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So if you were wondering what I was going to bring you back from Brazil, this is it! And just in time for Easter, too, if you find yourself in a pinch for a dessert! There are only 3 ingredients that you may very well have around your house, so even if you're not in a pinch - no excuses! You can't pass this deliciosity up. This dessert is called brigadeiro, and it comes in all different

We've had frigid weather (by which I mean CONSISTENT LOWS OF UNDER 45°F (7ish°C) and to offer you my condolences if you live in a truly cold place) in New Orleans the last couple of days, and everyone's walking around bundled up like penguins in sweaters and scarves (now picture it - aww!). I welcomed the opportunity to open up my winter box and reunite with my long-lost knits. COAT Miss

A few weekends ago Andy and I had brunch at Doyle Street Cafe in Emeryville. We discovered Emeryville fairly recently and have had fun exploring what it has to offer. From the outside, the neighborhood appears to be filled with chain stores and restaurants. Once you take the side streets though, you quickly realize there are fun unique little spots that only the locals know about. Doyle Street Cafe seems to be one of these spots. When we arrived on Saturday morning there was already a line out the door. Families and groups of young people were mingling outside the entrance waiting for their tables to be ready.  We groaned at the idea of waiting, but also realized that the food must be worth it. When we put our names in to be seated the host sat us immediately. It was our lucky day! Most parties waiting had over 4 people, so Andy and I being only two people, were able to get a table right away. Hot delicious coffee was delivered immediately. We contemplated between ordering off the ...

Oh yes I dooo!!! Or my legs do (see you!). You see, when it comes to tattoos, I like the ones that make people do a double-take. And I like that I can wink at people without even making eye contact (MAGIC!). Also, meet my newest and reddest shoes - I finally dived into the loafer game! Spotted them at Iguatemi the other day for R$50 (~USD$25) and how could I resist? TANK TOP David &

Ahh, Sundays. AKA YUMMYINMYTUMMY days. Does anyone else cook on Sundays? And do yoga? And pretend they're going to work out later? And eat way too many cookies to work out without throwing up but yet also not feel the incredible guilt of massive butter consumption? Well, that was me today. But it was worth it. Sigh. I love Sundays. Except for the evening where I realize tomorrow is a work

Grab another cup of coffee...this is one of those long posts that is somewhat all over the place!! Hi there and happy Friday..boy this week has flown. Woke up to another 5+ inches of snow with this latest system and its still coming down. School is closed and this is getting old. Very old.  I have tried to make it a productive week and have gotten some things on my very very long list of to do's checked off. Here is what I woke up to.....(took with my iPhone) Despite the snow, I do feel excited knowing spring is on our doorstep, though to look outside, it is hard to imagine! I generally love the notion of spring cleaning, getting organized, really making a concerted effort to make a practical list of to do's and getting them done. Winter, I consider hibernation period (after the holidays that is). I cannot believe my online stores one year anniversary is on Sunday!! I am offering a giveaway today and another one on the actual one year anniversary on Sunday. All details on the b...