Wednesday, February 26, 2014

WeberHodelFeder High Top Velcro Boots~ Perfect Dream Shoe.

My dream shoes of the moment.Warning Price Tag is HIGH.  That's why they are my dream shoes.WeberHodelFeder www.weberhodelfeder.comHigh Top Velcro Boots
I want.
I love.
I would wear these everyday.
Til the next fabulous shoe came along.
Fickle in Fashion,
But I would keep them forever like my 1986 Peace Boots. (see below)



I saw them on
 StyleScrapBook
I follow her on Facebook.  Great Style.


*Peace Boots*
My first pair of expensive shoes
bought in 1986
Went to San Fran with my cousin and immediately blew all the money I had
on 2 pairs of shoes. These being one of them.
Had to find work to get ca$h for the rest of the trip.

so worth it.  can you see the love in these shoes ?

Can you believe I laced & buckled these up every day ?
no zipper shoes/boots in the 80's ;)

SakeMom is crazy about her shoes, shamelessly crazy.







Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Garrison Confections

I had been very curious about trying these.
I ordered the 

11th anniversary legendary lovers valentine's collection (12 piece)


They got here yesterday 
so far we have tried.

Tommy and Gina  Coffee infused milk chocolate ganache
Pancho Villa  Blood Orange pate de fruit on top of a El Buho Mezcal ganche.

These goes on the Yes, "Can I have some more" list !!
They are amazing. Fresh, Great Flavor.  Very Unique.
Since I can't get my Pierre Marcolini shipped from NYC anymore.
This is a fine discovery !!

http://www.garrisonconfections.com/




Monday, February 17, 2014

Secrets and Beer


Secrets & Beer
I like them both,
now & again.
It is so hard to share this little secret
cause the chef is only at Gato Bizco Cafe one night a week.
And I want to be able to get a seat in this tiny eatery.

But sharing is caring, so here goes.

Tonight we went to check out Eat Me Speak Me .
This chef has opened up a whole- new -veggie world to me.
Black radishes. C'mon.
Pour some buttermilk gravy over it & evidently I am up for it.
You will be too, Trust me.

I also suggest checking out the other chefs at Gato:
Monday Nights is Hot Fried Chicken (Nashville Style)
Tues- Thursday is Gato Arrigato =RAMEN !!

First off it's BYOB.
Candler Park Market is next door with their amazing wine, beer & sake selection.
Sake Mom brought a little barley Sochu from home.  
Purchased at Tower Liquor Store on Buford HWY
I like my sochu mixed with a little ice water 
Complimentary Grits, Sweet Potato, Roasted Peanut & Korean Chili
Can I have a giant bowl of this please, wow !!

Turnips, Black Radishes, Black Lentils, Buttermilk


Sunchoke Soup
We all tried this.  I picked up my bowl & drank the bottom.
This soup drained the class right out of me. Shamelessly delicious.

Chicken Hearts, Sausage, Beets, GA Mushrooms, Pea Tendrils, Butter Vinaigrette 
Hmmm Chicken Hearts.  What kind of Voodoo are we talking about here?  
Interestingly enough my New Orleans friend ordered this.  She liked it.  Every bit of it.
 I tried a bite of the heart but only before thinking positive thoughts, just in case.
Google it.  It's a thing.

Tofu, Fingerling Potatoes, Bok Choy, Cous Cous, Black Sesame, Soy Milk Glaze

Complimentary Cherry Marshmallows from the Pasty Chef at General Muir
(We are starting to feel pretty special at this point)

Blood Orange Tart
We demolished it.  This is the best pic to show you.  This was my favorite dish.  
There is one milk cube left in photo.  It is meant to taste like the milk in you cereal.  
Plus there was pink salt on the blood orange slices, it was perfect.

Menu from Feb 16th 2014

So as we were leaving.  I said my thank yous to the chef.

They said wait, you can't leave...there's more !!
You must walk down the street to the "speak easy" & try a new brewery to Atlanta.
Say hello to
 



Hey , We are at a Party !!
I really did use a coaster, later.
One of the brewer's dad, Henry, poured the beer.
We tried a very fragrant,complex Spring Ipa (10%),
a smoother Fall Ipa
and a tart Saison called Serpents Spite.
We loved them all !!
P. S Henry was awesome.  
Henry seemed super proud of his son's beer & he also told me he lives at the best restaurant in town because his wife is such a great cook. So there.


Atlanta, you are soooo ready for this beer.
Don't Look Back !!



Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Coconut Oil Whole Wheat Choc Chip Muffins

Coconut Oil Whole Wheat Choc Chip Muffins

3/4 cup of lukewarm water
2 eggs
1/3 cup of honey
1 small container of organic applesauce (lunchbox size)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil*
1 3/4 cups of whole wheat flour
1/4 cup oat bran
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt


preheat oven to 400 degrees f

Combine first 6 ingredients
*make sure melted oil is not hot /don't want to cook the eggs*
(I melt in oven half way and then stir until all melted so it cools it off)

In Mixer bowl add/mix dry ingredients

Combine with wet ingredients
mixing until just moistened
add 1 cup of milk chocolate or semi sweet chips

Bake for 15 -16 minutes
Makes 12 Muffins

* I put 3 tbs for coconut oil as a minimum.   I will/ you can add up to double that.
* I try and buy all organic when possible.




BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL 
FROM DOCTOR OZ



Sunday, February 9, 2014

Sake Mom. Mostly Harmless.

Gotta Fresh Up Our Look.
Sake Mom has been ignored the past few months.


Words Are Cheap. Meaningful Art by SakeMom

This is a fun, meaningful, crafty gift to make for someone you care about.

Take an old dictionary.
Pull out the pages with the words that relate to your pictures.
Print * Frame* Art*
I loved this gift so much.


Family

Goth was my favorite.
There was an illustration of Gouge on the same page and landed right at her heart area.
So Goth, Right ? ;)


 Super Class

 Golden Age


 Back of Frame.  I used Scrapbook Papers for the edge of pictures. Dictionary Pages ~ I changed printer to custom print a 6 by 9 page.  Put them in 8 by 10 frames.

 Sexy



 New Orleans
Got a Bonus Vintage Postcard from the 40's
 Finished. Love Love Loves It !!
Happy Birthday, Trashli 
xoxo
SakeMom

p.s. This Project Can Be Done While Drinking Sake.