#watchhungerstop

You might recall that I recently celebrated a pretty big birthday. As part of the celebration I created my ultimate 30th birthday wish list and included some crazy out of control items. Unfortunately, I didn't get that sailboat but I did get a glam necklace, some new kicks, a perfect potted plant, and the watch that I really wanted. I have the greatest family ever and really did celebrate a truly fantastic day that I will forever be grateful for. And I'm lucky to be grateful for so much more.

That blingin' watch that my kid sister got for me doesn't just help me look even more superfly than I normally do, it also helps the world in a little way by contributing 100 meals to the United Nations World Hunger Programme. Today is World Food Day and in an effort to promote the cause and help hungry people around the world, Michael Kors and the World Hunger Programme have teamed up once again. By flashing my wrist around on the interwebs, I'm helping out too and that makes me feel mighty good. Heaven knows I wouldn't even have a food blog if I didn't have food. Food is my passion and it makes me sad to think that there are people out there who aren't able to indulge and enjoy the way I am able to. Every little bit counts in the fight to end world hunger, education and promotion is important. So do what you can, even if it's just to take a moment to be reflective of what you have, and watch hunger stop.

oh yeah

is his coffee so strong that it will make my hair stand on end?

I recently started drinking coffee again.  While most people give up the muddy caffeinated goodness for the new year in an effort to be healthier and less dependent on things, I did the complete opposite.  You see, after working in a coffee shop for what seemed like forever, I became immune to the buzz and sick of the flavor.  But now I'm back and once again, I'm hooked.  Yes, I still have my daily glass of Ovaltine and I drink a few cups of blackberry sage tea for wisdom throughout my day at the school, but coffee has reentered my life as the perfect afternoon snack.  If you know me, you know that I like my coffee strong and dark (black like my eternally tormented soul) with enough cinnamon to create a sort of sludge in the last couple of sips.  So I'm always in search of a tasty cup that will relieve me of headaches and exhaustion and the everyday stresses of life in a library (nearly none at all, actually.)

Well whadaya know - just in time, my man David Lynch has released yet another commercial for his Signature Cup organic coffee.  I'm dying to try this and the commercial seems like such a tease since I have yet to see the coffe for sale anywhere but online!  I might just break down and order a few pounds but I'd much rather find some in a store around town.  Anyone know where a gal might procure some A+ beans?  I could really go for a damn fine cup of coffee.