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Loving Lately

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As always, the highlight always revolves around food! Breakfast at my new favorite coffee shop + seared scallops with J, taking my parents out for steak, and chocolate cake with a gf. Blackberry/rosemary beignets. Veggie burger and flatbread at our local vegan joint.   Lunch by/with mama…rice, sweet potato noodles, tofu, braised mackerel, and spicy..read more

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Weekend Likes & Dislikes

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Dislikes: Not only did the chef ruin the natural delicate brininess of fresh Scallops, it was $6.4o/Scallop.  I didn’t particularly enjoy the aesthetics either.  Beneath my balled mess of shriveled greens, 3 “truffled” potatoes and 2 carrots were buried…oh, and a random cauliflower.  Boo and boo. I’m never one to object to second chances and..read more

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S’mores Cupcakes

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One of my favorites has got to be s’mores.  What’s there not to love?  Gooey marshmallow, crispy cookies, and melted chocolate?  Check, check, and check!!! This version is updated with a hint of sophistication.  A dribble of rum here and a glossy pool of ganache there.  (There’s even bits of caramelized sugar involved)!! Remember when..read more

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