Wednesday, July 27, 2011

After Tonight...

Justin Nozuka acoustic version of "After Tonight"
Such a beautiful song. 

Weightless @ Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park

Had a work retreat up @Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park in Estes Park Colorado today.  The retreat went well, learned a lot about my coworkers and even more about myself.  But what I enjoyed most was the Park.  The park lies along The Big Thompson River, there is open grass area, a park, and well just the most beautiful mountains surrounding it.  There is also a section blocked off that you can rent for weddings, retreats, and other special occasions. I've posted a couple pictures, I suggest you have a picnic, dip your feet in the river, and do some meditating @ this park before summer is over. (picture from Flickr)

















Tuesday, July 26, 2011

When a detox cleanse leaves you lemons, say fuck the detox and make Lemon Bars.

Paula Deens Lemon Bars

Used the recipe on the Food Network website:
Not only is this my first time making Lemon Bars but my first time making dough, they turned out great! I'm bringing them to work tomorrow I'll let you know what others think.  
 
People loved them... brought about 20 came back with 0!!  Yay! Personally wasn't a fan but i wasn't eating them so that's okay.  

And I heard & Loved this song while baking....

"Naive" By The Kooks


...and my I totally accept my little sister marrying this kid. ( = 

Cuppy's Coffee...mmm mmm not so great


Tried Cuppy's coffee for the first time today, didn't find it all that tasteful.  I'm a huge coffee drinker and I just felt like the coffee wasn't very fresh or strong.  I would compare it to something you would get at a gas station.  However, the atmosphere was very welcoming (though small).  The lights were dim the chairs were confortable and the bar faced a Drake, I also like that they support other local businesses.  They were selling beautiful handmade cards, and candles.  I also like that you have over 30 different coffee flavors to mix.  I got a blended toffee nut coffee. I would rate this coffee shop a 5/10. 

Monday, July 25, 2011

LUNCH @ (IN*GRE*DI*ENT)




INGREDIENT IS A NEW RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN FORT COLLINS.  
EVERYTHING IS MADE FROM SCRATCH, YOU HAVE A MENU OF ABOUT 80 THINGS TO CHOOSE FROM AS WELL AS CUSTOMIZABLE MEALS.  THEIR MENU CONSISTS OF SALADS, HOT OFF THE GRILL SANDWICHES,  SOUPS, WRAPS & PENNI'S, GOURMET PIZZAS, AND OF COURSE A HAND FULL OF YUMMY SIDES.  THE PRICES WERE REASONABLE ABOUT $12 A MEAL, BUT PORTIONS ARE PRETTY SMALL SO PLAN ON DESSERT. 
SOMETHING I FOUND REALLY COOL WAS THEY DON'T EXCEPT TIPS (NOT THAT I MIND TIPPING) BUT INSTEAD THEY WANT YOU TO USE THAT 10% AND APPLY IT TO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF OR THE COMMUNITY, THIS SHOWS REAL GENUINE CUSTOMER SERVICE.     

MUSHROOM MELT (8/10)


NEXT TIME YOU GET A CHANCE TO VISIT A NEW RESTAURANT TRY THIS ONE I APPROVE!  




Sunday, July 24, 2011

MY FIRST POST... 7/24/2011

Heard this song today...made me dance in my chonez.  ENJOY!!



She said, 'Smoke your cigarette, I hope you choke'
Kissed my lips and quickly ran away