Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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The Starbucks Factor

May 24, 2007 · Friends and Family, Miscellaneous

Wednesday nights belong to The Neighbors at Sweetnicks. Tonight, it’s The Neighbor Wife’s turn. Tomorrow? Cuban cooking on the grill. Until then…

I travel around a lot with my job. With all the driving I do, I find you are always on the look-out for your staples … Burger King, McDonalds, and Starbucks. You get the idea. Something that no matter where you are, it tastes the same. What I’ve been noticing a lot lately is Starbucks. Even though it’s corporately owned and operated (I know I was shocked too; you can’t buy a Starbucks franchise), the buildings themselves are very different. I’ve seen Starbucks in strip malls, drive-thru Starbucks, buildings that even look like old gas stations.

Can you tell I have an addiction? I love, love, love the Shaken Ice Tea (sweetened) from Starbucks. I even crave it. so, I’m always looking for a Starbucks when I’m on the road. I’m not a coffee drinker, maybe two a month, but I sure love my Iced Tea.

Do you have a unique Starbucks? What’s your favorite Starbucks menu item?

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  1. MidwestMaven says

    May 24, 2007 at 3:38 am

    I don’t drink coffee, but I love the Hot Apple Cider from Starbucks in the fall. With a nice dollop of whipped cream on top, it can’t be beat! In the summer, I go for their iced tea too.

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  2. Lane says

    May 24, 2007 at 5:34 pm

    I do not drink coffee either! But I do love their shaken teas as well as my signature drink, iced grande six pump soy chai latte.

    Reply
  3. Alisha says

    May 25, 2007 at 12:33 am

    I can’t stand most of their drinks because I think they are way too sweet. That said, I do like their passion iced tea unsweetened and their black tea undiluted, unsweetened.

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    May 25, 2007 at 12:51 pm

    Midwestmaven-I’ll have to try the Hot Apple Cider with whipped cream. Sounds so good.

    Lane-Did you make up that drink or is it on the menu?

    Alisha-I agree. I only get the ice tea. I’ve tried the passion ice tea that one is good too.

    Thanks for your comments. Everyone else, I know there are more readers. Where are all the comments??????

    I’m not feeling the love. lol

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    May 25, 2007 at 12:55 pm

    Not being a coffee drinker, until a few years ago, I never thought there was anything in Starbucks for me, and would patiently wait outside while my mom, sister, husband, et al would get their java fix. And then I discovered Mocha Frappuccinos. It was love at first sip.

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  6. Patti says

    May 25, 2007 at 1:24 pm

    that shaken tea has me intrigued. I actually blogged about my first trip to Starbucks — it was on Easter Sunday after church

    ;~)

    Reply
  7. mooncrazy says

    May 25, 2007 at 6:01 pm

    I was a Starbucks addict, had one every morning. Stopped four years ago because the coffee was killing my stomach. What I miss most is the iced coffee in the summer. My sis got me started on that.

    I might look into this tea-thing, but the chai is waaaay too sweet.

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  8. Lane says

    May 25, 2007 at 6:07 pm

    Well, the tazo chai latte is on the menu. It is usually offered hot, but can be made cold. And also, you can choose your milk (I’m vegan so soy milk only for me!). The extra pumps are of the chai concentrate. It makes the chai flavor much stronger. I would only recommend the extra pumps if you are really into nutmeg, cinnamon, and other delicious spices. It turns out really spicy, but the milk balances out.

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  9. Claire says

    May 25, 2007 at 11:54 pm

    I usually just get plain old coffee when I go, which is not often. I did try an iced coffee and thought it was not very good. My parents like the caramel macchiato.

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  10. Robyn says

    May 26, 2007 at 3:47 am

    My current favorite, about once every couple of weeks, is a grande 2 pump nonfat sugarfree cinammon dulce latte. The 2 pumps is about half the normal syrup they put in because with the full amount I feel like I’m drinking pure sugar. Actually, I have a bunch of errands to do in the morning to get ready to go camping, I might need to grab one. :)

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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
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Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.

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I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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