Cupcake Break

Yesterday I had a major cupcake craving. 

So much that I made Tad stop at Dots on the way home. I wanted to eat a cupcake so bad that the mini ones just wouldn't cut it. Tad asked if I wanted to share one. Ha! I got my own :) 

I didn't care that we were eating dinner in 2 hours. 

Sometimes you just gotta give in to your cravings, right? 

Have a happy Wednesday! xoxo, Tammy

Macaron Dreams

Lately I've been craving macarons, like, all the time. I love the moist and chewy texture and isn't it just the cutest little dessert? Bottega Louie is one of my favorite restaurants and they also happen to make the yummiest macarons I've ever tasted. Aren't these gorgeous? Check out the gold flakes and the beautiful blue color!

I've also come to find that these make awesome party favors and they fit perfectly into these acrylic boxes that I found at Michaels.  I gave these as party favors at my best friend's baby shower and they were a hit!

I can't wait to share some more details of the shower with you later this week!

Do you love macarons? Where do you get your favorite from?

Pasadena "Vintage" Taco Station

I had a relaxing random weekday off- I slept in until 10am, did some laundry, and went on an afternoon run with the hubby. For dinner, we decided to finally try Norma's Tacos on Green Street. We've been meaning to try this place ever since it first opened in April 2010 and just never got around to it.

This isn't your average taco shop/stand- it's run in Pasadena's historic gas station, which was built in 1924. As I sat next to the vintage gas pump (it read 31cents a gallon!) and sipped my old-fashioned glass coke bottle, I certainly felt like I was transported into a different time era.

The owner, Norma, and her husband run the place and they were very attentive and friendly. We ordered chicken soft tacos, carne asada soft tacos, crispy tacos, and a chicken quesadilla. Our food came out super quick and everything was very yummy. I love the tortillas, which is freshly handmade.

Definitely a little gem in Pasadena and a great hang out spot- my husband and I will be coming back soon! (and for dessert, we walked down the street for some yummy yogurt at Cherry On Top).

So the next time you are in Pasadena, give this place on 1265 E. Green Street a try- you'll love it!
Want to know more about this cute, vintage, and yummy taco station? Read some articles here or here.

Do you have a little "gem" in your city that you like to eat at?