Star Self Portrait

Star Self Portrait

Well since a couple of months ago when I had to cram to learn how to shoot a wedding, I started following Jasmine Star's blog. She's a super hard working, super duper wedding photog. She blogs every day and is a funny, honest writer. This is my self portrait that includes a star. Hopefully Jasmine and her judge friends will like it. Oh and yes, I am wearing polka dot pj's. :O)

Budda's Hand

Budda's Hand

Open hand. Got it from the BH farmer's market today. Very fragrant. Wonder what I can make with it?

Didi's Mommy & Daddy

Didi's Mommy & Daddy

It took me about 10 hours to sew these costumes! They were super comfortable (stretch velour)! I dyed Didi's spots on the back with coffee. Latte, Cappucino, Americano and Espresso spots.

Sweet Camera

Sweet Camera

Here's something from the new 5D. Unretouched and lovely. Didi's got snowy fur and even the screen looks cool. Click on the picture to see bigger.

Dave Merenda & Commuter: Young Hearts

Dave Merenda & Commuter: Young Hearts

Finally on iTunes! Check it out!

OMG - Best Dessert In The World

OMG - Best Dessert In The World

Pizzeria Mozza's Caramel Copetta with Marshmallow Sauce & Spanish Salted Peanuts. The peanuts were WARM and salty and nutty. The copetta was cool and creamy and had a great caramel flavor. The marshmallow sauce was soft, fluffy and did not get mucked up like you'd think a marshmallow would. It stayed soft and creamy. Plus there was extra caramel on top of the whole thing. This was simply one of the best desserts I've ever had. Ever.
After dining a Mozza at least 10 times I've always had the Butterscotch Budino for dessert. Don't get me wrong, that's a fantastic dessert too. But today I got the copetta and it kicked the budino's ass!

Is this good or bad?

Is this good or bad?

ok, NYC used to have the best pizza on earth. I was actually looking forward to going there in 2 weeks. But with this news I'm not so sure there's anything to go to NY for anymore, foodwise.
Una Pizza Napoletana is CLOSED. Unbelievable. It was the leader of the pack in NY's Neopolitan pizza influx. And it was awesome.
The GOOD news however is the owner Anthony Mangieri, may head west and open up a shop in San Francisco or Santa Cruz. One can only hope. Then we never have to leave California...

Secret Gardens

Secret Gardens

Dave and I did the annual Secret Gardens of Venice tour last weekend. We saw a couple from prior years but, as usual, it doesn't disappoint.

Didi Talks!

Didi Talks!

I think we may have found a solution for the next Holiday card!

noooooooo!

noooooooo!

I just learned that my favourite weekend breakfast emporium, City Bakery, is closing it's doors tomorrow at the Brentwood Country Mart. City Bakery is home of the famous pretzel croissant! Sweet, savory with lots of flaky whole wheat layers. They would always be warm.

Let's hope Maury Rubin finds another location so we can still enjoy these exceptional creations. Sniff.....