need to freeze tuition where it is. We need to add more tuition assistance to the mix, for everybody."
Several college administrators, including President Bob Knight, Vice President of Student Affairs Bill Belden and members of the college's Board of Trustees attended the dinner reception.
Clark College officials said tuition will not increase by large margins, as it did the past few years, if at all.
"We've seen such significant increases over the last couple of years that we really can't afford to raise it much more because students can't afford to take on the debt to stay in school," Belden said.
During the annual Stage of the College Address on Jan. 17, Knight stressed that Clark College needs more funding and the continued decrease in the state's financial support is troubling.
Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, said making students pay more is an easy escape from solving the problem.
"We should put greater funds into the community colleges," Harris said. "I believe it tends to be a better bang for our dollar."
Tuition has been increasing for several years due to cuts to state funding.
Shanda Diehl, associate vice president of planning and Eeffectiveness, said she recently attended a meeting with the Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges with three state legislators to discuss state funding for community colleges.
Diehl said legislators don't know where money for funding will come from or what the state budget will look like.
"We're not seeing changes at the state level yet," Belden said.
Students can also take part in helping decrease tuition rates by calling for legislative action.
Belden said it's a challenge to get students more involved. "I want student voices to be heard better than they are now," he said.
Editor's note: This story was written by reporters for The Independent, Clark College's campus newspaper, as part of a collaboration with The Columbian called Voices From Clark College. It is also being published today in The Independent.


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This book, which is intended as a resource for teachers of undergraduate mathematics, is a collection of self-contained modules covering various topics involving inverse problems. Typically, a direct problem asks: given a process and an input, what is the output? In an inverse problem, the basic ingredients are rearranged. Given a process and an output, what is the input? Or, given an input and the corresponding output, what is the process? For example, solving a system of linear equations, or finding an explicit formula for a given sequence of numbers can be viewed as inverse problems.
In the first chapter, Groetsch describes the nature of inverse problems and gives several examples that have led to important breakthroughs in science. One example is Adams's and LeVerrier's discovery of Neptune. Given a moving body, a direct problem would be to determine its effect on other bodies. Adams and LeVerrier solved the inverse problem. By observing irregularities in the orbit of Uranus, they were able to predict the existence and location of Neptune. The chapter concludes with a discussion of why students should study inverse problems. Inverse problems involve a different way of thinking and, when studied along with direct problems, help students to see "the whole picture."
The modules are presented in the next four chapters, and they are organized by topic: precalculus, calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. For each module, the course level, goals, and necessary background and technology are listed. A basic problem is described, and then activities — mostly in the form of exercises — are given to help students explore the ideas presented in the module. Some of the activities use MATLAB scripts written by Groetsch. These scripts give students an opportunity to investigate some of the more computationally involved models and algorithms. Each module ends with some historical notes and suggestions for further reading.
The appendices contain selected answers for the activities as well as the code for the MATLAB scripts. These scripts are also available at Groetsch's website. There are some discrepancies between the script appendix and the website, however. The script 'shape2' mentioned on p. 64 is missing from the appendix, while at the website, the scripts 'flow' and 'notch' are missing from the "all scripts" file.
Here is a very short list of some example questions from the modules:
For the most part, the modules are very applied, and many rely on fundamental ideas from physics. Newton's laws, Torricelli's law, conservation of energy, and the inverse square law are used freely. The topics studied include springs, heat flow, seismology, celestial mechanics, groundwater seepage, and hydraulics. Also, numerical techniques are frequently used (and often applied in the MATLAB scripts).
Teachers looking for extra activities for students, especially those interested in applications, will find a wealth of material in Inverse Problems. They should, however, be aware of the book's level of sophistication and heavy emphasis on physics. The activities are often quite challenging, and occasionally they touch on more advanced concepts (like uniform convergence). Although the topics are indeed interesting, it seems that many students in the intended courses may not have the scientific background or mathematical maturity for some of the activities. Perhaps some of the topics would be better suited for more advanced undergraduates. The preface points out that the material is not immediately student ready. This is indeed the case: considerable preparation on the part of the instructor may be necessary.
One final thought. Groetsch makes the point that it is not always clear which is the direct problem and which is the inverse problem. Did Galileo and Newton assume properties of the forces of nature and derive laws of motion, or did they observe motion and determine the forces? It is refreshing and enlightening to think about this structure, but an interesting problem is just that — regardless of one's viewpoint.
Keith Brandt (email@example.com) is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. His interests include algebra, combinatorics, and the theory of equations. He is also fond of listening to the blues on KKFI.


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Arriving at the best exposure for a photo is part science and part art. In Foundations of Photography: Exposure, Ben Long helps photographers expand their artistic options by giving them a deep understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and all other critical exposure practices. This course covers the basic exposure controls provided by all digital SLR cameras, as well as most advanced point-and-shoot models. Learn how to master a camera's metering modes, how to use exposure compensation and bracketing, and much more. By the end of the course, you'll know how to develop an "exposure strategy" that will allow you to effectively employ your exposure knowledge in any shooting situation.
The great thing about there being so many different ways to control exposure on your camera is that you probably have options that are perfectly suited to specific shooting situations. The drag of having all of these controls is that it can be difficult to quickly make a bunch of parameter changes when you are working in the field. But your camera might offer custom modes. These are modes that can be configured anyway you want. For example, many Cannon and Nikon SLRs offer custom modes right on their standard mode control. When I switch to one of these custom modes, then the camera is immediately configured with whatever settings I have programmed into that mode.
For example, say that you regularly shoot at swim meet. Each time you go, you configure for tungsten white balance, you set to aperture priority and you change to f/2.8 because you like shallow depth of field, and you turn on burst mode, so that you can shoot rapid burst of shots. You can program all of those into a custom mode, so that when you switch to that mode, all of those parameters are automatically configured. If you are shooting with a Cannon SLR, you might also have an A-DEP mode. This will appear on your mode dial. A-DEP is an automatic depth of field mode.
Its intention is to give you the deepest possible depth of field for your scene. So in A-DEP mode, you point your camera, you press the shutter button halfway to auto focus, and the camera will do a bunch of calculations. It will measure focus in a couple of different places and try to choose an aperture that will yield the deepest possible depth of field. Honestly, I have never found A-DEP mode to work that well, but you might want to play with it and see if it works for you. If your camera offers custom modes, it's worth digging into your manual to find out how to use them. They can be a great time saver.
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Thanks again everyone! He's doing great and is now just starting to take his first steps walking! This weekend we should see him walking on his own!
So far my life has been really outstanding. I really don't have complaints. I take things pretty simply. But having two children REALLY gave me more inspiration in my life. So things are even better. My newest boy is pretty sweet. He's six weeks old and is now starting to smile lots. So life for me is good. Thanks for the comments all. On a Zappa related note, he does like to smile at me when I attempt to dance to " Cheepnis " on our DVD/CD player.


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For over 30 years, The Fresh Sourdough Express has been serving the Homer community and travelers from around the globe. The Bakery and Café has a warm, homey feeling and the friendly service reflects the loyalty that the employees bring to the table. There is no skimping on the value you receive when you are served a delicious, robust meal, teeming with regional flavor and quality, from one of the smiling, friendly servers.
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A large Colombian importer recently made its first purchase of U.S. corn in more than two years. With the guidance of the U.S. Grains Council – the importer networked with grains exporters in Texas, Alabama and Louisiana – resulting in the purchase of more than 787,000 bushels of U.S. corn. Because the importer is the largest animal feed manufacturer in Colombia – the National Corn Growers Association says the relationship could lead to an important increase in U.S. corn exports to the country.
U.S. corn imports accounted for 80% of the Colombian corn market in 2008 – but U.S. corn accounted for only 21% of the market by 2011. NCGA says the delay in ratification of the U.S.-Colombian Free Trade Agreement contributed to the decline in U.S. market share. But the FTA was ratified by the U.S. Congress in late 2011 – and now NCGA says the Colombian importer can return to purchasing U.S. corn without paying tariffs that were in place before the FTA's implementation. As implementation continues – NCGA expects more stories of increased market access benefitting U.S. corn farmers will arise.


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There is lip-smacking delight in the cider from Wiard's Cider Mill that people in Michigan have loved for over 178 years. George D. Wiard started it all seven generations ago in 1837, with a squeezing recipe that hasn't been matched. There is a dash of Grandpa Wiard's creativeness in every jug of fresh-pressed apple cider from our cider mill. Here at Wiard's, we have found a way to pasteurize our cider and have the same wonderful, fresh-squeezed, nothing-added taste that Grandpa was known for. Apple cider made the old-fashioned way is available at the cider mill each year in September and October. Visit Wiard's Apple Orchard and Cider Mill for that refreshing glass of nature's best, fresh-pressed apple cider from the "good old days."
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Flynn, I think Joe Philbin knew what he was and they lowballed him just an insurance policy because he knew the system.
You can't extend Jeff Ireland on 2 moves that literally didn't require much from him at all. Why not look at the history of this guy and see the many busts he has had and read up on other "personnel guys" that could be available to us this offseason before settling for Ireland because a couple picks have flashed. I think he is in charge of the draft next year . . . but I need to see much more before he gets my endorsement for resigning him to an extension.
For all those who nitpick some of our later round picks not seeing the field... when your done, list me the teams, in any order you wish, who have.all theyre draft picks contributing
Has Jeff Ireland been perfect or the best GM? No. But does that mean we should just get rid of him? Parcells is the real enemy. No one seems to blame him because of his petigree. But it was parcels who drafted jake long over Matt Ryan, drafted pat white, and passed on Hakeem nicks and Kenny britt for Vontae Davis. It was parcels who hired an incompentant coach in sparano to be his puppet. I don't think henne was a bust, I think sparano ruined him. We have our long term coach, philbin is a winner. Give Jeff some time. We could be in Jacksonville or KCs position, but we are not.
With a draft coming up where we need skill positions and with Jeff's track record of not acquiring an appropriate amount of quality skill positions . . . Miami would be foolish to settle with him without atleast seeing who else is available . . . that said I think Philbin has more control than is being let on, especially in regards to the offense, so with him doing that and Jeff's capabilities with the front 7 and Coyle potentially giving advice on secondary guys . . . maybe this is the team that "sticks" and gets it right.
Still it's extremely foolish to extend this guy at this moment and that is why this thread is silly. We are 3-3 coming off of 3 straight sub .500 seasons and everybody has been fired except him . . . that sure doesn't sound like a ringing endoresement for an extension.
If Henne was so blatantly terrible that he alone held a perennial division winner in the cellar, then who should we be blaming for having him be the only option for 4 years?


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Police warn off treasure hunters after container holding 14 tonnes of cigarettes washes ashore
Posted: February 23, 2014|
Police are patrolling a beach in Devon after a shipping container carrying tonnes of cigarettes washed ashore.
The huge container, which was spotted at Axmouth, near Seaton, at 8.11am is believed to be carrying around 14 tonnes of cigarettes.
It is estimated the container could have contained as many as 11 million cigarettes.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said while most of the containers have sunk, two more have been spotted bobbing towards the UK.
It is thought to be one of many which were lost from a Maersk cargo ship as it crossed the northern stretch of the Bay of Biscay in stormy conditions last Friday.
Simon Porter, MCA salvage officer, said: "We have been carrying out extensive searches over the last four days and spotted three containers, one of which has come ashore and the other two are mid-Channel.
"We are now working closely with Maersk to ensure they recover their containers, which are their property."
The incident is reminiscent of the 1949 Ealing comedy film Whisky Galore in which a cargo ship carrying a haul of whisky is dashed on rocks on a Scottish island – prompting the islanders to take advantage of the unexpected windfall.
However, in this case, the police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have issued a stern warning to treasure hunters planning to benefit from the haul, which includes scores of packets of foreign-brand Lark cigarettes.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We have officers there because it has been seized under section 273 of the Merchant Shipping Act.
"It is not a free-for-all for the public. There are dangers associated with containers and products which have washed ashore.
"The message is, police are seizing them and would ask the public to steer clear. We are not expecting any more."
The MCA was informed that a number of containers were lost from a Maersk cargo ship on February 14.
Most of the containers were empty and are believed to have sunk approximately 75 nautical miles south-west of Lands End in French waters.
The MCA's aerial surveillance aircraft has been searching UK water, and ships passing through the English Channel have been warned and asked to report any sightings.
Simon Porter, MCA counter-pollution and salvage officer, said: "We have been carrying out extensive searches over the last four days and spotted three containers, one of which has since come ashore and the other two are mid-Channel.
"We are now working closely with Maersk to ensure they recover their containers, which are their property.
"The Beer Coastguard Rescue Team, police and council officials are currently on scene at Axmouth beach and the container has been cordoned off.
"The public is reminded that all wreck material found in the UK has to be reported to the MCA's Receiver of Wreck by completing a form on our website - https://afrmmcanet.mcga.gov.uk/formspublic/ROW/MSF6200.pdf.
"Those who don't declare items are breaking the law and could find themselves facing hefty fines and paying the owner twice the value of the item recovered."
If full, the 40ft shipping container could have had 55,511 cartons of cigarettes, meaning there could be 11,102,200 cigarettes floating just feet from the beach.


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History of Allied Health Services
The idea of a Kinesiology clinic was originally proposed by Dr. Fabien Basset to serve as an outlet for Kinesiology students to apply their knowledge and acquired skills in a practical laboratory setting.This concept eventually evolved towards a more collective Allied Health approach to complement the diversity of programs, research, and expertise within the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.The School of Human Kinetics and Recreation Allied Health Services (SHKR-AHS) was initiated by Dr. Mary Bluechardt in June 2007 in response to the following factors:
- The need for Allied Health Services, as initially proposed, to enhance its capabilities to satisfy the academic program and research needs of SHKR faculty, students, staff, and varsity athletes.
- To call for increased collaboration among other health faculties and schools in support of the NL Governments White Paper on inter-professional education and research among health professionals.
- Development and support of Memorial University's Wellness Initiatives within the realm of SHKR's abilities.
- The creation of an establishment that could align itself within the structure of Memorial's Centre for Health.
In the early stages of AHS, our two co-op students Melissa Dugal and Erica Pritchett worked very hard to establish the first guidelines and first documents for AHS. As AHS began to grow, Dr. Basset and Dr. Bluechardt succeeded in attracting $100, 000 to equip the Cardiorespiratory laboratory with updated equipment to be shared between research and AHS. At this date, AHS has 5 full-time and 5 part-time staff.


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We don't just know our way around Brisbane – We know the culture of the placeWe understand the unique style of living in this busy, vibrant city of ours. Our business is structured to meet your demands. You expect a first class service, efficiency and results. We're committed to all three – especially delivering results.
The art of putting people in their place30,000 prospective buyers are registered on our email data base with us at any one time and up to 2,500 new buyers contact us every month. With so many buyers competing for properties, you can be sure we'll find you the right buyer – and the optimum price.
We've turned the whole place upside downPlace Estate Agents was established in September 2002 with the goal of breaking free from real estate traditions and reaching an all-new level of customer service. As a renowned innovator in the Brisbane real estate industry, Place is the first private company to offer buyers a 'one office, multiple locations' approach. With the introduction of Place offices in Sydney, our ability to provide complete market coverage of the Sydney and Brisbane areas has been cemented. At Place, our staff, marketing, technology and the way in which we welcome innovation are all unique.
We've got all the right people in the all the right placesTraditionally, real estate agents have spent most of their time searching for new property listings. Once they've gained a new listing, they then proceed to marketing the property, write the ads, arrange the photography, conduct the inspections and negotiate the sale. All these tasks leave them with precious little time to actually 'sell' the property they've listed. At Place we have a team of skilled property sales people that focus 100% of their time on talking to potential buyers and selling your property. Throughout the sales process, this sales team is supported by our own in-house group of highly trained professionals including a marketing department, photographers, buyer specialists, copywriters, graphic designers, customer service agents and legal contracts department.
The Place To Be SeenThrough the creative use of advertising mediums, our P.R company, our website, and the attention grabbing street presence of our sales offices, we will show your property to its full potential. Our website is one of the most visited property websites, generating high volumes of traffic. Places magazine, featuring a high quality display of client properties, is distributed free throughout Brisbane and Sydney. You also receive the benefit of a powerful page-dominant presence in The Courier Mail. This is supported by fresh eye catching email alerts and our outdoor advertising that include a memorable fleet of Mini Coopers. All this activity is designed with one thing in mind, to make your property stand out from the crowd. The more potential buyers we attract, the greater the competition. Competition that will drive a higher price for your property.
Your place on a pedestalWe've all heard the phrase "Fish where the fish are". In the context of real estate that means being presented in a superior manner on the channels that your prospective buyers use to shop around. In today's media jungle, while traditional channels like press remain important, having a strong, professional and persuasive on-line presence is vital. We specialise in leveraging the power of the internet to present your property in the best way possible. Our dedicated team of copywriters and graphic designers work together to capture your property in the best possible light and then to present it in appropriate media quickly and efficiently. At eplace.com.au you will find floor plans, professional colour photography, location maps along with a printable colour brochure on every property regardless of price.
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DermaSet Overview
DermaSet 3D renewal treatment claims to be a wonder cure for women's wrinkles. The product's main allegation is that it can boost your appearance and make your skin look several years younger in less than 90 seconds. The All-in-One treatment was scientifically formulated using the most potent and most efficient age-defying natural ingredients. The manufacturers claim that all 9 ingredients have been heavily tested to overturn aging signs significantly. DermaSet's hallmark is the efficiency of its ingredients at 3 levels and the proclaimed (or self-proclaimed) name of "One Tube Wonder", because of its widespread skin area usage: face, neck, under eyes, décolletage.
What Are The Effective Ingredients?
The DermaSet 3D renewal treatment uses a formula based on the active properties of nine ingredients that work on different levels. From peptides to stem cells, the DermaSet uses a wide range of cellular technology to achieve effects such as relaxed facial muscles, moisturized cells and prevent harmful free radicals through its antioxidant properties. The name of DermaSet is derived from the use of 3 ingredients based on stem cell technology that form a stem cell complex out of the rare Edelweiss stem cell, Apple stem cell, and Sea Fennel stem cell. Additional ingredients include:
- Oligopeptides
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Acetyl Hexapeptide 8
- Ceramide 2
- Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
- palmitoyl oligopeptide (C2PO)
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
How Does Dermaset Work?
The DermaSet renewal treatment works on 3 different levels:
- Has the power to instantly lift and firm the skin without painful injections and invasive facelift surgeries
- Penetrates the deep layers of the skin boosting the production of collagen and restoring skin elasticity – claims to erase deep wrinkles and unpleasant fine lines
- Boost the turnover rate of your old skin cells a lot more frequently, revealing a toned, more supple skin
Why Is Dermaset Right For You?
DermaSet is the result of more than 700 hours of testing and research. The ingredients were particularly chosen to reserve aging signs and help women have a younger-looking skin. Each and every active ingredient from the cream was clinically tested; hence, there shouldn't be any doubt that DermaSet works. The cream claims to have age-reversal benefits on the skin.
Apply twice a day, the DermaSet renewal treatment has visible results in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine expression lines on your face. This comes as a result of the intensive research made prior to the actual release of the product on the market.
What Makes the Dermaset So Effective?
The DermaSet renewal treatment formula is based on stem cells extracts. Plants like rare Edelweiss, Sea Fennel or apples are rich in stem cells, which are a powerful stimulant and play a crucial role in the cell renewal process.
What Are The Results?
- Firms and lifts the skin
- Brightens dark circles
- Helps the skin be plumper
- Claims to provide complete hydration to the skin
- Eliminates puffiness
- Smoothes wrinkles and fine lines
- Moisturizes the skin
- Helps make the skin look revitalized and refreshed
Possible Side-Effects
- Really expensive ($179)
- Too many good reviews make DermaSet unrealistic
- The official website looks shady (doesn't include any information on the manufacturer, doesn't feature any product origins, office numbers, or address)
- The lack of information about DermaSet should raise a question mark
Final Verdict
The 3 dimensional approach to the DermaSet renewal treatment claims to have visible effects on reducing signs of aging thus improving the production of collagen in the cells, through the power of the stem cell extracts found in its formula. The Edelweiss, which is one of the rarest plants found in the Alps, apparently has one of the most precious kinds of stem cells, due to its power to adapt in extreme weather conditions. The DermaSet renewal treatment can be tried within a 30 trial period for nonbelievers, a sign that DermaSet's producers had little doubt regarding the efficiency of their product.
DermaSet is a scientifically formulated anti-aging treatment that encourages a more uniform skin texture and tone. It claims to reduce patches and skin discoloration while at the same time contributing to the overall dewy and fresh appearance of the neck and face. Most reviews available online are positive, and surprisingly there are a lot of satisfied customers out there. We can't assess if they're real or not, yet one thing's for sure. People are actually paying $179 a bottle to have their wrinkles removed.
Heavily tested, DermaSet claims to be a 'facelift in a bottle'. The main problem with this product is that they only argue that each ingredient was tested. They don't have any official documents of research results to back up their claims. Last but not least, people are not buying that the official website is real. It just doesn't look believable.


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Applies to: Umbraco 6.1.0+
This section will describe how to work with Web Api in Umbraco to easily create REST services
Related links:
The Microsoft Web API reference can be found here - "ASP.NET Web API is a framework that makes it easy to build HTTP services that reach a broad range of clients, including browsers and mobile devices. ASP.NET Web API is an ideal platform for building RESTful applications on the .NET Framework."
Essentially it's a great platform for building REST services.
We've created a base Web Api controller for developers to inherit from which will expose all of the Umbraco related services and objects that you will require when working with Umbraco.
The class to inherit from is: Umbraco.Web.WebApi.UmbracoApiController
This will expose the following properties for you to use:
ApplicationContext ApplicationContext {get;}
ServiceContext Services {get;}
DatabaseContext DatabaseContext {get;}
UmbracoHelper Umbraco {get;}
UmbracoContext UmbracoContext {get;}
There are 2 types of Umbraco Api controllers:
When working on your own projects you will normally be creating a locally declared controller which requires no additional steps. However, if you are creating an Umbraco package to be distributed you will want to create a plugin based controller so that it gets routed via its own area. This ensures that the route will not overlap with someone's locally declared controller if they are both named the same thing.
It is very important that you name your controllers according to these guidelines or else they will not get routed:
All controller class names must be suffixed with "Controller" and inherit from UmbracoApiController. Some examples:
public class ProductsController : UmbracoApiController
public class CustomersController : UmbracoApiController
public class ScoresController : UmbracoApiController
This is the most common way to create an Umbraco Api controller, you simply inherit from the class Umbraco.Web.WebApi.UmbracoApiController and that is all. You will of course need to follow the guidelines specified by Microsoft for creating a Web Api controller, documentation can be found here.
public class ProductsController : UmbracoApiController
public IEnumerable<string> GetAllProducts()
return new[] { "Table", "Chair", "Desk", "Computer", "Beer fridge" };
All locally declared Umbraco api controllers will be routed under the url path of:
E.g ~/Umbraco/Api/Products/GetAllProducts
If you are creating an Umbraco Api controller to be shipped in an Umbraco package you will need to add the Umbraco.Web.Mvc.PluginController attribute to your controller to ensure that it is routed via an area. The area name is up to you to specify in the attribute.
public class ProductsController : UmbracoApiController
public IEnumerable<string> GetAllProducts()
return new[] { "Table", "Chair", "Desk", "Computer", "Beer fridge" };
Now this controller will be routed via the area called "AwesomeProducts". All plugin based Umbraco api controlleres will be routed under the url path of:
For more information about areas, Urls and routing see the routing section
API methods can be secured so that only members logged into your site can use them, you can do this using the Umbraco.Web.WebApi.MemberAuthorize attribute.
This attribute allows for the following protections to be set up:
AllowAll is only there for backwards compatibility, if any of the other "Allow" properties are set then AllowAll is set to false.
[MemberAuthorize(AllowGroup = "Accounts,Editors")]
public class ProductsController : UmbracoApiController
public IEnumerable<string> GetAllProducts()
return new[] { "Table", "Chair", "Desk", "Computer", "Beer fridge" };
When a member is logged in and is member of the member group "Accounts" or "Editors", they will get the result of the API call as normal. Anybody else will get an error telling them they're not allowed to call this method.
Any methods added to this class will have the same protection but you can also add the attribute to a single or a few of your methods when not all methods in your API Controller class need to have the same authorization.
If you are creating a controller to work within the Umbraco back office then you will need to ensure that it is secured properly by inheriting from: UmbracoAuthorizedJsonController. This controller type will auto-route your controller like the above examples except that it will add another Uri path: 'backoffice'. For example:


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Bryan Adams' Hit-Heavy Fox Show
By Jeremy Essig
Lightning Bolt's Sharp New Sound
By Jason Robinson
Fleetwood Mac Back with Classic Lineup
By Hans Morgenstern
Here's Who's Making STL Noisy This Spring
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Beatles Sister Louise Harrison Departs the Midwest
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Working Class Dogs to Honor Rick Springfield
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Torche Gets Back Into Its Heavy Groove With Restarter
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Coyne and his band, the Flaming Lips, headline the "1999 International Music Against Brain Degeneration Revue," coming to St. Louis this week. Also on the phenomenal quadruple bill are Robyn Hitchcock, Sebadoh and Sonic Boom's E.A.R.
The Flaming Lips have a collective brain that seems to be constantly pushing the needle into the red. Not content to take much for granted, in the past five years the band has experimented with new ways to create and perform music. To wit: experiments in which they gathered dozens of cars in a parking garage and doled out some prerecorded tapes with fragments of compositions on each, then orchestrated a collective stereo performance; the boom-box experiments similar in theory to the car-stereo experiment, though more practical to cram into a club in which the band experimented with 40 portable stereos, creating a symphony of addled sound; 1997's Zaireeka, a four-CD set composed with the intent that all four discs be played simultaneously set up four stereos, synchronize the discs, count to three and hit "play."
"I was looking for this bigger, denser sound without sort of compromising things along the way," says Coyne, in his scratchy voice, of the seeds of the Zaireeka album. "And one day I was probably doing the third or fourth parking-lot thing here (in Oklahoma City, where all three Lips live) one of the people from Warner Bros. (the Lips' record label) was with me. And I just sort of blurted out, "I want to do four CDs that play simultaneously,' and as it came out of my mouth, I thought, "Well, in the real world this will probably get beaten down so much that it will end up being two.' But I said four, and everybody said, "Oooh, that's cool.' And I still waited for the repercussions of "You idiot, why would you want to do that?' And it never came."
The result of their experiments is nothing less than musical epiphany. The boom-box thing, as presented at the Duck Room last year, was revelatory, a stunner of orchestrated sound. Not noise. Not chaos. Rather, blissful order of the most precise nature. The band created true-to-life pop songs out of scraps, piecing them together with the help of 40 audience members, each of whom was issued a stereo and seated as though a member of a symphony. Coyne, bassist Michael Ivins and drummer Steven Drozd then conducted literally, they looked like misfit Vonks with shit-eating grins the boom-box orchestra. A blast.
Same with Zaireeka: In a performance of the experiment in a huge warehouse on Cherokee last year involving four stereos, one in each corner of the space, the sound was all-consuming. In the middle of the room, sound literally surrounds you; Zaireeka appeared in waves of beauty as Coyne's voice floated around the room and rhythms and lush arrangements barraged the listener. It was something brand-new under the sun.
Since forming in 1984 or so, the Flaming Lips have always messed with perceptions. Their early records were obviously influenced not only by psychedelic rock but by psychedelic drugs echo-chamber bursts that combined feedback with punk and garage rock. Gradually their sound grew louder and louder. Live, the Lips seemed to play for the chosen few in the audience who were tripping their brains out: fog out the wazoo; strobe blasts nonstop for two hours; fire; feedback. The Flaming Lips were a visual feast of giddy overindulgence.
Over time the group discovered that the tension of restraint is a tool as powerful as full-blown frenzy and that this tension need not be at odds with melodic beauty. It was this discovery, made around the time they released In a Priest Driven Ambulance, that set them on a path of reconciling extravagance and simplicity.
The band signed with Warner Bros. records, and on their second record for the label, Transmissions from the Satellite Heart, bafflingly the Flaming Lips hit the mainstream with the single "She Don't Use Jelly."
Says Coyne of that time: "We always thought, when you're inside the music industry and you have no success in that commercial sense, you feel like, "Oh, there must be a group of five people who rule the world and say, "We like Madonna, so we'll make her popular," or "We like Soundgarden, so we'll make them popular."' And we always thought, well, we don't appeal to this elitist dictatorship, so fuck 'em, and we had resigned ourselves to being controlled by the Man, whoever he is. And then we started to sell records. And we thought, "Well, why is this happening?'" The reason was relatively simple: Beavis and Butt-head. The cartoon pair had a lot of power in 1995, and they used it to promote the Flaming Lips. Then came performances on Beverly Hills 90210 and Late Night with David Letterman.
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Stetson students, Health Department partner up for public-health awareness
By Pat Andrews
posted Apr 26, 2013 - 5:47:58pm
A partnership between Stetson University students in a health-communications class and the Florida Health Department in Volusia County has resulted in two videos and two coloring books designed to teach healthful habits.
The collaboration came about after Health Department Director Dr. Bonnie Sorensen saw a video called "This Is Public Health" on the national website www.thisispublichealth.org.
She thought such a film could be produced locally, geared to Volusia County.
That led to conversations with Dr. Tara Schuwerk, who teaches Stetson's health-communication course.
The students were enthusiastic, Schuwerk told The Beacon.
Watch the resulting videos online at Youtube and at Vimeo.
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David Filner on Classical Music
David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.
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Camerata San Antonio's 10-11 Season
Camerata San Antonio (www.cameratasa.org) just announced their 2010-2011 dates and repertoire. It is their eighth year, and the six program season starts on September 16. Most programs are performed three times–in Kerrville, Boerne and San Antonio. Camerata San Antonio does a great job mixing masterpieces with lesser known works that are a delight to discover. […] [Read More]


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Spirit Airlines, which went to south Florida to bring low fares service to the warm weather from throughout the northern States, is going farther and farther afield, adding destinations deep in Latin America to its growing Caribbean network. It wants to add flights to Lima. Peru, in May, using 144-seat A-319s from its Fort Lauderdale hub; the airline would also serve Chiclayo, which is on Peru's northern coastal plain, with weekly flights in addition to the daily Lima service. Chiclayo is the fourth largest city in Peru and has more than a million residents; as importantly, numerous Peruvian expats live in South Florida, and many of them are from secondary cities in Peru.
The Peruvian cities would be Spirit's second and third destinations on the South American mainland, after Caracas, Venezuela, to which it has rights from US authorities (but not yet from the Venezuelan aviation agency). That too is an ethnic or 'VFR' (visiting friends and relatives) market as much as a business route, like so many other Spirit routes such as planned service between Fort Lauderdale and Port-au-Prince, on Haiti, which is not an island attracting a lot of US vacationers or business executives.


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The Empire Hotel is a restored historic hotel, built in 1867. We are 80 metres from the information centre (I Site). We are well known for being clean, warm and friendly 'Just like home.'
This small, traditional and homely hostel is located close to the Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve and just min
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Andy Barr Vlog – 18 June 2013 – Feat: CIPRSMet, Dan Tyte of Working Word PR, @laurenwilden @shazzayeti
Hi there, my latest video blog. Features CIPRsMET, @dantyte of Working Word PR, @LaurenWilden, @Shazzayeti, The Met office, the environment agency and much much more.
These videos are shot and edited by myself and are in no way a reflection of the great work that our own video team does (in other words, I use them as a way to practice making videos and i know they are a bit naff) . They will get better, honest.


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L.A. Now Casting 'G's Dilemma' and Upcoming Auditions
"G's Dilemma" is a "spunky, indie relationship dramedy" following 20-somethings who "flip the script" on love and relationships.
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"G's Dilemma" is a "spunky, indie relationship dramedy" following 20-somethings who "flip the script" on love and relationships.
Now Casting 'R-Naught 15' and Upcoming Auditions
"R-Naught 15" examines the questions: "What happens if everything you knew suddenly vanished? Everyone you ever talked to, loved and held dear, suddenly gone?"
L.A. Now Casting 'The In-Between' and Upcoming Auditions
"The In-Between" focuses on "the feelings of isolation, fear, and hope that come with taking the first real steps of adulthood."
6 Chances to Get Cast in 2015!
Start 2015 off on the right foot with these casting notices, which include a short film set in the '70s, a Tony Award-winning musical, a horror film about a maniacal stalker who believes he's "Santa's Helper," and the stage adaptation of "Ever After."
Now Casting 'R/evolution' and Other Upcoming Auditions
"R/evolution" is a "futuristic dance musical in which a person from our time is brought into a future world through DNA duplication."
L.A. Now Casting 'Generation Gap' and Upcoming Auditions
"Generation Gap" follows a recently escaped mental patient and his invisible friend as they plot their next move.
38 Backstage Subscribers Who Booked Jobs in 2014!
This has been a great year for our Backstage readers who have gotten cast in everything from regional theater productions to touring ones, music videos and student films to commercials. Here's a look back on some of the actors who were cast through Backstage this year!
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"5 Doctors" follows a "hypochondriac, Spencer, who travels back to his hometown to go to five doctors' appointments in a single day without seeing any of his friends or family."
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"The Sex Trip" is a romantic comedy film casting six lead and supporting roles. Submissions are being sought from the Los Angeles area, and shooting will begin Feb. 5.
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Jan 02 2013
My New Favorite Candles
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, my kids interrogated me daily about what they could get me. I tried the "Nothing—just you guys!" route a few times, but they got really tired of that and I could see in the little schnookums' eyes that they really wanted to get me something I wanted. So I told them what I really, really, really wanted.
It really is all I wanted, all I ever want in life. I love candles, I need candles, I adore candles, I live for candles. I love the scents, I love the little flicker of flame, I love that different candles can fill your house with totally different smells.
I gave them no direction, and on Christmas morning I unwrapped different candles chosen by each of the kids. They'd all gone shopping together, so they were variations of the same type: WoodWick.
Have you tried them? I've heard of them for years—I knew (because I've always been good at deductive reasoning) they had wicks made of wood—but I'm not certain I've ever had one myself.
And the verdict?
I. Absolutely. Love. Them.
And not just because they were gifts from my babies, though I can't deny that's also at play.
But let me tell you what's wonderful about them.
But that's nothing special. Lots of candles smell wonderful.
Second, they last a long time.
But then again, lots of candles do.
What's truly special about these candles is that they actually crackle as they burn. And here's how I found this out: Christmas night, after the kids went to bed and the house was starting to quiet down, I noticed that the candle I'd lit on the table in the living room was…
Well, it was making noise. It was flickering. It was crackling. It was nice! But I wasn't sure it was supposed to be doing that. So I picked up the candle to give the wick a closer look and make sure nothing was awry…and that's when I noticed that the label on the candle read "Crackles as it burns."
Ahhhh. I got it!
Since then, I've come to need the gentle crackle in my life. I feel I've been robbed all these years by quiet candles! The crackle is so reassuring. It really adds life to the little table beside your sofa, where you like to park yourself and watch Real Housewives marathons.
Here's a link to the WoodWick website, but they can also be found at Hallmark, Amazon, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and lots of other places. They're not necessarily cheap…but they do seem to last a nice, long time.
About the scents! "Linen" is really nice, as is "Applewood" and any of the caramel, cookie scents. I'll warn you that "Patchouli" smells a little more like Aqua Velva than patchouli…but it's still kind of nice in a men's cologne kind of way.
These make a nice gift! (I speak from experience here.)
(Note: Not a paid advertisement. Just wanted to tell you about the candles my kiddos gave me. Over and out.)
Fun fashion-related post coming tomorrow! Hope you like it.
311 Comments and 21 Replies
Virginia On Wednesday, January 2 at 9:31 pm
Have you seen the Scentsy candles? They are safer than regular candles.
Sandra On Saturday, January 5 at 5:42 pm
I have both and scentsy candles don't seem to last as long. I like putting scented oils in my scentsy burners. The oils last longer and are easier to clean up. Just my personal preference…. The Woodwick Candles smell amazing and last a really long time.
Anita Beckenholdt On Wednesday, January 2 at 9:58 pm
i got one from my bonus son and his family. haven't tried yet but am curious. usually use yankee candles, love their long lasting & yummy scents but like the idea of sound effects with these!
Tomara On Wednesday, January 2 at 10:02 pm
I got one as a gift not too long ago and I, too, love them! I just wish they weren't so stinkin' expensive! They sure do help get rid of the boy smell in the house!
SusanL On Wednesday, January 2 at 10:57 pm
I'm partial to Beanpod soy candles, but I may have to try the Diamond soy candles now
CarolHS On Wednesday, January 2 at 11:00 pm
My sister-in-love gave me a Woodwick candle for my birthday once, and even though (don't hate me!) I'm kind of meh about candles, I really like this one. The sound is so soothing, like listening to creek water flowing, or hearing my mom sing.
Alice R. On Wednesday, January 2 at 11:33 pm
Thanks for sharing; these sound wonderful!
Lynn J On Thursday, January 3 at 12:24 am
I agree these are awesome candles. Love them!
Marilyn On Thursday, January 3 at 1:13 am
I am a candle fanatic too!! And I received 2 of the Woodwick candles a year ago from my own "babies"! Love, love the campfire crackle!
Tracey M On Thursday, January 3 at 3:12 am
I've been a Woodwick fan for years! And now that I've moved to England, I've actually found them here and introduced some of my friends here to them. The Patchouli is the best!
Michelle L. On Thursday, January 3 at 4:30 am
Love these candles! My favorites are campfire and fireside!!!
Beth W. On Thursday, January 3 at 5:52 am
They are the best. All the benefits of reading a good book in front of the fire without having to make an actual fire! Great for the soul…
shirlsaw63 On Thursday, January 3 at 5:57 am
I have loved Woodwicks for years especially the fireplace scent. BUT I cannot seem to keep one of these for long without breaking it!!!! Shoot I even broke one 5 minutes after I bought it loading it into my car!! In fact New Years Day I melted down 2 broken ones and put them in new containers!!! The only one I never broke was a scent someone else bought for me that I didn't line – go figure. I now bought the wicking ones but am afraid to open it in case I spill that out all over!!
Brenda M. On Thursday, January 3 at 6:04 am
Thank you for making me smile, Ree. What a fun post!
CaroleLee W On Thursday, January 3 at 6:27 am
Interesting. I work at Cracker Barrel, and have looked at these candles for the past few years, but never bought any. Now I will definitely try one, for the crackle… wonder if woodwick knows that people are unaware of the crackle?
Christine A On Thursday, January 3 at 6:41 am
You are so right about candles and the wooden wicks. My favorites are the Woodwicks and also the Gold Canyon candles. I have also found that these candles are worth the extra money that you spend on them. They last longer and the scents are true. The Gold Canyon Orange Blossom makes you think you are sitting in an orange grove on a warm spring day… absolutely intoxicating!
Dawn K On Thursday, January 3 at 7:02 am
I had one of these for Christmas. It was one of the Christmas scents and the scent was divine; however, I doubt if I will ever get another one because it had a HUGE flame and made a lot of smoke and soot. There is actually a black spot on my ceiling a good four feet above where I burned the candle over the holidays. I also did not think it lasted that long. I had realtives in for three days and I used the candle up in that time period. Not a great bargain for the price of the candle.
Beckylou from AR On Thursday, January 3 at 8:10 am
I love these candles. My favorite scent is vanilla. I find it very peaceful to light one or two of these and turn down the lights and just relax with the sound of "fireplace" crackling. What a terrific find. Thank you WoodWick.
Susan On Thursday, January 3 at 8:20 am
Careful what you wish for my husbands family found out I love candles and started giving me multiple candles for everything I recently sent a whole paper box to goodwill of unburnt candles I have so many I'll never use them up in a life time. Plus my husband only likes pine scented candles so if he lights one it will only be pine. My favorites are coffee scented candles.
Lisa Hinrichs On Thursday, January 3 at 8:20 am
I also received one of these for a gift this year for Christmas. I had to light it as soon as I got home to make sure that it really did crackle. I can hardly wait to use it. I like the idea of sitting reading quietly and hearing the candle crackle just like a fire, but wait, it is never quiet when I read. I guess I will have to sneak out of bed in the middle of the night to read by candle light. Or maybe stash them in my luggage so I can read alone in my hotel room when I am on business trips.
Connie D On Thursday, January 3 at 8:30 am
I love the smell of candles but do not love the flame…so now I use products from Scentsy. I have warmer pots in several rooms of my house. They only take electricity..so no flame…and the smell, from this little cube in your warmer, lasts longer than any candle I have ever tried. With kids in the house you should try these Ree…you will never go back to burning a candle again! You can just google Scentsy..plus you can find a dealer close to you (or know) and give her the credit for your order!
Chris B from Mich On Thursday, January 3 at 8:39 am
I Love these. I have had a candle addiction for a number of years. I tried one of these because I found small holiday scent Wood Wick candles at Hallmark for under $5.00 each. They are amazing! I ended up going back for the other 2 scents. The crackle drives my husband a little crazy from time to time. We were out of power for @18 hours a couple of weeks ago, and I had to put the candle out, but on a normal day he really does not notice them.
Christina On Thursday, January 3 at 8:45 am
Very cool! I'll be checking these out next time I need candles!
Rachael P On Thursday, January 3 at 8:51 am
Those candles look like butterscotch pudding or maybe espresso mousse. Mmmm.
I think the crackle would be a big part of the experience so you know I'm going to have to try them myself.
Patchouli? I used to work with a woman who wore patchouli oil and it always smelled like dirty feet to me. But apparently, to her nose, it was delightful.
Joy Howard On Thursday, January 3 at 8:58 am
I love these candles! Every year two friends and I go to Cracker Barrel and we get the Frasier Fir scent. They only have it around Christmas though but it smells wonderful!
Agnes from Antigo On Thursday, January 3 at 8:59 am
I received my first WoodWick candle for my birthday in September from my niece. I love it. Didn't think to put it on my Christmas "wish list", so I will be ordering another for myself. You're right, the "crackle" is pleasant, the aroma is delicious and I LOVE how long they last. Jesa bought me a three-flavor candle and I'm not even through the first flavor yet! Problem now is which fragrance to buy!
Tiffany On Thursday, January 3 at 9:01 am
I absolutely love Woodwick! Currant is my all time favorite…so much that I dont believe I have ever purchased another scent (I've been a fan for about 7 years now). Enjoy!
Tiffany G On Thursday, January 3 at 9:01 am
These are the best! The fireside one is one of my favorites, and then the triple scented vanilla one
Kim S On Thursday, January 3 at 9:07 am
I received one of these from my sister for Christmas. Amazing. Now I'm going to have to purchase some!
Jen On Thursday, January 3 at 9:09 am
I had never heard of such a candle, but I am amxious to try them! Thanks for the info!
Liz On Thursday, January 3 at 9:14 am
You can get these at Tuesday Morning for about $5.00, the good sized ones. I got an evergreen one and I loved it.
Brandi Y. On Thursday, January 3 at 9:18 am
I have always wanted to try these candles, too. JCP sells them and sometimes they are on sale for 50% off so next time I see them on sale I will buy at least one!
DeannaZ On Thursday, January 3 at 9:23 am
Oh yes, I've used WoodWick for years. My favorite is the Fireside, it smells like I have a nice warm wood fire going.
ronda On Thursday, January 3 at 9:26 am
I've had Woodwicks for years and love them. They've changed the wicks from a single splint to the "x" one. The "x" ones seem to burn more consistant. My step daughter is highly upset if there isn't one in her Christmas stocking (long with the Burt's bee's hand salve :-)!!)
Donna Ellis On Thursday, January 3 at 9:34 am
What a delightful anecdote, Ree! Just love your writing style, and how your personality flows with your words. Thanks for sharing – hadn't heard about these candles previously.
Betty On Thursday, January 3 at 9:46 am
Notice how some candles burn down nice and others, well, make a hole in the middle? Did you all know that candles have a memory? How you first burn a candle will determine how it will burn. Rule of thumb, if you have a 4 inch candle, burn for 4 hours or until it is burned close to the edge (this isn't as important with jar candles but will make a difference). So make sure the first time you light a candle to be able to burn it for a long time to get the most out of it. And pillar candles need to have the wax curled in so they burn down.
Janice On Thursday, January 3 at 9:51 am
Can't wait to try these candles. Love that they crackle.
Debbie On Thursday, January 3 at 9:54 am
Ree, I had to LOL at your description of your first experience with these candles because this was exactly what happen to me. I've been a loyal fan of Woodwicks ever since.
Another good Soy candle I buy often is from Kristen & Company Candles made in Michigan. Good quality, last long and the Christmas scents are incredible.
kay43026 On Thursday, January 3 at 10:03 am
THANKS for the info on the candles! I'll have to check them out. It's always nice to a REAL review on something:-)
AbbieD On Thursday, January 3 at 10:14 am
I'm obsessed with WoodWicks…I have 5 varieties sitting on my end table right now. Several years ago when I was buying them in bulk (yes…I said bulk) I decided to pick up a few extra for my girlfriends. We hadn't typically given Christmas gifts to each other, but I just thought, "hey I love these things…I bet they will too!" And now they've come to expect them. Every year. And I love that I was able to give them something that they love…and something that keeps them coming back to me every year.
My favorite scents are: Fireside, Redwood, and (new this Christmas) Frasier Fir. I also currently have Linen and Noel. (Noel might have been a specialty last Christmas.)
Katie On Thursday, January 3 at 10:20 am
I love the crackle sound as well. I close my eyes and listen to it. It reminds me of camp fires and being cozy.
Coffee Sipper On Thursday, January 3 at 10:27 am
I absolutely love these candles. I developed a taste in candles when I worked at a craft store in high school and discovered that Yankee Candles actually smell good, not like the cheap candles from Walmart. But then I found a candle with a wood wick a few years ago, and it has revamped my taste in candles to where I don't want to go back to anything without a wood wick. So when I am asked what I want for my birthday and Christmas, I always make sure to mention that as something I would like… I don't spend money on candles often, but when I do, I buy wood wick. Okay, usually. Once in a while Yankee has some holiday scent I just can't quite do without, and I'll give in, but only occasionally. My favorite scent Fireside, and I like to put it in the fireplace that we have only ever used for candles–so far, and it gives it that feel like we almost have a fire in the fireplace, because, after all, we do, even though it's just a little one, but a fire nonetheless. I am so glad Pioneer Woman found these, because like you say, you've been robbed by silent candles for years! Have fun with your new candles!!!
Linda WIlson On Thursday, January 3 at 10:55 am
Dear Ree!
With everything that you make yourself, I am surprised that you don't make your OWN soy candles like these! They are truly wonderful and it is so much fun and easy to do. Woodwicks are great and just one of the choices you can make, along with scents that are mixed and created by you…..if you want! Or you can choose from a myriad of options. Plus it is a great way to re- or up-cycle glass, especially things you find at thrift stores or yard sales.
I would be happy to share my favorites – let me know! Linda
Linda WIlson On Thursday, January 3 at 11:00 am
And just another note and thought. While Scentsy products are handy, cute and smell great, they are petroleum based and therefore should not be something you use inside. All paraffin candles (tapers, non-glass filled pillars, Scentsy) put toxic chemicals in the air. Would you want to burn the tar from roadways for a light source? Not many would, but that is exactly what you are doing when you use paraffin candles…..really. Take care of yourself and your family and get rid of those old candles – make the switch for your health!
Anna Smith On Sunday, January 6 at 11:43 pm
Are you sure the petroleum is released into the air with Scentsy products? I can understand the worry with candles that are burned because the wax actually evaporates into the air, into your lungs and onto your walls, but the with the Scentsy warmers the only thing that is released is the scented oil. The wax stays in the bowl until you throw it away. I know that the any candle that burns releases carcinogens into the air that we breathe so any candle that has to be lit is bad for your health. Just a suggestion…
Vince On Thursday, January 3 at 11:20 am
oh yes yes YES. they ROCK.
i love the crackle. many imiatators since they came out,
but WoodWicks iz the best!!!!
the best JARRED candle, i think… are the Bath and Body Works (they are back to calling these candles "WHITE BARN CANDLE COMPANY" 3-wick jobbers. Get 'em when they run 2 for $20. Sadly, a lot of the INSANELY great seasonal ones are blown out of stores. Trust me on this one… one word:
Happy Season of Smells!
Amanda On Thursday, January 3 at 11:22 am
I LOVE candles. They are my weakness. That and to go coffee cups. My husband constantly reminds me that I can't use them all at once and put it back, you don't need it.
Elizabeth ss On Thursday, January 3 at 11:25 am
I also love these candles, and my kids do too (if it is possible for an 18 year old boy to love a candle). My son bought one for his dorm room and his R.A. promptly took it away from him! I keep telling him to bring it home, but I have an idea that it has been used. My daughter loves them too. One of the first evenings home alone in her apartment she was laying in bed reading and also had the candle burning (she wasn't reading by candlelight….just had it burning for the wonderful scent!). Anyway……she didn't associate the sound of the wood wick burning with the candle, and was freaking out thinking her apartment was haunted! We all laughed at her and now it is a standing joke….beware of the ghost! These candles are now a Christmas tradtion!
Sherri On Thursday, January 3 at 11:26 am
I love these candles too. My sister-in-law always puts them on her Christmas list. FYI, in November you can generally find some at Tuesday Morning and Homegoods for $9.99 each. Definitely a bargain. Some of the fragrances that make it to these stores don't smell very good but both this year and last I've found amazing ones and bought them for all the female members of my family. Last year it Mrs. Claus' Kitchen which was warm and spicy and this year I found Mistletoe Magic which was equally, if not more, divine. Also, it doesn't hurt that people think you paid twice, or more, than what you actually did.
Liz H On Thursday, January 3 at 11:34 am
I love, love Woodwick Candles, kinda pricey though. I received my first one in a gift basket from a golf tournament. The last ones I found at Dillard's in Shawnee, very nicely marked down. I have one left and am waiting for a special occasion to fire it up!
Aimee On Thursday, January 3 at 11:37 am
My Fiance has been dying to try the Fireside scent that crackles! Our anniversary was January 1, so maybe I'll grab one for him as a small gift. Now I know it will be great I feel much better, I hate buying candles that smell great in the store then you burn them and they either don't smell or stink!
Amanda Nichols On Thursday, January 3 at 11:44 am
Beautiful candles I bet they smell wonderful.
Teresa B On Thursday, January 3 at 11:45 am
I love these candles! I can only find them here at Crackle Barrel! I am so glad that you discovers them!
Rene Foust On Thursday, January 3 at 11:46 am
Amen to Woodwick candles!
Brenda B On Thursday, January 3 at 12:06 pm
So Fun!! I received one of the Applewood ones from my new daughter-in-love for Christmas!! I LOVE IT!! The sound is so comforting—-here in Florida hard to justify a crackling fire very often….the candle helps!!
Sharon Ferrel On Thursday, January 3 at 12:14 pm
Ree, I am so glad you love the WW candle line, and thanks for the "testimony". We sell these in our retail stores and they are my top candle line. Just met with my Rep yesterday to re-order for the spring – let me just say, he is a happy Rep with the nice size ($$$) orders I gave him as well sell a ton of it. You need to try the new Ribbon Wick line. Great scents and they are beautiful when burning. Happy Candling!!!
Shana On Thursday, January 3 at 12:31 pm
You must try Herbal Star Candles!! Made by a fabulous mother and daughter team in Lancaster, Pa. They have a website, Herbal Star Candles.com.
the farmer's wife On Thursday, January 3 at 12:52 pm
and cracker barrel..sometimes there's even a little tucked away clearance section of discontinued scents.
Runt On Thursday, January 3 at 1:05 pm
I LOVE candles! I love the ambiance of candles. =] I have seen these before in TJ Maxx, maybe next time I see them I'll give them a try. I've never burned one before.
Nina S. On Thursday, January 3 at 1:12 pm
Love the Wood Wick…we got the tree trimming one….awesome!! You all might like the Fresh Balsam or Winter Night from Slatkin & Co. Winter Night smells exactly like a Catholic Church at Midnight Mass Christmas Eve……without the sneezing……You can get them through Amazon.com…..good pricing…they last long too…
Karen On Thursday, January 3 at 1:32 pm
I've wanted to try these but was leary of the wood wick – but now I'm going to give them a try! I also love Votivo candles – the scents are luxurious. Red Currant and Black Ginger are two of my faves. If anyone asks what I want for a gift – I ask for a Votivo candle. http://www.votivo.com/
Lisa Rae On Thursday, January 3 at 1:45 pm
I enjoy their candles too! Since we have fake gas logs/fireplace I use them to create that real fire "feel".
Deb J On Thursday, January 3 at 1:51 pm
I love these candles. They are the best ever
Candy Brewer On Thursday, January 3 at 2:01 pm
Love them, love the candles, love the wick, and especially the Diffusers. They are wonderful.
Karen D. On Thursday, January 3 at 2:09 pm
You have got to try the Fireside scent… it's amazing!
Kim On Thursday, January 3 at 2:18 pm
My favorite wood wick is Redwood!
Colleen On Thursday, January 3 at 2:20 pm
Hi, thanks so much for your blog…I swear we could be sisters~~lol (don't worry, I am not a stalker) just checked out those candles, love the looks & sounds of them and will be placing an order as soon as my budget recovers from Christmas….I love your cooking style, simple & good, nothing else matters really! I watch your show on the food network whenever I can. I just love your Charlie and just now noticed you wrote a few books about him, can't wait to check them out although I no longer have small children but will think of some excuse to get them…..I have 3 spoiled rotten dogs who would love to meet Charlie~~
Keep up the good work!
Greta On Thursday, January 3 at 2:30 pm
I got one of those for Christmas too – it is a double wick candle in a tree sort of sent. Normally I don't like those kind but I love this one! It smells incredible and I love the crackle I have been burning it every night since I received it. Thanks for posting as I had no idea where my mom had bought it. It's Awesome!
Chelsea On Thursday, January 3 at 2:47 pm
I love WoodWick candles! My favorite thing about them is they burn all the way down. You don't have to stick your hand down a tunnel of unused wax to light them like the candle company that rhymes with Shmankee.
Laura On Thursday, January 3 at 2:52 pm
Oh yes, our favorite candles for several years now. I LOVE the one that smells like a camp fire burning.
Annie Pat On Thursday, January 3 at 2:53 pm
Actually, I got these same candles for my Dad for Christmas, he is usually hard to buy for, but he loves them!
Amy Upperman On Thursday, January 3 at 3:04 pm
I am a candle/scent fanatic but when a friend of mine had a house fire because of an unattended candle I looked for another option to 'scent' my home. I discovered SCENTSY!!!! It is the total bombdiggity!! Not only are they safe because they don't use a flame, but they are have an amazing variety of scents. So whether I'm in the mood for the smell of freshly baked cookies in my kitchen, clean linen in my bathroom or spicy romantic scents in the bedroom I can choose!. The other thing I love about Scentsy is that the warmers are really beautiful. They have all different colors, and styles that I can use to decorate in my home. I am a total SCENTSY-GIRL and will never go back to traditional candles. Ree – you should totally check them out (aupperman.scentsy.us). In fact, I would be happy to send you one.
Dawn On Thursday, January 3 at 3:25 pm
those are good candles. You should try Paddywax candles and Root candles..they have unique combinations of scents. And they are made near my hometown and sold in Whole Foods…(this is not a paid advertisement…hehe).
Sue On Thursday, January 3 at 4:26 pm
WoodWicks are great—I, too, am a candle fanatic! I am not crazy about Yankee, I think they're overrated and lose their scent. I DO, however, LOVE Gold Canyon. If you have a chance, try them!!
Belle O On Thursday, January 3 at 4:27 pm
Woodwick and Circle E are the best!!Circle E smell fantastic and can't ever be beat:) Love the cracklin' of WoodWick though, keeps me company when hubby is gone!:)
Sarah U On Thursday, January 3 at 4:46 pm
You should try "Biscotti" scented WoodWicks! It's the household favorite around here!
julie s On Thursday, January 3 at 5:48 pm
Ree, Yes Woodwicks are the bomb! I have loved giving these for years-sometimes I give one to myself;) I have never had the problem with smoke or soot-lucky I guess? I love the Frasier Fir, it has been a holiday scent for years and I have one crackling now. I find the candles burn for a long time and the smell is not overpowering. FYI Target carries their own "brand" of a woodwick candle and they will have seasonal scents as well. I love their bonfire-it smells like fall-wonderful! Glad you found them, enjoy:)
Shelia B. On Thursday, January 3 at 6:31 pm
Ree, you really, really need to try the "Fireside" scent, it reminds me of a winters night by the blazing fireplace in a cozy cabin in the mountains…..or something like that. It's just my favorite of all the woodwicks. Just thought you should know
Jenn On Thursday, January 3 at 6:54 pm
My favorite candle as well. Since I don't have a fire place, the crackle of the candle is wonderful!!
Vicki On Thursday, January 3 at 7:13 pm
Have had several…..love them
Beth On Thursday, January 3 at 7:14 pm
I clicked on this originally because I thought it said "my new favorite candies!". You let me down Ree! Just kidding! It's better it's about candles for my waistline! They are beautiful too!
Amber Thornton On Thursday, January 3 at 7:43 pm
These candles are AWESOME! and if your Fireplace deprived, like this city girl… then the crackle just makes your day! I always buy these on clearance AFTER christmas! Cracker Barrel carries them a lot too!
Gheryl W. On Thursday, January 3 at 7:54 pm
I love the Petals scent!!! try for a great spring or summer refreshing smell…..
Natalie On Thursday, January 3 at 8:29 pm
I, too, love WoodWick candles. I haven't had one since they changed the wicks to the "x" shape. I need to reacquaint!
My most "interesting" candle find this year was the French Baguette scent at Bath and Body Works….a bread scented candle?…I had to try it. In the jar it did indeed smell just like fresh bread, but when it burned it reminded me of the smell of a movie theater! (a popcorn-y smell)
Natalie On Thursday, January 3 at 8:31 pm
….by the way, that's first photo is so nice. Some really nice bokeh going on there! Inviting.
amy On Thursday, January 3 at 9:03 pm
I do love the wood wick but please try village candle "mulled cider" and gold canon "cobbler
on the porch", you'll love those also!
heather On Thursday, January 3 at 10:29 pm
i love candles and would love to try these
Andrea Sheaffer On Thursday, January 3 at 10:36 pm
I just purchased the Cinnamon Chai scent. It is wonderful!
Tracy On Thursday, January 3 at 10:41 pm
I found some today at my local target in socal! They are called nature's wick and I'm enjoying the sound of one right now. Although to me it doesnt sound like a crackle; it sounds like a propane camping burner. Oh well. It's still an outdoorsy sound.
Kaycie Henington On Thursday, January 3 at 10:55 pm
Love WoodWick Candles. They are pretty great!
Renee On Thursday, January 3 at 11:12 pm
I used to be a fan of yankee candles but hated the black smoke that not only lined the glass but also burned into my house. The hallmark associate sold me on woodwick because it is a clean burning candle because of the soy. So not only do they smell wonderful, have the soothing crackling sound but you are not filling your home with black smoke when you burn your candle : )
Laura G. On Friday, January 4 at 12:23 am
Absolutely love mine!! A Christmas gift from my 10-year old son was far the best gift I received. I love the crackling sound… takes me back to sitting in front of the fireplace of my grandpa's house.
Gloria On Friday, January 4 at 2:03 am
Yes, they have a good fragrance, HOWEVER, I could not take the smoke they emit! It overpowers the fragrance and turns your walls and ceiling black. The crackel is nice, but it is like having a fire burning in your house. I only use them as outdoor candles now.
Nicki On Friday, January 4 at 3:45 am
We discovered the Wood Wicks a couple of years ago in the Cracker Barrel gift shops when one of their obnoxiously helpful staff told us about their crackling. Hubby won't buy anything else since then. And I don't mind them at all!
Deborah On Friday, January 4 at 8:04 am
Ree, I live in Fairhope, Alabama and there is a Cadle maker here who owns a store called Bay Candle. Here is the neat part though. She creates candles for celebrities as well. She creates their own signature scent and creates a label that is theirs! I could so see YOUR candle with your signature orange and flowwers! She also creates candles for the other stores and hotels around the country as well as selling to the general public! I probably love candles more than you! If you are interested, her name is Paula and you can email me for more info or google her at Bay Candle in Point Clear, Alabama! I would loooove a Pioneer Woman Candle!!!!
Jean Walton On Friday, January 4 at 9:56 am
I really like my wood wick candle. It's unique!
My neighbor brought it to me last fall from New Mexico.
Mine is Frasier Fir.
Katherine On Friday, January 4 at 10:31 am
I bought my first WoodWick from Cracker Barrel last weekend… only because it was on clearance! It is Leather & Suede and smells amazing… a spicy type scent and didn't realize till later in the evening that it crackles!! Love it!!
Blair B. On Friday, January 4 at 10:48 am
I LOVE these candles! They last absolutely forever and make fantastic birthday gifts. Enjoy your new smell-goods!
Jennscookin On Friday, January 4 at 11:28 am
I found these candles last year at JCPenney's and fell in love! The aroma fills the whole house with just one candle. And, I LOVE the flickering sound they make from the wood wick. Just before Christmas I found them at Marshall's (a discount store) similar to Ross but higher quality. I got the large one for $12.99. Makes it even better
Heather On Friday, January 4 at 1:28 pm
I love my woodwick candle!! I only have one that I got as a christmas gift but I really need more!
Lori S On Friday, January 4 at 4:14 pm
I ran out and bought the Warm Woods trilogy candle at Bed, Bath and Beyond after reading your post. I love it!
Bmbie On Friday, January 4 at 7:56 pm
I don't get into town much, but, there is a Cracker Barrel just down the street which I pass when I go to the shop or pastures. They, also, have WoodWick candles. They are something special! (Live in SW FL)


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"This recipe takes the simplicity of fresh peaches and turns them into a scrumptious dessert!"
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fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 teaspoon
almond extract
1 cup
all-purpose flour
1 cup
white sugar
1/4 cup
brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
1/2 cup
This was an awesome peach crisp. I added just a little more cinnamon and replaced 1/2 of the flour with a 1/2 C oatmeal. My boyfriend said it was the best thing I have ever made for him. Thank you
Followed the recipe as written, with the exception of adding a touch of honey and vanilla to the peaches and adding some oats to the topping mix. Ended up being more like a praline topping, because it was sooooo juicy. If I make it again, I may try cutting the butter in half and also try adding some sliced almonds to the topping. Was looking for more of a crumble/crisp topping. Still enjoyed the recipe, just not quite what I was looking for.
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I LOVED this recipe. (TIP: boil a pot of water and stick the peaches in for about 20 seconds. The skins will peal right off.) this peach crisp recipe is so versatile. I used a splash of vanilla and a splash of almond extract, about 8 medium sized peaches, and about 1/2 cup less sugar. To the peach mixture, I added a splash of fresh lemon juice and a tablespoon of flour because my peaches were super juicy. Awesome, I plan on making this many times in the future.
This came out SOOO good. I doubled the recipe for a 9x12 inch pan with no problems. Instead of adding cinnamon, I added ground ginger because I like the combination of peaches and ginger. It was fantastic hot, and pretty great cold too. This is the kind of sugar-y streusel top "crisp" I was looking for--- not the biscuit-y kind.
Excellent! The name is not mistaken...this recipe is super juicy. The only addition I made was about a 1/2 cup of Quaker oats to the topping.
I made the recipe as directed, but next time (and there will be a next time) I think I will cut the white sugar back a little. It was a little too sweet, but still delicious! A great way to use up fresh peaches before they go bad.
Absolutely fantastic! I only had 4 peaches, though, so I threw in some frozen raspberries (maybe 3/4 cup). I only used 1/2 cup of the white sugar, and I also reduced the flour to 1/2 cup and added 1/2 cup of oats instead. A HUGE hit!!
This was exactly the kind of "crisp" recipe I was looking for! Delicious!! Per other reviews, I also used 1/2 the flour and substituted oats for the other 1/2. Will definitely make again to use up the peaches from our tree!!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Juicy Peach Crisp
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 401
Calories from Fat: 140
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