[We Be Jammin’] The Arrogant Butcher
No, this blog isn’t about a bad experience at the meat counter. It’s about a restaurant that is called The Arrogant Butcher. (Actually, I had originally typed “Arrogant Bastard” and wrote, “No, this isn’t about my boyfriend.” Oopsie. Freudian Slip! Yeah, that’s it!) Two things before I continue: 1. This wasn’t our first choice. The […]
Bear-i-zona! Bear-i-zona! Bearizona! Bearizona!
Last week I turned another year older, so naturally I needed to get away from the daily grind. My boyfriend graciously took me on a trip to our neighboring state Arizona. I knew we would hit up one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but everything else was going to be a surprise. Upon […]
[White Gold Deal] Hoops I Did It Again
I have relied on Amazon for a lot of things. But there was one thing that made me weary — jewelry. Most of my jewelry has come from a brick and mortar store. I mean, going into a store and seeing all the rings and necklaces and jewels shining under those millions of lights is […]
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[Big Tintin’] Staying Cool All-Year Long
A couple of years ago, I purchased my first car on my own. It was the most expensive purchase I had ever made, so I wanted only the best for her. Since I live in SoCal, the sun’s always out. So getting my new baby tinted was the first thing on my mind. I wanted […]
I’ve Got Your Back(pack)
I don’t mean to brag, but I am a *great* gift giver (one of my most redeeming qualities IMHO). I’m also kinda geeky, especially when it comes to technology. So, when the man’s birthday was coming up over the horizon, I had to rack my brain to see what totally awesome, fantastic gift I could […]
Iconic Bionic
Technology pretty much changes in the blink of an eye, so I figured now is a better time than ever to gush over my constant confidant – my Droid Bionic. When it came time to upgrade my phone, there were plenty of options. Since I had the original Droid, anything was going to be a […]
Garlic? No. GarLIKE!
If you’re a garlic lover like me, then you need to add the Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press to your kitchen tool arsenal. I put garlic in nearly everything I cook. I mean, if I could, I’d probably move to Gilroy just so I can live in the garlic capital. As much as I love it, […]
EVOO for the Eco Cheapo
Cooking at home may be the more cost-effective and healthier way to go, but sometimes the things you need do not come cheap. For me, I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO — as Rachel Ray usually refers to it) in just about everything I cook. It’s light, healthy, but can really hit you in your […]
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[Sweet Seattle] A Chocolatey Journey
With Valentine’s Day being just under 2 weeks away, I thought I’d blog about chocolate. Up until a few months ago, I thought I knew everything about chocolate — it comes from a cacao plant and brightens my day when I seek it out. While I wasn’t a big fan of chocolate, any chocolate made […]
[Paranormal Portland] Don’t Get Shanghaied
If you ever find yourself in Portland, here are two suggested tours – Beyond Bizarre and Underground Portland. The first was Beyond Bizarre. First, for my own memory, I have to say our guide Jacob had a Jack Black vibe. He kinda looked like him crossed with the dude from that game show “Street Smarts.” […]
