Sister Sister

Tonight I drove up to San Jose to hang out with Nicole. I saw her Monday night after camping (also in SJ) but I guess I just can't get enough time with her before... dun dun dun...she goes all the way to San Diego :'( for college TEARZ.



When I got home we began baking. (Boo Radley has an order for cupcakes this weekend!!) On the menu is a fruity, decadent Sangria cupcake. Also being served is a moist chocolate Guinness cupcake - probably the most requested cake flavor!


For dinner we drove to Pasta Pomodoro. I love their bread and olive oil-green dipping liquid thing (pesto-y?) ... While Nicole and I discussed her college future, incl. classes, social ish, and how much she will miss me, we waited eagerly for our angel hair/pesto/shrimp/sun-dried tomato dish and butternut squash ravs. Yum. Yum. I am excited to eat our leftovers tomorrow at lunch!! (aka a nice break from frrrrozen meals thank gawd)




Next up: our dessert of choice - froyo! We went to Whimsical off Curtner and endulged x2! Finally we drove back home and continued baking...




Nicole is such an amazing kitchen helper I'm so lucky to have her with me, especially when there's a lot on my plate (har har). I don't say it enough but thank you so so so much Nicole!

The cuppies turned out great! I'll get some pictures up soon hopefully! Night!

ps vanilla beans are so cool! Must find a cheaper place to buy them!

Location:Desert Flame Dr,San Jose,United States

Breakfast at Maryjane's Coffeeshop

This morning I woke up in a daze. Vanessa was asking me if I wanted to go to breakfast with them. I had no idea what time it was, I remember declining and falling back to sleep. I woke up, presumably an hour or so later, and decided to shower. Apparently not as much time passed by as I had thought and by the time I got out of the shower they were just about to leave. I hustled and jumped in the car with Vanessa and Chalon.





Boy am I glad I was able to come along! We went to Maryjane's Coffeeshop in downtown's Hard Rock Hotel (207 5th Ave, San Diego).





Their menu was super cute and witty! At the bottom it read: Some advice & a higher code to live by: don't do things on video you will regret one day... NEVER DRINK & DRIVE... Never drink & blog... Always leave big tips… THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU PIERCE





I ordered the Hall 'n' Oatmeal: served with our secret topping. OK, it's brown sugar, golden raisins, silvered almonds, sundried cherries & pistachios ($6). it was delicious but I wish the oatmeal would have been piping hot, that's how I like it!

Their coffee was sooooo yummy! Vanessa and I each had about 3 cups! Also on their caffeine menu: 'Lattes, cappuccinos and all that Seattle stuff' ($4).




Vanessa ordered the buttermilk pancakes. They were tasty, very vanilla-y and thin! Chalon ordered the daily special. I loved this menu option: Cereal boxes to your table. It includes cereal like Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles, Count Chocula, Maryjane's housemade granola, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Kellog's Corn Flakes (all for $6)

Maryjane's is open during the following hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fri-Sat 6:30 a.m. - 3 a.m.

Location:5th Ave,San Diego,United States

Mission Beach, San Diego

This morning I woke up in beautiful San Diego. Kali and I (unknowingly) donned matching outfits and set out on our walk along the beach.





Kali lives within walking distance of the walkway spanning from Mission Beach and PB.




I was craving coffee, naturally. We stopped at an acai berry smoothie/granola place in an area called the Promenade. Just like Mary Kate and Ashley, we ordered matching acai bowls. The Rasta: blended acai, granola, bananas, strawberries, and honey. Kali (MK) got hers without granola for cleanse reasons.



Absolutely delicious! We chomped down on these while sitting on a stoop overlooking the ocean. Then Amy walked up and we walked with her to grab food at The Cantina. She ordered an artichoke scramble...

I'm excited to see how these next few hours will go as I surprise Kerry for her 23rd birthday!

Location:Ocean Blvd,San Diego,United States