6.26.2012

the day for braising beef

Today I dabbled in the kitchen and followed a recipe for braised beef. My first time braising.

Shopping for 22 ingredients at multiple stores can get pretty pricey! Im so glad I made a trip to the glorious Gewurzhaus for my spice supply though. That place never disappoints! Who said $14 for spices was expensive anyway?




 So..everything iscooking and as I type the house is filling with the most heart-warming aroma of dark ale, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. I am sooo looking forward to the final goods.

The Mr won't know his luck with dinner tonight!
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6.01.2012

the day that Isaac likes replied.

Who: My blogging idol

I have been mad about Isaac likes ever since I discovered his phenomenal writing style back in January. Very rarely do my blog flavours of the month transition into daily essential reading. However, Isaac likes made that transition after just 2 reading posts. I guess I just liked his steez. Anyway...the point of this rambling was to brag tell you that I contacted Isaac and got a personalized NYC recommendation list! Fellow pretties planning NYC trips should jot down these notes.


Daniel: Why don't you contact him, he lives in NY
Me: Daniel, I am not cool enough to contact Isaac
Daniel: Just say what's up let him know you'll be in town


It went something like this:
I commented on one of his posts while simultaneously and unknown to me Daniel added him as a friend on Facebook then messaged him requesting he email me. He may have mentioned it would mean quite a bit to me, ha.

So look! Here's my own personal email (which did by the way mean the world to me!!)
Things to do in NYC the Isaac edition.


Hello Larelle,

I hear you're coming to New York City! That is very exciting indeed. I've never loved a city more in my entire life.

Here is a list of places to go, and things to do. Make sure you do everything on this list!!

1. Eat the daily special at The Meatball Shop in Williamsburg, then the ice cream sandwich for dessert. Choose peanut butter for the cookies and chocolate for the ice cream. It's the best! Trust me!

2. Get the avocado on toast at Cafe Gitane. So good.

3. Get either the chicken quesadilla or the pulled pork sandwich at Cafe Habana (it's where Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis eat in Friends With Benefits).

4. Walk the Williamsburg Bridge!!!

5. Go for a drink at the Boom Boom Room or Le Bain (both are at the top of The Standard Hotel) at sunset. Best view EVER!

6. Go to karaoke at The Woods in Williamsburg on a Tuesday night. Most fun ever!

7. Walk the Highline! Do that before you go for the drink at The Standard.

8. Go to MOMA and The Met! Look at some amazing art!

9. Party at Darby and One Oak! So much fun.

HAVE THE BEST TIME!

I LIKE YOU!

Isaac


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