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...

Tasty Tacos...

One more month until Spring, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy South of the Border treats right now. Can't decide where to go on a Sunday night? Cascabel Taqueria on the Upper East Side is a great bet (it's also the only night when you won't feel like you've been packed into a sardine can...)

Guacamole for four, caddy of mini hot sauces on each table, and flaky yellowfin tuna belly piled high with hearts of palm... wash it down with a pomegranate hibiscus margarita in a mason jar... and you've got yourself a great night.

Now if only al fresco dining was open...

Image from Cascabel Taqueria

Frakin' Frickles

It might not make much sense, but nothing this tasty ever does...

Deep fried pickles with BBQ ranch dip from Southern Hospitality, NYC

Prints, Patterns, & Pastels...

It's almost time to put away our dreary winter-wear and monotone coats and salute Spring! Here are a few looks I'll be chasing down in the stores this season...

Chambray Schoolboy Blazer from J.Crew - $158

Striped Jaquard Pattern Dress from Zara - $30

Open-Knit Sweater from Zara - $40

In The Abstract Dress from Anthropologie - $228

A New Meaning for "Going Green"

March is upon us and that can only mean one thing... Shamrock Shakes! If it's still too frosty out or too slushy for you to put on your rain boots, you can make this tasty frozen concoction from the comfort of your own fuzzy slippers...

3 cups good quality vanilla ice cream

1 3/4 cups 1% milk

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Green food coloring if desired

From TheFamilyKitchen