tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50872199725283842852024-03-12T21:41:19.878-04:00Lost in LaliLandA whole lotta blog about:
Food. Cooking. Music. Movies. TV. Books. Beauty. Sports. Travel. Life. Liberty. Pursuit of Happiness.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-16083426807548055622014-11-21T10:01:00.003-05:002014-11-21T10:02:26.360-05:00Sweet Potato Cauliflower SoupAs fall transitions into winter and the days become longer (and colder), I find myself craving the warm, comforting tastes of soups. And admit it, so do you.
For almost a year, I've been getting bi-weekly deliveries from Boston Organics (whom I adore). Not only do I get fresh organic produce delivered right to my door but this influx of delicious veggies has forced me to get creating withAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-60830417588790959502014-04-25T15:06:00.000-04:002014-04-25T19:49:52.185-04:00Caramelized Onion, Potato and Goat Cheese Pizza
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
My sincerest apologies for being away for so long. Between a full-time job, running the uber-popular hockey website What's Up, Ya Sieve?, and my actual real life, I've been neglecting this little side project.
But no more!
I've got some things in the pipeline - starting with this deliciousness.
When I was a kid, my mom would sometimes caramelize a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-9080872699551526772013-02-10T12:45:00.001-05:002013-02-10T12:52:49.472-05:00Bake It!: Polish Soft-Baked Pretzels This weekend, Boston got slammed by a blizzard. A real life blizzard. Two feet of snow, whipping wind, snow drifts, the whole nine yards. There is something about snowy or rainy days that inspire the baker in me. Maybe it is the cold outside that inspires to create something warm and comforting inside.
Pretzel Baking Weather
As a first-generation Polish-American, I often find Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-31740995477585006652013-01-23T17:31:00.002-05:002013-01-23T17:47:55.149-05:00Restaurant Review: Back Deck Boston
On Sunday, January 20th, I was one of the select few selected to enjoy brunch at Back Deck Boston, courtesy of the Boston Brunchers.
from beantowneats.com
Now, I know that brunch is all uber trendy and the "thing" to do, especially on a Sunday, when you've been partying all weekend and your liver is screaming at you to just knock it off already. There is something to be said for the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-91151463544250176352012-08-28T16:56:00.000-04:002012-08-28T16:56:42.120-04:00New York State of Mind: Day 1
One of my favorite things about traveling is about sampling the best of what the city (or country) I'm in has to offer. Perhaps no other city in the US has more offer than New York City.
New York is a city that I enjoy visiting but one I find very overwhelming. Boston is a big city, but pales in comparison to NYC. In NYC, there is just so MUCH going on - the people, the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-33306671139766008212012-08-27T16:15:00.000-04:002012-08-27T16:15:29.717-04:00Restaurant Review: The Redhead NYCTwo words. Soft pretzels. Two more words. Beer cheese.
Put them together and you have one of many culinary gems at The Redhead in New York's East Village. This small, bustling eatery with a very understated store front is anything but understated when it comes to the food coming out of its kitchen.
On a recent visit to NYC, I was determined to try this place, which I'dAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-16830239946650291412012-07-18T20:50:00.000-04:002012-07-18T20:50:49.076-04:00Back in the SaddleIn the 6 months (six!) since my last post on "Lost in Laliland", lots has happened in my life.
I graduate with my master's degree after 3 years of working full time and going to school part time. (am now offically wikkid smaht).
I got a promotion at work and a raise. (It's all about the benjamins, baby.)
But probably most significant was the success of my other Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-19308454827254473752012-01-20T10:03:00.000-05:002012-01-20T10:03:23.165-05:00Nobody puts Brendan Shanahan in the garbage. Not even Christina Applegate.
Taken from my other blog What's Up, Ya Sieve? (it's about hockey, but with a fun twist).
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If you aren’t watching “Up All Night’ on NBC, you should be.
First off, it is hilarious.
Secondly, Christina Applegate & Maya Rudolph. I love them.
Thirdly (and most importantly), Will Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-91544871098381374002012-01-17T15:29:00.000-05:002012-01-17T16:06:46.717-05:00MLK Day Brunch at Ceia Kitchen + Bar
When one has a day off from work, one must indulge. Right?
Luckily, my Monday of errands and shopping (for new jeans and hockey tees) started off with a exceptional brunch at Ceia Kitchen + Bar in picturesque Newburyport, courtesy of Boston Brunchers.
Located right on State Street, Ceia Kitchen + Bar (SAY-yah) is a intimate restaurant featuring "coastal European" cuisine (Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-71692462239185928522011-03-04T16:45:00.000-05:002011-03-04T16:45:14.001-05:00It takes two to make a thing go right. It takes two to make it outta sight.As a follow up to my "Dream Duets" post the other day, here some of favorite video duets. What's yours?
Phil Collins and Philip Bailey, "Easy Lover" - I love the '80s with the fire of a thousands suns...especially the music.
Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden - She's blond. He's sorta blond. Together they're golden.
Colbie Calliat and Jason Mraz, "Lucky" - Breezy and beautifulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-53722865359093588872011-03-02T15:09:00.000-05:002011-03-02T15:09:54.178-05:00A Royal WebsiteWills and Kate have a wedding website!
Their wedding website - http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/ - launched today!
The website includes information about the service and reception, a twitter feed from Clarence House (the official residence of Princes William and Harry), a link to the The Royal Channel on YouTube, and a Flickr photo account.
The site will even have the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-78197841167014527442011-02-28T16:13:00.000-05:002011-02-28T16:13:15.337-05:00Music Monday: Dream DuetsI love duets. I love the blending of beautiful voices. The feigned passion (or hatred). The longing. The lust.
Often times, while listen to my iPod on my commute to work, I find myself listening to a song and wondering what artists I'd most like to see join up in the studio to record a song.
Dream Duets:
Lee Dewyze and Marc Broussard
-their voices have similar, gravelly Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-36800884618272828792011-02-21T15:36:00.000-05:002011-02-21T15:36:44.913-05:00Beauty and the Best: Face Front!Hello all -
For this edition of Beauty and the Best, I wanted to focus on all the lotions, potions, and creams out there for the face.
As I mentioned before, the key to any good make up look is great skin. You have to have a flawless canvas on which to apply your colors and here are a few products that will help you get there.
bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper by Bare Escentuals - $Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-9039826773968580672011-02-13T21:54:00.000-05:002011-02-13T21:54:26.568-05:00Polish Pickle Soup - Just Like Babcia Makes (sort of)I am a person who is exceptionally proud of my heritage.
I'm 100% Polish. Both my parents were born there and immigrated to the US when they were pre-teens. My brother and I were born in the States but thanks to Mom, Dad, and our grandparents, we grew up to be very appreciative of our culture.
Baby Brother and I
We spoke Polish before we spoke English and spent countless Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-51248964414620666472011-02-11T16:45:00.001-05:002011-02-11T16:45:00.232-05:00I Can't Contain My "X"-citementJames McAvoy as Charles Xaiver aka Professor X
Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsheer aka Magneto
Iconic comic book origin story.
Sign.Me.Up.
X-Men: First Class charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga and reveals a secret history of famous global events. Before mutants had revealed themselves to the world, and before Charles and Erik became Professor X and Magneto, they were two Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-82258030453927896862011-02-10T13:42:00.000-05:002011-02-10T13:42:41.270-05:00House...of...PAINIf you are remotely interested in the sport of hockey, please read my post today on What's Up, Ya Sieve (my other blog).
Last night's Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens game was beyond epic. Fights and goals and more fights. Even a goalie fight.
EPIC.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-17705098545810165392011-02-09T12:30:00.005-05:002011-02-09T12:37:06.267-05:00Beauty and the Best: What's the SKINny?I don't think that anyone would never describe me as a "high maintenance" girl. I'm not always perfectly coiffed nor do I drape myself in designer duds. But there is a part of me that is a little diva when it comes to beauty products.
I love 'em. I love browsing the newest products at Sephora and Ulta and even the beauty section of my local CVS. I like trying out different Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-30358293684748074722011-02-05T11:44:00.000-05:002011-02-05T11:44:22.425-05:00Restaurant Review: 88 WharfLast Thursday, I met up with fellow blogger Michelle (from Savory Flavors) to partake in Dorchester/Milton Restaurant Week.
This year's selection:88 Wharf in Milton, MA
Located right on the riverfront in Milton, 88 Wharf may not look like much and you might totally miss it, but the spot is pretty spacious, with a nice bar area and decently sized dining room, complete with dark wood accents and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-55897046406289781422011-02-04T12:56:00.000-05:002011-02-04T12:56:42.464-05:00Foxy Friday (Hockey Edition)
As mentioned before, my great friend Shannon (aka Pants) and I started a hockey blog last September called What's Up, Ya Sieve?
WUYS (as we like to call it) began from our marathon GMail chat sessions, email ramblings, and the flurries of text messages we sent each other during the season. You see, we fancy ourselves funny sorts of gals (or so we've been told) and we began to think that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-12478752137326925702011-02-03T10:36:00.000-05:002011-02-03T10:36:02.858-05:00A Royal ConfessionI have a confession.
I'm sort of obsessed with Kate Middleton, Prince William, and the Royal Wedding.
April 29, 2011
So what's up with all the royal enthusiasm?
I'm not a subject of the Crown, nor have I ever even set foot in Great Britain. (A problem which I hope to remedy soon) but for some reason, this wedding has me totally hooked.
Part of what think fascinates me most about it is the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-89296461255990366562011-02-01T09:00:00.006-05:002011-02-01T09:00:19.475-05:00Superman Returns. And he's hot like fire.Dear Ladies,
Behold and rejoice for we've found our new Superman.
*phwoar*
British actor Henry Cavill has been cast in director Zack Snyder's version of Superman. The film is not due out until December 2012, which means that we have to 2 WHOLE YEARS to see him as the Man of Steel.
SO not fair.
Henry the Hottie has been circling leading man roles for years, just missing out on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087219972528384285.post-10882778692369456062011-01-31T17:24:00.000-05:002011-01-31T17:24:32.443-05:00It's a new dawn...it's a new day...it's a new blog...For meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Hello everyone! Welcome to my new blog, Lost in LaliLand!
After many days of thoughtful contemplation and deliberation (and encouragement from my friends), I finally decided that it was time for me to take my flag and stake my claim on my own little piece of the blog world.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have love for alot of different things - food, musicAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395026171591496noreply@blogger.com4