Category: Food

Euro Trip: Naples and the Amalfi Coast

11/26/2013

The last stop on my two week long Euro trip was Naples and the Amalfi Coast. We started off the day with wine and cheese and ended the day touring the ruins in Pompeii. Even though we were exhausted from our two week long trip around Europe we couldn't help but try to soak in every moment of our last day. I spent my day sipping on wine, trying fresh made mozzarella, eating pizza and just taking in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. I hope to return sometime soon.

-Taima

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365 Challenge: 24.0 Countdown

6/19/2013

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I am officially counting down the day until I leave the country (6 to be exact). This weekend was a pretty busy and productive weekend. I drank a little bit of Sangria, spent a day at the beach, went shopping and even managed to pack (with DH's help of course). This upcoming weekend is going to be just as jam packed. Hopefully that means I will sleep on my flight.

I was supposed to run the Corporate Challenge on Thursday night but unfortunately mother nature had other plans so the race was cancelled. Of course I had to drown my sorrows in popeyes. That is what I do when I can't run a 5K. I just eat the most unhealthiest albeit yummiest thing I can find.

Check it out. Its an OOTD/OOTN post. Remember those. I took my Pierre Hardy nude heels out for a spin for the first time this weekend. They are actually quite comfy.

Can you believe this is only a 5 minute drive from my house. I do not know how I would survive I lived in a landlocked region of the country. I would lose my mind.

Friday night we went out to celebrate DH's BFF's birthday. We went to a place in The Bronx and I actually enjoyed it (shocking for this city girl). I think the sangria helped a bit.

I spent all day Saturday at the beach. The weather was amazing and I managed to even get a little sun burn (not sure how that happened). Summer is finally here.

-Taima

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365 Challenge 23.0 Atlantic City

6/10/2013

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Can we briefly talk about how I am off to Europe in about two weeks and I am starting to get anxious. I am excited about the trip but I am anxious about the packing. I promise I will work on it this week.

This past weekend I took a little road trip with my parents to Atlantic City. The weather was icky on Friday but Saturday and Sunday were amazing and I made the best of it. I also did a little shopping for my trip that I will posting about later.

I celebrated my rainy day Friday with a glass of wine and some magazines by the pool. My idea of a great Friday.

This is what happened when I finally caved. Who are these people.

The sun finally came out on Saturday so we took a walk on the boardwalk and checked out the beach. People were actually swimming in that frigid water.

We did dinner at Izakaya at the Borgata on Saturday night. If you have not been there you should check it out. I love that place.

After the pool I met up with my parents for drinks at which point they peer pressured me into ordering another glass of wine.

Friday night I got all dressed up to go to dinner and was in bed by 10. I was exhausted. These past few weeks have been non stop. I need a break.

Had to take a break after shopping with some beer and burgers on the beach.

Rubi was waiting for us by the window. He gave us the "Where have you been?" look. Good thing we will not be traveling again for a few weeks.

-Taima

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365 Challenge 22.0

6/5/2013

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Last week didn't really start until Friday for me. Once Friday hit it was pretty much non-stop. Friday night we did hibachi followed by the Ride to Montauk on Saturday and shopping on Sunday. I have no idea how I survived work on Monday but as soon as I got home from work I made dinner and fell right to sleep. Now that I have recovered here is how my weekend went.

On Saturday DH and I did the Ride to Montauk. Although I had a great time the ride itself nearly almost killed me. I definitely need to train more for the next one.

My morning started at 5:45am. Most people would cringe at the idea of getting up so early on a Saturday morning but I was waaaayy to excited so I didn't care.

Once we made it to Montauk (and after my near death experience) we showered and stuffed our face with burgers and beer. Nothing makes me happier.

One of the best perks of this ride was the food. They had fresh baked pie at one of the rest stops. It was amazing. I think I ate a little bit too much.

Somebody went a bit crazy with the free beer. I think he was a bit overwhelmed at one point.

We spent the weekend in the city so on Sunday while DH went out to do the Brooklyn Bike Tour I opted for some shopping in SoHo with Mom followed by brunch.

First stop was Necessary Clothing. I love this place. I especially love their clearance rack down on the lower level. Stay tuned later this week to find out how many pieces I picked up on Sunday for under $100.

After shopping we went to brunch to one of my parents' fave spots. My mom threatened me not to share the place or location but if you follow me on Instagram or squint really hard at this picture you can figure it out. HINT: It's in my hood and it is amazing.