Joining the Trader Joe's mecca

September 17, 2012 by Monica in Events, Miscellaneous, Travel

This past Saturday, Steph from KitchenKM organized a little adult road trip south to Sarasota to shop in the newly open Trader Joe’s.

For the record – I’m giving the evil eye to the team at TJ that choose Sarasota over Tampa location (I will get over it, eventually, but now I’m a sour puss).

If you have a Trader Joe’s near you, you already know what the fuss is all about. If you don’t, and you think people are just making a big deal out of a grocery store.

Pfffff… you bet we are.

Chica Brunch – Organic Sugar Scrub

July 09, 2012 by Monica in DYI, Entertaining, Events, Gifts

There’s not a person in the world who doesn’t love brunch. But you know who loves it the most? Ladies. Chicks. Gals. Women. Whatever you call us, we’re obsessed with brunch. I’m not saying that guys cannot be found partaking in this ritual, but let’s be honest; a pack of ladies yapping away over French toast and eggs is more common.

I can write all the reasons why I love brunch and let me tell you there are many… Who can say no to the pastries, quiches, frittatas, eggs benedict or sandwiches, and crispy bacon of the breakfast world? Not to mention the opportunity of having fancy drinks (I’m looking at you champagne!) during the morning hours, on a Sunday no less, while sharing the latest war stories with your girlfriends.

If you answered yes to that, you are dead to me.

Caramelized Onion Tart

July 08, 2012 by Monica in Appletizers & Snacks, Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Entertaining, Events, Tarts

It’s official; my chica brunches are now going to happen once a month. We have way too much time to not do them more often and this time around, we had so much fun.

This time it was a bit more special, since my best friend was visiting for the weekend and she got to meet my new set of friends. I also had the plus benefit of having a helping hand in putting it all together.

Here is my recipe for a great chica brunch: