tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23556169977290713182024-03-13T08:16:21.842-04:00eatmywordsA food writer's quest to break into magazine publishing--and finally afford a good meal.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-33912492971427088362009-07-07T12:28:00.004-04:002009-07-07T12:37:53.814-04:00A ConfessionRed hasn't posted about herself in quite some time. All this blogging about food and fun stuff has been way more exciting than the posts that frequented this site a good year ago--all that job hunting feels oh-so-distant. But Red was always acutely aware that the tagline of the blog was all about getting into magazine publishing, and that she hassn't quite gotten there yet.<br /><br />...But what now?<br /><br />Well, you see, Red has been doing a lot of interesting work in the hours of the day that are not 9-6 (and sometimes, just sometimes, on lunch breaks too). And much of it, she's happy to admit, is magazine related. There's plenty of good news to share, but she'll reveal it slowly... when the time is right.<br /><br />For now, this is what you might want to know. All this break time Red's been taking from this here blog has been well justified (or so she hopes)--those few "free" hours in the day have one towards something big and exciting, something oh-so-magazine-y. It's an annual publication that a kind someone put her in charge of--a magazine for magazine folk, if you will--and the work has been gearing up to something really magnetic. It's a killer project--just what Red loves to do, knows how to do, and is still just a *teeny weeny bit* intimidated by. But what's the fun if it's not a challenge?<br /><br />So where does that leave us? Newly-turned Editor-in-Chief Red has lots of work on her plate, but she loves getting the love from all of you. She'll be popping in regularly, in any and every minute that time permits her to, but maybe not every single day.<br /><br />Is that OK with you? Your blessing would make her feel so much better.<br /><br />In the meantime, while you think about it, maybe you should go <a href="http://5secondrule.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/making-scones-in-advance.html">over here</a>... this recipe for nectarine scones sounds like summer in a bun.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-11100633821448124792009-07-01T13:37:00.002-04:002009-07-01T13:45:06.535-04:00Birthday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkugfR6mrqI/AAAAAAAABGg/jM_il8LQnuI/s1600-h/clip_birthday_cupcake2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkugfR6mrqI/AAAAAAAABGg/jM_il8LQnuI/s320/clip_birthday_cupcake2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353549041305562786" border="0" /></a><br />If you hadn't noticed, Red's taking the week off. Why? It's her birthday today! And with a short week for the Fourth, things are a little busy. Stick around--big news is on the way!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-58392616520811341522009-06-26T14:23:00.003-04:002009-06-26T14:29:11.360-04:00Decor Porn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkUTa03PqBI/AAAAAAAABGY/fmAGJIET5KY/s1600-h/49930-ce000c6e0013252452739642cab3efbf524610d2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkUTa03PqBI/AAAAAAAABGY/fmAGJIET5KY/s320/49930-ce000c6e0013252452739642cab3efbf524610d2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351705083787585554" border="0" /></a><br />Since things have been rather food-centric around here, I thought I'd shake it up with some decor porn to close out the week. These hand-polished acrylic tables by <a href="http://decorati.com/">Decorati</a> are absolutely driving me insane--they're the perfect intersection between Moorish shape and modern design. I've never been one to hide my complete obsession with Moroccan- and Middle Eastern-inspired design, and this is exactly the kind of product that speaks to those passions. These can tie together a room, merging the ethnic with the contemporary and creating something that's ultimately very chic. Let's face it, it's love at first sight.<br /><br /><br />Tangier Tables and more available <a href="http://decorati.com/product/29025/tangier-table">here</a>, price on request.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-58254976160430741062009-06-25T17:08:00.003-04:002009-06-25T17:12:50.497-04:00Link of the Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkPn6V5bY_I/AAAAAAAABGQ/Gcgl_a016hI/s1600-h/kacibeeler-cubano.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkPn6V5bY_I/AAAAAAAABGQ/Gcgl_a016hI/s320/kacibeeler-cubano.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351375771742725106" border="0" /></a><br />Red's swamped this week, so this will be a short one. Today's link comes via <a href="http://www.eatmedaily.com/">eat me daily</a>, where Kaci Beeler's food-themed paintings are taking front seat. They're really well done, with lots of great detail and color work--to be honest, I'm surprised I haven't seen more people doing still life paintings of great food, when still life paintings of fruits and vegetables have always been so prominent. <a href="http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/06/paintings-by-kaci-beeler-food-art/">Here's the link</a> to some great shots, and more info on the artist. Bon appetit!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-3553397318102084062009-06-24T12:40:00.003-04:002009-06-24T12:48:21.937-04:00Budget Finds -- Calf and Half Creamer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkJYjXxM2dI/AAAAAAAABGI/UE8odVzWVWY/s1600-h/img62m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkJYjXxM2dI/AAAAAAAABGI/UE8odVzWVWY/s320/img62m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350936671968614866" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Nearly everyone in my extended family has a porcelain white cow creamer that looks exactly the same (<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/32839/index.cfm?clg=60&bnrid=3212501&cm_ven=Shopping&cm_cat=NexTag&cm_pla=default&cm_ite=default">like the one above</a>), and somehow we were always convinced that ours was the original, the first one to be handed down from my grandparents--the rest were just copycats. It was with that in mind that I found such utter delight (excuse the pun) in this creamer, an unintentional allusion to my childhood kitchen memories. I've always enjoyed the design of glass within glass, such as with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Pavina-9-Ounce-Double-Wall-Glasses/dp/B0009WX41Q/ref=combo_pack_i_1">these double wall glasses</a>, and thought this udder-shaped creamer was just perfectly up that alley.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkJYjLO9gWI/AAAAAAAABGA/WQ4sgeVYzWM/s1600-h/p2178_main.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkJYjLO9gWI/AAAAAAAABGA/WQ4sgeVYzWM/s320/p2178_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350936668603777378" border="0" /></a><br />Calf and Half Creamer, $19.95, available <a href="http://www.firebox.com/product/2178/Calf-and-Half-Jug">right here</a>.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-87421499426268689052009-06-23T20:51:00.002-04:002009-06-23T20:55:12.320-04:00Geek or Chic -- Big Moai Tissue Dispenser<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkF5DWsorvI/AAAAAAAABF4/YVQSjy6zFlM/s1600-h/Big-Maoi-Tissue-Dispenser_47B18228.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkF5DWsorvI/AAAAAAAABF4/YVQSjy6zFlM/s320/Big-Maoi-Tissue-Dispenser_47B18228.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350690930832223986" border="0" /></a><br />It's been a while since we've had a geek or chic entry around these parts, so it was in good time that I found this crazy product. It may not fit in a kitchen, but would it fit in your bathroom? Perhaps this says more about you than you think. I'm not sure much more needs to be said, but what do you think? Geek or chic?<br /><br />Big Moai Tissue Dispenser available <a href="http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/kitsch-daft/big-maoi-tissue-dispenser/index.html">right here</a> for about $42.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-76590566210695155872009-06-22T19:16:00.003-04:002009-06-22T19:19:47.949-04:00Recipe Lust: Carrot Cake Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkARWzd14GI/AAAAAAAABFw/w3g_zZn8s88/s1600-h/2009_06_19-Carrot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SkARWzd14GI/AAAAAAAABFw/w3g_zZn8s88/s320/2009_06_19-Carrot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350295440786317410" border="0" /></a><br />I've been feeling really guilty about all of the intense eating that I've had to do over the last few weeks (poor, poor Red, right?). That may be why this particular recipe for <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/guest-post/carrot-cakey-cookies-guest-post-from-sara-morris-of-sprouted-kitchen-087846">carrot cake cookies</a> at <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/">The Kitchn</a> called out at me--not only does it satiate the sweet tooth but it naturally does away with much of what's unhealthy about cookies and sweets. Butter is kept to a minimum, some likely replaced with the applesauce; meanwhile, cream cheese frosting is substituted with a blend of yogurt, honey, and cinnamon. I'm not one to skimp on the fatty ingredients usually--I figure if I'm going to treat myself, I may as well do it right--but this actually looks really tasty, and inconsequential.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-42114625540402726922009-06-19T17:05:00.003-04:002009-06-19T17:13:10.116-04:00Food Porn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjv_OKYe4pI/AAAAAAAABFo/oamYPqq3bqg/s1600-h/bancklg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjv_OKYe4pI/AAAAAAAABFo/oamYPqq3bqg/s320/bancklg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349149601202889362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I know I've been a little food centric (and even sweet-centric) lately, but can ya blame me? This week, a new branch of my newly-favorite bakery is opening up in Tribeca, and though that doesn't particularly convenience me all that much, it does make me want some goods! Billy's bakery is pretty well known for its icebox and banana cakes (above), but their cupcakes are pretty darn impressive too. Banana must be a thing for Billy's (is alliteration?) because their banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are the most unexpectedly delicious confections I've had in quite a while. If these pictures don't do it for you, I highly suggest you try them for yourselves!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjv_LjyzReI/AAAAAAAABFg/qJNHFjJtFH8/s1600-h/cupcklg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjv_LjyzReI/AAAAAAAABFg/qJNHFjJtFH8/s320/cupcklg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349149556484556258" border="0" /></a><br />Billy's Bakery is now officially located at:<br /><br />184 9th Avenue<br />Between 21st and 22nd Street<br /><br />and<br /><br />75 Franklin Street<br />Between Broadway and Church Streetredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-29166897788864173282009-06-18T14:23:00.003-04:002009-06-18T14:28:29.312-04:00Link of the Day -- Threadcakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjqHKOS3TCI/AAAAAAAABFY/4YCHY4UbXTc/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjqHKOS3TCI/AAAAAAAABFY/4YCHY4UbXTc/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348736117161544738" border="0" /></a><br />I'd say a good 3/4 of my friends have a strange appreciation for the t-shirts from Threadless, and frankly, if I wore t-shirts more often, I probably would too. They're always cleverly designed and have a strong presence of adorable animals. What more could you want? Well, it turns out that Threadless has launched a competition for its foodiest fans--Threadcakes! It's a challenge to see who can best represent a Threadless shirt on a cake, and people have done some pretty awesome stuff. The winner is based off one of my favorite designs, one that a friend of mine used to wear on a regular basis. <a href="http://www.threadcakes.com/">Check it out here</a>, as well as all the runners up!<br /><br />[via <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/">Serious Eats</a>]redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-6787838127565302062009-06-17T13:41:00.003-04:002009-06-17T13:50:12.498-04:00Budget Finds -- Cheese Accessories under $25The weather wouldn't be a good indicator of it around here, but we're making swift strides towards July 1. In any other sphere but this one, July 1 may not mean more than Canada pride, but the strange maple-infused day also happens to be Red's birthday! And what does Red's birthday bear if not a wonderful gathering filled with wine and cheese? With only a weekend in between now and the tentative partay, I've got cheese accessories on the brain!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjksea0kPEI/AAAAAAAABFI/TBpt5z3KaOg/s1600-h/villagestore_2057_6539408.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 174px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjksea0kPEI/AAAAAAAABFI/TBpt5z3KaOg/s320/villagestore_2057_6539408.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348354933586672706" border="0" /></a><br />These adorable porcelain flags can be stuck into cheese--beginners will use fat erasable markers to scribble names of cheeses, while advanced eaters can use the back side to supplement names with tasting notes (how fancy!). At under $12 for a set of 6 <a href="http://bayvillagestore.com/chmapofl.html">right over here</a>, it's a pretty good deal, too. (The DIY version I usually rely on is even cheaper, but not as pretty--two blank squares of thick paper, like cut down index cards, taped around a toothpick.)<br /><br />But what cheese party is complete without great serveware? When my friend Q bought me individual cheese boards complete with wine-glass carrying indentations, I knew the parties would elevate to whole new levels of cheesiness (meant only in the best of ways, of course!). For something really cheesy, though, try these--a funny little set from Target <a href="http://www.target.com/Say-Cheese-Appetizer-Plates-Set/dp/B0015V1YZS/sr=1-3/qid=1245260499/ref=sr_1_3/185-0565182-6661804?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&rh=k%3Acheese%20plates&page=1">that's selling for a reduced price of $22.49</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjkseJkIq3I/AAAAAAAABFA/Cm-12Hk79u0/s1600-h/415ZPbIaZcL._AA260_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjkseJkIq3I/AAAAAAAABFA/Cm-12Hk79u0/s320/415ZPbIaZcL._AA260_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348354928954354546" border="0" /></a><br />With all this money saved on accessories, you can feel free to splurge on the cheese!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-55167189332287212922009-06-15T19:34:00.004-04:002009-06-15T19:42:41.832-04:00Good Enough to Eat... Again! -- Super Fast Crab SaladI walked up and down the aisles at Trader Joe's yesterday looking for just the right thing to stock my lunch supply this week--anything but cold cuts! Disparaged, I came home with plenty of dinner and snack options (pomegranate greek yogurt, anyone?) but nothing for the lunches. I had brunch leftovers to tide me over for a day while I regained some inspiration. With the pressure on, I hit the stores again today, and alas, came up with a new idea. But then there's the problem--my ideas are always generated mid-store, and with no internet in my pocket, the recipes can only be generated in my head as far as memory can take me. That's how I came up with the simplest crab salad.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjbb7LfcgnI/AAAAAAAABE4/_xBIp_7Wes0/s1600-h/Avocado-and-crab-salad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sjbb7LfcgnI/AAAAAAAABE4/_xBIp_7Wes0/s320/Avocado-and-crab-salad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347703417292489330" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red's Super Fast (And Not Unhealthy) Crab Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What You Need</span><br />1 package of imitation crab meat (if you're not on a budget, splurge!)<br />1 package of slaw mix (shredded carrots and cabbage)<br />3 tbsp light mayo (I used the Smart Balance kind that's actually good for you)<br />1 lemon, juiced<br />1 tsp. cumin<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Approximated total cost........$7.00<br />Cost per serving.....................$3.50<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What You Do</span><br />1. Cut crab into smaller, more manageable pieces.<br />2. Add mayo, slaw mix.<br />3. Add lemon juice and spices. It's really that easy.<br /><br />Next time, I'll get a little fancier and try the pictured version by Gina, a healthy Latin-inspired recipe with avocado, <a href="http://weight-watchers-points-recipes.blogspot.com/2009/04/avocado-and-crab-salad.html">right here</a>. And if I'm really feeling fancy, I'll throw in some julienne mango as well!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-22091351353868436062009-06-12T16:40:00.003-04:002009-06-12T16:47:12.520-04:00Design Porn: Alphabet Drawers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjK-Xg6FByI/AAAAAAAABEw/WYf8sphijFo/s1600-h/pic5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjK-Xg6FByI/AAAAAAAABEw/WYf8sphijFo/s320/pic5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346545018822002466" border="0" /></a><br />Earlier today, a friend left some love on the blog that she herself said was no budget find. What it turned out to be was perfect decor porn, worthy of being shared with all of you. Not only does this beautiful handmade chest of drawers feature my fervent love of typography, but it's inspired by the very printing blocks that I've blogged about (and gushed over) on eatmywords. I question its ergonomic function, but I have no doubt that this would be the perfect centerpiece for an uber-organized home office. Let's just not look at the price tag.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjK-XdRDXNI/AAAAAAAABEo/HaATsNQjgKI/s1600-h/pic1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjK-XdRDXNI/AAAAAAAABEo/HaATsNQjgKI/s320/pic1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346545017844620498" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.kentandlondon.co.uk/">Alphabet Drawers</a> by Kent and London, available for purchase (for the lucky and wealthy) right over <a href="http://www.kentandlondon.co.uk/chestofdrawers/product_03/product_info.php">here</a>.<br /><br />PS. Thanks for sharing, Alison!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-44210290227138334162009-06-11T14:48:00.003-04:002009-06-11T15:10:52.304-04:00The Bubble Battle Returns!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjFWdeg9_HI/AAAAAAAABEg/d6-DAugE24g/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 109px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjFWdeg9_HI/AAAAAAAABEg/d6-DAugE24g/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346149297073028210" border="0" /></a><br />I haven't posted about NYC goings on in quite a while, perhaps because of the ever-lasting gloomy weather, perhaps because I've been too busy to notice! Either way, one of my favorite annual events is happening tomorrow, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to share the secret with all of you. Each year, a collective called<a href="http://www.newmindspace.com/bubblebattlenyc2009.php"> Newmindspace </a>puts together a series of crazy, wacky, out-of-the-box events that get great turnouts all over the city. They include the massive yearly pillow fight, light saber battles, and this--my absolute favorite. The annual Bubble Battle! Thousands gather in Times Square to blow bubbles at one another, reliving a little bit of our collective youths and remembering what it feels like to be 6 years old again. It's tomorrow at 6:15--and I hope to see some of you there!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-88717684644946200742009-06-10T16:00:00.006-04:002009-06-10T16:17:18.123-04:00Budget Finds -- Three Tiered Pedestal PlatesI wrote not too long ago about the simplest ways of effortless entertaining, and how utterly charming they can be. It's a thought that's stuck in my mind, and a goal that I'm setting for the future (in whatever period of time it may imply)--I'd love to develop sets of pretty, pseudo-coordinated dishes, ones that sort-of kind-of match my serving wares, but only just so. And anchoring the whole thing will be a two-tiered dessert tray, where I can display my dainty mini tarts and brownie bites. (Who knew so much effort went into being effortless!)<br /><br />After spotting a tiered white and green plaid tray at Kmart for just $6 earlier today, I was curious to see what other budget options were in the spectrum. (Had the darn thing been in a more aesthetic color/pattern, it would have been mine!) The extra $16 go a long way for this option, leading me to a clear glass triple-decker that can be taken apart and re-stacked in a few different configurations. Seeing as that it can function as two mini-stackers and a cake tray, I think it's a marvelous purchase. And to be frank, I'm having a much harder time resisting this one than the $6 plaid set!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjAT-vf7MhI/AAAAAAAABEY/3Ra2piPJnIc/s1600-h/41W2RM80VEL._AA260_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SjAT-vf7MhI/AAAAAAAABEY/3Ra2piPJnIc/s320/41W2RM80VEL._AA260_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345794726311965202" border="0" /></a><br />Three-tiered Pedestal Serving Plates at Target, $22.49, <a href="http://www.target.com/Tiered-Pedestal-Serving-Plates-Set/dp/B0002YSLF0/sr=1-1/qid=1244663881/ref=sr_1_1/182-4646268-1348509?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&rh=k%3Adessert_tiered_platter&page=1">available here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(By the by, apologies for my disappearing act yesterday! Red's been beyond swamped. Sad face!)</span>redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-32376749429012363942009-06-08T14:15:00.002-04:002009-06-08T14:34:18.659-04:00Recipe Lust -- Pasta Salads Galore<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Si1ZjUhXlYI/AAAAAAAABEI/d-tDm7u8wow/s1600-h/url.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Si1ZjUhXlYI/AAAAAAAABEI/d-tDm7u8wow/s320/url.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345026796097607042" border="0" /></a><br />A few months into work with little semblance of a cafeteria or reasonably priced lunch options to rely on, I've started to hit a wall when it comes to packing lunch. I'm not the kind of person who can just eat a sandwich every day, and I've met my limit for hummus and veggies as well. (The last time I did that was after a summer spent in Israel--didn't eat anything that resembled chickpea spread for literally three years.)<br /><br />The biggest problem for me is that my office, believe it or not, lacks a refrigerator, which means that lunch options diminish rather quickly (and that my new-found obsession with yogurt doesn't translate well for office lunch, rats). When I found a "Bombay Salad" at my local supermarket (pasta, chicken, mango chutney, curry, raisins, and celery), I got hooked to the idea of making inventive, unique pasta salads as a solid lunch option with nearly endless variations. My first attempt to recreate the Bombay was only semi-successful, but I think I've now found some recipes that will require a little less guess work. Here's the short list, for your experimentation and enjoyment!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Greek-Orzo-and-Shrimp-Salad-1976"><br />Greek Orzo and Shrimp</a>, via Bon Appetit<br /><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Lemongrass-Beef-and-Noodle-Salad-10516">Grilled Lemongrass Beef and Noodle</a>, via Gourmet<br /><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Noodle-Salad-with-Mango-and-Gingered-Cucumber-106530">Noodle Salas with Mango and Gingered Cucumber</a>, also via Gourmet<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />[photo via taste.com.au]</span>redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-40550935670597075592009-06-04T14:27:00.006-04:002009-06-04T14:55:30.083-04:00Link of the Day -- Ice Cream Pudding at Coldstone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SigTS9NEUTI/AAAAAAAABEA/Mw2FskTDLzw/s1600-h/1226546_ratio3x4_width180.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SigTS9NEUTI/AAAAAAAABEA/Mw2FskTDLzw/s320/1226546_ratio3x4_width180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343542174263038258" border="0" /></a><br />Just when you thought you'd heard it all, some weirdo in marketing comes up with a nutty idea that a bigwig CEO decides to run with. Take, for instance, Coldstone's new product, an ice cream concoction that somehow melts into such thick ice cream soup they're calling it pudding. Apparently, it's part of a collaboration between Coldstone and JELL-O, which I don't even want to know what kinds of chemicals would make that possible, and I can't say I'm interested in trying it, but it's just strange enough to post over here. But perhaps I'm being closed-minded. Sometimes these things end up being much better than they sound! Thoughts, anyone?<br /><br />[via <a href="http://newyork.metromix.com/home/blog_post/restaurants-coldstone-in-an/1226546/content">Metromix</a>]redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-53989670792404540362009-06-03T16:04:00.003-04:002009-06-03T16:15:51.497-04:00Budget Finds -- Bottletop Basting Brush<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SibYGmoHmZI/AAAAAAAABD4/oZ45bsJwucg/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SibYGmoHmZI/AAAAAAAABD4/oZ45bsJwucg/s320/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343195615881304466" border="0" /></a><br />We've been talking BBQ a lot around the office, be it because of the up-turning weather, the fact that we may be getting some BBQ clients on the roster, or the sheer love that everyone in this office has for all things BBQ. Regardless, it seemed like perfect timing to stumble upon this little gadget, a bottletop basting brush that helps sauce up those ribs without the mess. I recently read that it's not worth owning kitchen gadgets that serve just one purpose, but when they cost less than $5 a pop, I see no problem with breaking that rule. This little baby is only $3.99 <a href="http://www.organize.com/boba.html">right here</a>, which makes it a seriously budget-friendly grilling accessory. Enjoy!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-52849330190364351252009-06-02T14:12:00.003-04:002009-06-02T14:54:05.619-04:00Link of the Day -- In-Pool PongOn the one hand, I wish I could say I was too classy for beer pong. But on the other, I've always been the split personality foodie--as much as I love upscale fine dining, my favorite kind of food has always been down n' dirty BBQ, and I can't ignore the side of me that really loves simple, lowbrow drink and dining. Beer pong falls into precisely that category--even though I don't partake on too regular an occasion, it's always a welcome way to unwind with friends in the most casual of ways. When I saw a short blurb on inflatable beer pong tables for in-pool summer play in amNY this morning, I knew it would make the perfect link of the day. Now to find an appropriate pool!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SiV0xGMjnlI/AAAAAAAABDw/cWji8qdNC50/s1600-h/blank.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 231px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SiV0xGMjnlI/AAAAAAAABDw/cWji8qdNC50/s320/blank.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342804919770652242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Want your own portable beer pong table? Check out <a href="http://www.portopong.com/">this site</a>, but be warned--they don't exactly have a classy side ;)redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-83890390887894276282009-06-01T16:07:00.003-04:002009-06-01T16:12:51.244-04:00Recipe Lust -- Chili Lime Peanuts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SiQ2BqvHA2I/AAAAAAAABDo/dEoCL8P4ga8/s1600-h/peanuts+bonita.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SiQ2BqvHA2I/AAAAAAAABDo/dEoCL8P4ga8/s320/peanuts+bonita.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342454460247901026" border="0" /></a><br />Last night I met with a talented group to start piecing together a magazine that I'm working on in my spare time. You'll hear more about that some other day, but what I really wanted to share was the idea of simple entertaining. Our gracious host has an apartment that's plenty of space for one, but perhaps not so much space for a group of 6. She made great use of her tiny 2 person table by serving lots of small appetizers--cheese and crackers, tappenade, edamame, and so on. It was a beautiful way to entertain, and easy at that! In thinking about the possibilities of small scale/big impression entertaining, I came across this wonderful recipe for Chili-Lime Peanuts--seems like a great way to pack a filling snack into a small bowl. I'm guessing multiple batches may be necessary, though!<br /><br />See the full recipe <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chili-Lime-Peanuts-351247">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">[photo via <a href="http://www.learninghowtocook.com/site/images/recipeImages/0302092171051/peanuts%20bonita.jpg">learninghowtocook.com</a>]</span>redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-34988237082328361742009-05-29T16:11:00.002-04:002009-05-29T16:20:37.572-04:00Food Porn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SiBDcN7MAYI/AAAAAAAABDg/886xyBG0aq0/s1600-h/2945771695_10c50bc04f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/SiBDcN7MAYI/AAAAAAAABDg/886xyBG0aq0/s320/2945771695_10c50bc04f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341343310114718082" border="0" /></a><br />This weekend marks the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the gift of the Torah. It's a beautiful holiday--Jews sing and dance with the Torah and it's one of our most upbeat holidays (nobody dies, nobody mourns, nobody fasts, nobody is persecuted, woo!) which makes it great fun all around. What I never really knew until this year is that the holiday is also marked by eating lots of dairy (none of the commentary I've read really explains why) and in the States, this tends to take two forms: blintzes and cheesecake. I have a soft spot for good homemade blintzes, but let's face it--cheesecake is even tastier and way easier to find/make. Today's food porn takes us to the reliable Jew-spot, Carnegie Deli, home of New York's best cheesecake (in my book, at least!) --if this doesn't whet your appetite for a dairy-crazy weekend, I'm not sure what will! Happy feasting, and as we say, Chag Sameach!<br /><br />[photo via <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2945771695_10c50bc04f.jpg%3Fv%3D1224287305&imgrefurl=http://flickr.com/photos/darcym/2945771695/&usg=__zqPOePwy76Qc7C6fS2bqxRB0ksc=&h=450&w=500&sz=208&hl=en&start=36&sig2=omT8FmbSvauerSwhSS123A&um=1&tbnid=OjmpzjqT39d3oM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcarnegie%2Bdeli%2Bcheesecake%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D20%26um%3D1&ei=zUEgSqnGGpyxmAekouWlCQ">flickr</a>]redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-67725334351164878122009-05-28T16:32:00.003-04:002009-05-28T16:37:20.930-04:00Link of the Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sh712oH2HLI/AAAAAAAABDY/UI_WFyPDU3Y/s1600-h/27fest190.4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 196px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sh712oH2HLI/AAAAAAAABDY/UI_WFyPDU3Y/s320/27fest190.4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340976526940052658" border="0" /></a><br />I've never been shy about the fact that I love myself a good, cheap meal--especially one that comes straight off the streets. And though Manhattan definitely offers a solid array of street food, traveling the world always shows how many cultures have yet to bring their mobile eats to the big apple. This article in the New York Times dining section yesterday brings a temporary solution, with several street fairs that are centered around celebrating less explored ethnic cuisines like Burmese, Indonesian, and Swedish. For more of a preview, see the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/dining/27festival.html">full article here</a>, but be sure to have a calendar handy--you'll certainly want to write some of these dates down!<br /><br />[via NYT]redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-33007450088880974442009-05-27T13:10:00.003-04:002009-05-27T13:16:36.511-04:00Budget Finds -- Mustache Napkin RingsAs I was grazing on Serious Eats this morning, the perfect Budget Finds popped up on my screen. It's been a rough (read: sleepless) return to reality after the long weekend, and a few laughs were just the remedy. Anyhow, these adorable napkin rings shaped like handlebar mustaches come in sets of 4 for $24, and they're so cheeky I just can't stand it. Who doesn't smile at the sight of a big furry mustache, much less one with your name on it on your dinner plate? That's right, with chalkboard paint, they're customizable and reusable, which makes them as practical as they are hysterical. Talk about a great dinner party ice breaker--I just love it.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sh11MF_pjUI/AAAAAAAABDQ/PVs1B9K29OY/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/Sh11MF_pjUI/AAAAAAAABDQ/PVs1B9K29OY/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340553583759297858" border="0" /></a><br />Mustache napkin rings by Modern Dose available <a href="http://www.moderndose.com/product_info.php?products_id=590">right here</a>. [via <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/">Serious Eats</a>]redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-28170221371746636302009-05-22T13:13:00.004-04:002009-05-22T13:16:19.841-04:00Vacation Porn!Dear lovely, lovely readers,<br /><br />Red is off to sunny Miami for the long weekend, and she's so excited she can hardly contain it. Since she really, really, desperately, horribly, tremendously needs a vacation, eatmywords is taking a short break for the holiday. See you on Wednesday for a return to our regular schedule, and until then, think of me! I'll be right over here....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShbdryVKLoI/AAAAAAAABDI/GVxLVvqX80c/s1600-h/0-miami_master.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShbdryVKLoI/AAAAAAAABDI/GVxLVvqX80c/s320/0-miami_master.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338698152608935554" border="0" /></a><br />Love,<br /><br />Redredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-16471032173521637212009-05-21T13:45:00.002-04:002009-05-21T13:52:38.401-04:00Link of the Day -- Inner Messages<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShWUyMKA4rI/AAAAAAAABDA/V5zK4ijwgfk/s1600-h/impression1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 255px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShWUyMKA4rI/AAAAAAAABDA/V5zK4ijwgfk/s320/impression1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338336523295187634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Today I randomly came across this fantastic site by Yoon Jung Yun, a Korean jewelry designer making "inner message" rings. The rings look like ordinary wedding bands (though they don't necessarily need to be used as such), but on the inside, they contain secret messages printed backwards in raised text, causing it to be imprinted on the wearer's finger after a few hours of wear. It's a really adorable idea--certainly very private, subtle, and intimate--and I love that the bands can be purchased as singles rather than pairs, making for a great romantic gift. Ready-to-wear designs with "always" and "marry me" imprinted in them start at $120, with custom messages available for some more. It's may not be super budget-friendly, but it gets across a clear point!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShWUxxG7_gI/AAAAAAAABC4/fZX7cgLJgDo/s1600-h/14kgold2.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShWUxxG7_gI/AAAAAAAABC4/fZX7cgLJgDo/s320/14kgold2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338336516034526722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Inner Message rings by Yoon Jung Yun, available right <a href="http://www.yoonjungyun.com/shop.htm">over here</a>.redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355616997729071318.post-21459203922387235352009-05-20T14:00:00.003-04:002009-05-20T14:07:54.977-04:00Budget Finds -- Cupcake Accessories!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShRGWi-ypVI/AAAAAAAABCg/5yd5couSQKg/s1600-h/il_430xN.71518876.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShRGWi-ypVI/AAAAAAAABCg/5yd5couSQKg/s320/il_430xN.71518876.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337968811502118226" border="0" /></a><br />Red has been so swamped she's practically been eaten by alligators. It's not a pretty sight, but she's excited about rewarding herself with some sweet treats when it's all over--maybe a cupcake?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShRGW_aZ-yI/AAAAAAAABCo/alsxj8z-QpM/s1600-h/il_430xN.71576719.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShRGW_aZ-yI/AAAAAAAABCo/alsxj8z-QpM/s320/il_430xN.71576719.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337968819134135074" border="0" /></a><br />Ahh, if someone wanted to bake Red a cupcake, they would instantly become her favorite. And better yet would be if they decided to use these beyond-adorable cupcake wrappers, on sale at Cupcake Social's Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7099306">right here</a>. (Anyone else think Etsy should spell "shop" with the extra "pe" at the end? "Shoppe" seems so much more appropriate for Etsy.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShRGXHiLYPI/AAAAAAAABCw/U109u-e12ZI/s1600-h/il_430xN.71576924.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__LoNV6E9Gls/ShRGXHiLYPI/AAAAAAAABCw/U109u-e12ZI/s320/il_430xN.71576924.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337968821314216178" border="0" /></a><br />One pattern is cuter than the next--<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25284099">tulip</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25301268">plaid</a>, even <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25301310">animal print</a>? It's almost too good to be true. And clocking in at under $5.00, this is one of the most affordable ways to make someone feel like they're seriously special.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7099306">Click here </a>to check out Cupcake Social's Shop, filled with many, many more adorable goodies!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078723005816770367noreply@blogger.com0