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The Randomest Post Ever

written by Parita 3 Comments

For the sake of this post, let’s just say that randomest is a word.

So, it’s Friday. Woot! And of course, I have a bunch of random thoughts floating around in my head that need to be shared. 🙂 You’re welcome!

1. It has been brought to my attention several times now that readers are no longer receiving email updates when I publish a new post. I looked into it, and it seems that I did in fact go from ~150 subscribers to exactly 3. Gah! Really sorry about that, guys!

The fix I am about to propose will take a little bit of effort on your part because I tried to solve the problem on my own with WordPress but had zero luck.

So, IF you are interested in receiving updates whenever a new post goes live, I suggest you sign right back up the way you did before (under where it says “Subscribe to Blog via Email”). OR you can follow me on Twitter, where in addition to new post updates, you will get an up close and personal look into my inner thoughts. OR you can like my Facebook page and be privy to even more fun updates. It’s your choice!

2. In my last post, I asked the question – what book should I read next? I then went and picked out something all on my own. Go figure! I am now reading Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. In all honesty, I am only 10 pages in but so far so good.

unbroken

In fact, according to its Amazon page, Unbroken is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine, Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography and the Indies Choice Adult Nonfiction Book of the Year award. So yeah. I think it’s going to be pretty good.

3. Vishnu and I are officially obsessed with Season 2 of House of Cards. This show is nuts! So many twists and turns – and we’ve only watched six episodes. I have a feeling a marathon House of Cards session is in our future…as in this weekend!

4. Miami sunrises are the best.  So happy I’m a morning person and able to capture these shots.

Miami sunrise

5. Tonight is date night at Vapiano. Pasta and pizza here we come.

6. I have to talk about a few of my new favorite snacks. Because I pretty much live to eat.

So these Jalapeno Cheddar Sweet Potato Puffs were gone in exactly two days (and Vishnu did not help). Vishnu has, however, enjoyed handfuls of these Sweet and Spicy Nuts (I use half almonds and half cashews). I love Lindsay’s recipes because they are made with real ingredients, come together in no time, and taste delicious.

I am also slightly obsessed with these Banana Bread Muffin Tops by Angela at Oh She Glows. MAKE THESE ASAP. So freaking good.  I added walnuts to my second batch (~1/4 cup chopped).

banana bread muffin tops

Well, that’s it for the randomest post ever! Happy weekend!

Written on March 7, 2014 Related:Book, Food, random

Foodie Penpals–September

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A few months ago, I signed up for Foodie Penpals, the brainchild of Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean.  Basically, the idea behind this is for bloggers and readers from across the country to connect and swap their favorite food items on a monthly basis.  So fun!

If you’re interested in participating, please email Lindsay at theleangreenbean@gmail.com.  The sooner the better, people!

My sender this month was Kimberly at Sunny State of Mind.  Her first email was super sweet.  I quickly replied back and told her that I love chocolate and cheese (hint, hint)!  Well guess what – she’s from Wisconsin.  A match made in foodie heaven!

I couldn’t wait to tear open her package when it arrived.  So many goodies!

The first two things I pulled out were…

Blogger Swap 911 001

…CHEESE!  She sent me Smokehouse Sharp Cheddar and some Wisconsin cheese curds.  Both were so delicious.  The smoked cheddar had a barbeque taste, and the cheese curds were little pieces of cheddar heaven!

Kimberly also sent me a bottle of my very favorite dressing – Annie’s Goddess Dressing!  I don’t think Kim had much exposure to my blog before this swap, so it blew my mind that she sent me this very dressing, as I am obsessed!

Blogger Swap 911 002

She also sent me a whole host of other fun things…

Blogger Swap 911 004

…the perfect snacks to get me through the work day. Smile

And call me a sap, but my favorite part of her package was her handwritten note.  I love that she took the time to tell me about each of the things she sent!

Blogger Swap 911 006

Thank you so much, Kimberly, for a fun package of goodies.  I loved every last thing!  And thank you, Lindsay, for coming up with the Foodie Penpal idea! 

I can’t wait to see what yummy things October brings!

 

Written on September 30, 2011 Related:Blogging, Food

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