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Well, yes, it is my birthday. What better day to write my first post on my shiny new blog.
While there is still some touch ups going on with this site I am really happy with the looks of it. Far cry from my first little food blog.
My little birthday cake; a mini chocolate zucchini cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting. Delicious!
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Last year I was at US Bank stadium watching the Minnesota Vikings play a preseason game. In my happy place right now hearing news from training camp. My fingers are crossed tightly that the season can go smoothly with all the current challenges.
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We have reservations tonight at a new locally owned restaurant; excited to try it. The online menu looks wonderful.
Summer always goes far too fast. Whether a summer filled with vacations, get-togethers and all the fun plans or a COVID hampered summer of staying home it races by way too quickly.
Not ready for fall, at all, but Chobani pumpkin yogurt and coffee creamer! Drool.
Chipotle bowls! I make a version of bowls at home but we are regular customers too. Plus if you like food, cooking and podcasts you must check out the What’s Gaby Cooking podcast; fun and informative. But I always order a Sofritas bowl at Chipotle so.. Sofritas bowls I have never tried a tofu recipe and that may have to change.
Matcha tea is everywhere; or so it seems when I read my food blogs. I am coffee all the way but I do like an occasional cup of tea. On a whim I bought some and yum. Good Earth tea, found in the organic section. It is flavored with orange and ginger and sweetened with stevia. I like!
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Hello Lori! Just looking at your new blog site! Love it❤️ Hope you had a very happy birthday.?