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sushi in arkansas?

It doesn't seem like the words sushi and Arkansas should go together in one sentence. Alas, it is true. I had some fabulous sushi at Shogun in Arkansas this past weekend.

only available through craigslist

There are so many amazing things posted on craigslist today. Check it out:

bike ride.

Last night was a great night for a bike ride. After work I got ready and headed outside for a ride. I went over the Stone Arch Bridge and took the trail along the lightrail to the Greenway. I followed the Greenway over to Lake of the Isles, did a loop, and then headed back home. I just used Google to check the distance - it was about 17.5 miles. Lovely!

hot.

It's apparently SO HOT in my cubicle that chocolate will melt. I have a candy dish full of Lindor Truffles and the dark chocolate and peanut butter centers have turned to liquid. You have to eat the truffle in one bite - it's either that or get runny chocolate all over yourself and your desk.

May Day

A couple of weeks ago I went to the May Day parade in South Minneapolis with my amazing friend Julie. Here are a few pictures from the day.

movie trailer

I want to see this:



Found via A Cup Of Jo

owls everywhere.

Owls.
They are showing up everywhere! I keep seeing owls featured in blogs and in stores.
Here are a few things I have found.

Tea Towels on Etsy

Owl Greeting Cards on Etsy

Owl Themed Parties - like Baby Showers

Even musicians like Owls! Found via Oh Joy!

photo friday: wildlife

Buffalo in Hidden Valley at Yellowstone National Park.

wrap this.

Some of my friends throw away tissue paper from presents. They think it's silly when I grab it up for re-use. I think it's brilliant. And other people know it's brilliant too.

Check out these wrapping ideas:

10 Green Gift Wrap Ideas found via Naturally Nina.

try this.

Lately, I'm all about new recipes. Here are a few that I have tried recently.

Spring Risotto with Peas and Zucchini
I served this with garlic chicken and it was a hit. The leftovers were good too.

Beef Noodle Bowl
This was pretty tasty but it was tricky to get an even ratio of noodles, veggies and beef in each serving.

Maple Sour Cream Walnut Muffins
A huge hit at the office on Monday morning!

Enjoy!

I <3 the Twin Cities.

Over the past weekend I spent lots of time exploring and enjoying Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a photo re-cap.

Faded 7-Up Ad. You Like It. It Likes You.

Macy's Flower Show

Hennepin Avenue Bridge and Grain Belt Beer Sign

Wishes for the Sky Festival, Harriet Island

Beautiful Rice Paper Kites

i love stuff like this.

Take a look at this video.



Happy Friday!

photo friday challenge: circular.

look what I found.

Fun camera straps from Cotton Candy, found via Ali Edwards.

I would love to go on a picnic today with this set from Uncommon Goods.

bunny cake.

I had it in my head that I should make a bunny cake for Easter. I found some ideas online and then I woke up on Saturday morning and started baking! I made two 9 inch round cakes using a box cake mix. After the cakes cooled, I cut them to make two layers from each cake. It was a little tricky to make an even cut across the length of the cake.

Meanwhile, I made raspberry filling using this recipe. I think I should have drained the raspberries so to compensate I added extra cornstarch.

After the raspberry filling had cooled in the refrigerator I spread it on the cake. Then, I cut one of the 9 inch cakes to make the bow tie and ears.

I used one container of whipped frosting plus one container of cool whip to cover the entire cake. A little bit of food coloring was added at the end to highlight the bunny ears.


Then I used jelly beans and licorice to make the bunny face and decorate the bow tie.

My family was desperate to start eating the cake on Saturday night. I wouldn't let them have a sample before Easter and they didn't like that too much. We enjoyed the cake with an ice cream cake from dairy queen on Sunday after our ham dinner.

just dreaming.

Although I have not seen it in person, I am dreaming of this ring. It's on sale Wednesday morning. Too bad I have decided to save my tax return.

Do you dream in color? I would love to be at this festival. Found via Oh Happy Day!

...and of course I am dreaming of green grass and sunshine!

Wisconsin State Capitol

love.

so simple and beautiful, just like true love.

sweets.

Only 8 more days and I can have something sweet!!

fun projects.

This week I've been on a binge of checking out new blogs... and it's led me to find ohsomany very pretty and cool projects.

Here's a sample of what I have found.

I could totally make this modular bookcase, found via Design*Sponge.

Check out these colorful linens at Castle, found via Thoughtful Day.

I love glassware, so of course I love this.

For Easter, I should make a bunny cake.

The Growing Up on Facebook article makes me think, found via Superhero Journal. Read her post on March 16, 2009.

Enjoy!