We’re freeeee! The snow finally let up last night and it’s been safe to venture back outside today. THANK GOD – come 8PM last night we had officially run out of ideas to entertain ourselves. Talk about cabin fever! I was wearing about 10 layers before bed last night so when I woke up this [...]

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Ahhh – DC is getting hammered with snow right now!! I have just been at the mall – which has since been shut down along with all outdoor metro service. That’s where I really needed to be today and I am now officially way behind on my Christmas shopping! Bummer. But let’s start with last night. [...]

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Friiiiiday. Last night I stayed up late watching season 2 of The Office. I always meant to get into that show but am terrible about keeping up with a series.  So now that I have Netflix I am catching up! I finally got to see the episode where Jim tells Pam he’s in love with [...]

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The truffles were a success! They all went I’m happy to report and I’ll certainly be making those again. Anything with chocolate and vodka is bound to be good though, no?? hehe. After our cookie extravaganza in the office today I was in need of a little gym time! After work I braced the cold and walked a [...]

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I love, love chocolate. It’s rich and creamy and delicious and really, the most perfect food ever. I eat a little bit everyday and it makes me very happy :O). Tomorrow is our work gift exchange and we’ve been asked to bring in something to share. So tonight I decided to make some chocolate truffles. [...]

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Although I’m eternally mad at Trader Joe’s for one shortcoming or another I can’t deny I am completely addicted to their carrot ginger muffins (you may have noticed). They’re moist and delicious, the ingredient list is short and natural and they’re surprisingly good nutritionally. Today’s breakfast featured one of my little loves. Along with a kiwi [...]

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A few months ago while at Taste of Georgetown my friends and I were given jars of Patak’s Tikka Masala sauce. Apparently it’s the #1 curry brand in the UK and now the company is trying to break into the US. I loooove curry and it always does remind me of England since curries are very popular there. [...]

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Hello Bloggies! Phew, time seriously does fly when you’re having fun. Where did this weekend go already?? Super night last night so let’s jump in. My friends and I met up around 4:30 for champagne and get-readying. Our hotel was all decorated for Christmas and gorgeous! A few hours and a few bottles of pink Andre [...]

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Hello readers! Hope Saturday is good all around. Sorry for my lame post title, I’m a nerd :O). I had a nice sleep-in this morning and then a delicious breakfast before heading off to my acupuncture appointment. Cocoa Berry French Toast - 2 pieces of 3 seed bread dredged in a 1 egg/splash of milk/cinnamon/splash of vanilla mix pan-fried. [...]

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Good morning, good morning. Happy Friday Darlings. Is it bad that I slept-in this morning and then decided to save time by skipping make-up application over making a delicious breakfast?? :O). I think not actually, this was fab-U-lous. A pear, poached with a tbsp. each of water, maple syrup, chopped pecans  and lots of cinnamon. On [...]

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