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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

CRAZY March

Well, gosh it has been forever. Wow, March came and went. The 1st of this month I went to Vegas to celebrate my soon to be sister in-laws bachelorette party. It was very fun, but the most tamest Vegas I have ever been exposed to. The girls I was with were on Texas time so they went to bed early while I tried to do the most safest thing possible in Vegas and played Craps till the wee hours. I really am in love with my new sis Delia Joy and wish the best for her and Salem! See ya in May for the Wedding!
The following week I, (lovelyladycakes) had a baby shower cake and cookies for my dear friend Claire (she is on Mad Men). It was appropriately Hollywood themed . One of the crafts at the party was decorating baby one-sizes.

The following week was my Birthday, on the 21st, but my faviorite kido Myles that I babysit, his birthday is on the 20th (I guess that's why we get along). I made him a Buzz Light Year and Woody cake. We had an amazing breakfast with them and his grandparents.

Sunday, my Birthday, we went to South of the Santa Monica Pier to Big Deans, and waited for our Friend Brian, who was in the Los Angeles Marathon that started in downtown and ended in Santa Monica. I bet that was a fun run, very scenic, but painful. We all enjoyed a few beers then left to get ready to head to Mary and Reubens home in Downtown for an amazing meal Reuben prepared for us. The dinner started with a Lemon butter octopus salad, homemade pasta with Italian meatballs, and ended with some kinda eggplant Parmesan. And for dessert... well, I hate to say that I did not make my own cake. From Omaha Steak's I had a Double Chocolate Cake that my Uncle Tom mailed to me for Christmas, that was sitting in my freezer. It was the perfect time to thaw it out and eat it with great friends.
Oh did I mention how my dearest friend Lacye, her hubs, Maddox, and Gigi (Lacye's mom) were in San Diego, and I didn't even get the time to go visit her, because of all my cake orders. I'm a horrible friend. Even though we live so far away I refuse to let our friendship die. We may grow up and lives changes, but you always must take a hold of your true relationships and never let them fade...

Ah, the next week of March I recived a huge order for Lovely Lady Cakes. I was asked to provide 300 Whoopee Pies, 300 Nutter Butters, 300 Peaunt Butter Balls, and 300 Strawberry Shortcakes for Fox's 100th Episode of Bones. Well, I do love a challenge, and I have done a Rachael Ray Wedding show, and a Music Video shoot for Jo De la Rosa on the Housewives of Orange County, so of course I have to do FOX. The tasting for the FOX peeps is tomorrow. I have everything ready to go. So wish me luck. The big job is next Wednesday.


And to top it all off, my dearest friend Jessica is in the hospital tonight delivering her son - whose name is to be determined after the first glance of baby Week's face out of the womb. His nicknames that we have given him, have been Edison, McCabe, Champ, Creature, Braxton. So it's to be determined what the real name of this beautiful boy to be in a few hours..ahhh. Good luck, Jess!




Have a great week!
xoxo

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Places To Be....

I am not a fan of the cold by any means, but need to check out The worlds most largest hotel made out of snow and ice..
www.icehotel.com

Whow, ok another cold place such as St. Petersburg Russia.

Visit Bordeaux, France, and stay at the Regent Grand Hotel
Ahh Sydney, Australia and stay at the Intercontinental Syndey...
Bali, Indonesia
one of these places I am bound to conceive my 1st child....I dream big...


Sunday, March 7, 2010

I'm with the COCO

If you haven't noticed I am obbssed with Conon O'brian (aka: COCO)
On facebook there was a photoshop contest on the "I'm with Coco" fan page. These are a few of the greatest pics.

This picture below reminded me of a few years ago of some of my photoshopping skills. A friend and I (names will remain nameless), once loved to have "the Battle of Photoshop" and here are some superimposed photos of us.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Gourmet Food on Wheels-Is it here to stay?

http://enjoycupcakes.com/


The new crave here in LA, is Food trucks. It all started with the Kogi BBQ Truck.
"Quality Korean barbecue meets traditional, homemade tortillas and fresh veggies to create a taste that carries the rhythms of LA street culture and exudes the warmth of all that California sun. Under the direction of Chef Roy Choi, Kogi has developed a menu that delivers high-end food at street level prices."-http://kogibbq.com/

Is it now the new trend? Last weeks Variety even states they are becoming the new trend with such high end foods such as gourmet sandwiches, hotdogs, tacos, and even the latest crave cupcakes. There are award winning Chef's setting up shop, in a truck and serving you and me on the streets of LA. When I was in Santa Barbara I went wine tasting in the tiny town of Los Olivos and even they had this amazing cupcake truck.

This crave is so infectious, I even myself sat down with a good friend yesterday talking about setting up Lovely Lady Cakes in one.

Is this one of those trends like scrunches, cupcakes, myspace, or the color nude? Is it just going to die soon, or will it stick?


Tuesday, February 16, 2010

When Father's Visit

So my father came to visit, and man did he spoil Damon, and I. We ate at so many great places, and ones we have never been to. My Dad must have done his research on LA, (What's hot and what's not) because instead of us showing him around, he drove us, and showed us around...Man, I do have to say I was hugging my tums from all the over-eating. Sorry for all the pics these are for you Laura! Miss you! my sister. And THANKS DAD!
This should be my Dad's Businesses card! Hot Asian lips behind him...LOL We were at Katsuya in Brentood, Ca. best sushi!1st place we took him to is the famous Gladstones!
Century City
SkyBar at the Mondrian Hotel

The Viceroy Hotel
Yummy seafood along the Marina in Marina DelRey at the Chart House

Drinks @ Shutters
Lover Bugger-Pooka Love

Ahh, to die for Sushi-Crispy Spicy Tuna
xoxo

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Happy Valentines

http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/

My hubs and I took an early Valentines dinner with my father who was in town from Texas. We had amazing sushi at Katsuya in Brentwood, Ca.
http://www.sbe.com/katsuya/

I recommend the
-Creamy Rock Shrimp-Crispy bite-size rock shrimp tossed in Chef’s spicy creamy sauce.

-Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño-Fresh yellowtail, ponzu, and jalapeño Light and refreshing.

-Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna

-Seared Albacore with Garlic Soy Lemon Butter Melts in your mouth. A rich, flavorful version of traditional albacore sashimi.

And wash it down with

Katsuya Fresh- and inspired aperitif of hand crushed English cucumber kissed w/ Finlandia Vodka, sake, & freshly squeezed juice.

Thanks hubs!
xoxo