pumpkin ginger pie

Ripped straight from the pages of New York Magazine… this pie recipe comes from Karen DeMasco the pastry chef at Locanda Verde although Mr Weiss just like myself can’t quite seem to follow a recipe did his own take on it. Pumpkin Ginger Pie (adapted from credits above) Crust 1 1/2 c flour 1 1/2 […]

what does one do…

when  one’s husband doesn’t eat meat or fish and ONLY certain types of shellfish.. hmmm unusual I know.  This year, finding ourselves quietly alone for thanksgiving we decided to make a non traditional/traditional feast with the usual thanksgiving suspects cranberry sauce, brussel sprouts with almonds, mashed potatoes and crab cakes! yip crab cakes. Mr Weiss’s […]

gobble gobble

To those of us in the U.S of A… Happy Thanksgiving!!

canned ham

Yes I am still in love with my ’74 vintage Argosy… this bad boy is just begging to be towed around and when Mr Weiss and I finally buy a vehicle big enough to do so, we sure will. I fantasize about taking a year out of life and hitting the road… how fabulous would […]

you snooze you loose…

Oh man how much do I want this bag…. already sold out! Love it! Too bad I won’t be getting it… source here. Also I can totally see myself wearing this number… although probably not as chic and fabulous as Charlize… Found here… flannel being the hot fabric for winter and all, not sure about […]

H&M + Lanvin

Well hold onto your hats fashionista’s the collection is finally here, in select stores Nov 20.  I will satisfy my curiosity, by viewing from afar, because I suspect this time around for a designer collaboration it’s going to be a complete NUTHOUSE in any of the H&M stores in NYC. This is what’s in store… […]

in the kitchen with…

My Nan, okay not physically, as my beloved Nan passed away 3 years ago, it has been an endeavor of mine to wade through her precious handwritten recipe book and pick out some classic’s to recreate. Gingerbread Loaf 1/4 c (50g/4 tbsp) butter 1 tbsp golden syrup (a good kiwi staple in USA you can […]

giveaway

TOOT TOOT!! yip I’m tooting me own horn today… check out my giveaway over at The Rockstar Diaries… and be in to get a $100 gift certificate off any of my super retro, super cool, super cute, super special, super unique, one of a kind Vintage Dresses. Here’s a selection of what’s in stock right […]

state fair excess

My favorite source for information The Huffington Post ran this “food” related nugget of an article the other day…. OMG, food?? seriously… be prepared to be intrigued… and more… Here’s some of my personal fav’s. Hash Brown Hotdog – San Diego County Fair Deep Fried Cheddar Bacon Mashed Potatoes – Minnesota State Fair Fried Beer […]

in my future…

This is what’s around the corner for me… yip, I’m headed back to Des Moines… you know you’re jealous right? and Yip that’s a donut skewered through the top of this burger.  Get ya hands off my TOTS!! ha, see you in a week.