Archives for the ‘FOOD AND TRAVEL’ Category
Yum Alert: Stars & Stripes Citrus Sipper
Tweet Hooray for Memorial Day weekend! I know you’re probs going to consume at least one cocktail in the next [...]
Hooray for Memorial Day weekend! I know you’re probs going to consume at least one cocktail in the next few days, and this one with Brugal Rum (the epitome of summer) and grapefruit juice is perfect for ushering in the sunshine whilst celebrating the holiday weekend. Ingredients: 1 bottle of Brugal Extra Dry Rum 20 oz. of Fresh Grapefruit juice 20 oz. of Club Soda 10-12 lime wedges Related Posts... More...
By emilyc • May 24th, 2013 • Category: Alcohol, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Phallic Architecture From Around the World
Tweet I know I never write articles about penises, but I have sort of obsessed with architecture lately and felt [...]
I know I never write articles about penises, but I have sort of obsessed with architecture lately and felt compelled to make some notes. New York is full of skyscrapers, which basically look like giant glass and metal penises jutting into the sky. I could go into some rant about how business buildings are shaped like that to drive home the point that we live in a male dominated society, but I don... More...
By Gary • May 24th, 2013 • Category: Cities, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Vacations
Cronuts: Your Favorite Dessert Before You Knew They Existed
Tweet Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life. Cronuts are croissant/donut hybrids. Cronuts are the latest dessert [...]
Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life. Cronuts are croissant/donut hybrids. Cronuts are the latest dessert craze to hit NYC (they were introduced about a week ago). Cronuts are everything you’ve ever wanted. Your life is complete. Here is what you need to do: go to New York City if you’re not there already. Then, go to Dominique Ansel Bakery (189 Spring Street!!). Stand... More...
By emilyc • May 24th, 2013 • Category: Cities, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL
Yum Alert: Zucchini Pasta with Goat Cheese
Tweet I feel as though zucchinis are under-appreciated, for sure. I mean, they aren’t the greatest, but they are the [...]
I feel as though zucchinis are under-appreciated, for sure. I mean, they aren’t the greatest, but they are the healthiest. Show them some love with zucchini pasta, and don’t worry, you’ll have some flavor backup with the addition of goat cheese. Goat cheese makes everything better, after all. Recipe and image via Heather Christo. Ingredients: -1 pound pasta -3 small zucchini -1 cup p... More...
By emilyc • May 23rd, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
The five star Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong
Granted I was only in Hong Kong long enough to see go into the Chanel store within my terminal, but…. I am planning on going back and am only considering this hotel as my destination. Housed in the city’s landmark International Finance Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is a refuge of timeless luxury. In one of the world’s busiest cities, the Spa is a serene oasis of relaxation situa... More...
By Casey • May 23rd, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, Cities, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Hotels, Vacations
Yum Alert: Toasted Marshmallow Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Tweet Toasted marshmallow coconut milk ice cream is a completely acceptable meal for the summertime. Sometimes, room temperature things just [...]
Toasted marshmallow coconut milk ice cream is a completely acceptable meal for the summertime. Sometimes, room temperature things just don’t cut it, and you absolutely have to consume foods that are strictly cold/ice related. Plus, a little toasted marshmallow never hurt. Recipe and image via How Sweet It Is. Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups full-fat canned coconut milk, mixed well so it’s not s... More...
By emilyc • May 22nd, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Link Love: Stylish for Spring Edition
Tweet A custom lipstick lab is no longer only a thing of your dreams [Beauty Blogging Junkie] Hair and makeup [...]
A custom lipstick lab is no longer only a thing of your dreams [Beauty Blogging Junkie] Hair and makeup trends straight off the streets of NYC [Real Beauty] Read this to become a better cook [iVillage] Beauty travel tips from Elizabeth Arden’s global makeup artist [I Have A Degree In This] The self-pitying dieter [Funny Not Slutty] DIY glam geometric nail art [Endless Beauty] This is wh... More...
By emilyc • May 22nd, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, CELEBS, Cosmetics, Dining, ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Nails, Skin, Wedding
Yum Alert: Fluffy Peanut-Butter-Filled Cupcakes
Tweet Don’t let their minimalist exterior fool you – these cupcakes are hiding a sweet fluffy secret. They’re filled with [...]
Don’t let their minimalist exterior fool you – these cupcakes are hiding a sweet fluffy secret. They’re filled with peanut butter cream! Ain’t nobody got time for frosting. Recipe and image via Martha Stewart. Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons bakin... More...
By emilyc • May 21st, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Edamame Basil Hummus
Tweet Any hummus is good hummus in my eyes, and edamame basil hummus is next on my hummus life journey. [...]
Any hummus is good hummus in my eyes, and edamame basil hummus is next on my hummus life journey. It’s on trend with 2013′s color of the year, and it’s packed with healthy protein! Can’t go wrong here. Recipe and image via Two Peas and Their Pod. Ingredients: 2 cups shelled, cooked edamame 2/3 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup fresh... More...
By emilyc • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Five Facts About Flathead Lake, Montana
Tweet Anyone who has ever even glanced at a Pinterest board has seen photos of Flathead Lake, though most don’t [...]
Anyone who has ever even glanced at a Pinterest board has seen photos of Flathead Lake, though most don’t even know it. The lake is famous for its crystal clear water, which appears as shallow as a Taylor Swift song, even though it’s actually around 370 feet deep (just like Taylor Swift’s v@gina). Here are five other, little known facts about Flathead Lake. Flathead Lake is th... More...
By Gary • May 20th, 2013 • Category: FOOD AND TRAVEL, Vacations
