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Monday, March 11, 2013

last, but not least

Our last day in the city started with brunch at Zazie with my mama, a trip to Hayes Valley, then downtown, then over the bridge to Tiburon, then a delicious San Francisco meal: fresh cracked crab & sourdough.

feta, spinach, bacon, and caramelized onion omelette from Zazie. Any meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner is always splendid from my neighborhood favorite.

http://www.zaziesf.com/zazie/home.html

Hayes Valley might be one of my favorite spots in San Francisco, on a sunny or rainy day. Great shopping and food! Of course we had to stop at Miette and Smitten Ice Cream. According to Conde Nast, Miette is one of the top ten pastry shops in the world.

https://www.miette.com

gearing up for Easter with this fun display

I have this book and would love to make every single delicious recipe.

The lemon shortbread cookie and lavender shortbread cookie are two of my favorites (how cute is that packaging!). Along with the gingerbread cupcake & delicious macaroons.

the gingerbread is so delicious! We had some cupcakes waiting for us at home so we went across the street to Smitten Ice Cream to try some handmade local goodness. Jac and I both got the fresh mint chip in a house-made waffle cone. I now understand why we paid 11$ for two cones because not only do they make it in front of you, but it is by far the freshest ice cream I have ever tasted.

http://smittenicecream.com/home/Home.html

I love that their menu changes seasonally; dying to try the olive oil with lavender shortbread in June!

the finished product.

some shopping downtown, a mani pedi, and these gorgeous flowers!

over the bridge we go

watching the sun set at Sam's Cafe.

six snaps

grapefruit goodness

cute crafty art at Metropolis

new Free People goodies

More cupcakes

Donna Karan white lace comforter on my bed at home

pretty produce

Sunday, March 10, 2013

flowers & food

This post is dedicated to two of my favorite things, flowers and food, all in my hometown of San Francisco, which is probably my favorite thing of all. If you're from the bay, you know SF doesn't mess around when it comes to food. All types, we have it covered...it's a foodie's paradise. When it comes to flowers, we aren't too shabby either! I visited the Japanese Tea Garden (discount for SF residents) and the Botanical Gardens (free for SF residents!) in Golden Gate Park for the first time and was in complete awe of the natural scenery in such a busy city. If you're in Golden Gate Park, check either out, after visiting the de Young and the Conservatory of Flowers. If you feel like dining instead of sight-seeing, check out Roam Burger or Ragazza for some delicious grub.