I could really go for an airy pile of pancakes topped with sweet but tart blueberry compote, drizzled with maple syrup. Drenched is a more fitting word,  I love my syrup! with all the cravings I get, you'd think I'm with child. I assure you, I'm not :) Check out this delightful blueberry pancake recipe from Smitten Kitchen, Yum!   (Picture via here) … [Read more...]

Yves and I had dinner at Quality Meats last night for his 32nd birthday. Doesn't he look sharp in his suit?  One of our waiters. Yes, we had two! For the appetizer course, I had the Blue Island oysters, which came highly recommended by our handsome waiter. They arrived at our table with a trio of sauces. The green sauce in the center was … [Read more...]

I'm tickled pink by these reflective sunnies, I bought at least five pairs of them from Forever 21. I can't wait to wear them for the summer. They're a welcomed change from the classic dark shades.   (Pictures via here) … [Read more...]

Why is the thought of going to the movies alone so terrifying? Don't get me wrong, I understand the anxiety. After all, movie theaters are the epicenter of relationships, usually swarming with couples, young and old. So, it can be quite unnerving showing up without an entourage or at the very least, another person. During my undergraduate studies, a classmate … [Read more...]

Truer words have never been written.  (Picture via here) … [Read more...]

Hello my darlings, I just wanted to wish you all a happy and safe Easter weekend! I'll leave you with this brief history of Easter traditions.  (Picture via here) … [Read more...]

I had dinner at La Caye last Friday, a restaurant in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, that serves authentic Haitian dishes, from Fritay (deep fried goodies like pork chunks) to Lambi (conch). I was thoroughly impressed by the décor and even more so by the cuisine. Although, the dish I chose, the pan seared pork chops, wasn't my favorite because I found the sauce little too … [Read more...]

I ordered this darling little 14k gold monogram necklace from MyNameNecklace about a week ago, a replica of the necklace the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw often wore on "Sex and the City." I just couldn't help myself, the ads for the necklace has been showing up repeatedly on my site. Yes, they got me. Honestly, I expected a flimsy little trinket that I would … [Read more...]