Heaven in a microwave...

Apples are not my favorite thing. I never pick apple pie - real apples hurt my teeth - and apple juice gives me cramps. I DO, however, enjoy applesauce. I have fond memories of homemade applesauce from both grandmothers. Cinnamon hearts and big chunks - crucial! The other day @ Harris Teeter I ran across these and thought they might be good for my upcoming trip to NYC with a little kitchenette in my room.

ummmm Score. 30 seconds in the microwave and it was perfectly heated and there is so much topping! Not just a sprinkle - plenty for the whole bowl of fruit! Can't wait to try the apple pear, and the pineapple mango versions!!

Things I'm loving today...

Well worth $4.99


Don't LOVE Xtina but I do think this song is really really pretty and perfect for her voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XjZ5KhBCrI

Green Mountain Gringo...

Oh. My. God. I. D.I.E.D.

So good.

NYC

Headed to NYC today for 9 days of work. My favorite thing about NYC is the food. Hands down, what I look forward to. The only sucky thing is - I'm kind of on a budget. I have a kitchen in my hotel room - but it's hard to stay inside in NYC. I've narrowed it down to three places I must visit. Pastis for breakfast - oeufs au plat with Parisian Ham, and fried tomatoes. 5 Napkin Burger for a 10 oz fresh ground chuck, gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and rosemary aioli on a soft white roll. I DIE. Lastly, and my favorite Sevilla for a PITCHER of sangria, the crab stuffed mushrooms, and the most amazing house salad with a crazy ketchup, 1000 island, ah-mah-zing-ness dressing. I'm starving just sitting here.

And of course - here. It's just SUCH a hike. Usually worth it. All classic - vanilla - buttery rich cake with a TON of super sweet frosting. I love it. I want it RIGHT NOW!

Home Again...

Yesterday, I made the journey back to Virginia. For the first hour of the drive or so, I hate it. I just hate the thought of being in a car for 6 hours. But it's so pretty. It's such a gorgeous drive, and the hours fly by. Even on the interstate it's gorgeous. I love it. It's hard to pay attention to the road.Enter the Chevy Aveo. SERIOUSLY?! I saw like 10 of them yesterday. I wanted to run them right off the road! They are so strange. Needless to say, I think they are the second dumbest car I have ever seen, only after the "smartcar".

I'm glad to be back, and ready to head to NYC for awhile!

I Hate Sewing!

It sucks. I've never been good at fancy work - that's what my mom calls it...I can't cut straight, I hate straight pins, and patterns are impossible to follow. "Pin WRONG side of neck binding to RIGHT side of front neck" Seriously? The machine I bought SUCKS - I packed it in the box to return as soon as the shirt is finished on my mother's "real" machine. I'm not a seamstress.

I can't even do it. My mom is finishing the shirt - she said no matter what it looks like, I have to wear it tonight. - I'm drinking iced tea and playing with the dog - who is not much fun

I'd rather bake a cake or read a magazine. Consider this my last sewing project - I spent money on the machine, the fabric, and the pattern. I could have purchased this instead...

Never again.

Going to be sew fun...

Sewing Patterns : Simplicity Patterns : Misses Tops

Project! Making tank top "A" today. Cut and pinned the pattern last night! Sew excited! I will let you know how it turns out!

August, and Everything After...

So August is shaping up to what looks like one of the best months of the year. Musically, a girl could not ask for more....

Counting Crows at Wolf Trap...

Maybe YMSB in Denver (blah 2 day shows when you can only go to 1)

Steeler Nation in Denver (pre-season game)

yes! yes! yes!

Then - the moment I've waited my whole life for (well about 5 years)

Ray Lamontagne and David Gray @ RED ROCKS!!!!

I get excited just thinking about it!!!!! Can't wait for August!!

It's Sew Bad

Well - I ponied up and bought a super cute little sewing machine (see above). It's not as easy as it looks. My mom showed me the basics, and let me try. I made an awkward little pouch, and a crooked, terribly sad, muslin t-shirt that would MAYBE fit a preemie, without hands - I sewed the arm holes shut. It's bad and kind of baffling. I need some practice. OK, a LOT of practice.

Swoon

Counting Crows Traveling Circus and Medicine Show 2010 Preview


August 9th! Can't wait!

Excited about this!!!!!!!!!!!! Power C and XXX are my favorite - I hope they make those flavors! Check 'em out at Walgreens...

Phantogram - Mouthful Of Diamonds

I love this song! I can't stop listening to it! And I love her hair!

Summer Cabin Fever

Being home in PA allows me the time to think of all the projects that I want to do (and never really do). Today I decided that I would like to learn how to sew! How cool would it be to make a vintage apron, a patchwork quilt, or this super cute shirt (how easy it looks...)!? Sure, sewing on a button takes me what feels like 3 days -but with a machine - I would be unstoppable...