Latest Obsessions

*The Met
It is my perpetual safe-haven in this big city and some of the exhibits 
going on right now are truly worth checking out.  My favorites 
were Ink Art, tucked inside the asian wing, seriously some of the 
most beautiful (and inspiring) art I've seen in awhile. The second favorite
is of course William Kentridge's 'The Refusal of Time', an all-encompassing 
experience of music, film, and machines.  It's as if the room has a pulse.
I fought back tears a few times, the Met always makes me cry. 
(In the best way possible) It was such an inspiring visit, 
I came home and just wanted to create things- someday I'll post them.  
But for now, GO TO THE MET!

*Shake Shack Hot Chocolate
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine their hot chocolate 
would be so tasty! It was so rich- it had a salted caramel, milk chocolate 
flavors and it blew my mind.  Especially because I don't really like to 
eat milk chocolate anymore it's just too sweet.  But this had that great 
sweet/salty combo and I've been thinking about it ever since.

*Leaving for Iceland in 2 days
Can't believe this trip is here! So excited to celebrate the Husband's b-day
in Reykjavik, and a week away from work is pretty nice too.

*Telepan Local
This downtown outpost happens to be a short walk from work
and it makes me glad to know that delicious cocktails and bone marrow
arancini are only a few steps away.

*Mindy and Danny kissed!
I have to nerd out at some point and if you thought it was about the hot chocolate
you are so wrong because it's happening right now.  The tension between Mindy
and Danny on the Mindy Project has been slowly building and finally they
kissed-or well, totally made out in the service area of a plane.  Welcome to
the rom-com loving side of me.

Food Nostalgia

I've been sitting on Mom Mom's pierogi recipe
for about a year now.  Possibly too intimidated
to tackle it, or just didn't have the time.  I finally
made them yesterday, and the result was more
perfect than I could have ever imagined.

The first bite was like Christmas Eve, really!
Because that is the one time each year when the
family gets to have her pierogi. The cousins have contests
to see who can eat the most, I think the highest I ever
got to was about 8 of them. These little things pack
an intense nostalgia trip, and I love it.

One recipe makes about 50 so if you are at all curious
about these little treats, please stop by. I have plenty.
I'll serve them pan fried with some caramelized onions.

Goals: 2014

*Take care of my body and mind

*Create things as often as possible

*See the beauty in each day

*Be positive

*Be kind

*Appreciate time with family and friends

*Travel as much as possible

*Learn about and drink great wine

*Send letters