Drink This: Chartreuse Liqueur

{At the Chartreuse factory in Voiron outside of Grenoble)

Je suis une francophile, I admit it. Sampling liqueurs from around the world may very well be one of my favorite hobbies, and sampling liqueurs from France trumps all.

Easy Cheesy Egg Pocket Breakfast Sandwich

{A perfect breakfast}

Mondays are always difficult. So why not kick it off with a perfect breakfast sandwich (that takes only minutes to make!)?

The other day I was reading Joanna Goddard's blog, A cup of Jo, and I came across the easiest breakfast sandwich in the world. I made a few (healthy) modifications to make it more accustomed to the twenty-something year old California girl's life (whole wheat, thin slice of healthy cheese, hot sauce - ay caramba!) and made one of the most satiable, delicious, scrumptious, no guilt breakfast sandwiches I've ever created in my own kitchen.

Have You Seen This Insanely Creative Video?

I have to admit this week wasn't the best for me. My car broke down all the way across town, and it's been sitting in the shop for the last 48 hours while I walk my booty to work (luckily it's only two miles away). Nonetheless, it could be worse! The walk is gorgeous (you really appreciate your surroundings more when you're not in a rush), and tonight I have a lovely dinner party (or shall we call it a wine party?) where a handful of us each prepare a dish, and sit around the table family style. It will be just what I need.

In true Friday fashion, I want to share with you this internet gem to share the love. Let's be honest a good video or macro really does put a smile on my face. This little video series is one to go down in the record books.

Going Green

{Greens are hitting the Oscar de la Renta, Burberry, and Vera Wang Spring 2012 runways}

Green: it's the color of grass, the color of the leaves, the color of the earth. It's a color that symbolizes serenity, calm, and anything natural. It's no wonder that everyone and I mean everyone is adopting the green theme this spring.

I for one can't get enough of it (ask my friends!). Ever since I purchased my first (and only) Kelly green Kate Spade leather masterpiece, I have been obsessed with finding nick-knacks and decor to scatter around my apartment. It doesn't help that that vintage color green is straight from the 1950s and 1960s - better known by many as The Mad Men Era - which may also explain my envy for green.

Smashed Cauliflower

{Cauliflower Jacuzzi}

I finally went grocery shopping. After eating out for about two weeks straight and burning a hole in my pocket and virtually melting my boyfriend's credit card, I've decided it's time to get healthy again and start cooking. Whenever I go grocery shopping, I buy as many fruits, veggies and lean proteins as I can because let's be honest the temptation to order take out for lunch at work is too strong. I try to keep my pantry and fridge stocked with as many fresh and healthy ingredients as I possibly can to avoid joining the obesity epidemic.

Damn, I forgot my coffee today...

{I promise that I'm a nice person after a coffee}

I'll admit it - I'm a caffeine addict. Let's just say that if I don't get my coffee in the morning, the day runs slower, my mood is lower, and I may be a tiny bit more abrupt than usual.

Today I forgot to make coffee, and by the time I remembered, it was too late and I was going to be too late to work. Would it be worth it to risk showing up after 9:00 am? I took the wimpy responsible route and decided to book it to work.

Note to self: Earl grey tea is not a sufficient replacement for coffee.

So in order to hopefully brighten your mood as well as mine, here are some funny little coffee comics. I'm sure you'll be able to relate to them like I can.