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Love with Food Box, September 2012

Food Subscription Box

I will be back tomorrow with a bento. Today is a quick post for Relatively Wordless Wednesday, featuring my September 2012 Love with Food Box. As I mentioned last month, I enjoyed the box so much, I decided to subscribe for awhile. This month’s goodies came with fun things to try, especially this Barney Butter [...]

The High Line (New York City)

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Starting Sept. 2, 2012, until I’m done, one post about my fabulous New York City 2012 vacation will post until I’ve finished sharing all the fabulousness with my readers. I have lots more on the horizon for NEB and my New York City posts need to complete before I can. I hope you have fun [...]

New York in Pictures (Relatively Wordless Wednesday)

Lego Dragon

Starting Sept. 2, 2012, until I’m done, one post about my fabulous New York City 2012 vacation will post until I’ve finished sharing all the fabulousness with my readers. I have lots more on the horizon for NEB and my New York City posts need to complete before I can. I hope you have fun [...]

Otto Restaurant (NYC 2012)

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Starting Sept. 2, 2012, until I’m done, one post about my fabulous New York City 2012 vacation will post until I’ve finished sharing all the fabulousness with my readers. I have lots more on the horizon for NEB and my New York City posts need to complete before I can. I hope you have fun [...]

It’s Chobani Yogurt Time!

Case of Chobani Yogurt

I mentioned last week that I contacted Chobani yogurt about working with them a bit here at Not Exactly Bento.  They said YES!  Let’s all back up a moment and remember the yogurt taste test I did in June.  I’ve been bound and determined to find a way to enjoy yogurt.  Some foods I’ve given [...]

La Maison du Chocolat (NYC 2012)

La Maison du Chocolate

As soon as I knew I was definitely vacationing in New York City this year, La Maison du Chocolat was at the top of the list of places to visit.  It was a must see … a do not miss … a visit regardless of anything else (I have Fritos and Foie Gras to blame [...]

Firefighter Memorial, NYC 2012 (Photo Friday)

911 Firefighter Memorial Plaque, NYC

  There are no words that can describe how I felt when I saw this memorial plaque while on vacation in New York City. Instead, I’m going to say to be sure to enjoy your day, the people you’re with, and try not to get too wrapped up in the little things of life. Have [...]

Photo Friday: Cascabel Taqueria (NYC 2012)

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At the very end of my vacation in New York City, I visited Cascabel Taqueria with Feisty Foodie and one of her friends.  The night started off well with flavored margaritas.  I went for the watermelon flavored one.  I rate it a nice 7 on the scale of mixed drinks, high praise indeed considering I’m [...]

El Paso Restaurant (Gonzales, LA)

El Paso Restaurant (Gonzales, Louisiana)

  Yesterday after a long day at work, I left the office hungry and seeking nourishment.  There was no time for lunch.  I don’t tend to eat breakfast.  5′o clock found me on the doorstep of El Paso Restaurant in Gonzales, Louisiana.  It’s a newer restaurant in the area featuring Mexican cuisine.  The restaurant is [...]