Almond Brittle
Blossom Bluff Orchards
My life is better for having discovered It’s Its (a “San Francisco Legend). Basically just different flavors of velvety ice cream sandwiched between perfectly chewy oatmeal cookies and covered with a thin layer of chocolate, these things (which I found both at a deli near Meghan’s and in the Facebook cafeteria) take ice cream sandwiches to a whole other level. I tried Cappuccino, but Meghan and Randi tell me that Mint is to-die-for.
To make your own version, just sandwich some slightly softened ice cream (I think Starbucks Java Chip would be particularly delicious) between two oatmeal cookies, cover in foil, and freeze for at least six hours.
You can also go here to learn how to find a retailer near you, or go here to get them FedExed straight to your home (a good idea, I promise).
When I was growing up, my parents had an enormous fresh-water fish tank in our living room. I’m definitely pet-ed out at the moment, but I still love this idea.
Via Yay! DIY: The Ultimate in Form vs. Function.
I’m kind of obsessed with the idea of getting a dog, but fear that my current schedule wouldn’t leave much time for its care. So I started thinking about something much lower-maintenance and remembered my beloved beta fish, Theo, who managed to live through several years of college with me.
Megan and I ended the afternoon at Rouge et Blanc with Malbec (me) and Sangiovese (Megan). I liked that the wine was served in tiny carafes, but other than that Rouge et Blanc was just your standard wine bar.
Now…any recommendations for good bars to hit while we’re here?
