Mmmmmm....Bacon

Toad in a Hole

My favorite recipe

So. This recipe is I think my favorite recipe, because although I found it here, I've changed it up a lot to make it my own. We probably eat this like three times a month.

Caramel Apple from the Phoenix Market

Alton Brown cuts of meat magnets

Breakfast @ Lux

La Ha Lunch Break

Pepper plant

Adam and I bought this plant when we picked out our Christmas tree, and it didn't do too well in our dark apartment, so I brought it to my sunny office at work and now it's super happy! It's even starting to flower (but I don't think you can tell in this picture).

The peppers are edible, but I don't know what to do with them. I'll probably dry them and used them as extra-spicy crushed red pepper.

I've been summoned, too.

Saint or Sinner?

Stock Exchange Cupcakes

To celebrate being on the NY stock exchange for a whole bunch of years, my company gave us cupcakes the other day. I was confused at first, but I finally figured out that the thing on top is a stock exchange bell.

Taco Feast

Last night, at El Gallo Blanco

SWOON.

Asian Market

His name is Batman

It's cheaper...

This is one of my favorite (is that the right word? I don't think so...) billboards. Sorry the lamppost is in the way.

For my first ever yoga class tomorrow!

I am nervous.

Always thought the Morton Salt Girl was cute

Mannequin = CREEPY

Looking through the window into one of the model apartments in my building that faces out onto the street.

Stuffed Peppers

Tornado Warning

I took this on my way to work...we had a huge storm that night and a Tornado Warning in North Scottsdale.

Francie on the kitchen rug

Claw Machine

My framed robots

They're hung in my bathroom.

Stalking something outside

SO TIRED

I feel asleep on my couch last night with a Pita in my hand...I woke up at 4am, finished eating it and went right back to sleep...so sad.

Frying up some Churros

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Back from the groomer's

Look at those bows. They're ridiculous, but secretly I think they're cute.

Jibibuts!

Dili

First Day!!

Adam's new vacuum

Oh, man. I LOVE this thing.

Photography Show

Went to a photography show opening tonight with Cassie. The photos are by John Wagner. He has AMAZING work.

Krispy Kreme Coffee Mug

Self Portrait

I especially like the unicorn, and that he is accompanied by Wall-E and Eva.

(Model: Cassandra Mae St. James "Deb" Hunsdon)

Book of Postcards

I bought this at Urban Outfitters. The postcards are all quirky and cute.

Mystical Van

So, went to the 24-hour 5 & Diner around 12:30am with some friends. This van was in the parking lot when we pulled up. The owner was in the 5 & Diner. How did I know who it was? Well, not only did he have a matching vest with a Tiger on the back, but his own self portrait is painted on the back of the car...you'll see.

Dessert at Thai Basil

After hours

The Lobby Entrance of the Phoenix Art Museum

Birdcage Ornaments

I ordered these after I saw them on Mighty Goods. I don't know what I'm going to do with them yet but I don't think I want to just use them as Christmas decorations...

So cute!!

Loren, you could sell these on Etsy

This week for breakfast: Raspberry Lemon Muffins

Fixed Gear Bike Race

There was a fixed gear bike race from Downtown/Central Phoenix to Tempe last night. The finish line was at a movie theater called Madcap. They had a double feature of 2 short films about fixed gear bikes called "London to Paris" and "The Revival." I didn't do the race, obviously, since I don't have a bike, and I haven't ridden one in like 10 years, but I did go to the films.

Paninis

Adam's parents sent us a panini maker, so I tried it out with this recipe and OMG they were so good. (Except I couldn't find ciabatta bread at Safeway.)

Practical Art Show

I went to an art show at Practical Art last night. The show was "My Beautiful City," by local artist Catherine Slye. Her work was awesome. She started by taking photographs of the city, and then using those to draw small scale sketches, which she then sewed onto painted fabrics and papers.

Nuggets game

The Cavs were in town, so we went to the game with all the other transplanted Ohioans.

Candy Girls

Java, A local arts and culture magazine, had a photo shoot in Smeeks tonight.

A Visit to the Aquarium (reproduced Victorian-era card)

Getting ready for Valentine's Day

I couldn't contain myself, either.

I bought this last week at The Container Store, where I spent waaaay too much money on organizers. But seriously, fantastic place, right?