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May 5, 2013

I guess I was hungry this week… the vast majority of my photos were of food! Between the tempting pastries at Le Pain Quotidien and my first ever shakshuka at The Soup Kitchen, I ate very well this week. By the way, if you’ve never had shakshuka, you absolutely much try it! I found this recipe on Pinterest and it’s on my list for a weekend brunch soon!

You west-coasters might share my love of Red Vines. I was luck enough to find them at Target recently and, as you can tell, I was very excited.

Oh, and don’t forget…

photos by Jojotastic using Instagram — follow me here!

spring-time sips

March 27, 2013

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foodie, recipes

Last night I officially decided to move apartments. I’ve been living with roommates since I got to Philly, but now it feels like it’s time to branch out and get my own place. I’m a bit of a daydreamer and am obsessing over the thought of getting a bar cart. Specifically, I’ve got my heart set on this Crate & Barrel bar cart. It probably doesn’t help that I keep pinning amazing drink recipes. Elderflower and champagne cocktail, anyone? I don’t mean to put the (bar) cart before the horse, but now I’m totally planning all kinds of summer shindigs in my new pad…

from left to right: elderflower and champagne cocktail / blood orange lemon fizz / peach lemonade / rosemary peppercorn lemonade / (my personal favorite!) horchata

PS – Want to further that spring-time mood? Head over to Anthology and check out my gardening round up of Etsy shops!

March 18, 2013

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It’s my birthday, and I feel like indulging my sweet tooth! It’s not often that I give into sugar cravings, but when I do, I’m all about texture: chewy candy, crunchy edges on soft cookies, and creamy, smooth ice cream. Gummies are my absolute favorite, but for a healthier birthday treat, I was excited to see this froyo from Jeni’s. Maybe I’ll stick a candle it in and call it a birthday cake…

Confetti System decorations / champagne gummies / mini cola bottles / mango lassi frozen yogurt / lemon macarons / watermelon candies / Williams-Sonoma ice cream sandwich cookies

PS – Really wanna make my day? Head over to Jojotastic’s Facebook page and give me a like!

my favorite day of the year

March 14, 2013

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foodie

It’s Pi Day! I’m not exactly a math fiend, but I am certainly a pie fiend and any excuse to eat pie is fine by me. Anne tipped me off and shared a little nugget of news for all you lucky California folks: Three Babes Bakeshop is offering free delivery ALL DAY in honor of Pi Day. With combos like Vanilla Sugar Buttermilk, Salty Honey Walnut, and Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan, how can you possibly resist??

So what are you waiting for?? Place your order here!

a pop of happiness

March 1, 2013

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foodie, home decor + interiors

These glasses from Anthropologie make me feel effervescent… They are happy and fresh and possess the perfect amount of quirk and personality. Oh, and they aren’t too fancy where you can’t use them every day. Chin-chin, indeed!

images via Anthropologie

my dreams are made of pie

February 21, 2013

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foodie

My favorite dessert by far is pie, apple if you wanna get specific. That’s why, when planning my trip to LA to see Anne of The City Sage and attend the Design Bloggers Conference, I immediately put The Pie Hole at the top of my ‘must see’ list. Already on my mind: early grey pie and mac & cheese hand pie. I’m gonna need to book two seats for the flight back to Philly…

Do you have any other LA must sees?

ps – Funnily enough, Jennifer Chong just blogged about her visit to The Pie Hole. Check it out here! Now I need to go!

recipe round up – brunch

January 24, 2013

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foodie, recipes

Without fail, brunch is my favorite meal of the day. Absolutely luxurious and totally open to interpretation, I love rolling out of bed on a lazy Saturday morning and engaging in some serious homecooking — complete with butter, crackling bacon, and runny eggs. These are some of my all-time favorite brunch recipes courtesy of some of my all-time favorite blogs!

top, left to right: Joy the Baker / Cupcakes and Cashmere
bottom, left to right: How Sweet It Is / A Cozy Kitchen

the forest feast

January 16, 2013

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art of all kinds, foodie, recipes

I’m a huge sucker for amazing food photography. If it’s photographed well, I don’t really care what the recipe is, I’ll pin it. So imagine my glee when I came across Erin Gleesen’s blog The Forest Feast. Not only does she take mouthwatering photos of her dishes in the forests of Northern California, but she also incorporate gorgeous hand-lettering and watercolored artwork. Talk about tempting… I’m serious, this blog is a wealth of inspiration, both visually and deliciously!

recipe for sweet stuffed peppers available here
recipe for quinoa with squash, figs, and peppers available here

all images via The Forest Feast

obsession.

January 4, 2013

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color theory, foodie, home decor + interiors

You’ve seen my blog, right? Yeah, I love hot colors, specifically neon pink. Not one to discriminate though, how amazing are all of these neon serving pieces from Haus Interior?? Each piece is hand painted on wood with the perfect neon pop and a lovely shade of minty blue. I especially love the mix of the two together! At $45 a pop, these are definitely investment pieces, but just image how great they’d look atop my dresser holding my favorite earrings and rings… I just might be in love.

images via Haus Interior.
bowl available here, plate available here.

last call…

December 14, 2012

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foodie, happy holidays, shopping + gift guides

Drooling yet?? Dont forget, the discount code for 10% off all New York Mouth orders ends on Saturday, December 15! Head on over and use code JOJOTASTIC12 at the checkout.

from left to right, top to bottom: chili lime lollipops, bread & butter pickles {my personal favorite!}, chocolate covered graham cracker, blueberry bourbon jam, I heart NY candies, cold brew coffee, and caramel sauce.

Please note: This post is in partnership with New York Mouth. All opinions and thoughts are my own and I only feature products and companies that excite me!

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