Sunday, February 24, 2013

just disgusting enough to be fabulous...

in their latest marketing strategy, lay's has introduced three new flavors created by fans.  these flavors will then be voted on, and the winner will become the 'new flavor'.


i have to say my current favorite is the chicken and waffles flavor.  i'm loving the hint of maple flavoring, with the saltiness of the chips.   it's also such an 'it' food right now, that i think it wil be a strong contender.

the cheesy garlic bread flavor is, for lack of a better descriptive word, safe.  the garlic isn't overpowering, and you can detect a hint of parmesan.  although they're tasty, i don't feel like they have what it takes be the big winner.  there's nothing really dazzling, or unique, to make them truly memorable.

now onto the sriracha flavor.  they're not very spicy, but do have a nice vinegar kick.  while they're not my favorite, i think that these will end up being the big winner.  it's a another trendy flavor, and they're unlike most other chips on the market.  i think the public will embrace these more than the 'chicken and waffle' flavor, which is delicious, but not very cohesive with potato chips. bonus, they will be very marketable in countries where sriracha is already a popular condiment.

Monday, February 11, 2013

slow learning curve...

i've been taking pictures of the indoor softball league, partly to pass the time until we get back outside to play, partly because there were no good pics on the website.  it was a little rough at first, but now that i've work through some of the kinks (getting a 1.8f lens, finding the right settings) i'd say it's gone pretty well.  i'm super grateful for the experience, and i now feel that i have a better understanding of how to use my dslr camera, and less like one of 'those' people who just shoot in auto mode. plus, i get the pleasure of seeing what people's faces involuntarily do when they're trying to field the ball:)








it's all about the wordplay

an ad in women's health this month:



well played playtex.  well played.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

thankful for...

this little guy


amazing historical locations


delicious exotic food




Sunday, October 28, 2012

candy making blitz...

i've been really into making homemade candy lately...

peppermint patties

3 musketeers bars


peanut butter cups


can't believe softball season is almost over, luckily, indoor ball will be starting soon!

fall is in the air...

and that means one thing to me:


pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

if you're feeling southern...

chocolate covered prah-lines.


if you're not, then chocolate covered pray-lines.


either way, they're delicious.


anything else will pale in comparison...

meet and greet with front row, vip seats for jason mraz at the hp pavillion have ruined me for any other concert for the rest of my life.


christina perri was also a delightful surprise




and you know what, i'm not complaining.  it was scrumtrulescent!!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

what do you get...

when you cross these delicious oatmeal cookies


with delightfully fluffy, marshmallow-y, frosting?


homemade oatmeal cream pies, of course.





i'll be watching...

joseph gordon-levitt on snl this week



stay tuned for front row VIP jason mraz concert next friday.

can. not. wait.



Wednesday, September 12, 2012

repeat as needed...

homemade thin mints

the coating tasted like a mint royale bar.  such a shame they don't make them anymore.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

reincarnated...

my life, if i were to be reincarnated as a cat...

(and i hope that i will)


Wednesday, September 5, 2012

culinary perfection...

find recipe that looks delicious, like this one

prepare, take pics, share
















repeat as needed.


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

this might be the best ever...

i mean, really, who doesn't love lol cats?

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

is there anything better...

...than homemade tollhouse chocolate chip cookies?  i've been making cookies/treats every wednesday since softball season started, back in april, and now that it's playoffs and the season is almost over, i figured i'd start posting what i've been making. 

there's always fall ball, i guess:)

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

homemade snickers bars...

saw these on the cooking channel and just had to try and make them...




can't wait to bring them to the bbq on saturday!

and yes, they are as amazing as they look.

Monday, August 6, 2012

i want to go to there...

looks like i just found a reason to visit munich...

Thursday, August 2, 2012

love this guy

can't wait to see him in sept/october.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

jess' wedding...

my lovely friend kathleen came out to california so that i wouldn't have to drive down to l.a. alone for my friend jessica's wedding reception.  of course i wasn't smart enough to charge my camera battery, so i don't have any pics of the reception/us setting up for it...but i did get some of our last day, and lunch with our friend emerson at savoy, in santa barbara on our way back up.



our annual redondo beach pier shot


perfect long-boardable waves


ps:  is anyone else hating the new blog site format?  maybe it's just me...i'm so behind the times.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

sunday's spiritual thought...

The life you are leading is

simply a reflection of your thinking

-Doug Firebaugh