Friday Things
Happy Friday! My Chief Culinary Consultant and I have moved on to the final phase of our nearly four-week road trip. We left Florida early yesterday morning and tackled (we might be insane) the drive from Palm Beach County to Rockville, MD in one day. We made it through a rain storm in Jacksonville and ridiculous road construction in Virginia. Weโre in the DC area for a long weekend to see a couple of concerts and catch up with friends, before finally heading back home to Pittsburgh on Monday. It certainly feels more like fall here; I was happy to throw on a pair of jeans today! More fun Friday stuff below!
1. A quick glimpse of our last week in Floridaโฆ
2. I love all of the book recommendations I received a couple of weeks ago (thank you!). Iโve heard a ton of great things about Gone Girl, Iโll be picking that up soon. Next question: give me the scoop on The Hunger Games โ yay or nay?
3.ย This is all meโฆ Iโm the crankiest person in the world if allowed to get too hungry!
4.ย True story: I spent three weeks in Florida and didnโt put a bathing suit on once. We spent some time at the beach, but it was early in the morning or in the evening. Thus, no bathing suit wearing. I did, however, manage to snag some tan lines on my back and ankles from my workout clothes. It made me feel less guilty about my daily ice cream cones ;-)
5. I get to see this face in three days!
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6. I posted about cupcakes a couple of times while I was in Florida and received some questions via Twitter about which shops I recommend. Iโve been to Cupcake Couture in Delray Beach twice now, and am in total love with their cupcakes โ the cake is moist and they use a lot of frosting, which I love. There is a huge assortment of flavors to choose from, all with fun, fashion-inspired names. I also tried Sweet Surrender in Boynton Beach this trip. Their selection wasnโt as large, but the cupcakes were phenomenal. If youโre in the Palm Beach County area, Iโd highly recommend either of these stops if you have a sweet tooth!
7.ย I did it. I took the Apple plunge. My shiny, new toy should be in my hands by this time next week.
8. Iโm completely infatuated with Anthropologie. When I saw the store while walking through a ย local mall, I nearly ran I was so excited. I could do monumental financial damage in that store. Everything is so unique! This time I came away with these Dining Room Measuring Spoons:
(I also happen to have an infatuation with measuring cups and spoons. I canโt help myself!)
9. Iโm thrilled that fall TV is back! We caught an episode or two of American Chopper while we were in Florida, and Iโm really excited about getting back into Boardwalk Empire, as well as catching new episodes of Parks and Recreation. What are your go-to shows?
10. TGIF! Enjoy your weekend!
Yes to the Hunger Games series. Clear the weekend or 2 days and you will read straight thru. The stories meld together โ the 3rd book there was a slight lag for me but so so good! Just finishing the Chaperone by Laura Moriarty โ BRILLIANT. It is a good read for the summer with lemonade and sandwiches (the summery kind).
Loving your pictures!
The Hunger Games are SO worth it. The storyline is a little gory, but the overall suspense and thrill of the books are worth the read. Iโm a huge fan. Iโm excited to read Gone Girl, as wellโI just started a virtual book club and thatโs our first monthโs book pick! :) Our Twitter account is @CloseReadsCafe.
Definite Yay to Hunger Games! Other books to put on your radarโyes for Gone Girl, try The Sandcastle Girlsโloved it! Also try The Kitchen Room and The Chaperone.
Sorry the book is the Kitchen House not Roomโenjoy!