Momofuko Cookies

I got home yesterday from the most amazing girl's weekend in New York City. Sunshine, long days of strolling, the best of friends and tons of food & bevys...I was in heaven. I truly think that NYC has some of the most incredible and inventive food (must try: amazing s'mores dessert Ditch Plains and out of this world tasting menu at 10 Downing).


One of the many highlights of the weekend was our visit to Momofuko Milk Bar. I have heard a lot of this spot- but I must admit- it exceeded all of my expectations. I ordered the candy bar pie soft serve and Ginny got the cereal milk soft serve...it was insane- Ginny's soft serve seriously tasted like the milk at the end of the bowl of cereal!!


As you all know- I am a cookie fanatic and had to give their compost cookie a try...wowow...amazing! I did some internet stalking and have found the recipe for their signature compost cookie. I am going to bake some this week and will let you know if it's as good as the real deal.


Follow this link to the recipe...let me know how it goes. I am going to put reeses butter cup, pretzels, milk chocolate and butterscotch in my batch!

Shillers Brunch

love love love these bagels

Handcut Maps

Wow- these are just awesome!! I discovered the Paris, London and NYC handcut maps on the Stephmodo. I love the pops of color and intricate details of each city. Thinking one of these would be a great memory to frame and remember my adventures.

You can buy these gorgeous maps at Famille Summerbelle.

Ahhh Paris!

Yay! NYC girls weekend coming so soon!!

London Map...Royal Wedding awaits!

Ork Posters

Welcome to December...the holiday craze is finally here. Where has this year gone?! Christmas lists are coming together and, in addition to your Sweet Jennies order, I want to share with you some things that I think should be on your gift giving list.


I have always loved Ork Posters. These city neighborhoods are perfect for your home and adds that personal touch- frame posters of your favorite cities or those that have special meaning...stylish and thoughtful...done and done.


Here are my favorites:

NYC vs Paris

New York versus Paris...two of the most fabulous cities. I am definitely NYC and my mom and 101 year old great aunt Dixie are all about Paris. I discovered these home prints from Erin on Elements of Style and can't wait to have a home to put these on the wall. Simple, but oh so creative. The prints are from the blog Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities and you can buy some of the prints here. 

this one is my favorite.

Home City Prints

I recently met Jamie of Jamie of All Trades up in Seattle for Courtney's engagement party. Jamie is a baking and blogging extraordinaire and I love following her posts.


I wanted to share with you Jamie's recent City Print post. These prints are from Blanca Gomez's etsy shop. After our recent fun trip to New York, I think the NYC poster will be on my Christmas list this year...looks just like a cover from the New Yorker. The only thing missing...where's the San Francisco poster?

How to cheer for a marathon.

New York City is one of my favorite places. The energy, the restaurants, the people, the fashion...all fabulous. I have run the New York City marathon three times and this year was the first time that I was on the other side of the marathon...a cheerer and not a runner. After a martini and Magnolia Bakery banana pudding on Saturday night- I sure was happy that I wasn't on Staten Island at 6am waiting to start the marathon!

I thought I would spice up our cheering section for John and get creative on our signs. Here's how you do it- head to Kinkos, print out a 11x17 picture of your runner's head, cut, laminate, tape to stick...and your all set...world's best cheerer for $15.

Here are some pictures of Ginny and my marathon cheering adventures!

making friends with the brooklyn police

Murrays Bagels

loving central park

yay...you did it!!

Only thing missing...Sweet Jennies cookies at the finish line!!
(I was too busy with the laminating to also pack the cookies to NYC)

Eataly NYC!

I am praying that John is willing to wabble over to Eataly the morning after his marathon...50,000 square foot Italian Market...yes, please! I can't imagine anything better...well, other than being in the real Italian market in Florence...but after one year and 30 lbs later spent in Italy for me (pictures will not be posted)- thinking a morning jaunt to the Flatiron District would be much better for the bod.

Loving this post by Lauren over at Rock Paper Scissor:

"Dear Mario Batali,

Do you hate me?  Just looking at the images of your new 50,000 square foot Italian marketplace in NYC, I gained 5 pounds.  As if I’m not still struggling to take off the extra pounds after my very own trip to Italy 2 years ago… now you go and bring the food here!  What were you thinking?!!!!  You and you’re fancy partners really screwed me this time… restaurants, pizza, italian cheeses and meats… all under one delicious roof!  Do you not want me to wear skinny jeans… do you not want me to ever wear a two-piece again?!  You really should think about what you’ve done.

Write More. Type Less,

Lauren"

I will be sure to report back on the cookie situation going on at Eataly. Sure Mario has something fabulous, but don't think he's had a taste of my cookies yet!

Marathon Day

I am thrilled to be in New York for John's marathon!!

Here are some pictures from my run last year...can't wait to post pictures for NYC marathon 2010. 

Give 'em hell John...good luck...Sweet Jennies cookies (and martinis) waiting for you on mile 26.2!

It's your turn now John...good luck!! 

NYC or bust!

We are off to New York this morning and I couldn't be more excited! John is running the marathon and for the first time I get to be on the cheering side (pictures to come). Lucky for me, my dear friend Ginny lives in New York and is going to join me in the adventure of following John thru the 5 NYC boroughs. I have to admit that I am a tad bit jealous that he is running this race without me...I have done it three times and it truly is one of the most incredible experiences. The weather is supposed to be phenomenal on race day...yay!


Since John is going to be running the 26.2 miles, I think he's going to have to make up for all those lost calories! I absolutely love the restaurants in New York! Although I have my favorite spots (Gramercy Tavern and Balthazar), I used Gwyenth's amazing blog for some other NYC suggestion.


Here are some of the places I am dying to try on our trip (and GP's review):
Cookshop: www.cookshopny.com
156 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 924-4440

Elio's
1621 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10028
(212) 772-2242
Elio's is one of my all-time favorite places in the world. The food is sort of classic Italian by way of New York. It’s got a great uptown, old-school vibe where you rub shoulders with the likes of Joan Didion, Charles Gwathmey and Jerry Seinfeld. The waiters, who I have known almost my entire life, don’t even give me a menu.

Lupa
170 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 982-5089
www.luparestaurant.com
Lupa is like a Roman trattoria, bustling with life. I love to go for spaghetti aglio e olio.


Milos
25 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-7400
www.milos.ca/en/newyork/
Milos is unbelievable Greek food with a price tag to match. But it's worth it; the fish is just off the boat, incredibly fresh. I love all of the dips and the tuna burger for lunch.


Market Table
54 Carmine Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-2100
www.markettablenyc.com
I just recently discovered Market Table and I adore it. The food is simple and perfect, same owners as the famed Little Owl.