Friday, July 22, 2011

The Friday Find

Remember two weeks ago when Anna said it was hot, hot, hot in Maine? I have her beat. This is today's forecast for DC:

Via weather.com

Feels like 121 degrees? Are you kidding me? This week's Friday Find will include popsicles, renting DVDs, air-conditioned happy hours, and begging to get a spot by friends' rooftop pools.

Here is our hot, hot, heat guide on a budget:

1) While I would love a Zoku Quick Pop Maker (which makes popsicles in less than 10 minutes), I would rather spend $50 on new shoes. So I will settle for these lemon, lime, and mint slush cups that fit so nicely in the lemon rinds themselves.

2) A Redbox DVD: use the promo code DVDONME and it's free, free, free!

3) If you're in DC, be sure to check out Masa 14 or Mandu before 7 PM for $4 drinks like gin and tonics and mojitos. Or stop by Loriol Plaza for a $6 frozen margarita. Mmmmm.

4) If you don't have friends who can offer you their rooftop pools, you should check out the public pools in your area. In DC there are a whole bunch and they're not gross at all! In fact, they're quite nice! My favorite one is the Foggy Bottom pool at 25th and N NW. Check it out!

I hope you're staying cool. Have a lovely, lovely weekend!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Summer Snacks

Throwing together my breakfast this morning, I stumbled upon a seriously yummy combination.  It's also pretty much the easiest breakfast ever: fill a bowl with cherries and add a dollop of ricotta on the side.  Dip the cherries in the ricotta and pop 'em in your mouth.  Top it off with a creamy iced coffee and you've got breakfast perfection!


Now my mind is racing with other cherry-ricotta recipes...maybe these scones with cherries instead of raspberries?

Also on the docket today: doing something with this pile of garlic scapes.


I'm thinking pesto...any suggestions?

Monday, July 18, 2011

To sweeten your Monday

A cake rolled in Reese's cups?! Are you kidding me?! Unbelievable. I would want to eat a slice right now if it weren't 100 degrees out. I'll opt for a popsicle today but you can be sure I'll keep this in my mind at all times for future birthdays and holidays. Or maybe we could celebrate Cake Day once a year like these guys.

Via Picky Eatings

Want to make this cake yourself? You can find the recipe here.

Hope your Monday is now a little sweeter! XO

Friday, July 15, 2011

The Friday Find

Are you still buying endless plastic bags? Then you clearly haven't heard of Snack Taxis (or Liz's favorite Lunchskins). My sister gave me some recently and I am never going back to plastic bags.  (Coincidentally, she also gave me this book about the downsides of using plastic...even more reason to use a snack taxi!)  Aside from being very cute and coming in lots of great colors, sizes and patterns, you can simply throw them in the wash when they get dirty.  They are eco- and budget-friendly. Check out their website here.

Snack Sacks by Snack Taxi
via Snack Taxi

And for the steal: For the next two days, pay $15 for $30 worth of reusable snack/lunch bags via Groupon here.

Happy Friday! Have a lovely weekend. xo

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Currently craving...

This cobbler

Via the New York Times

And these shoes

Via L.L. Bean Signature

Don't they look like summer treats to you?

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Hot hot heat

Hello there!  Can you believe it's July already?  It is finally starting to feel like summer in Maine and it has been hot, hot, hot this week!  While I've been chowing down on popsicles and watermelon and holing up with my textbooks, Liz has been in HONDURAS!  I'm sure she'll share some pictures when she gets home, but for now I'll share some pics of what I've been up to.  Andy got me an iPod touch for my birthday and I've been going a little nuts with some of the camera apps. :)

Since we last spoke, I've been...

...playing dress up with Fishy... 
...taking walks on Mackworth Island...
...admiring the hydrangeas...
...taking foggy ferry rides...
...exploring the Hamptons...
...watching thunder storms roll over Portland...
...surviving school with iced coffee and watermelon.
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