Always looking for sunshine, figuratively and lite Always looking for sunshine, figuratively and literally. Sometimes we don’t have to look very far and it finds us. ☀️
It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasand It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasandwichshoppe when a friend texted me a screenshot of their cheese butter. Up until last week I had never even heard of cheese butter but just two days later, I’m driving an hour round trip to get some. 😂 I was never one to succumb to peer pressure (I didn’t have my first drink until I was 21!), but when it comes to food finds, I am very easily intrigued. After all, that’s how I’ve discovered some of my favorite bites over the years … lardo from @butlerandtheboard, a spicy Italian sausage, and my love of chicharron. If you haven’t visited Mike’s in Nutley, it’s worth a visit. While there, I also got a small tray of meatballs (a bargain at $10!) and a delicious mortadella sandwich that is worth a round trip. ✨
The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
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A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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Day Three

October 9, 2006 · Narrative

Today the recurring theme was beauty and food. Nicholas and I managed to sleep until 8 am this morning, which was a much needed treat and we started our morning with room service for breakfast.

Some of the chefs held a cooking demonstration this morning, and they drew quite a varied crowd of onlookers. They made Apple Strudel and a Penne with Gorgonzola White Wine Cream Sauce. The pasta smelled simply divine while it was cooking and given the crowd that had gathered, I figured my hopes of scoring a taste were slim and none, but surprisingly I got to try each. I will definitely be making the pasta recipe when we get home … the recipe is simple to make and the combination of the salty prosciutto, the creamy gorgonzola and the fresh basil were perfect. It would make a great company dish and is easy enough to make during the week. They distributed the recipe, and I’ll share it when I get back, I promise. They also had one of their chefs do a carving on a watermelon during the demonstration. It’s amazing what they can do with a simple paring knife. Their deft skills never cease to amaze me, and you’ll get a chance to see more of them when the Midnight Buffet occurs. The Head Chef spoke during the entire demonstration, sharing little tips about cooking and choosing ingredients. One thing that I found interesting was what he called “the great extra virgin olive oil conspiracy.” He said that extra virgin olive oil should only be used for cold stuff, more towards salad dressings and such, and we should use just regular olive oil for cooking. I managed to score an interview with one of the chefs and will be turning it into a magazine article, so stay tuned for that in the coming months.

This afternoon, I took the plunge and signed up for some spa treatments. Never having done the “spa thing” before, I figured this would be a good time to do some pampering. Heck, I barely even get manicures, so this was quite a treat for me. They were running a special and for $89, you could choose three treatments. I ended up going with the facial, eye spa treatment (perfect for getting rid of those undereye circles which I definitely have) and scalp massage. A quiet relaxing afternoon followed by nap time – sublime.

We love Peterson and Franky. Have I said that already? Yeah? Well, it bears repeating. Another dinner with excellent service, fruit cups waiting for the kids, and this time, the added bonus of crayons as well. At the end of the meal, Peterson shared pictures of his two-year-old son, Donovan. I don’t know how they manage the separation from their families. Their contract is for six months at sea, and then they have 2 months off before they’re back to work. I couldn’t do it, and admire their commitment.

Our day ended with a dip in the pool and the hot tub. The Husbands have disappeared upstairs to smoke cigars (blech) and watch sports on tv, while The Neighbor Wife and I are hanging out with the kids awaiting room service (late night munchies). This time, we got connecting cabins, so the kids are keeping busy playing back and forth between the two rooms.


Alright, we’re finally reaching our first of four destinations tomorrow, so it’s time for the first installment of Where in the World is Sweetnicks. The first person to correctly guess our stop tomorrow (in the comments section) wins a copy of Donna Hay’s Christmas book. This one is a perfect addition to your library, and is hard to come by (not even available on Amazon).

Your clues:

– Northern coast borders the Atlantic
– 56,000 population
– Beaches on the Southern coast skirt the Caribbean Sea
– Atlantic Standard Time
– Was once a pirate sanctuary

Good luck!

Until tomorrow…

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  1. Dani says

    October 9, 2006 at 3:21 am

    St.Thomas/Virgin Islands could be the place where you guys are….

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    October 9, 2006 at 3:26 am

    Is it Tortuga?

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    October 9, 2006 at 3:50 am

    Let’s try St. Thomas. Love the watermelon! The girlfriend looks like a bathing beauty! Hope your spa treatments are relaxing…I’d love some of those right about now!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    October 9, 2006 at 4:54 am

    Yum! The food sounds delicious & that watermelon looks amazing! And I’m sure someone else has already guess & I’m wrong, but I’m gonna guess y’all are headed to St. Lucia?

    Wherever you’re headed to, have fun! =)

    Reply
  5. Crystal says

    October 9, 2006 at 5:33 am

    St. Thomas? (Long time reader, first time poster)

    Reply
  6. Ed Tep says

    October 9, 2006 at 7:26 am

    Hey Cate!
    Sounds like y’all are having a grand old time! You deserve it. Here’s my guess…Are y’all headed to St. Thomas?

    Reply
  7. Nupur says

    October 9, 2006 at 10:57 am

    Is it St. Thomas? Have fun on the cruise!

    Reply
  8. Diane Smith says

    October 9, 2006 at 11:40 am

    are you in Cozumel? I love your blog – read it religiously.

    Reply
  9. Abby says

    October 9, 2006 at 12:02 pm

    Are you in antigua?

    Reply
  10. Barbara (Biscuit Girl) says

    October 9, 2006 at 1:41 pm

    I’ll go along with the majority and say St. Thomas. And more specifically in Charlotte Amalie where the cruise ships dock.

    Reply
  11. wendyb532 says

    October 9, 2006 at 2:25 pm

    St. Thomas.

    wendyb532

    Reply
  12. wendyb532 says

    October 9, 2006 at 2:26 pm

    St Thomas

    Reply
  13. Brilynn says

    October 9, 2006 at 3:46 pm

    I’ll throw out a guess of St Croix, just because everyone else has already mentioned st thomas.

    Reply
  14. Denzylle says

    October 9, 2006 at 4:23 pm

    Abby beat me to it, but I think it’s Antigua.

    Reply
  15. linsleyd says

    October 9, 2006 at 4:31 pm

    Nassua?

    Great Pics@

    Reply
  16. Rachel says

    October 9, 2006 at 4:59 pm

    St. Maartin? St John?

    Reply

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It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasand It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasandwichshoppe when a friend texted me a screenshot of their cheese butter. Up until last week I had never even heard of cheese butter but just two days later, I’m driving an hour round trip to get some. 😂 I was never one to succumb to peer pressure (I didn’t have my first drink until I was 21!), but when it comes to food finds, I am very easily intrigued. After all, that’s how I’ve discovered some of my favorite bites over the years … lardo from @butlerandtheboard, a spicy Italian sausage, and my love of chicharron. If you haven’t visited Mike’s in Nutley, it’s worth a visit. While there, I also got a small tray of meatballs (a bargain at $10!) and a delicious mortadella sandwich that is worth a round trip. ✨
The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
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I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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