Macaron Day in NYC

On Sunday, March 20th stop by any participating confectionerias for a free macaron!

See the full list here

Francois Payard organized the first Macaron Day in NYC which coincides with the Jour du Macaron in Paris in an effort to spread the word and deliciousness of this delicate french cookie. In addition, a portion of the day's maracon sales will be donated to City Harvest , a food rescue organization dedicated to feeding hungry New Yorkers.

Afternoon Delight...

Starbucks Tribute Days: March 10-12

To mark the last 40 years, Starbucks is treating everyone to a sweet afternoon treat for Tribute Days. Visit a Starbucks between 2 and 5 p.m. on March 10-12, they’ll treat you to a free Starbucks Petites when you order any handcrafted beverage.

From left to right: Birthday cake pop, Carrot cake mini cupcake, Lemon sweet square, Peanut butter mini cupcake, Red velvet whoopie pie, Rocky road cake pop, Salted caramel sweet square, Tiramisu cake pop

Brain Candy

Attention Ladies and Gentlemen! (OK, maybe just the ladies....)

There's nothing particularly thrilling about Tuesdays, but it was a special day when this gem arrived...

Yes, I know I'm years behind, but good things come to those who wait and I am now the proud owner of 94 glorious Sex and the City episodes and both featured films are included! It's white exterior gives this box set a clean, contemporary look, compared to the previous generation's design with its rosy pink felt. The smoky grey, felt inner covers and highly photoshopped, albeit, wonderful screenshots add to its luxe.

My only complaint is how much elbow grease it takes to get each disk out of its sleeves...