Problems with blog site

Well, it seems I'm not the only one with problems downloading photos and saving changes to my blog. Other people are frustrated, too. These problems have been occuring for over a week, and I hope they're fixed soon. A blog's no fun without photos, so this needs to be resolved. Please continue to check my blog for updates.

Sutter Home Muscato

If you like sweet wine, consider buying Sutter Home Muscato. It's a wine I enjoy occasionally that goes well with Asian or most chicken dishes. It's reasonably- priced, too. I usually buy it on sale when they're 2/$7.00 (and, if I'm lucky, 2/$6.00)! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

The Cookbook is done!

After several months of cooking, taking photos, writing recipes, and editing, I turned in my manuscript to the publisher yesterday. The next step, communicating in the early morning hours with my coordinator back east. I'm in California, so this means getting up extra early to finalize details before I head to work. I'm sure I'll feel all this work was worth it once I see the final product. I've worked on it for almost a year and was ready to have it published. I hope many people will enjoy it. Stayed tuned for where you can purchase my cookbook! It's filled with delicious, everyday recipes that you and your family and friends will enjoy.

Big sale at Lane Bryant

I stopped by Lane Bryant at Eastridge Mall in San Jose last week and caught a good sale. Bras were on sale and clearance at great prices! Clearance prices were $14.99 and up, and other bras were Buy One/Get One Half Off, plus 60% off! I purchased two Cacique bras at $26.00 each and paid just over $17.00. It pays to stop by your favorite stores and brouse. You never know what sales or clearance items you may find. The sale should still be going on, so stop by if you're in the area.

A trip to Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet is a store you definitely want to visit at least twice a month. The items and brands vary, so when you find something you like at a low price, stock up! Yesterday, I purchased a few items, three La Creme creamers at $.99 each, and a bunch of bananas for $1.99 (eight bananas total)! If you haven't tried La Creme yet, at this low price you should. It's an excellent alternative to other creamers and has a fresh cream taste. They'll probably go fast!

Nordstrom fragrance event

I love perfume, so it was only natural that I attend Nordstrom Valley fair's fragrance event last Sunday. I've been several times before and enjoy going because each one is different, some good, some not so good. This time, it was not so good. For starters, they increased the ticket price from $10 to $25. Although this is deducted from your fragrance purchase, I think it may have kept some people from coming. There's usually red and white wine, but this time there were a variety of martini's. They lacked flavor and had very little alcohol, but they were pretty to look at. I'm not sure who decided to serve bite-sized cookies, but they didn't go with the martini's. One lady asked for coffee, which wasn't served this time as it was at past events. The vendors did offer some enticing free gifts with purchase, and with a much smaller crowd, they didn't seem to run out as quickly, which they did at previous events. There wasn't a fragrance I really wanted, so I purchased an "oldie but goodie": Hanah Mori, and received a free body lotion. It's perfect for spring and summer.