Did you ever play that game as a kid? The one where your friends would ask you if you’d rather ___ or ____?
LOL. Life was much simpler then. Now it’s come to if I have a set monthly budget of ___, can I cover my regular expenses + that gigantic economy log of Goat Cheese…ooh, what’s that there? Do I need another jar of Kalamata Olives? ….and you know, some Pine Nuts would be nice, too….and then, if you’re anything like me, you get lost in the aisles and greedily grab so much more off the shelves than you ever anticipated and before you know it, you must trepidatiously approach the cashier and reel back as s/he clearly informs you of just how overboard you went–haha!
Blessed, I am– I was gifted these amazing “Korean Grapes” from our family friends. They retail for a whopping $50/box!
That darker bunch is what I grew up affectionately referring to as “hanguk pohdoh.” Intensely sweet with the power to stain your mouth (and anything else it touches) a deep mess of purpley-blue. I like to slip off its skin, extract the seeds and suck and chew on the juicy fruit inside.
This weeks nails, last weeks nails.
Last nights dinner of spiced, yogurt Chicken on a bed of Spanish Rice,
& Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream & Chocolate drizzled Coconut Macaroons for dessert!
This, that, and more,
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
I also want to take this time to remember all the brave women and men that were lost in 9-11. 11 years ago, and it seems just like yesterday. May there never be another yesterday like that ever again.
Wow … $50 for grapes … Never heard of that so they must be the best grapes on earth … Happy Saturday
Most of my friends agree, but theses grapes are still high maintenance, LOL…just like honey suckle, you have to work so hard to get to the yummy bit.
$50 a box?! WOW. Might as just buy a really good bottle of wine.
I love your nails by the way – do you do them yourself??
I’d love a bottle of this wine! Thank you–yes I do. I’ve never ever been to a nail salon.
ooh, your dinner of spiced chicken looks SO good. and now you have me craving grapes! I love your nails, too – i tend to do mostly neutrals (sometimes with a pop of glitter) on my nails, so i love to see people’s more-exciting manicures!
My crazy manifests in my manicures, LOL.
gosh i want those cupcakes. YUMMMMM! xO!
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We could all have a tea party with your girls–you bring the boricha and I’ll bring the cupcakes
The days of this and that…yes I definitely remember them! And I also find myself playing it now with my grocery list!
One day, I hope I don’t have to and buy to my hearts content at the grocery store (my version of any high scale department store) lol
Grapes!!! Especially the dark blue type, they are my favourite. Though I guess the type we have is quite different from those on the pic.
Ooh, I’d be interested to try!
I love your nails cute!!
aw, thanks!!
oh em gee…..i LOVE hangook poduh! Especially the little juice bits left over inside the kupjil
xoxox
Mm, making me wish I still had some more–insanity it is, I went through an entire box in 2 days!
A beautiful post Angie
Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Thank you, Miriam! =D
Your chocolate cupcakes look amazing! Would love to try those grapes.
Thank you, and I hope you do (they’re grrrrape)!
Black skinned grapes are my favorite
I was thinking about creating a pastry with them…
That chicken looks really good.
Thank you! The rents loved it!
I love your sparkly nails – they go perfectly with the grapes! xx
Lol–thanks =D
Great looking nails!
Thank you ^.~
I noticed in your videos that you always have an awesome manicure and I enjoyed seeing your nails up close. I love this weeks’ especially as I’m a sparkly type of girl.
You’re so sweet for noticing! ^.^
LOVE your glitter nails! I hope everything went ok with your health tests!
I’m still on the waiting list
hopefully, they call me soon…thank you so much for remembering!!
Those cupcakes!!!!
^.~
Mmmm those grapes look gorgeous – just like your nails
Have a wonderful week my friend!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
=D Hope exams went well, my friend!!
Love the nails
And cool for the Korean grapes, what a treat!
Definitely a treat. Love ‘em!
Oh yes, approaching the cashier can be scary sometimes! I try to stick to a list but, things do catch my eye. Lucky you on the grapes. Love your nails, both pictures. My nails never get long enough to be pretty though. The food looks great as always!
The list never has a chance with us! LOL.
I’m glad to see you are eating well Angie! Even though I am not a big sweets person, the dark chocolate cupcake looks good b/c I love dark chocolate!
I eat tooo well, me thinks LOL