>Mid-week brunch at The Blue Fig, Mission, SF.

>I can’t seem to find the site for Teaze, but their tea infuser is amazing! I was blown away! You really have to see one in action to get the full effect–it’s a bit difficult to explain, but if you can, try one! I want to buy one and managed to find one on eBay!

Jesse’s sweet waffle. Mmmmm.

Savory waffle. MMMMM! I loved this! It’s essentially a salad on top of a waffle. It kind of reminded of this amazing pizetta I had at Fly Bar awhile back. It was a pizza topped with salad, which I love! I actually preferred this to the sweet waffle, which says a lot. ;)

I had been wanting to try The Blue Fig for a long time and it finally worked out. It’s a cute little cafe–nothing fancy, but good people and great prices. It’s strange though because they don’t have hours. They stay open until the last person leaves! It’s an interesting idea for a place and I feel like they could be a nice late-night dining option, but I guess only if people stay that late!

Thanks for brunch, J!

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>Halloween party at Lana’s, Richmond, SF.

>I loved these little shots! I’m not sure what exactly went in them, but I know there was some jalapeno and sliced green grapes! I loved the grapes in this drink! Very refreshing.

Yummy chips and cheeses and dips!

A guy dressed as a “Burger-lar” brought these In-N-Out double burgers! Too great!

I was a Mad Men-esque 50’s housewife! Lana has this great updated vintage stove that went so perfectly with my outfit! :) Note: the cigarette is only a prop, of course!

Thanks for hosting one amazing party, Lana!

>Great cooking tips on NPR.

>Flat Zucchini Break? Stuck Chicken? Get Advice.

I just heard this on All Things Considered. The lady gives a few simple, but must-know cooking tips.

>Fun finds from Murphy’s and Jamestown, CA.

>After visiting the Mercer Cavern’s we decided to walk around the town and see what Murphy’s, CA, had to offer! It’s the most adorable little town and they had this great estate sale where I found this frosting spatula for $1! What a find! :)

Then I found this fabulous apron for $6 (and then 20% off!) at a antiques store in Jamestown, CA. Now, I won’t be wearing this apron while cooking, but it’s still super cute! :)

>Cast iron Ebelskiver pan from Goodwill.

>I’m SO excited that I found this! It was $5 at Goodwill! Yay! I have to clean it up and make it amazing, but I’m SOOO excited! :)

I found this article on how to renew cast iron, but if anyone has any suggestions, I’m all ears!

>Costco dinner.

>Pepper cracker! LOVE!

Chicken caesar salad from Costco.

Pre-marinated pork roast from Costco. Very nice.