February 19, 2009

part of my raw/vegan cleanse: a lovely fruit salad consisting of 1 asian pear, 2 kiwis, 2 clementines, and a handful of tart blackberries, dressed in a simple emulsion of raw eucalyptus honey and fresh lime juice. I wish I'd had some pomegranate seeds!

location: my happy place, San Francisco

February 18, 2009

Coraline, complete with cool 3-D glasses.

Location: San Francisco, CA

February 17, 2009

This gentleman moved into my house last week. He holds the dishtowel and keeps secrets. We like him!!

Location: San Francisco, CA

February 16, 2009

I get to go home a day early! Yay!!!

Location: LAX Airport, Los Angeles, CA

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day, from Billy May (I'm assuming) and LA's TOTALLY AWESOME BLEACH. I found it near the dive pool. Don't ask.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

February 13, 2008

Look, my favourite canned coffee! (and Charlemagne, check the link!!-- Apparently May is our frieniversary).

Location: San Francisco, CA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

February 12, 2009

Social experiement of the week. Brian wants to see if I get hit on more (ie: am "more desirable") when wearing a wedding band. I'll keep you posted. Oh, and ignore the old lady hands-- it is super dry in here.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

February 11, 2009

Check out the dude on the left. His bag? A giant high-top converse sneaker. WHAT?

Location: San Francisco International Airport

February 10, 2009

moving day!

Location: San Francisco, CA

February 9, 2009

One of my other favourite lunches: Annie's Shells & White Cheddar with perfectly caramelized brussels sprouts. YUM.
Location: my kitchen, San Francisco, CA

February 07, 2009

My baby, baby lavender plant has sprouted!
Location: San Francisco, CA

February 6, 2009

It's FINALLY raining in Northern California. And blooming. Have I mentioned how much I love San Francisco? Two weeks in the Valley nearly killed me. LOVE.

February 5, 2009

This is my life. Other girls have dolls; I have dollies.

Location: Santa Clara Convention Center

February 4, 2009

a fountain outside the Hyatt.

location: Santa Clara, CA

February 3, 2009

Picture it: empty exhibit hall, 6:48am. The only light in the entire hall is spotlighting the Exhibitor Service Center. The angels are singing.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

February 2, 2009

REALLY, sign shop??

Location: Santa Clara, CA

February 1, 2009

7 screens showing the Superbowl, 1 showing a cooking show. Guess which one I was glued to? I did win $5 in my Superbowl bet though.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

January 31, 2009

Grilled artichokes glazed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, with roasted tomato sauce and a lemon-garlic aioli. YUM.
Location: Santa Clara, CA

January 30, 2009

Man, I wish I was still going to be in town for this. Papa Gianni, founder of the Fraitalian coffee house, singing opera at the cafe? Brilliant.
Location: San Jose, CA

January 29, 2009

"They're doing some great things with chips these days."

Location: Ashley's room, San Jose, CA

January 28, 2009

Yeah, that's a shark in a skirt and top. And shoes. I love it.

Location: San Jose, CA

January 27, 2009

That's some serious cookie love.
Location: The Pita Pit, San Jose, CA

January 26, 2009

Homemade flour tortilla, yummmmm~

Location: San Jose, CA

January 25, 2009

"Greens."

Location: San Jose, CA

January 24, 2009

Saturday brunch at the service desk.

Location: San Jose, CA

January 23, 2009

I hate packing. And I hate red.

January 22, 2009

I made up a new cocktail tonight: vodka, ginger ale, and lime juice, garnished with fresh mint and a slice of satsuma. Chanelle named it The D'yer Mak'er. Brilliant.

January 21, 2009

A penguin backpack on the Muni today.
Location: San Francisco, CA

January 20, 2009

Dear Arizmendi Bakery Co-op, thank you for providing a caramelized onion, shitake mushroom, & gruyere slice of pizza on fresh, home-made sourdough crust for $2 a slice. What a great country we live in. Happy Inauguration Day!

January 19, 2009

Another beautiful day in sunny San Francisco!