July 28, 2009 In Uncategorized

These Buns Aren’t Messin’ Around


I accompanied my sibs and mom this morning to Frosty’s in Brunswick, Maine to participate in their yearly cinnamon bun feast. Holy crap. Holy yummy. This sugary spot was jammed full of locals and enough pastries to make your heart stop. The cute older lady who helped us had that poof of grandma hair that was perfect for an old- school donut shop like this. My sister told me this poof haired lady had been working there forever. She was too busy serving up sweets for me to bother her for her picture though- so I opted for the buns themselves instead. As you can see these things are EEE-NORMOUS. (And those are my bite marks out of one. Mmm…)

I would like to add here that at the end of every day of my life when I think to myself; Self- you should really stop having treats and sweets and move toward an all healthy, all the time fruit and veggie diet. The thought that follows that up is; Nah- I’ll just run another mile. I’m on a “live-it” not a diet. (Within reason of course.) 

Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts and all others? You got nothin’ on this glazed goodness. Thanks for the biggest cinnamon bun I have ever eaten this morning Frosty’s. Now off to run…
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July 28, 2009 In Uncategorized

The Coast, Champagne And Condoms

Ahh… Portland, Maine today. Saw loads of great shops, restaurants, scenery, people, etc.- what a fabulous coastal city. Highly recommend this one too if you’re ever on a New England tour. I’m having so much fun and running around experiencing it all (did you notice I forgot to add the photo to yesterdays post until now? Yeah, it’s a case of the having too much of a good times.) so I haven’t had much time to write all the gazillions of things I want to. Again I will have to say more soon- hang tight and if there’s one thing I can guarantee for sure it’s that I will never run out of material for my writing and posting here so I hope you’re in for the long haul with me and you’ll be patient.
We drank a bottle of champagne at a park overlooking the ocean, walked through alleys of cafe’s as pictured here and went into this shop; Condom Sense . It was hilarious. (Don’t be offended- it had great gag gifts. Even my mother came in the store with us was cracking up at the selection.) It was chucked full of things you could bring to just about any party or person for some good laughs. Great name, very entertaining. 
Summer days, the Maine coast, sunshine, a bottle of champagne with some fresh baguette and cheeses for a snack in the park, chocolate truffles, “lobstah”, shopping, and still being able to get work done so as to not be complete slacker because you have a Blackberry…priceless. Now that’s some quality of life and an office I like to be in.
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July 26, 2009 In Uncategorized

I Love You Pinot Gris

I visited Atwater Vineyards the other day to pay a visit to a friend and taste some wine. Oh what tasty Pinot Gris they had along with this great chalkboard quote. They even have a webcam you can see Seneca Lake. from the tasting room. The view of the lake never ever gets old. It’s absolutely gorgeous. 

This was my first Atwater visit, but I have been visiting the lake and many other wineries for years. There are over 30 on this lake alone. Wine tasting around those parts is always comfortable and casual as the typical air of snobbery is nonexistent. You always feel like the staff in the tasting rooms and wine makers themselves (that tend to wander through at random greeting you) are just those average guys and gals- neighbors that anyone could get along with. Love that.

Next time you have a chance to go for a trip and you’re feeling like some green beauty, water, wine, relaxation and all things ahhhh…head to upstate NY. You just don’t get this kind of package anywhere else. 
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