Kristin Loves...

1. Groupon

My best friend Julie told me about Groupon, before it was available in San Diego. She found all sorts of fun places to go to in Boston and explained how these "group coupons" work. Groupon is fairly new to San Diego, but so far I have purchased a handful of lovely options for 50% off or more! Today's deal, which has been my favorite so far, is for afternoon tea at Tea Upon Chatsworth, which is one of my favorite San Diego tea shops. I bought one, and am thinking about buying another. Who doesn't love high tea?

2. Bangs and fall pins

Although bangs tend to make me look like a 5 year old, I don't really mind. Ever since Stuff White People Like mocked girls with bangs, I have decided it was just the thing for me. Seriously, though, how fun are they? And fall pins with feathers in them make bangs even more exciting.

3. Vacation. Need I say more?

Heaven

For the last month, all I have craved is a Bread and Cie croissant and a cappucino, made fresh just for me. I imagined myself sitting, ever so cooly, in the cute Hillcrest cafe reading an awesome magazine or of-the-moment book. I would, of course, be wearing something just trendy enough and every gay man that walked by would compliment the way I chose to spend my Saturday afternoon.

The reality of Saturday's to-do lists often interfere with my imaginary afternoon snacks, as the laundry, grocery store, and dirty dishes pile up in front of me. Not this Saturday, though. I found an excuse to run an errand in Hillcrest, and spent an hour with these three good friends. My own little piece of heaven.

Out Sick

I have been out sick for what seems like eternity, but in reality has only been a week. Finally back among the land of the living, I am prepared to share with you what I have been eating in my illness:

matzo ball soup

mish mash soup

chicken noodle soup

scrambled eggs with toast

Yes, folks, it really has been an exciting week. More fun stories soon!

~Kristin

Gourmet Closes it's Doors

I am honestly in shock. I can only imagine how the staff of Gourmet feels. They are closing their doors. Cleaning out their desks. Done for good.

Thank you, Gourmet, and their awesome Editor-in-Chief Ruth Reichl for helping encourage my deep love for food and wine, as well as helping me create some of the most fun meals I have had.