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Adventure Begins in the Kitchen

Schakolad

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I learned a few new things tonight, namely things about chocolate.  Like… Did you know that cocoa comes from nibs within those little pebbles and those little pebbles come from the oversized date looking thing?  I surely didn’t.

Tonight The Junior League of Tampa Cookbook Committee met at Schakolad for our first social of the year.  I prefer social gatherings that are focused around activities because it gives everyone something to talk about, even if their brains are fried from a long day at the office.

We mixed.

We dipped.

We decorated.

But most importantly, we sampled!  The owner kept asking “Who likes XYZ chocolate?” and I kept saying “ME!!” and heading to the front of the sample line.  The most memorable sample of the night, which also probably means it was my favorite, was the Key Lime Truffle.  This was totally unexpected because typically white chocolate isn’t my thing.

The Fa-Fa-Fantasea

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I must admit that sunset cruising yesterday, although super touristy, was a fine way to spend a Friday afternoon!  We pulled up to the Publix on St. Pete Beach, which is usually our  go-to spot to pick up beach beers, bought some jalapenos and such, and walked around the corner to the tourist pavilion we have undoubtedly turned our noses up to countless times.

The “FantaSEA”?  Really?  We spent a solid fifteen minutes poking fun at our future ride before taking off.

We were a mere inches away from the dock before plopping jalapenos on the layer dip and digging in.  The layer dip that slid to one side and oozed on our booze.  Does anyone else know how to effectively use plastic wrap?  Ugh…

We noticed immediately how much chattier we were than our touristy boat mates.  We disregarded, killed two bottles of champagne and one fume blanc, and partook in some much needed giggling.  Giggling that became awkward, UNCONTROLLABLE silent laughter when the gent behind us took it upon himself to loudly and publicly flatulate.  True story, kids.

We inched as far as we could to the front of the boat for a group shot and agreed that we all take for granted how beautiful our home is.  Just a regular old Friday for a few Florida girls!

The amazingness of the sunset was masked by some cloudiness, but it was picturesque none the less.

Check back tomorrow for FoodFash Mash: Sunset Cruise!!!

Stressing, In Pictures

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Breakfast: Two Slices of Watermelon

Lunch: Vegetable Dumplings, Broccoli & Ponzu

Dinner: Timpano’s Tuna Carpaccio, A Couple Rolls & Two Glasses of Happy Hour Champagne

Holy heck, what a day.  I’m fairly certain I crammed 18 hours of construction estimating into 9.  My brain hurt, my eyes burned, and I had to get out of the house ASAP. I tossed on a dress and met Katie and Megan at Timpano’s for Ladies Night.  I was far from my peppy self, but I’m thankful that I was able to catch up with Katie before she heads back to Atlanta.