G&T

Is there anything more summer appropriate than a Gin & Tonic on a hot day?**

Obviously the answer to this question is “no”.

When Catie came over yesterday we had to have G&T’s because it was a wonderfully hot summer day. I used the last drops of my Bombay Gin (from now on all Gin on LCC is Tanqueray) and I also used diet tonic. Tonic is actually quite caloric. There was lime for good measure of course.

And for mixing?

Swizzle stick that I got when I stayed at the Plaza in New York when I was 15! My mom saved and sent it when she converted my childhood bedroom to a guest room. Mixes the cocktails well every time.

What is your favorite Summer cocktail?

**Answering “a south side” cocktail would also be left coast approved 😉

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Dinner of Champions!!

Tonight I met up with friends for happy hour at The York. Dinner was:

Truffle Grilled Cheese with

Obviously it was a dirty Hendricks martini with extra olives. It was good although there was a small amount of ice in it.

Truffle grilled cheese with a gin martini, clearly the dinner of champions.

Cocktail O’Clock!

The first farmers market recipe I attempted was a cocktail. I became concerned because Carolyn called to inform me that Barefoot said on her show that wine changes flavor after one day. I assumed that this counted for cava as well. Plus I had a small amount left over from happy hour, so I did a spin off of the other recipe.

Strawberries, lemonade, topped off with a bit of cava.

Nothing better then letting fresh fruit flavor sink into some lemonade. Yum.

Cocktail O'Clock!

The first farmers market recipe I attempted was a cocktail. I became concerned because Carolyn called to inform me that Barefoot said on her show that wine changes flavor after one day. I assumed that this counted for cava as well. Plus I had a small amount left over from happy hour, so I did a spin off of the other recipe.

Strawberries, lemonade, topped off with a bit of cava.

Nothing better then letting fresh fruit flavor sink into some lemonade. Yum.

Farmer’s Market Friday

Happy weekend everyone!

Every Friday there is a small farmer’s market near my office. Yesterday some friends and I met up for lunch.

Please not the “certified organic here” sign. Welcome to LA, where we love our organic produce. I was planning on buying all of my fruits and veggies for the week Saturday so I bypassed the food stands and got a treat.

Roasted almonds were a sweet treat.

I haven’t a treat like this in a while. I mostly eat raw almonds which are so healthy and wonderful, but my sweet tooth definitely liked these better. And then I had this forgettable burrito:

The burrito was ok. I think when I consume this many calories in one sitting I want them to be epic and totally worth it. Was this worth it? Eh. Not really. I didn’t finish it.

Last night I went to the Magic Castle with Danielle and Josh Y. to see my friend Mack’s dad, Doc Eason (an award winning magician) perform. I had no idea the Magic Castle was so fancy and exclusive. You actually need an invitation to get in, like at Bungalow 8 in NYC where you need a key! I wore my Barristers Ball dress which still fit, thank god. Most of the dresses I own are size 10, because this time last year (ie graduation, commencement ball) I was wearing a size 10 dress. Now I wear a 6 and so my beautiful commencement ball dress needs to be seriously taken in. I was glad to have something to wear that fit me. The good news? Before I wore my Barrister’s dress in February I fasted from soda for over a week before wearing it. Yesterday I wore it with a burrito food baby and it fit well.

Plus, we saw Ryan Gosling by the valet stand as we were leaving. He is very hot in person. It made me feel 16 again.

swoon.

(Source)

Katherine FTW!

So the Magic Castle was magical (sorry I couldn’t help myself). I had a Hendricks Dirty Gin  Martini with extra olives plus Danielle and I split a lobster mac and cheese. It was tasty. No pics though, the Castle has a strict no camera policy. But I will say that its an awesome way to spend a night and a very cool LA thing to do.

Farmer's Market Friday

Happy weekend everyone!

Every Friday there is a small farmer’s market near my office. Yesterday some friends and I met up for lunch.

Please not the “certified organic here” sign. Welcome to LA, where we love our organic produce. I was planning on buying all of my fruits and veggies for the week Saturday so I bypassed the food stands and got a treat.

Roasted almonds were a sweet treat.

I haven’t a treat like this in a while. I mostly eat raw almonds which are so healthy and wonderful, but my sweet tooth definitely liked these better. And then I had this forgettable burrito:

The burrito was ok. I think when I consume this many calories in one sitting I want them to be epic and totally worth it. Was this worth it? Eh. Not really. I didn’t finish it.

Last night I went to the Magic Castle with Danielle and Josh Y. to see my friend Mack’s dad, Doc Eason (an award winning magician) perform. I had no idea the Magic Castle was so fancy and exclusive. You actually need an invitation to get in, like at Bungalow 8 in NYC where you need a key! I wore my Barristers Ball dress which still fit, thank god. Most of the dresses I own are size 10, because this time last year (ie graduation, commencement ball) I was wearing a size 10 dress. Now I wear a 6 and so my beautiful commencement ball dress needs to be seriously taken in. I was glad to have something to wear that fit me. The good news? Before I wore my Barrister’s dress in February I fasted from soda for over a week before wearing it. Yesterday I wore it with a burrito food baby and it fit well.

Plus, we saw Ryan Gosling by the valet stand as we were leaving. He is very hot in person. It made me feel 16 again.

swoon.

(Source)

Katherine FTW!

So the Magic Castle was magical (sorry I couldn’t help myself). I had a Hendricks Dirty Gin  Martini with extra olives plus Danielle and I split a lobster mac and cheese. It was tasty. No pics though, the Castle has a strict no camera policy. But I will say that its an awesome way to spend a night and a very cool LA thing to do.

Vena “Cava”

Yesterday I had friends over for happy hour and served this delicious cocktail.

Easy to make. Cava + Lemonade = Delicious

and

with a little help from this new toy my mother gave me (it has “Paris” engraved on metal, the sign something is amazing)

anddddd TA DA!

I love cocktail hour. Nothing like a good cocktail with good friends.

Vena "Cava"

Yesterday I had friends over for happy hour and served this delicious cocktail.

Easy to make. Cava + Lemonade = Delicious

and

with a little help from this new toy my mother gave me (it has “Paris” engraved on metal, the sign something is amazing)

anddddd TA DA!

I love cocktail hour. Nothing like a good cocktail with good friends.