Nyvo: Year One
The other day Yvo tags us in a photo of a bottle of bubbly that we got her during the bachelorette party. Reminding us of all the laughs and fun we had at her wedding about a year ago. This… Continue Reading
SDCC Tips from a n00b
Today my Facebook feed is a blaze with San Diego Comic-Con updates from all friends in attendance, as well as all the media outlets that are hyping their sessions and stars. The constant barrage of posts have me wincing in… Continue Reading
Survival Guide: Ramen Fest SF 2014
Almost every love song I know I want to use to profess my undying love for ramen. Most recently Disclosure’s Latch featuring Sam Smith has been playing on repeat in my head. When I hear that San Francisco is hosting… Continue Reading
Butter Mochi Baking at Home
Om nom nom noms… butter mochi… *drools* Carol, oh goddessa of desserts introduced me to butter mochi a couple years ago. It’s this delicious dessert with a subtle coconut flavor and great chewy texture. I thought it was from Hawaii,… Continue Reading
Pinnacles National Park, CA
Much belated post, but recently I’ve been getting a lot of these kinds of statements from old and new friends: “You’re not the type of person that likes outdoorsy kinds of things.” For me this is a weird observation, as… Continue Reading
Baseball Card Bust – What to do with Vintage Baseball Cards?
When I was a little girl, I completely idolized my brother. Honestly. Everything he did was the cats meow. In that respect, when he started collecting baseball cards in the late 80s and early 90s, I immediately followed suit. Saving… Continue Reading
Food That’s Fast: Microwave Egg Whites
Need a quick healthy meal? Microwave Egg Whites are super simple and fast to make: Spray a microwave safe mug with Pam or some cooking spray. Pour in egg whites, I used about 2 cups. Add salt and pepper to… Continue Reading
Day 3: Kauai – Move Turtle. Get out the way.
Third day in Kauai and nary a beach had yet to be seen. I had pre-gamed for beach moments suffering through a dietary plan of my own leading up to vacation as: belly + bathing suits = noes! Nevertheless I… Continue Reading
Day 2: Kauai Part II – Pet Thieves and Rice Pots
Still bummed about my water logged Nikon D80, I must have looked down at my camera pathetically 15 times on the ride home. Laurie noticed and sympathetically asked if I wanted to go to the market to get some rice… Continue Reading
Day 2: Kauai Part I – Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls
Yes, I quoted a TLC song. It seemed perfectly fitting even if that’s not what the song is really about. We were woken up at the crack of dawn by the hideously loud sound of a bird from the nest… Continue Reading