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Call for Guest Posts: My Best Vacation Ever!
Good morning! Holy. Cow. It was 62 degrees when my Mom and I left for our morning walk! Those two crazy women walking around with their arms stuffed into their t-shirts so only their hands were visible? Yeah, that was us. It was ch-ch-ch-chilly! Ch (read full article)
Sunday Night Blues
The heat never came! We’re sittin’ pretty at 83 degrees right now, and the cool breeze plus mild temps (compared to what we’ve been experiencing,) lured me out under the umbrella on my back deck to read all afternoon. Eclipse, nat (read full article)
Goodbye San Francisco – Crostata with blueberries and yogurt cream
Arrivederci San Francisco – crostata ai mirtilli con crema allo yogurt It’s time to take a little time off and go where the sun is always happy and shining, not the Caribbeans but Baja Mexico. California has been under a horrendous weat (read full article)
Flourless Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate Glaze & Sugared Berries
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and the beautiful weather. I can’t believe summer is almost coming to an end and the kids will be back to school soon. The winter months always seem to drag on yet summer seems to just fly by. I mentio (read full article)
At a very elegant Chinese restaurant in Ropponggi HillsBefore...
At a very elegant Chinese restaurant in Ropponggi HillsBefore going to the university seminar I planned to go to that day which was scheduled to be held around Roppongi, I decided to have my lunch at the nearby restaurant. The mall was ver (read full article)
Back-To-School with Banana-Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Pancakes
It's that time of the year: back-to-school preparations are in order! You'll see moms and dads at the malls, arguing with their kids while they the power struggle over their kids' back-to-school wardrobe teeters back and forth. You'll see kids throwi (read full article)
{Baking} CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI ... the fuss about Valrhona
"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE!"Linda Grayson, "The Pickwick Papers"Sometimes life springs wonderful surprises, and I sit back reminiscing about how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)
gelupo’s ricotta, coffee and honey gelato
Ever since discovering Gelupo‘s extensive range of frozen treats I’ve been a frequent visitor to the gelateria, especially on sweltering days when a scoop of gelato or slushy cup of granita provides a welcome respite. I’m hopelessl (read full article)
Get Your Crunch On: Terra Chip Giveaway!
Well I had an interesting night! It was the third night in a row of storms (I finally heard them last night!) and just as one of the loudest cracks of thunder shook the house, a horrible noise started coming from a hallway. Kind of a loud, low scr (read full article)
Fruity!
Happy Tuesday all! I woke up early to hop on the treadmill, then, hopped back in bed because it was dark outside :/ It’s summer, it’s supposed to be bright and sunny and warm….No worries, I made up for it when I got (read full article)
The Island-Inspired Salad You’ve Got to Try!
It’s HOT. No it’s not Paris hot. It’s HOT hot! We’re sitting at a 110 degree heat index at the moment, so I figured it was in my best interests to workout in the comfort of my air conditioned living room this afternoon. I pop (read full article)
Chocolate Pasta
I kid you not… chocolate pasta?! While some might balk at such a combination, I whole-heartedly welcomed the chance to try something so novel. Check them out!! Chocolate Pasta Chocolate Tagliatelle (read full article)
Secret Sauce
While I was at Target the other day, I happened to see that Starbuck’s had a new line of coffees out ~ Vanilla, Caramel and Cinnamon. I LOVE cinnamon in my coffee and often sprinkle it on top. I LOVE Starbuck’s coffee so I could (read full article)
Tasty Tuesday!
“Why not upset the apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway.”-Frank A. ClarkHello! I hope you are doing well. I had a late night last night, so am very slow this morning! I have only had 1 cup of coffee so far!! My boys are clean and (read full article)
Domo Arigato: A Package from Japan!
Good morning! Wow, I must have been tired last night because apparently we got some crAzy storms, that even knocked the power out (thank goodness for cell phone alarms!), but I didn’t hear a single sound! I am usually the lightest sleeper in t (read full article)
3 years Blog Anniversary – Banana Honey-Tahini Almond Bread
Although we have not left on vacation this year, we have been away again for a fews days. This summer it’s been really hot and humid here in Athens, not the kind of weather that one could stay on the computer for long. Whenever we can we g (read full article)
Urban City Coffee Urban Espresso Whole Bean, 80-Ounce Bags
Urban City Coffee Urban Espresso Whole Bean, 80-Ounce Bags This is our favorite and most popular Espresso blend. It?s known for its rich aroma, smooth flavor, and lingering sweetness A medium body espresso that is pleasant, dry and mildly acidic Th (read full article)
Cherry Cobbler with Key Lime and Coconut
My favorite time of year is here. It's that time of year when most of your fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested. Cherries are one particular fruit you will find at farmer's markets and in the grocery store. Instead of making a cherr (read full article)



