went into dc last night for a yummy dinner at ping pong with alex and the hubbs. ping pong is a dim sum fusiony place and it’s hella good. the drink menu is killer too.
summer in the city
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Author Archives: Gretchen
what i’m wearing
nugget loves fashion!
i’m on a bit of a romper/hat kick lately….
these boots just arrived today and i’m loving em!
amaze-balls ring from korea by way of ebay!
friday fun with jb!
james treated me to some of my favorite things tonight! wegmans pretzel rolls, a yummy ipa and steamed clams!!
starting off with one of my all time favorites: a warm wegmans pretzel roll
fashionspiration: the golden girls
yep, i’m totally serious. just look at that awesome blazer blanche is rockin’!
owning it!!
chicken with kiwi mango salsa
dinner in ten minutes? sure! this recipe couldn’t be simpler, it’s super yummy and perfect for summer.
revolve launches shop for japan
Junk Food Restore Japan Tee in Lead
one of my long time favorite online shops, revolve clothing just launched their japan charity boutique and 100% of the proceeds will go to the red cross japan to aid in relief efforts. they’ve collaborated with some great designers too such as junk food, obey and gorjana to name a few, so of course everything is super cute! shop the boutique here.
rompers out the wazooooo!
i’m living in rompers lately. well, on the weekends anyway…
Jack by BB Dakota Tegan Romper
just snagged this one from revolve and can’t wait to rock it!
lust list
J Brand Mid-Rise Skinny in Bright Royal
these have been on my list for a while now and tobi just sent out a 30% off coupon so i’m thinking that i may be crossing them off said list tonight!!
fig crostini w/ crispy pork belly
heart shaped sunglasses!
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summer corn and black bean salad
this salad is nice and hearty due to the black beans. the corn and apple impart a hint of sweetness while the radishes lend a nice pungent bite.
festina peche cocktail
i’m a HUGE fan of dogfish head beers and festina peche is one of my favorites. it’s a summer seasonal that is fermented with peaches and has sort of a sour flavor. not for everyone but i happen to love it. i wanted to take that peach flavor a step further though, hence this cocktail.
saturday afternoon in dc
james and i decided to head into dc for a late lunch today at a place we’ve been wanting to try for a while – founding farmers. everything is made fresh, in house including breads, pastas, sauces and even their cocktail infusions.
before heading over there though, we made a pit stop at elephant and castle, a pub with some surprisingly interesting drinks on the menu. like this one for instance: tanqueray, fresh lime, jalapenos and cilantro. soooooo good.
the desert flower
the skeleton dance
i have no idea why but as a kid i became obsessed with this disney cartoon where skeletons pop up out of their graves and start a very well choreographed dance routine. on friday nights my mom would let me rent any video i wanted and i always wanted that one. i found it on youtube a few years back and i still watch it every now and then. it still holds up.
helene and dave’s donuts
while visiting family on saturday, we were lucky enough to sample some yummy, homemade donuts courtesy of my aunt’s awesome neighbors, helene and dave.
they’ve got the most amazing kitchen. it’s truly a cook’s dream! certainly mine anyway…
so this recipe is taken from paula deen and alton brown and is super easy but insanely yummy! the donuts are made using nothing more than refrigerated biscuit dough and peanut oil for frying. helene and dave use alton brown’s recipe for a simple glaze to top these crack-like confections and the results are pure deliciousness.
prepping the donuts for fryingdonut #1 goin' in!mmmmm.....