3 posts tagged “splurge”

I decided to reward myself with a bit of a splurge so I bought these.  I am working at the U of I Health Sciences Library for alternate spring break (an alternate to having a fun vacation or time off, that is).  If they arrive on time, the lure of cute shoes will definitely help. 

Shoes

Fox and Obel is one of my favorite places to spend frivolously.  With the lovely navelgazer as my shopping companion I did just that this afternoon.  We started with lunch.  Lunch is a must.  I had the lobster club with tomato basil soup.  Avocado and lobster are a really awesome combination I learned.  Navel had the brie and beef sandwich, which looked wonderful. 

After spending a while wandering around, I was able to do some signifcant damage.  I bought:

• Dilly beans - Navel says these pickled green beans are addictive.  I can't wait to find out.
  
• Belle creme fraiche
• coffee from Kauai
• Himalania coarse pink salt - I have something to go in my salt grinder now.  This was a need, not a want, damn it.
  
• Black truffle butter - what can I say?  It was next to the creme fraiche.
  
• Zzang and Cash Cow candy bars from Zingermans - My favorites! I walked around forever and could not find them.  They caught our eyes on the way out and some lady waiting for an order grabbed one out of my hand and insisted we discuss this candy.
  
• Whitefish caviar
• Beaujolais nouveau
  
• Saporina Malpighi balsamic spread - I'll use this with cheese and on bread.
• Demi-baguette
  
• Cappuccino chips - I swear I'll use them in some sort of baking but they probably won't last that long.

It is my plan to make new potatoes and top them with caviar and creme fraiche tonight.  We have a cava laying around that will go well with them. 

I just got an email from a friend who sent me a 50% off code for Kale Handbags.  Of course I used it immediately, buying the peacock blue carryall.  How could I not?  50%!