After years of reading and trying a few of the suggestions, I finally became an official yelper today. So, if any of you are interested in reading my reviews, go for it! I seem to love giving my opinion on things lately, especially restaurants & shops....it took me a while to do it, I was a bit intimidated by some of the reviews I've read in the past, but so far, so good. One girl has already given me a compliment-haha. And I can make lists, yay, I love lists!
Friday, August 29, 2008
I'm a Yelper
After years of reading and trying a few of the suggestions, I finally became an official yelper today. So, if any of you are interested in reading my reviews, go for it! I seem to love giving my opinion on things lately, especially restaurants & shops....it took me a while to do it, I was a bit intimidated by some of the reviews I've read in the past, but so far, so good. One girl has already given me a compliment-haha. And I can make lists, yay, I love lists!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Under My Umberella...
Considering it's like a perfect 75 or so out today, it's kind of backwards for me to post about this...but it looks like it rained in WA at least! On DailyCandy Seattle, they featured Umbrella Society, a new line of chic umbrellas. They are so so cute, I want one, or two! Back in Jan., my umbrella broke when I was walking home, as the wind turned it inside out and it finally snapped. So far, I've been lucky and it hasn't rained enough since for me to buy a new one. The day will come, I'm sure. Umbrella Society has big and small umbrellas, but they are a bit out of my price range ($32-40; I'm more of a $20 girl), but if you buy 2, shipping is free....and raincoats/rainboots are coming soon....check it out!!
Sale Alert
Nordstrom's Shoe Sale begins today! I just got an email about it...click here to look at all the ones on sale....there are a lot of them...and most are 40% off! I know where I'm headed on my lunch break today:)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Traffic & Books (unrelated)
I found this article today in the SF Chronicle and found it quite interesting. Alex and I officially went 2 years out here without a car and, although at times it was a challenge, we're glad we did it and it helped me enjoy a slower pace of commuting and forced me to get very acquainted with the city. I've noticed I'm one of those people who, when I play pedestrian, cars are so annoying, and when I play driver, I'm complaining about the pedestrians.
Anyway, even though we now have a car (which I love the freedom, by the way), it amazes me how much time and energy is wasted in these vehicles. I would love to read the book upon which the article is based. Not one I will be buying, but maybe I can find it at the library....
Speaking of books, here's a list of some of my current/future reads:
* In Defense of Food - loved it
* Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cookin'-quick, easy, interesting
* Service Included - just started
* The Fortune Cookie Chronicles - up next
* Breaking Dawn - it's just sitting there waiting for me to crack open
* Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 - before I see the movie
* The Host - anyone have any feedback with this one??
* HP 7 - one day I'll get around to this one (sad, I know)
Anything I'm missing?
Monday, August 18, 2008
My Omnivore's List
This was fun. I saw it on Becks and Posh and I seem to have enough free time today to comment on each item. Doing this, however, made me realize how Western my diet really is! Wikipedia/Google were super useful in this little project. If you have time, do it!
How the Omnivore's 100 Works:
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Optional: Post a comment at Very Good Taste.
My Omnivore’s Hundred (26/100):
1. Venison- those poor deer
2. Nettle tea- it sounds useful...
3. Huevos rancheros- these sound good
4. Steak tartare- I don't do the raw meat thing
5. Crocodile- hmmmm
6. Black pudding- I like sausage, but knowing it's cooked in blood, no.
7. Cheese fondue- at Melting Pot and oh so good
8. Carp- if cooked, why not
9. Borscht- we did a Russian Xmas Eve dinner one year
10. Baba ghanoush- tried at farmer's market-didn't like
11. Calamari- I like it in small doses
12. Pho- Liked it, but nothing too exciting for me
13. PB&J sandwich- loooove, but try not to eat too much
14. Aloo gobi- this sounds ok
15. Hot dog from a street cart- not that I can remember
16. Epoisses- don't like cheese
17. Black truffle- too fancy for me
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes- no need
19. Steamed pork buns- 1st one in Chinatown with Rira (yum!)
20. Pistachio ice cream- Never had a pistachio, they smell funny to me
21. Heirloom tomatoes- I want to try these!
22. Fresh wild berries- we used to go to Auburn and pick berries
23. Foie gras- duck fat still seems weird to me
24. Rice and beans- any Mexican rest.
25. Brawn or head cheese- again cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper- don't like spicy food!
27. Dulce de leche- WS has a good kind in a jar.
28. Oysters- look too slimy
29. Baklava- yummy!!
30. Bagna cauda-sounds different, maybe someday
31. Wasabi peas- dried ones, but didn't like- too spicy!
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl- hello, Boudin's & Disney!
33. Salted lassi- gross
34. Sauerkraut- maybe for another Xmas eve cultural dinner thing...not sure....
35. Root beer float- of course!
36. Cognac with a fat cigar- yeah, right...
37. Clotted Cream Tea- I don't think I could do this
38. Vodka Jelly/Jell-O- nope
39. Gumbo- once at House of Blues in Orlando
40. Oxtail- Paula Deen says it's delish, though
41. Curried goat- sounds odd
42. Whole insects- ha!
43. Phaal- again, not into the spicy stuff
44. Goat's milk- no, thanks
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth $120 or more- nope
46. Fugu- pufferfish? sounds too risky.
47. Chicken tikka masala- it sounds ok
48. Eel- gross
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut- don't like & make me sick
50. Sea urchin- only seen at an aquarium
51. Prickly pear- hmmm, interesting
52. Umeboshi- pickled foods don't interest me, but pickles are ok!
53. Abalone-eeeww, snails!
54. Paneer- cheese again
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal- am I American?
56. Spaetzle- this sounds good!
57. Dirty gin martini- No!
58. Beer above 8% ABV- No!
59. Poutine- Alex would love this, me perhaps without the curds.
60. Carob chips- once in a Whole Foods bulk trail mix- an acquired taste...
61. S’mores- Love them!
62. Sweetbreads- don't think I could stomach this
63. kaolin- how do you eat rocks?
64. Currywurst- sounds interesting, I would try this
65. Durian- maybe if I pinched my nose...?
66. Frogs’ legs- if disguised, I could.
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake- Love funnel cake, esp. the one in EPCOT. Really want to try a beignet!
68. Haggis- gross
69. Fried plantain- once at a Puerto Rican rest. in Vegas
70. Chitterlings or andouillette- no more intestines please!
71. Gazpacho- cold soup doesn't interest me.
72. Caviar and blini- bought some frozen once, not bad.
73. Louche absinthe- No!
74. Gjetost or brunost- more cheese, no
75. Roadkill- poor little guys, no
76. Baijiu- No!
77. Hostess Fruit Pie- Admittedly, yes I used to love these, esp. the crust. They are the definition of trans fat.
78. Snail- Don't want to try it.
79. Lapsang Souchong- too smoky for me I'm sure
80. Bellini- No!
81. Tom Yum- sounds fine, would try it
82. Eggs Benedict- always wanted to try, sounds/looks so good.
83. Pocky- these little sticks are addicting! Any Asian store sells them.
84. 3 Michelin Star Tasting Menu- In my dreams.
85. Kobe beef- maybe I'll try a burger someday.
86. Hare- Not planning on it.
87. Goulash-have prob. had some form of this somewhere in Europe
88. Flowers- I don't think I'd like if they taste like they smell. Floral scents are nice, but they don't make me want to eat them.
89. Horse- Never been to Asia, and not sure where else I'd find this....
90. Criollo chocolate- doubt it, I don't spend too much on special chocolate.
91. Spam- Nope, and hopefully never will!
92. Soft shell crab- Not that I know of, but I do like crab!
93. Rose harissa- the plain harissa sounds ok
94. Catfish- Had fried at EPCOT at the Garden Grill-yummy!
95. Mole poblano- would like to try it
96. Bagel and lox- have had separately, I like salmon!
97. Lobster Thermidor- sounds interesting
98. Polenta- I really like this,
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee- no, thanks
100. Snake- A bit too weird for me.
How the Omnivore's 100 Works:
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Optional: Post a comment at Very Good Taste.
My Omnivore’s Hundred (26/100):
1. Venison- those poor deer
2. Nettle tea- it sounds useful...
3. Huevos rancheros- these sound good
4. Steak tartare- I don't do the raw meat thing
5. Crocodile- hmmmm
6. Black pudding- I like sausage, but knowing it's cooked in blood, no.
7. Cheese fondue- at Melting Pot and oh so good
8. Carp- if cooked, why not
9. Borscht- we did a Russian Xmas Eve dinner one year
10. Baba ghanoush- tried at farmer's market-didn't like
11. Calamari- I like it in small doses
12. Pho- Liked it, but nothing too exciting for me
13. PB&J sandwich- loooove, but try not to eat too much
14. Aloo gobi- this sounds ok
15. Hot dog from a street cart- not that I can remember
16. Epoisses- don't like cheese
17. Black truffle- too fancy for me
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes- no need
19. Steamed pork buns- 1st one in Chinatown with Rira (yum!)
20. Pistachio ice cream- Never had a pistachio, they smell funny to me
21. Heirloom tomatoes- I want to try these!
22. Fresh wild berries- we used to go to Auburn and pick berries
23. Foie gras- duck fat still seems weird to me
24. Rice and beans- any Mexican rest.
25. Brawn or head cheese- again cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper- don't like spicy food!
27. Dulce de leche- WS has a good kind in a jar.
28. Oysters- look too slimy
29. Baklava- yummy!!
30. Bagna cauda-sounds different, maybe someday
31. Wasabi peas- dried ones, but didn't like- too spicy!
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl- hello, Boudin's & Disney!
33. Salted lassi- gross
34. Sauerkraut- maybe for another Xmas eve cultural dinner thing...not sure....
35. Root beer float- of course!
36. Cognac with a fat cigar- yeah, right...
37. Clotted Cream Tea- I don't think I could do this
38. Vodka Jelly/Jell-O- nope
39. Gumbo- once at House of Blues in Orlando
40. Oxtail- Paula Deen says it's delish, though
41. Curried goat- sounds odd
42. Whole insects- ha!
43. Phaal- again, not into the spicy stuff
44. Goat's milk- no, thanks
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth $120 or more- nope
46. Fugu- pufferfish? sounds too risky.
47. Chicken tikka masala- it sounds ok
48. Eel- gross
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut- don't like & make me sick
50. Sea urchin- only seen at an aquarium
51. Prickly pear- hmmm, interesting
52. Umeboshi- pickled foods don't interest me, but pickles are ok!
53. Abalone-eeeww, snails!
54. Paneer- cheese again
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal- am I American?
56. Spaetzle- this sounds good!
57. Dirty gin martini- No!
58. Beer above 8% ABV- No!
59. Poutine- Alex would love this, me perhaps without the curds.
60. Carob chips- once in a Whole Foods bulk trail mix- an acquired taste...
61. S’mores- Love them!
62. Sweetbreads- don't think I could stomach this
63. kaolin- how do you eat rocks?
64. Currywurst- sounds interesting, I would try this
65. Durian- maybe if I pinched my nose...?
66. Frogs’ legs- if disguised, I could.
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake- Love funnel cake, esp. the one in EPCOT. Really want to try a beignet!
68. Haggis- gross
69. Fried plantain- once at a Puerto Rican rest. in Vegas
70. Chitterlings or andouillette- no more intestines please!
71. Gazpacho- cold soup doesn't interest me.
72. Caviar and blini- bought some frozen once, not bad.
73. Louche absinthe- No!
74. Gjetost or brunost- more cheese, no
75. Roadkill- poor little guys, no
76. Baijiu- No!
77. Hostess Fruit Pie- Admittedly, yes I used to love these, esp. the crust. They are the definition of trans fat.
78. Snail- Don't want to try it.
79. Lapsang Souchong- too smoky for me I'm sure
80. Bellini- No!
81. Tom Yum- sounds fine, would try it
82. Eggs Benedict- always wanted to try, sounds/looks so good.
83. Pocky- these little sticks are addicting! Any Asian store sells them.
84. 3 Michelin Star Tasting Menu- In my dreams.
85. Kobe beef- maybe I'll try a burger someday.
86. Hare- Not planning on it.
87. Goulash-have prob. had some form of this somewhere in Europe
88. Flowers- I don't think I'd like if they taste like they smell. Floral scents are nice, but they don't make me want to eat them.
89. Horse- Never been to Asia, and not sure where else I'd find this....
90. Criollo chocolate- doubt it, I don't spend too much on special chocolate.
91. Spam- Nope, and hopefully never will!
92. Soft shell crab- Not that I know of, but I do like crab!
93. Rose harissa- the plain harissa sounds ok
94. Catfish- Had fried at EPCOT at the Garden Grill-yummy!
95. Mole poblano- would like to try it
96. Bagel and lox- have had separately, I like salmon!
97. Lobster Thermidor- sounds interesting
98. Polenta- I really like this,
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee- no, thanks
100. Snake- A bit too weird for me.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Busy Busy Buzz Buzz
I feel like I haven't posted much of what we've been doing lately. We've been out and about- shopping in Marin and the East Bay, Olympic watching, constructing, eating, celebrating and working! Having a car is fun. Valerie's birthday was last Thursday, so a bunch of us went out to BJ's Saturday night....
We were there waaaaay too long....a bit more than 3 hours....but the pizookie was so delicious, it was worth it just for that. We got the party one that has all 4 flavors in it....oh that peanut butter cookie was way too perfect.
Here we are finally on our way out...Valerie's parents also sent her a Snickers cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory that we delved into last night....Val celebrated in style this year. Happy 24th, neighbor!
After 2 years, we finally have a "finished" living room to enjoy for these last 10 months. No, I don't know why we didn't think of it sooner. It all started with getting a wall mount for the tv at Costco. Alex came up with this brilliant idea to put shelves all around the tv instead of getting a tv stand to sit underneath. Since we're both getting more into the modern look, I was all for it. So, off to Home Depot to get all the materials and Alex went to town. Then, we dug up our curtains from storage to finish it all off. So although half the room is modern, mixed with more traditional, we love the new set-up!! One more photo....
Yes, Alex did time this picture to have on BYUTV with the SLC temple. Kind of cheesy, but that's just Alex....
We were there waaaaay too long....a bit more than 3 hours....but the pizookie was so delicious, it was worth it just for that. We got the party one that has all 4 flavors in it....oh that peanut butter cookie was way too perfect.
Here we are finally on our way out...Valerie's parents also sent her a Snickers cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory that we delved into last night....Val celebrated in style this year. Happy 24th, neighbor!
After 2 years, we finally have a "finished" living room to enjoy for these last 10 months. No, I don't know why we didn't think of it sooner. It all started with getting a wall mount for the tv at Costco. Alex came up with this brilliant idea to put shelves all around the tv instead of getting a tv stand to sit underneath. Since we're both getting more into the modern look, I was all for it. So, off to Home Depot to get all the materials and Alex went to town. Then, we dug up our curtains from storage to finish it all off. So although half the room is modern, mixed with more traditional, we love the new set-up!! One more photo....
Yes, Alex did time this picture to have on BYUTV with the SLC temple. Kind of cheesy, but that's just Alex....Sunday, August 10, 2008
Farmer's Market
Last week, Alex and I took advantage of the rare summer weather and ventured down to the Ferry Building Farmers Market. Every chance I get to go to the market, I take. It is so fun to be out in all the excitement, see the gorgeous Bay and relish all the pretty flowers and in-season foods! Below are just some photos of flowers & food.
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