I arrived in Boston yesterday. It was a last minute trip, but I’ve been having so much fun in the city! It’s my first time here and it’s pretty cold, but I’ve already done quite a bit of exploring.
Eating at Chutney, an Indian style Chipotle
The Harvard Library
Driving by the Cheers bar
So do you have any recommendations for things to do/places to eat in Boston and Cambridge? I’d love to hear them!
The forecast for this weekend was rain, rain, and more rain. But this time I didn’t do what I usually do when it rains.
Instead I went to San Francisco, enjoyed a Thai lunch, and spent the rest of the rainy afternoon in a cozy wine bar. If you had to be out and about in the rain, that was the place to do be. I was obsessed with the sheep-shaped artwork on the walls. So cute, right? I also saw The Hunger Games. I had been waiting for the movie for what seems like the longest time and I plan to share my thoughts in a separate post!
So yes, it was a great weekend despite the weather not cooperating. How was your weekend?
Sev Dahi Batata Puri
Chaat is my favorite food group.
I could eat it all day, every day and not get tired of it. It’s bursting with flavor – sweet, spicy, crunchy, with each bite packing a punch. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by so many Indian restaurants so that I am always able to satisfy my chaat craving.
What’s the best thing you’ve eaten this week?
I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Whether it’s a simple morning beauty routine…
or a leisurely afternoon spent with a good book, a cup of tea, and a pastry..
Less really is so much more, don’t you think?
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo DaVinci
Spotting some spring colors
Taking out all the DVDs of my favorite show, Gilmore Girls, and starting from the beginning
Not pictured: the Chipotle burrito bowl I ate while watching said DVDs…pretty much perfection.
How did you spend your weekend? What do you have planned for this week?
I follow a lot of blogs and websites, and enjoy reading the interesting articles they have to offer. A new site was recently added to my rotation: HelloGiggles.
HelloGiggles, a website mainly centered around/for women, immediately caught my attention because of the variety of content. The site, which was created by actress Zooey Deschanel, Molly McAleer, and Sophia Rossi, touches on the different interests that appeal to women today.
The topics range from beauty, recipes, cuteness (seriously), entertainment, and a section titled Women Working to do Good. They also discuss social issues facing women and society as a whole. (It was actually an article on HelloGiggles that inspired this post.)
It has become the site I go to for a pick me up. It offeres me a giggle or two, but even more than that it is inspiring to read stories about everyday independent, and creative women. The articles are well-crafted, witty, and informative.
Here are some of my favorite articles:
Women Working to Do Good: Hannah Bencher
Help! I’m addicted to Chipotle!
Learning how to love the staycation
What are some of your favorite sites? Why do you like them?
Ever since I made the peppermint bark cookies back in December, I’ve been wanting to try a different variation. The shortbread-like crust opens it up for many possible pairings. For example, you could add chocolate chips and walnuts. I decided to keep it simple and use blueberries.
I mainly followed this recipe as a starting point. Some changes: I used egg whites instead of eggs and wheat flour twice instead of all purpose flour. I also cut down on the sugar, as I didn’t want it to get too sweet with the addition of the blueberries.
It was quick and easy to bake, with wonderfully tasty results. I’m looking forward to having these blueberry bars for breakfast all week.
I had an amazing meal at The Counter earlier this week. They have the best sweet potato fries and a really filling custom veggie burger.
What was the best meal you had this week?
First stop: Paris Baguette
So many delicious pastries to chose from.
A croissant, blueberry cream cheese pastry, and a cake donut
Next stop: Crepevine
The colorful menu written on chalkboards
The California crepe (bell peppers, avocado, sauteed onions, and cheese with chipotle sauce and salsa) with a side of potatoes and salad. True confession: I will order anything that has avocados in it.
Al this French-ness is making me wish I was walking on the Champs- Elysees at this moment. I guess downtown Palo Alto will have to do for now. I can’t complain too much when it looks like this.
I think trees should be lit up all year round (and not just during the holidays). Don’t you?
I’m not a sports person at all. In fact, the only sports players I know are those that used to or are married/dating celebrities, for example: Lamar Odom, Reggie Bush, Kris Humphries, Tony Parker, etc. But the one thing that excites me about the Super Bowl is the opportunity to bake.
This year I made chocolate chip banana bread. I followed this recipe with some modifications: using wheat flour instead of all purpose, egg whites instead of eggs, and throwing in some chocolate chips for good measure. The end result was delicious.
Tip: Warm up the bread so that the chocolate chips are slightly melting and pair with a hot cup of coffee/hot cocoa! Bliss.
Shots of Happiness 