New York, New York

Dearest Friends (If you can still call us that after so many days of silence),

I know I've been quiet.  I know I have left you recipe-less, photo-less, and most importantly cupcake-less.  I sincerely apologize.  Life has taken over and my blog as a result, has suffered.   For that,  I am sorry and I can only hope that I get better at managing my time and this blog; however, in my defense, it is somewhat difficult to think about recipes and pictures when work is blowing up and you will soon be homeless.   I'll stop with the excuses... but I'm just sayin', anxiety's been running a little high around here.  I've been eating alot of these.  I suspect it's because they remind me of childhood.

There was nothing that could beat a warm rice krispie treat after school.  They were my mom's "special treat" for us since she wasn't much of a baker.  So when things get crazy in life I find that I crave the same foods that brought me comfort as a child.   For some people comfort foods are mashed potatoes or mac & cheese... lately for me, it's rice krispies.  Thanks Mom!

Anyways, there is another reason why I was quiet for a while, I was on vacation in New York City!!!  Every few years my best childhood girlfriends and I organize a reunion.   This year the location of choice was New York and I couldn't have been happier to spend five days frolicking around the big apple shopping, seeing shows, shopping, getting dressed up for galas, shopping, and making some great memories to add to our already overflowing index of great times together.   And best of all?  I finally made it to Magnolia Bakery in NYC!  Best Friends + Best Cupcakes = Total Bliss.

We made a few other friends in the city, including some awesome shopkeep girls in SoHo who recently styled Olivia from The City, a random guy on a rooftop bar who Jess convinced that girls from Alberta always married farmers, and this lovely couple, Mr. & Mrs. Rock.

Mr. Rock

Mrs. Rock

In all honesty they were pretty boring, but few words have to be said when you see this... sigh. I love New York!!

Thanks ladies for another memorable trip.  My favorite memories include Rachel's amazing hotdog consumption (3 in one day! PLUS regular meals), Ming out-eating all of the boys (including one who was a college football player), and spending quality time with my best friend since birth (Love you Jess!).  Here's to June being the month of more blogging and more cupcakes!