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Say Good-bye to summer time with my chiffon skirt, red sandals and Mixed Berry Mille Feuille

Is it officially the end of summer time in NYC??? Everyone is starting the conversation with "It is so cold!!" "Yeah, I know! I even woke up last time coz the chilled weather!" Alas, it is only early September, not fully enjoyed summer sun shine, not even one serious beach tan, not (NEVER) enough ice cream! 

And when I looked for some warm clothes in my closet, I realized some of my summer dresses were not even wore for once this summer, neither were my once-favorite red sandals. (sigh...) Never need to mention "How time flies" now. It is my 3rd summer in NYC, but never dare say that I managed to enjoy the great time to the fullest.


So this is how I ended up saying good bye to the 2014 summer time- wearing my new chiffon skirt, my favorite red high-heeled sandals and visiting my best friends :D I went to a most casual dinner at one friend's place, but you can always find an excuse to dress up~~


I also went to my last summer BBQ on Saturday. (Yes, if you remember, it was raining on that day.) Perfect, unforgetable, one of the best BBQ experience!
I brought my summer-versioned #Mixed Berry Mille Feuille#. The filling was a combo of pastry cream and whipped cream. The raspberries and blueberries really helped balance the flavor and added lots of colorful fun! I made my own puff pastry, which was a real pain. But you can always buy the pastry in store, in which way the dessert should be quite easy and fool-proof!


One minor thing to mention: I sprinkled sea salt on top of the pastry BY MISTAKE (was planning to add sugar to caramelize during baking), but it turned out quite nice. I guess life indeed is full of fun surprise!

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