Saturday, September 26, 2009

BABIES!

babies! babies! babies!
OMG
BABIES!!!

Welcome to the world Isabelle and Sophia!!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

When is it appropriate to use the F-word?

The top 10 times in history when using the "F-word" was appropriate:

10. "What the F was that?" - Mayor of Hiroshima, 1945
9. "Where did all these F'ing Indians come from?" Custer, 1876
8. "Any F'ing idiot could understand that." - Einstein, 1938
7. "It does SO F'ing look like her!" - Picasso, 1926
6. "How the F did you work that out?" - Pythagoras, 126 BC
5. "You want WHAT on the F'ing ceiling?" - Michelangelo, 1566
4. "I don't suppose it's gonna F'ing rain." - Joan of Arc, 1434
3. "Scattered F'ing showers...my ass!" - Noah, 314 BC
2. "I need this parade like I need a F'ing hole in my head!" - JFK, 1963

And #1.....
"Aw c'mon, Monica, who the F is going to find out?" - Bill Clinton, 1997

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Pink Bathroom for the Ladies

If I had my own personal bathroom for my use only, I would total deck it out in this awesome pink tiling and green wall! Not really a fan of those drawers though...


source: Trendir

p.s. it totally matches my blog!

Monday, April 27, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Coffee Art

I don't drink coffee but if I did, I don't know if I would able to sip on these awesome foam swirl creations.



Friday, April 10, 2009

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Some Vegas Photos Update

The Bellagio Suite in Vegas where we stayed: 

 

The ceiling at the Cirque du Soliel "O" theatre

Souffle Crepe with Mixed Berries from Jean Phillipe Pastry shop:

Chocolate fountain, chocolate sculptures, and decorative cakes from Jean Phillipe:

 

The lighting on my Virgin America flight... they also have wifi on the flight and plugs under the seats... sweet.

Just some additional photos from the trip:

 
  

   

 Bellagio Fountain Show:

 


O + Picasso

Obviously, there was a trip to Vegas the past weekend. I have yet to update photos because I'm really, really lazy. But I will do a food update!

We went to see the Cirque Du Soleil show "O" first which was amazing. I was so entertained I felt like time went by really fast. I was surprised when it was over. I wanted to see more crazy tricks and stunts.

The hall had really cool statues carved from iron all over the place. Really beautiful delicate pieces worth lots of money... Here's a few pictures.


 

Then, we headed to Picasso on the other side of the hotel and wow. Really unique look. Not to mention the AUTHENTIC Picasso paintings on every wall! Crazy. I was this close to real Picasso art. So cool.

 

Picasso
Picasso at the Bellagio Las Vegas
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4 Course Prix Fixe Dinner:

amuse
Patridge Croquette
with Roasted Red Pepper Soup

course 1
Warm Quail Salad
with Sautéed Artichokes, Pinenuts

course 2
Boudin of Fresh Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops
with Tomato Coulis

course 3
Roasted Milk-Fed Veal Chop
with Rosemary Potatoes and Au Jus

course 4
Dark Chocolate Cake
with Vanilla Tea

post dessert
Assortment of Bon Bons
(The waiter placed them in front of me and said "for the lady" and then put the check in front of Matt and told him he gets the check. ha)

wine
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir 2005

Would I go again: I would have to say yes, only because not only does this place have a wonderful atmosphere inside the restaurant, but it totally restored my faith in Vegas dining. Ahem David Burke... Can we say, Lobster steak and bubble gum creme fraiche? Yea... Lets not go there.

Blue Hill

I took Matt to Blue Hill in NYC for his birthday in late January (I know, this is really late). The restaurant was cozy and the food was simple and delicious.

Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.539.1776

birthday toast
Pierre Peters Champagne

amuse
trio of winter vegetables
cauliflower, radish, edemame

My Dinner:

appetizer
Sweet Potato Ravioli
with Stone Barns Greens and Honeycrisp Apples

entree
Hudson Valley Venison
with Brussels Sprouts, Pearl Onions, Roasted Chestnuts, and Chestnut Puree

dessert
Chestnut Dessert
Trio of Chestnut


Matt's Dinner:
appetizer
This Mornings Farm Egg
with Beluga Lentils, Root Vegetables, and House Cured Lardo

entree
Stone Barns Berkshire Pork
with a Stew of Beans, Chickpeas, and Tarragon

dessert
Bartlett Pear
with Walnut Bread and Soup, Pecorino Cheese and Black Pepper Ice Cream

wine
Prieuré de St.-Jean de Bebian

dessert wines
Icewine
Tulloch Semillon

Would I go back: Yes! The menu changes seasonally and you're guaranteed fresh, seasonal ingredients which means a different menu every time you go. I'd also like to try Blue Hill Stone Barns.

Cru

Cru
24 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.529.6300

canapes
Parmesan and Mushroom

appetizer
Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Panna Cotta
with maple bacon shaped like a flower

drink
Rose Champagne

entree
Terrine Duck

wine
Roumir Cras 98

dessert
Lemon Verbena
Grapefruit Gelee, Buttermilk Panna Cotta and Lemon Sorbet

post-dessert
Mint Chocolate Macaroon, White Chocolate Candy, Chocolate Cookie with Sea Salt

Irving Mill

This was a long time ago.... But i remember that it was interesting. We ordered a bunch of things off the menu and shared. The food wasn't amazing but not terrible. The Chicken Liver Mousse was tasty though.

Irving Mill
116 East 16th St, New York, NY 10003
tel: 212.254.1600

Pork Toast with Egg Salad and Caviar

Chicken Liver Mousse

Kampachi with Chorizo, Grapefruit and Smoked Turkish Pepper

Crispy Pig's Ear Salad with Radicchio, Escarole, Tarbais Beans and Poached Egg

Niman Ranch Bavette Steak with Bone Marrow Soubise, Smoked Garlic and Parsley

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

LEGO N.Y

Cute depiction of New York via Lego pieces by Christoph Niemann in the New York Times.
Check out more here: I LEGO N.Y.

Monday, February 2, 2009

SIX-BURGH!


courtesy of ESPN

Yay for the Steelers! It was a stressful and amazing Superbowl game. Great plays by Harrison and Holmes. I'm not going to go into detail because I'm obviously not a football fanatic, but I felt it necessary to give my shout outs. :)

Pic of downtown Pittsburgh...

courtesy of Post-Gazette

I remember being in Pittsburgh the last time the Steelers won the Superbowl... it was CRAZY... couches on fire, cars flipped over, rioting, the works.

Friday, January 30, 2009

E-Trade Baby Ads That Didn't Make The Cut

I love these commercials... They're creepy and hilarious.

JAWS - Tea Style

How friggin cool is this? As a tea drinker, I would totally have fun watching my tea brew every morning if I had a cool tea infuser like the Sharky Tea Infuser.




Popping Corn via Cellphone?

Real or Fake? I want to test it out!!