The Frisky Whisk

Eat. Travel. Drink. Play. Eat Some More. Write. Love. Laugh. Repeat.

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London Exploring: St. Paul's Cathedral

London Exploring: St. Paul’s Cathedral

One of my favorite things to do in London, and one that I never tire of, is visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral and climbing to the top. It’s a grueling climb and tests my endurance no matter what shape I’m in but the view is worth it.   It’s the first place I booked a ticket to (anticipating that I would pass my Day 5 COVID test.) Some things are a little bit different in COVID times: the carefully…

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Hola NOLA!

  I didn’t leave America at all in the past year, and I plan on boring you with details in upcoming posts, but for now, let’s talk about New Orleans.   I’ve always wanted to come here and put it off for one reason or another. Then Hurricane Katrina came, and suddenly I felt a little guilty to want to visit for fun, y’know? But it seems to me that the city has bounced back and I found myself…

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Well, hello, just now noticed this. After all these years... #indianajonesandthetempleofdoom

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Beer-braised short ribs with cauliflower two ways (roasted and puréed.) Might've outdone myself this time. #dinner #restaurantfoodathome

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I just popped into Target to get some hand soap and canned pumpkin. 

 I ended up with: hand soap, canned pumpkin, Star Wars t-shirt, Snoopy t-shirt, Lindt sea salt and caramel dark chocolate truffles (because grocery stores don't carry it!), pesto tortellini frozen dinners, and a bunch of shit (Gift boxes/trims/twine/gift tags), black and white polka dotted straws (because why the hell not), black and white polka dotted slate coasters, and a smartphone holder that attaches to your car air vents. 

 The dollar bin is a trap, people! It's a trap! 

 Total damage: $77, only 2 bags.

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Breakfast Wimbledon-style. Hand-whipped that Chantilly cream during the rain delay. #Breakfast365 #Wimbledon #strawberriesandcream #tradition

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This place is just delicious #stahlhouse #csh22 #hollywood #coolarchitecture

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Panna Cotta with Berries

Panna Cotta with Berries

I spent most of the Fourth of July curled up in a ball watching an “Independence Day” marathon on TV. My barbecue plans were derailed by an allergy attack, but if I was otherwise healthy, this is the dessert I was planning on making.   Most people count on ice cream and pie on the 4th of July, but I like making panna cotta with berries because the colors work with the patriotic theme, it’s cool…

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The Best Vegas Buffets

The Best Vegas Buffets

Las Vegas used to be known for its $1.99-all-you-can-eat buffet deals. But that’s also from a bygone era when casino food was deliberately cheap and not particularly good, meant more as a way to keep the gamblers in.   These days, folks are flocking more and more to Vegas for non-gambling attractions and are finding that Vegas has upped its dining game, its restaurant list reading more like a…

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Air New Zealand has the coolest #planes #planespotting #lax

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Homemade breakfast burrito with chicken Apple sausage, egg, avocado and chipotle salsa. Delicioso. Even Mom likes it. #breakfast365

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Because it's been wet and cold lately... #photoadaymay

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A different view of Mt. Rushmore, looking up from inside a mini-cave #photoadaymay #mtrushmore #nofilter #keyhole

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Dover Castle, England #photoadaymay #travel #England #WanderlustWednesdays #nofilter

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Almost forgot to post my #photoadaymay pic! Here's a prairie dog from #Wyoming #cute #animals #nature

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Fun with mashups: Snorkeling in the Philippines + inside the British Museum #mashup #mashupmonday #photoadaymay #photoshop #britishmuseum

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#breakfast365