Archive for August, 2009

Coney Island | Ride on time!

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Only a subway ride away from busy Manhattan: a beach, an amusement park, a pier with fishermen, and the (supposedly) best hot dogs… Welcome to Coney Island. Tired of seeing buildings and yellow taxi cabs: hello kitschy designs, Wonder Wheel and Cyclone’s cracking historic rides, and Beer Island… where you’re not welcome if you don’t drink a beer…

A little peek at Coney Island… En images!

I couldn't resist this one... well said, right?

I couldn't resist this one... well said, right?

Wonder-Wheel

The Wonder Wheel opened in 1920... still there!

Can you eat over 60 hot-dogs in a few minutes only?

Can you eat over 60 hot-dogs in a few minutes only?

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Where did Little Audrey go? (Episode 10)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

feet_10Those feet are made for walking up and down the good city of Philadelphia… and sometime out of it. My feet needed a vacation and found their way to a land that pretends to be the world… at least between June and September. On their way, they discovered the game of “handball” (pretty funny for a pair of feet), they resisted being thrown up in the air, they landed on a very interesting kind of island and they took me to the Hot Dog Eating Contest… 314 days (or so) early.

Where did they go?

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Are you a Sugar Daddy?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

In my post It’s rating men, I promised a description of all those “mankind”…

Rating 7 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the Sugar Daddy!

sugar-daddy-tee-shirtA man who’s always there for you… at least when all you need is money.Where to find him: Expensive restaurants, expensive boutiques, theater or opera, country clubs…

How to spot him: He will generally be slightly older than you are and from the first time you meet him, whatever you do: drinks, restaurant, movie… he buys.

How to seduce him: If you’re younger than him and pretty, he’s attracted. If you sound helpless and in needs, he’s hooked.

What’s the catch: Everything must sound pretty good on a woman’s perspective. Finally someone who’s taking care of her. If your only ambition in life is to look good and be carried around like a pretty object; go for it! Although, money rarely buys happiness and owning something that you actually worked and fought for is priceless.

Something a Sugar Daddy would say: “Oh honey, I know it’s so hard to choose between those 2 pairs of Manolo Blahnik. Why don’t you take both. Here’s my credit card.”

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On the menu of the French Cafe: Clafoutis aux cerises

Monday, August 17th, 2009

When I bought cherries the other day at the grocery store, my first idea was “Clafoutis”… Except that I forgot the recipe and had to have my mother email me one. So, just for you, directly from France, a yummy summer treat. It only requires a little patience, to remove the pit out of the cherries, but beside that, very simple to execute.

Clafoutis aux cerises

Clafoutis aux cerises

For 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs cherries
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbs butter

Wash the cherries, remove the stem and the pit. Preheat the oven at 350°F. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar and eggs. Add milk progressively until you obtain a dough slightly thicker than pancakes dough. Butter a baking dish, dispose the cherries and pour the dough over. Bake for 40 minutes at medium to high heat.

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Where did Little Audrey go? (Episode 9)

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

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Those feet are made for walking and a many other different things. Here they are, resting after a long day… but where?

Some clues to help those of you who haven’t found the answer at first sight: it’s a place where feet will count from 1 to 8, where furry little balls come running between them and where they every move is dissected with precision.

Guess where my feet they are! Just put your answer in the comment section! Nothing to win, let’s just play for the fun of it…

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Where did Little Audrey go? (Episode 8)

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Feet_8

Those feet are made for walking and sometime they encounter strange urban wisdom… When there is something else certain in life beside death and taxes…there is hope!

Guess where my feet they are! Just put your answer in the comment section! Nothing to win this time, let’s just play for the fun of it…

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Are you a Workaholic?

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

In my post It’s rating men, I promised a description of all those “mankind”…

Rating 6 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the Workaholic!

workaholic manA man who’s life list starts with career and ends with relationships.

Where to find him: Business neighborhoods, networking events, in line for a to-go sandwich at the deli or a double-espresso at the coffee-shop.

How to spot him: Late night drinks at a center city bar: he’s still wearing his work suit and he’s only at his first drink.

How to seduce him: Ask his about his job, show him how impress you are by his career choice and tell him that a man whom succeeds turns you on.

What’s the catch: Last minute dinner plan cancellation due to conference-call with Taiwan, business trips around the world where you’re not invited, and a lot of time to hang out at night with your friends while he’s closing a deadline or entertaining clients.

Something a Commitment-phobe would say: “What do you think I’m doing? Do you think I’m playing? I’m doing my job!”

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