tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55206978828362551232024-03-14T03:42:34.145-07:00lets eat.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-39181768999188450192011-03-29T18:32:00.000-07:002011-03-29T18:33:58.081-07:00slidin' thru HQ.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">it's no secret that my favorite sliders ever come from <a href="http://slidinthru.com/">slidin' thru</a>, a food truck in las vegas.<br />
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it's also no secret that i am beyond excited for the boys of <a href="http://slidinthru.com/">slidin' thru</a> right now because they just opened up their very own brand spankin' new restaurant!<br />
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craving sliders & can't find the truck? no problem!<br />
<a href="http://slidinthru.com/hq/">slidin' thru HQ</a> is open 24 hours, so that means no matter what time of day (or night) it is, you can run on over for some gourmet sliders & superfries (plus other secret menu items)!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">needless to say, for me, the drive from LA to vegas is more than worth it!<br />
so the next time you're in town go visit these boys & dine on some drool worthy food!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">955 Grier Dr</div><div style="text-align: left;">Las Vegas, NV 89119 </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572350115/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru01 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru01" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5572350115_b8824afef4_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572940304/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru02 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru02" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5572940304_ec14a98bde_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572940996/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru03 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru03" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5572940996_e73f2484fb_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572352091/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru04 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru04" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5572352091_aa1672fb2e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572352899/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru05 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru05" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5572352899_eb23265c4c_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572353439/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru06 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru06" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5572353439_830bdd68e5_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572943970/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru07 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru07" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5572943970_2ca723b18e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: dimgrey; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">eggplant caprese - grilled eggplant. roma tomato. basil. fresh mozzarella. (incredible) balsamic reduction.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: dimgrey; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572354723/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru08 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru08" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5572354723_4d36cba665_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: dimgrey; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">ric! the mastermind behind it all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: dimgrey; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572356553/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru09 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru09" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5572356553_fd5cd233df_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5572357769/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="slidinthru10 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="slidinthru10" height="476" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5572357769_c564d125f1_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-38174895102512546782011-03-09T05:00:00.000-08:002011-03-09T05:00:17.264-08:00truckit fest.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a new food truck festival is in town! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.truckitfest.com/">truckit fest's</a> grand opening was this past sunday at LA's union station. if you missed it, don't worry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">because . . . <a href="http://www.truckitfest.com/">truckit fest</a> will be happening every first sunday of the month. exciting right?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">there were a total of 36 trucks parked & ready to serve up all kinds of food, desserts & drinks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">even though i went there starving, i was still unable to eat everything that i wanted to! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">trucks i dined at: <a href="http://www.macnrolltruck.com/">mac 'n' roll</a> || <a href="http://komodofood.com/">komodo</a> || <a href="http://www.mytornadopotato.com/">tornado potato</a> || <a href="http://www.tropicalshaveice.com/tropical-shave-ice-truck-and-catering/">tropical shave ice</a> || <a href="http://freshfries.biz/">fresh fries</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">as you can see there are tons of other trucks i still need to try. see you there next month?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510255622/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest001 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest001" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5510255622_50700bdedf_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510255964/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest002 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest002" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5510255964_ed0693ef86_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510257616/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest003 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest003" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5510257616_2b28b5f316_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510257960/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest004 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest004" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5510257960_f3e6174b43_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5509657699/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest005 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest005" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5509657699_9f2e6a208a_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5509658017/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest006 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest006" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5509658017_a5eaef73e0_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5509659415/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest007 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest007" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5509659415_feb5b9aa5d_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510261344/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest008 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest008" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5510261344_ac29d67fa2_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510262850/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest009 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest009" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5510262850_812e2d0e7c_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5509661989/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest010 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest010" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5509661989_4faa01decb_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510265352/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest011 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest011" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5510265352_42ee48e7ae_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510267862/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest013 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest013" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5510267862_9e4b65fa7e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5509666621/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest014 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest014" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5509666621_59b4d02230_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5510265716/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="truckfest012 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="truckfest012" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5510265716_3d9a9b26a9_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-7312629097664003142011-03-07T14:30:00.000-08:002011-03-07T14:31:12.460-08:00san jacinto.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">have you ever ridden on the <a href="http://www.pstramway.com/">palm springs aerial tramway</a>? it's breath taking! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">hop in a rotating tramcar and enjoy a ten minute ride up 2.5 miles of gorgeous mountain views. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">once on top you're greeted with a 30˚ temperature drop from the base & 14,000 acres of wilderness to explore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it's the best of both worlds in the winter! dessert with palm trees at the base & a winter wonderland up at the top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507383666/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram01 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram01" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5507383666_fefaf59759_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507385406/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram02 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram02" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5507385406_2e560f700c_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507387586/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram03 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram03" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5507387586_62c73de323_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507388522/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram04 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram04" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5507388522_a57d5e30e3_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5506792409/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram05 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram05" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5506792409_0bec332e7c_z.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507392204/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram06 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram06" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5507392204_29500f46ba_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507396442/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram07 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram07" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5507396442_029d57ace9_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5506798523/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram08 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram08" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5506798523_41be933271_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507398810/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram09 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram09" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5507398810_4115d86e5e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507399596/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram10 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram10" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5507399596_fb81131422_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507400666/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram11 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram11" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5507400666_2898bde659_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5506802705/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram12 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram12" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5506802705_c8c9c16a0f_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5506803927/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram13 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram13" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5506803927_74d2226e72_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507404218/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram14 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram14" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5507404218_ef33d874b2_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5507406740/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram15 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram15" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5507406740_55780c9582_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5506808509/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="pstram16 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="pstram16" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5506808509_a270b0233f_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-71884568977863534232011-02-18T18:02:00.000-08:002011-02-18T18:03:00.655-08:00week's end.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the rain is already here & it looks like it's forecasted to be gloomy the entire weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here's to hoping that at least a little bit of sunshine can be found. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5456931101/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="rain by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="rain" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5456931101_a954f6a87c_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-30851700278073181122011-02-16T23:24:00.000-08:002011-02-17T00:00:11.397-08:00today was<div style="text-align: center;">rainy & gloomy, yet so beautiful. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5453068166/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="untitled by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="untitled" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5453068166_7207448e19_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-91294316829617083902011-01-10T05:00:00.000-08:002011-01-10T05:00:00.905-08:00{farmers market} wknd edition.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i spent some time at the hollywood farmers market this weekend &, of course, ate some delicious food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">while i was there i was <i>finally</i> able to try <a href="http://www.carmelaicecream.com/">carmela ice</a> cream! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">got a little carried away and tried so many good flavors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">salted caramel, brown sugar vanilla bean, mint cacao nib & the new meyer lemon olive oil! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">did you know they're opening up their very own <a href="http://www.carmelaicecream.com/ice-cream-locations.php">creamery</a> in pasadena?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it opens today! anyone wanna join me for a scoop, or two? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">sorry no photos of the ice cream,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">as soon as the spoon was put in my hand it went straight into my mouth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">so soo good!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but i do have a few iphone snaps to share of other food!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">how was your weekend? full of delicious food, i hope. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5342113782/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="berries by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="berries" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5342113782_b0d576edc3_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5342115770/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="coconutpupusa by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="coconutpupusa" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5342115770_7f1ec4103b_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thai coconut cakes & vegetable pupusa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5342117370/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="carrots by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="carrots" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5342117370_6c3281eee5_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-55058712657954949542011-01-05T00:19:00.000-08:002011-01-05T00:25:27.644-08:00cuppies from casey's.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">some eye candy from <a href="http://www.caseyscupcake.com/">casey's cupcakes</a> . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">aren't the chocolate shavings beautiful?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5326034165/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="001caseys by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="001caseys" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5326034165_3ca6e00e45_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5326641386/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="002caseys by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="002caseys" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5326641386_13c148b3e6_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5326642222/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="003caseys by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="003caseys" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5326642222_30295df278_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5326034945/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="004caseys by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="004caseys" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5326034945_a17144e6d1_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5326641696/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="005caseys by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="005caseys" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5326641696_5728d8e44e_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-72302126483312743752011-01-02T16:15:00.000-08:002011-01-05T00:22:11.775-08:00twentyeleven.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a time for new beginnings, new inspirations, new adventures & new friendships. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i want to be inspired, loved and excited about life. i need to learn & grow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2011 is going to be a year of doing, jumping & diving in. putting myself out there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and last, but not least, this year needs more sunday brunches, like this one from <a href="http://www.auntieemskitchen.com/">auntie em's</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because life's too short for mediocre food! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">happy new year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5315276890/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="brunch by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="brunch" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5315276890_ae5a99923a_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-53991285537814657432010-12-22T22:57:00.000-08:002010-12-22T23:00:29.648-08:00rain. rain. rain . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">the weather in southern california has been insane! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">it's been raining and until today, it literally has NOT stopped since last friday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">today was the first time i saw the sun in 6 days, that's just craziness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">my friend <a href="http://youngkidatplay.wordpress.com/">mike</a> posted some photos of what roads have been like here in socal...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">check <a href="http://blog.legrandcru.us/2010/12/22/flash-flood/">them</a> out! i think you'll be blown away. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">the sun is supposed to come out tomorrow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">i plan on spending the entire day outside, soaking up some much needed sunshine!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5284443723/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0222 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0222" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5284443723_27bfb7b608_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5284444115/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0264 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0264" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5284444115_0e8710fe73_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5284449603/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0281 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0281" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5284449603_82ff43e5d3_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5285048712/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0303 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0303" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5285048712_4fe398b848_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5285049044/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0291 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0291" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5285049044_d2085394a8_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5285049466/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0316 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0316" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5285049466_b7d2394681_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5284452927/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_0319 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_0319" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5284452927_f3b00c0ed4_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*when the sun finally did decide to make an appearance this afternoon it was beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">look at those hills! they're finally turning green!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-88373778931595128912010-12-22T05:00:00.000-08:002010-12-22T05:00:00.779-08:00vasquez rocks.many times it's so easy to forget how beautiful a place can be if it's where you live.<br />
which is one of the many reasons i love out of town visitors!<br />
they often re-open your eyes to the beauty of your hometown.<br />
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this time instead of showing <a href="http://bmorebedell.blogspot.com/">daniel</a> around CA, he showed me a part of it i had never seen.<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasquez_Rocks">vasquez rocks</a> - a natural area park just north of los angeles.<br />
i learned that this area has been used in a long <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasquez_Rocks_in_popular_culture">list</a> of movies & tv shows.<br />
and i'll have to admit, i was a little hesitant to go, but as it turns out, it's a place i wouldn't mind revisiting.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279693790/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9860 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9860" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5279693790_e5421780b0_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279694326/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9863 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9863" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5279694326_bd181b1702_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279088955/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9868 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9868" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5279088955_db649550be_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279695410/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9872 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9872" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5279695410_82810023c1_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279695634/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9887 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9887" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5279695634_b77b6a31f6_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279695972/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9874 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9874" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5279695972_cbd1d96314_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279090563/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9892 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9892" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5279090563_1a3fcd4193_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279098919/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9893 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9893" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5279098919_a71489c269_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279698970/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9920 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9920" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5279698970_69f003bee0_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5279093969/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9921 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9921" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5279093969_5a925cea79_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-19577031334056141582010-12-20T05:00:00.000-08:002010-12-20T05:00:07.499-08:00food trucking.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">last week <a href="http://twitter.com/irvincabana">irv</a> & i took an out of town <a href="http://bmorebedell.blogspot.com/">friend</a> out for his first food trucking experience ever! we hit the jackpot and found a street that had at least 6 trucks, or so. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the following are a few images from just 3 of our many stops: <a href="http://www.dumplingstation.com/">dumpling station</a> || <a href="http://flyingpigtruck.com/">flying pig</a> || <a href="http://komodofood.com/">komodo</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275939677/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="dumplingstation by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="dumplingstation" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5275939677_fd5200c60b_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275956261/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="dumpling by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="dumpling" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5275956261_f30a29ace2_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5276566724/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="irvdumpling by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="irvdumpling" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5276566724_3fe94e91e3_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275958133/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="window by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="window" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5275958133_9451d2dc3b_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275958725/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="wasabidumpling by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="wasabidumpling" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5275958725_3f9217ef6b_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">garlic wasabi fries & pan fried veggie dumplings</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5276568844/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="wasabi by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="wasabi" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5276568844_5fc4bb4333_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275960021/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="flyingpig by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="flyingpig" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5275960021_1113834156_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275960607/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="fptacos by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="fptacos" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5275960607_1b5e1d5b52_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">carne asada & crunchy tofu</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275961423/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="komodo by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="komodo" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5275961423_6452da0ff9_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275962197/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="tofutacos by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="tofutacos" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5275962197_cffb359b78_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">soi - veggie soy tempeh salad w/ savory peanut dressing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5275963067/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="tacos by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="tacos" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5275963067_aefd8939ba_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5276573262/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="vindaniel by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="vindaniel" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5276573262_1f9698a0f8_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-7856257911580866772010-12-10T05:00:00.000-08:002010-12-10T05:00:03.247-08:00krispy kreme craving.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it doesn't happen very often, but every once in a while i just get this strong craving for a fresh, warm krispy kreme. one of those times was yesterday & oh boy did it hit the spot..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">on another note, i have a super exciting weekend in store for me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">two of my amazing friends are tying the knot & i couldn't be more excited or happy for them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">what do you have planned this weekend?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">happy friday!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-77347100776337206852010-12-08T14:05:00.000-08:002010-12-10T22:03:27.462-08:00decorations for sale! + a giveaway!!i've been a busy bee thinking up + making some christmas decorations for my house! check out my christmas lightbulb garlands :) they're so fun to make that i got a little carried away and made a bunch. so, if you like what you see, head over to <a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/">i art u</a>! <a href="http://twitter.com/iartu_jennifer">jenn</a> was kind enough to host a <a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-giveaway-from-tawny-alipoon.html">giveaway</a>! two of her lucky readers have a chance to win a strand of christmas lights! will it be you??!<br />
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if you don't think you can wait for the giveaway to end then fear not! just scroll down & see how you can get your hands on one (or two, or a few!) today!<br />
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all garlands are hand cut & strung by me. the lightbulbs are about an inch tall, made out of felt & hang on red and white bakers twine. available in 2 different lengths - 2.5ft or 5ft - shipping included!<br />
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perfect for hanging above your desk, adding finishing touches to your holiday decor, adding that special something to gift wrap, or even to give as a gift! <br />
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if you have any questions or special requests please don't hesitate to send me an email. i hope you're all enjoying your holiday season so far!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-70405588142516450442010-12-06T00:26:00.000-08:002010-12-06T00:26:23.040-08:00molly's cupcakes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">some scenes from one of the weekends i spent in chicago..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i find it funny how cupcakes definitely aren't my go to dessert, but i always seem to find myself at cupcake bakeries. maybe because they're always so inviting & i know i'll leave with a happy feeling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">case & point: <a href="http://www.mollyscupcakes.com/home.php">molly's cupcakes</a>. so fun inside! jam packed with people, loud music playing & delicious desserts being served. plus! a part of their profits are directly donated to schools in their community. what could be better?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5236244642/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="molly by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="molly" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5236244642_8d8f8d7b2d_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5236245176/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="tawnirv by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="tawnirv" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5236245176_644e26e4d5_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5236245774/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="mattdrew by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="mattdrew" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5236245774_7061d9182e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5236246206/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="cuppies by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="cuppies" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5236246206_bd769c40f2_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-38988256406265357052010-11-29T23:41:00.000-08:002010-11-29T23:41:21.848-08:00grubin' at grub.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">sunday brunches are one of my favorite things. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">or brunch any day of the week, i suppose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">simple, yet delicious. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5220022014/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9230 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9230" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5220022014_8ddb0f6068_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;"><a href="http://grub-la.com/">Grub</a>, 911 Seward Street, Hollywood</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5220022434/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9227 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9227" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5220022434_068eb59289_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5219431271/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9254 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9254" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5219431271_1615269803_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">omelette w/ mushrooms, spinach, brie cheese, roasted onions & white truffle oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5219431707/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="_MG_9244 by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="_MG_9244" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5219431707_26a2903053_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">are you yolkin'? egg sandwich, egg w/ cheddar cheese on a toasted croissant w/ dill butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">the dill butter made this sandwich amazing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #414143; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-44933954328483102702010-11-29T00:04:00.000-08:002010-11-29T00:04:30.298-08:00hello! kitty.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">some scenes from a sanrio 50th anniversary party i went to a few weekends ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i wouldn't necessarily say i'm a sanrio fanatic, but i'm definitely a fan {ok, maybe a closet fanatic}.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">this night was, by far, the most asian thing i've ever done & definitely brought out the asian half in me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">hello kitty. food trucks. games. prizes. friends. couldn't have asked for a better night. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216774313/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="sanriohanger by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="sanriohanger" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5216774313_399659fc8e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px;font-family:Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#414143;">Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216774703/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="grilledcheese by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="grilledcheese" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5216774703_d6e797ac49_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px;font-family:Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#414143;"><a href="http://www.thegrilledcheesetruck.com/">grilled cheese truck</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216775399/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="grilledcheeseorder by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="grilledcheeseorder" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5216775399_d9316cefc5_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216776015/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="grilledcheesetruck by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="grilledcheesetruck" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5216776015_5b9acfa8d0_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216776605/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="caprese by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="caprese" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5216776605_e86e67996f_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px;font-family:Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#414143;">caprese melt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5217366016/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="macncheese by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="macncheese" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5217366016_aa7e25af87_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px;font-family:Geneva, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#414143;">cheesy mac melt {yes, it's true, there is mac & cheese in there}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5217366706/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="smallgiftshop by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="smallgiftshop" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5217366706_99c364f3f5_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216778577/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="cutouts by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="cutouts" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5216778577_2a0e49d482_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216778989/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="ticketbooth by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="ticketbooth" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5216778989_f58168e177_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5217368014/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="tickets by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="tickets" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5217368014_7365794ce5_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216780153/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="milkbottle by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="milkbottle" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5216780153_6c48f064e7_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5216780615/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="balloons by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="balloons" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5216780615_d0ff4c1ca0_o.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-40344628879811930022010-11-23T00:57:00.000-08:002010-11-30T12:47:34.535-08:00GoodTimes PhotoBooth.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">whew! this weekend was a blast! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a quick getaway to vegas for a 2-day bachelorette party AND a bridal shower!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a lot of food was eaten, sleep was forgotten, many laughs were heard, and yes, even a few tears were shed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">my only wish was that the weekend could have lasted longer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">for part of the shower i dressed up a wall, stuck up a light and bam! just like that, a photo booth was made! i wanted to share just a few (ok, maybe more than just a few) photo booth photos! enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnyalipoon/5200442959/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="goodtimes by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="goodtimes" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5200442959_625a558f2b_z.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.banterbanner.com/GOOD_TIMES_p/bnr02.htm">good times banner</a> via <a href="http://www.banterbanner.com/">banter banner</a> as first seen <a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/2010/04/good-times.html">here</a>! <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/23104/wedding-blog/diy-wedding/diy-miniature-fabric-flower-garland/">fabric flowers</a> via a diy found on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">once wed</a>.}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">michelle is getting married in 3 weeks & i still can't believe it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">isn't she a stunningly beautiful bride to be??!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-54300833813796316502010-11-18T00:10:00.000-08:002010-11-18T00:11:00.607-08:00happy haul-idays.i'm still a little bit in denial that thanksgiving & christmas are almost here...isn't it crazy?<br />
for the holiday season <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/">chronicle books</a> is hosting an incredible <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/happyhaulidays/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Text_Link&utm_campaign=haul_111110">giveaway</a>! you can win up to $500 worth of books! all you have to do is follow these steps (they're easy!):<br />
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1. make a list of <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/">chronicle books</a> valued at up to $500 that you'd like to win<br />
2. post that list on your blog<br />
3. go <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/happyhaulidays/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Text_Link&utm_campaign=haul_111110">here</a> and submit your blog into the running (you have until december 10th!)<br />
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and you know what else is amazing? if you win, one of your readers that comments on your post will win your list of books too! so comment away!<br />
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oh and after you comment on my list head on over to <a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/2010/11/happy-haul-idays.html">i art u</a> & <a href="http://cocoagreen23.blogspot.com/2010/11/haul-idays.html">Cocoa Green</a> and comment on their lists too. they both have pretty sweet lists that i'd love to win!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/?action=view&current=chroniclebooksfood.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/chroniclebooksfood.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/?action=view&current=chroniclebooks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/chroniclebooks.jpg" /></a></div><ol><li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,9187/">Plenty</a> || byYotam Ottolenghi</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,9202/">The Glorious Past of Italy</a> || by Domenica Marchetti</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8888/">From Seed to Skillet</a> || by Jimmy Williams & Susan Heeger</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,6749/">Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey</a> || by Jill O’Connor</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,5922/">Tartine</a> || by Elisabeth Prueitt</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8879/">Flour</a> || by Joanne Chang w/ Christie Matheson</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,7327/">Pops!</a> || by Krystina Castella</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8918/">Farm Together Now</a> || by Amy Franceschini & Daniel Tucker</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,9334/">1000 Designs for the Garden</a> || by Geraldine & Ian Rudge</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8883/">Lotta Jansdotter’s Handmade Living</a> || by Lotta Jansdotter</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8933/">Paper + Craft </a>|| by Minhee & Truman Cho</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,7084/">Lotta Prints</a> || by Lotta Jansdotter</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,9184/">Open Studios with Lotta Jansdotter</a> || by Lotta Jansdotter</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8842/">Volume</a> || by Kenneth FitzGerald</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,9059/">Designers’ Identities</a> || by Liz Farrelly</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,7628/">The Printmaking Bible</a> || by Ann d’Arcy Hughes & Hebe Vernon-Morris</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,7455/">A Year of Mornings</a> || by Maria Alexandra Vettese & Stephanie Congdon Barnes</li>
</ol><div>grand total = $493.10! comment away! maybe we'll both win?! if you make a list of your own, let me know!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-11935560761310141222010-11-15T22:47:00.000-08:002010-11-15T22:49:46.173-08:00a few chicago eats.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">while in chicago, <a href="http://twitter.com/irvincabana">irv</a> planned an entire day of eats + activities in the city :) i happily sat back and did nothing but enjoy the day he had planned. oh, and i'll have to admit, the anticipation of not knowing where we were going to go next definitely added to the excitement of the whole day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">stops included: <a href="http://www.toast-chicago.com/b_about.html">toast</a> || <a href="http://www.hotdougs.com/">hot doug's</a> || <a href="http://www.thebleedingheartbakery.com/">bleeding heart bakery</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">toast was such an adorable little breakfast joint! i don't know why i haven't been frequenting this place. i had some of the best scrambled eggs ever, seriously. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169988406/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toastrestaurant by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toastrestaurant" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5169988406_e3f94894c8_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169994284/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toast by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toast" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5169994284_d8951c3f80_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169393879/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toastmocha by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toastmocha" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1419/5169393879_f5366dbd6d_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169995920/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toasteggs by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toasteggs" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5169995920_26e122a7ae_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pesto scramble. scrambled eggs w/ tomato & gruyere w/ fresh house pesto. served w/ house potatoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169423451/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toastpancakes by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toastpancakes" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5169423451_e624e9c420_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pancake orgy. one of each: blueberry, banana pecan & lemon poppy seed, topped w/ house berry granola, vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit & drizzled w/ honey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169424291/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toastroosters by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toastroosters" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5169424291_29f9f6c071_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169424829/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toasttable by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toasttable" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5169424829_706de497aa_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169438603/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="toastpancake by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="toastpancake" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/5169438603_a4e2ff19f4_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.hotdougs.com/">hot doug's</a> was definitely an experience for me. i'm not very big on hot dogs with toppings. i'm usually content with a plain bun or sometimes a little ranch dressing is perfect. but this time i tried a veggie dog with everything on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169439117/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="hotdougs by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="hotdougs" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/5169439117_024680ab20_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5170040562/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="hotdougsvin by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="hotdougsvin" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1180/5170040562_1952ab0774_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5170040868/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="hotdougsdogs by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="hotdougsdogs" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/5170040868_e2546e9a00_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169442129/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="hotdoug by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="hotdoug" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/5169442129_2a5c3b4a92_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169442457/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="hotdougsoda by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="hotdougsoda" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1237/5169442457_6d9fab9021_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5170044116/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="hotdougveggie by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="hotdougveggie" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1066/5170044116_c117057ce4_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the pete shelley vegetarian dog. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and finally, <a href="http://www.thebleedingheartbakery.com/">bleeding heart bakery</a> for dessert. it's such a colorful & fun place to sit and enjoy some delish baked goods. my favorite things we ate there were the lemon bar & brownie that we ended up buying just as we were leaving, to take home as a snack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5170044408/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhb by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhb" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1328/5170044408_30438690ce_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169443929/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhbinside by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhbinside" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5169443929_e99617b521_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169447977/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhbcounter by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhbcounter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5169447977_614736a842_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169448411/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhbcuppies by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhbcuppies" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1179/5169448411_ea80dc7a35_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169448815/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhbcupcake by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhbcupcake" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1178/5169448815_32b813ab88_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5169449385/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhbcupcakes by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhbcupcakes" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5169449385_f710d3c03c_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5170051006/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bhbsaltedcaramel by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="bhbsaltedcaramel" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1335/5170051006_c05747b035_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">veruca salt {salted caramel in vanilla} cupcake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">definitely wish i was capable of eating more on days like these! there are just too many amazing things to eat & not enough room in my stomach :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-13033275920603865812010-11-04T23:03:00.000-07:002010-11-04T23:03:44.775-07:00am|photography.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">every day i am so amazed that i am blessed to be surrounded by so many incredibly talented friends. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">one of these friends, <a href="http://adriana-photography.com/biography/">adriana monsalve</a>, just re-launched her photography website. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">when she sent me the link to check it out i was expecting something along the lines of amazing, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but what i found was better than amazing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">she is insanely talented. and that's not an exaggeration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i love seeing the world through her lens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i picked out some of my fave images from her windy city portfolio to share...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">get ready for your jaw to drop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/biography/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Adriana Monsalve</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> || </span><a href="http://adrianamonsalve.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> || </span><a href="http://twitter.com/fotofolife"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">twitter</span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/splash.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography01.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography02.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography03.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography04.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography05.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography06.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography07.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography08.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography09.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adriana-photography.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/tawnsters/am|photography11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">don't stop now! go to her <a href="http://adriana-photography.com/">website</a> and explore! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">she has so many stories to share with you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">you can find more images from chicago, california, colombia, ethiopia & more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and after that go to her <a href="http://adrianamonsalve.tumblr.com/">blog</a> and say hello!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">she has one of the biggest hearts of anyone i've ever met. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*nothing but ❤ to you, nunz :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-69398658545458954272010-11-04T01:57:00.000-07:002010-11-04T01:58:08.309-07:00cloud 9.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"snow ice is a delicious frozen treat that can be described as a cross between ice cream & shaved ice. it has a fluffy texture much like cotton candy, but melts like creamy ice cream."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5144864323/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="snowice by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="snowice" height="426" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/5144864323_9e04305e47_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />have you ever had snow ice? or even heard of it?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">because i hadn't until i came across <a href="http://www.cloud9chicago.com/">cloud 9</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">once i found out it was in chicago i had to go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://twitter.com/irvincabana">irv</a> & i tried mango snow w/ strawberry & mango sauce and chocolate snow w/ strawberry sauce. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">and you know what? the texture really is like cotton candy, frozen cotton candy that is!</div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-35435295040221165112010-11-02T23:35:00.000-07:002010-11-02T23:35:44.510-07:00i'm back from chicago!is it really november already?<br />
if you told me it was august i would completely believe you. how is it november?<br />
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<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i have so many adventures from my trip to chicago to share with you, but while i go through all of my photos i'll leave you with a few images from one of my fave restaurants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_341319963"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sultan's market!</span></a></span><a href="http://chicagofalafel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"if it's not our falafel, it's freakin' awful!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">oh how i miss <a href="http://chicagofalafel.com/">sultan's market</a> when i'm not in chicago. they have the best falafel i've ever had, seriously. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">they've done a lot of remodeling since the last time i was there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">look at these photos compared to <a href="http://tawntawns.blogspot.com/2008/09/sultans-market.html">these photos</a> i took 2 yrs ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the next time you're in chicago. go <a href="http://chicagofalafel.com/">here</a>. it's cheap & delicious. what more could you possibly ask for? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5141602357/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="vinsultan by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="vinsultan" height="426" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/5141602357_2b87aa2a6a_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5141602881/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="sultans by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="sultans" height="477" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1213/5141602881_37e575fc09_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-32790453412998117922010-10-25T22:25:00.000-07:002010-10-27T19:39:57.093-07:00wknd edition.my weekend was filled with balloon animals, face painting,<br />
moon jumpers, a piñata, cake & lots of kids. <br />
it was <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/irvincabana">irv's</a> niece's 1st birthday party yesterday <br />
& it was definitely a blast. <br />
<br />
more photos to come.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5121786015/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="balloonpaint by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="balloonpaint" height="425" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1115/5121786015_64fe8efe08_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5121786613/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="games by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="games" height="425" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1074/5121786613_43cacc97ef_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*thanks </span><a href="http://kasinblack.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">matthew</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for the photos </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-64325693269778589682010-10-22T05:00:00.000-07:002010-10-22T05:00:10.014-07:00jet plane.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i'm in chicago!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i got here yesterday afternoon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">looking forward to..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">seeing family + familiar faces, meeting new ones, eating, relaxing & embracing some fall weather. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">if you so happen to be interested, follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/tawnyalipoon">here</a>, on <a href="http://twitter.com/tawnyalipoon">twitter</a> for a glimpse of what i'm eating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">that is if i can remember to tweet before i eat haha ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">happy friday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5103635627/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="tail by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="tail" height="478" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1226/5103635627_b350c76053_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5103635689/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="flight by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="flight" height="425" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1314/5103635689_008d469fde_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520697882836255123.post-85773806101593793652010-10-18T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-18T06:00:14.716-07:00sitcm5.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.johnnycupcakes.com/">johnny cupcakes</a> <a href="http://images.johnnycupcakes.com/cc488c611377555abe07889825021ff8/2010/10/Halloween_web-Flyer2-01_blog.jpg">there's something in the cupcake mix</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">have you heard of it? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">if you haven't then you should definitely go check <a href="http://www.johnnycupcakes.com/blog/2009/10/theres-something-in-the-cupcake-mix-vol4/">it</a> out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">we go every year & each time it does not disappoint! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">click to see photos from <a href="http://tawntawns.blogspot.com/2008/10/johnny-cupcakes.html">'08</a> & <a href="http://tawntawns.blogspot.com/2009/10/jcupcakes.html">'09</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091287863/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="lightpole by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="lightpole" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5091287863_2c2784c4e9_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091288473/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="groupwall by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="groupwall" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5091288473_0f92077442_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091984408/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="groupwallvert by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="groupwallvert" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5091984408_2be2ce2767_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091290129/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="irvmelissa by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="irvmelissa" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5091290129_3afd588542_o.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091891866/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="tomatopie by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="tomatopie" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5091891866_93a123bb1e_o.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">dinner at </span><a href="http://tomatopiepizzajoint.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">tomato pie</span></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091892986/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="jcupstore by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="jcupstore" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5091892986_1f5f5e83ca_o.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091296555/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="lilrae by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="lilrae" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5091296555_2ec6d0780a_o.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cake balls from </span><a href="http://www.jenny-rae.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">lil rae cakes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. delish.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091297831/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="cakeballs by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="cakeballs" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5091297831_14e15463fd_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091309209/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="floor by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="floor" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5091309209_0a105b74d6_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091310181/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="ovenballoons by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="ovenballoons" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5091310181_e6271f23d8_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091311035/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="melmicjoheri by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="melmicjoheri" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5091311035_a23142fb66_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49078257@N04/5091987872/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="irvjohnnytawn by tawnyalipoon, on Flickr"><img alt="irvjohnnytawn" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5091987872_82ed1c7dd8_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i honestly cannot emphasize enough what an incredible guy <a href="http://shop.johnnycupcakes.com/story/">johnny</a> is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">if everyone approached running their business in the way that he does, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the world would be a better place, i'm sure of it :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5