{ Well this is a Bummer }

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I honestly never thought about losing a childhood favorite, mostly cause I thought Twinkies would be with me til the end... of the world. Yeah I know it sounds dramatic, but it's twinkies!
 ...the company announced today that it will move ahead with plans to ask a federal bankruptcy court for permission to liquidate its assets and fire some 18,500 employees.
Yikes! that's a lot of bakers and people making one of my all time fave late night indulgence. Be sure to pick up what may be the last of the twinkies before they sell out. If you aren't lucky enough to snag any, above is a lil' video to make your own. {via}

{ Wine Review IV: The Unsophisticated Wine Drinker }

It's been a little bit since I posted a wine review, even though I've been drinkin a lot anyways... so last night I made sure to review this one. 


Wine Review: Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon -Vintage 2009
Price: $10.99


Pros: I hadn't been drinking too much red wine lately (been really into champagne). BUT, the Loon had just made a delicious stuffed sirloin with asparagus, and figured that deserved a good decent red wine. and this one did not disappoint. The smell was light and fruity, and the taste was also fruity, I really noticed the hint of berries, and fairly dry. But I'm a pretty unsophisticated wine drinker... Also the 'alcohol' taste/ strength was not noticeable to taste, so very much a win in my book (remember unsophisticated).

Cons: maybe too dry? It boasted being aged in oak barrels for a few years, and neither the Loon nor I really got that flavor. 

 Overall: 85% - Totally would get this again (and pair it with red meat too). soo heart healthy, jk!

{ Wine Review III: Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante }

Wine Review: Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante
Price: $12.99

Pros: I have recently been on a champagne kick... I know, I'm always a party! And this bubbly (technically it's a sparkling wine) champagne is a little sweet, but it's crisp and light and tastes good when you add a fruity liqueur, or in this case cranberry juice. I think I read somewhere that it has hints of delicate flavors of melon, peach, apple and grapefruit.

Cons:  I could drink this all day.. is that a con? ha! no, but seriously. I suppose it could have been cheaper? or maybe a little teeny tiny bit not as sweet. but over all this was a win for team help margauxxx drink!

 Overall: 95% - Maybe I'm being too easy, but I FLIPPIN' LOVE this wine / champagne. I think I found the drink that will one day accompany my xanex's... HA! (jk)

now my new fave, Martini & Rossi aren't on here,
but this was cute (and a lil' douchey) and made me ctm.

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{ Eye Candy: a delicious website }

Ming Makes Cupcakes is a beautiful collection of cupcake recipes worth bookmarking, for it's graphic + delicious value.
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{ Pasta Cookin' }

Last John + I tried our hand at something we've wanted to do for a while, make our own homemade pasta. This might sound daunting to some, but we figured tons of idiots on hells kitchen tries it, why can't we? so we took a spin on our fave, lamb spaghetti to make a delicious lamb ravioli. Check out the process! it was super easy + fun + and totally deliciousness!

little circles filled with ricotta, lamb, and mozerella

pinching the little half moon pasta closed

look at all my pretties!

I was just so proud of them! and we ended up with like 35+ raviolis!!

covered in spicy basil + mushroom sauce made it perfect!