‘Tis The Season For Cookies
Nothing makes you feel like a child more than having a lady walk through your office whispering “Girl Scout Cookies for sale!” - then grabbing your wallet and chasing her down like she's the friggin’ ice cream man.
Jess’ Knitted Wares
My friend Jess is a crazy good knitter. I’d love to learn myself...but I’m too lazy and I’d rather just pay her to do it for me. These kid-sized paw mittens are some of the cutest things I’ve ever seen! GAH!
Alert The Media!
The hubs has found a few gray hairs here and there...but he just found one in his facial hair. This is gettin’ serious, people.
Church Humor
This made me laugh so hard. And while I doubt it’s real, I can still relate since I’ve met far too many people who lack a sense of humor when it comes to religion. (I personally think that Haysoos keeps me around for my jokes.)Click on the image below for the story.
Ski Weekend
That’s my friend, Jenn! This past weekend I tagged along with her and her husband to go skiing at Camelback Mountain in Pennsylvania. I was terrified as we drove up, since the temperature wavered between 12 and 15 degrees. But on the mountain the sun was out and it wasn’t windy, so it ended up being perfect skiing weather. I hadn’t skied in two years, so it was nice to get back out there. I always forget how much I love it!
Seeing Jenn on the terrain park definitely wants me to give snowboarding a shot. It’s “supposedly” easier to do tricks, and I’ve busted my fair share of a**es trying to do them on skis. Since I’m already a good skier it would probably be frustrating to start from scratch.....buuuuut, I’d be willing to give it a shot if I got to take jumps like these. (Don’t worry...you’ll get video.)
BLOGGERY: I Am Baker
I’ve been falling into a few blog spirals lately, but today I just couldn’t break away from the food blog I Am Baker. Why, you ask?!? You did hear me say “food”, right? Here were a few of my favorites: (yes, she has recipes)
Cookie Dough Brownies...with caramel.
Red Velvet Fudge. It looks amazing, and I’m not even a huge fudge lover!
The Best Chocolate Cake. And I don’t doubt her.
Food Porn: 01.19.11
Here’s a few of my favorites from this past week.
Egg scramble with mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese. (I totally ripped off Buttermilk Channel with this one - and I think mine was even better!)
Tomato/bacon/fresh mozzarella/pesto panini.
A Whole Latta Awesome
Weeeeeeeee!!! I’m so happy! I woke up this morning to this:
That’s ME, people! I’m a draw-ring!
Josh Latta is a friend of mine with serious - and often times not so serious - illustration skills. People covet his “avatards”, which he creates based on their personality, hobbies, or anything they’d like! He captured my past years as a dancer and even has me wearing my yellow tights! (RIP.)
You can commission your own avatard here. Or if you feel like being offended daily, you can follow him on Twitter, or like him on Facebook!
Frequent Flyer
Dec/Jan - Venezuela
February - Destin, FL
March - Turks and Caicos
Teacher: “Ok class...what can we deduce from Miss Angie’s upcoming travel plans?”
Child #1: “She got a job as a travel blogger?”
Teacher: “She WISHES...but no. Try again.”
Child #2: “I know! She’s gettin’ the hell out of the cold!”
Teacher: “Nice work, Suzie!”
It should go without saying, but I am PUMPED about the next few months! I think the best way to make it through NY winters, is to know when you’ll be getting out of it!
In 3 weeks, I’ll be heading to Destin to spend time with my family - and most importantly some quality time with my youngest nephew, Taylor (1.8). My sister and husband are taking my older nephew Brannon (4) to Disney World, which leaves Taylor as the sole recipient of our attention. And we’re WAY more fun than Disney World!
You Fancy, Huh?!?
I must’ve been hungry on my home from work tonight. While cutting through Chelsea Market, a cool, crisp looking cucumber caught my eye. Mmmmmm...Greek salad. So, I turned around and picked up the necessities: a tomato, that charming cucumber that had seduced me into his store, and some feta cheese. And since I’m already in the cheese department...
I saw an amazing herbed goat cheese that I couldn’t pass up. I had made omelets last weekend and kicked myself for not having any in the house. Well, I wouldn’t make that mistake twice.
However, as I walked past Amy’s Bread, I changed my mind and picked up a baguette. This cheese was going to eat this tonight! I remembered a quick trick I used to do, that is ridiculously easy, but tastes amazing. (If you love goat cheese, of course.)
Put the goat cheese in a small ramakin - or any other oven safe container. This cheese already had garlic and herbs mixed in, but you can add anything. Candied nuts...berries...whatever.
Put it in the oven on broil until the top browns. (You can even leave it in longer than I did.) The cheese comes out warm and easily spreadable. And if you’re lucky enough to have a “skinny baguette” purveyor in your town, then you can cut bite-sized bread slices like these.
