My friend Kelly posted this on Facebook. I told Bryan we need to start eating better or this is how our children will be. He said if our kids can think of that much shit to say, we're golden.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Portland, a gastronomic tour
Burger with blue cheese, pickled onions and sun-dried tomato goodness
French fries with creme fraiche
Genies Cafe, S.E. Division
Classic eggs benedict and roasted potatoes
Breakfast bloody mary
Shopping
Artisan cheese plate
Mussells and clams
Elizabeth and Kaitlyn
Deviled eggs and cornichons
Jalapeno fritters
Frozen vanilla custard with marshmallow and chocolate sauce
Frozen vanilla custard with marshmallow and chocolate sauce
Sex and the City
Bananas foster french toast
Thank you Kaitlyn for a wonderful weekend!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Flashback Friday: How to scar your child for life
When I was younger I wanted a horse. I'm sure everyone went through this stage in their life, but there were at least two Christmases where I woke up sorely disappointed. I tried to prove myself worthy by shoveling the neighbors horse poop, but that didn't seem to work.
When I was 9 my Mom and Dad said I could have a horse IF I stuck with 4H for an entire year. Okay, no problem. I'll learn how to care for a horse, I'll get to ride a horse, fantastic...let's do it. And so I joined the High Valley Gauchos (we had ugly matching jackets). My friend Christine and I were the only people in the group that were horseless. This is a horrible thing to be when you're 9. Most of the meetings were about the next horse related event, like a horse show, which I couldn't participate in because I DID NOT HAVE ONE! Oh, and we had to give these presentations about how to care for horses in front of judges and stuff. Well guess what...I didn't have one, so I decided to do a presentation on something I did have....
That's right. Handicapped Hamster. I'm pretty sure my parents had a good laugh over that one.
I decided to do my presentation on how to care for a Russian Dwarf Hamster...named Baby. Baby was handicapped because she only had 3 legs. She chewed one of them off one day when she got stuck in one of those McDonalds funland type tubes. We were on vacation so it was either starve, or chew your leg off.
Although I do have to give my parents credit for not interfering and allowing me to do my own thing, I was definitely scarred for life. You can tell by my face in this picture, it looks like I'm waiting for the judges to quit laughing. Oh yea, and I never got a horse.
Have a great weekend and please, do all you can to keep from scarring your child!
When I was 9 my Mom and Dad said I could have a horse IF I stuck with 4H for an entire year. Okay, no problem. I'll learn how to care for a horse, I'll get to ride a horse, fantastic...let's do it. And so I joined the High Valley Gauchos (we had ugly matching jackets). My friend Christine and I were the only people in the group that were horseless. This is a horrible thing to be when you're 9. Most of the meetings were about the next horse related event, like a horse show, which I couldn't participate in because I DID NOT HAVE ONE! Oh, and we had to give these presentations about how to care for horses in front of judges and stuff. Well guess what...I didn't have one, so I decided to do a presentation on something I did have....
That's right. Handicapped Hamster. I'm pretty sure my parents had a good laugh over that one.
I decided to do my presentation on how to care for a Russian Dwarf Hamster...named Baby. Baby was handicapped because she only had 3 legs. She chewed one of them off one day when she got stuck in one of those McDonalds funland type tubes. We were on vacation so it was either starve, or chew your leg off.
Although I do have to give my parents credit for not interfering and allowing me to do my own thing, I was definitely scarred for life. You can tell by my face in this picture, it looks like I'm waiting for the judges to quit laughing. Oh yea, and I never got a horse.
Have a great weekend and please, do all you can to keep from scarring your child!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
It's Twilight Time!
Disclaimer:
If you're part of the unexplainable cult following (and believe me, its unexplainable...I've tried many times) then this post is for you.
If your eyes roll back easily in your head at the mention of immortal, Edward Cullen or the word sparkle...then have a lovely day and check back tomorrow when all the Twilight vomit has left my system.
On to the goodness!
First off, my friend Jen sent me this hilarity on Robert Pattinson from Dickipedia. More accurate and awesome than Wikipedia. Here's a little taste to lure you in:
Robert Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986) is a dick actor, model, and musician best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of "Twilight," and very likely the reason your wife or girlfriend has stopped having sex with you.
Often called the “face” of "Twilight," Robert Pattinson portrays a character described by the series creator as “devastatingly, inhumanly beautiful.” You try playing that without turning into a total dick.
On top of that, Pattinson’s character is every woman’s fantasy—a dangerous though non-threatening protector with great hair and a bulletproof jawline, who, instead of getting tanked and groping you for five minutes before passing out, cradles you in his sober arms all night long, listening to you talk for hours on end without saying a word and without ever falling asleep.
This fictional chastity is especially ironic, considering that in real life Robert Pattinson is one of the biggest p-hounds to emerge from England since Henry VIII. Although none of RPattz’s conquests have been decapitated, at least not that "OK! Magazine" knows about. Pattinson harbors a penchant for bedding then stringing along various barely legal co-stars. Rumor has it he even got it on with Hermione Granger, a coupling that has something for every pervert on the planet.
I love it. Click HERE to read more. Click HERE to see other funny Twilight shit Jen has sent me.
Next on the agenda, Nordstrom is selling Twilight gear. I'm not linking to it because I do not want you to buy it.
AND you can pre order Bella's jacket from fredflare.com
You know you want to. Everyone will be wearing them this fall!
And last but not least:
The other day I was at the grocery store and when I got in line I noticed a little girl and her Father in front of me. The little girl was about 7 years old and was helping her Dad put the groceries onto the conveyer belt. I heard the man say "Okay, come on Bella." And I found myself thinking....I wonder if she knows she's going to grow up and fall in love with a vampire?
Thank you, I'll be here all night!
If you're part of the unexplainable cult following (and believe me, its unexplainable...I've tried many times) then this post is for you.
If your eyes roll back easily in your head at the mention of immortal, Edward Cullen or the word sparkle...then have a lovely day and check back tomorrow when all the Twilight vomit has left my system.
On to the goodness!
First off, my friend Jen sent me this hilarity on Robert Pattinson from Dickipedia. More accurate and awesome than Wikipedia. Here's a little taste to lure you in:
Robert Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986) is a dick actor, model, and musician best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of "Twilight," and very likely the reason your wife or girlfriend has stopped having sex with you.
Often called the “face” of "Twilight," Robert Pattinson portrays a character described by the series creator as “devastatingly, inhumanly beautiful.” You try playing that without turning into a total dick.
On top of that, Pattinson’s character is every woman’s fantasy—a dangerous though non-threatening protector with great hair and a bulletproof jawline, who, instead of getting tanked and groping you for five minutes before passing out, cradles you in his sober arms all night long, listening to you talk for hours on end without saying a word and without ever falling asleep.
This fictional chastity is especially ironic, considering that in real life Robert Pattinson is one of the biggest p-hounds to emerge from England since Henry VIII. Although none of RPattz’s conquests have been decapitated, at least not that "OK! Magazine" knows about. Pattinson harbors a penchant for bedding then stringing along various barely legal co-stars. Rumor has it he even got it on with Hermione Granger, a coupling that has something for every pervert on the planet.
I love it. Click HERE to read more. Click HERE to see other funny Twilight shit Jen has sent me.
Next on the agenda, Nordstrom is selling Twilight gear. I'm not linking to it because I do not want you to buy it.
AND you can pre order Bella's jacket from fredflare.com
You know you want to. Everyone will be wearing them this fall!
And last but not least:
The other day I was at the grocery store and when I got in line I noticed a little girl and her Father in front of me. The little girl was about 7 years old and was helping her Dad put the groceries onto the conveyer belt. I heard the man say "Okay, come on Bella." And I found myself thinking....I wonder if she knows she's going to grow up and fall in love with a vampire?
Thank you, I'll be here all night!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Kate Spade Sample Sale
I own only one Kate Spade purse. Only because I'd be sad if it had to share my attention with another. Bryan got it for me for an anniversary. I told him I wanted a Kate Spade kelly green tote at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. So he ventured to Nordstrom looking for a "Kelly Sage" purse. Even with the help of a sales associate and his Mother on his cellphone he couldn't find it. He took me back and let me pick it out myself...it was kinda like buying a new car, and I'm not really even into purses.
Yesterday my friend Mikaela sent me an email alert for a sample sale. I had to think happy thoughts to keep myself from purchasing anything. But YOU can. Go ahead, just do it!
This beautiful Savona Malea Tote ($198) might be worth neglecting my first born...
How about this Yuma Taryn Dress ($169) for a wedding dress?
eh? Rehearsal dinner then? SOLD!
Basic Nylon Henry ($149) in red. Henry is not basic...have you read or seen The Time Travelers Wife? *sigh*
Lunch with the ladies in this Spring Dot Becky Dress ($128)
I'll wear this one to your wedding, or bar mitzvah...please just give me a reason.
Fairmont Park Jori Dress ($155)
I'll name my first born Jori!
Check out the rest HERE!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Confessions of a snacker
Lately I've been having a hard time choosing healthy snacks. Especially at work where there are lots of yummy treats. Sometimes I'll forgo my fruit for a brownie. Sorry body. Due to our egg overload my snack of choice lately has been a hard boiled egg and a nectarine. I don't think I can look at another egg.
Real Simple has some yummy looking snack ideas HERE. I think half the goodness is the presentation. Time to buy some new snack dishes...any excuse works for me!
Mini Antipasti (or string cheese with some ham wrapped around it)
Cashew Nut and Strawberry Crisp
Can't outsmart me! Happy snacking!
Real Simple has some yummy looking snack ideas HERE. I think half the goodness is the presentation. Time to buy some new snack dishes...any excuse works for me!
Dried Pineapple and Pistachios (I call it trail mix, but this looks schmancier)
Mini Antipasti (or string cheese with some ham wrapped around it)
Sharp Cheddar Melt with Stone Ground Mustard and Tomato
(grilled cheese with extras)
Cashew Nut and Strawberry Crisp(Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich)
Can't outsmart me! Happy snacking!
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