Where to start....

is what gets me stuck each week. So I was in the shower, thinking about what I wanted to write (you all are picturing me naked now, aren't you) and I was feeling kinda stumped. So much shit went on this past week that it seems almost silly to be spending time writing a blog about all the "good stuff" in life. Frustrated and nervous that the 6 of you that read this would have nothing to see this week, I looked down at my bar of soap and noticed it said "kind" on the back of it. So, right there, I was reminded of the acts of kindness I witnessed this past week, in my home town, across the country, and the world. There is so much scary shit out there but there is also a lot of GOOD. I hope you pervs aren't still thinking about me in the shower. 



What's to drink....

Due to an unfortunate situation on Spring break in 1997, I do not enjoy the taste of tequila. Come to think of it, I'm not even really sure what the hell I was doing on "spring break", as I was living at home, going to a community college, but apparently my 18 year-old self felt I deserved it, I suppose. What a dope I was. Anyway, back to the tequila, that shit tastes whack, but I do enjoy me some mint and lime. Enter the birth of the vodkjito or mockjito, the name is still a work in progress, you guys. But I also omitted the sugar so it's "healthy". Watch out, Bethenny Frankel, I'm right on your ass. 

Vodk/Mock/Whateverthefuckyouwannacallit-jito

-1.5 oz Tito's Vodka

-Mint (preferably stolen from your neighbor's herb garden)

-Lime

-1/4 pack of stevia

-club soda

Muddle stolen mint, lime juice, and stevia. Add ice, vodka and club. Cheers.

What's to eat....

This is not one of mine but it's one of my favorites. It doesn't hurt that it's a Barefoot Contessa recipe. If given the chance to choose between meeting the Contessa, AKA Ina Garten, and Brad Pitt, I would choose the Contessa, hands down, anytime. It's actually a no brainer.  I find her voice to be soothing and hypnotic, and I imagine her to smell a lot better than Mr. Pitt. I heard he stinks. That sorta ruins it for me. So, Barefoot Contessa for the win. This recipe was introduced to me by my friend, Anne. It's the best grilled shrimp you'll ever make. The only thing that would make it better is if the Barefoot Contessa was there with you, whispering the ingredients in your ear, while sipping on a vodkjito (I just can't get behind that name). I suppose if we're going to shoot for the stars, we may as well invite Brad Pitt over as well. But he should keep his kids at home, I have enough of my own. 

Grilled Herb Shrimp

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/grilled-herb-shrimp-recipe.html

Working on my caffeination....

As I write this, I am sipping on a Starbucks cold brew. It's my new latest coffee obsesh, so imagine my delight when I found THIS STUFF at Trader Joe's.

1 part coffee concentrate to 2 parts water or milk and add ice or heat. It's so easy, smooth, and not acidic at all. This bottle makes 12 cups of coffee for $7.99. My Starbucks grande cold brew was $3.48. I'm tickled pink. And rich. Last part is a lie, unless I can find a suitable name for that damn drink and sell the shit out of it. 

Wishing you ALL of the Good Stuff.

XO

Tara

P.S. Happy (almost) birthday, Gram. You are all the good stuff. I love you.