It’s not a secret that I’ve been taking a bunch of new media courses in the process of getting my degree. One of my assignments is to create a podcast. The result is that I’ve decided to make PinkPen podcasts. They’ll be a supplement to the blog, not really a written transcription of the blog [...]

So I’m guiltily watching Food Network again and it’s a Challenge – theyre recreating world landmarks out of chocolate – and I just noticed one of the competitors has been wearing Johnny Cupcakes t-shirts throughout the episode. I’ve seen two so far and I’m very excited about that. I happen to be wearing my Johnny [...]

So it’s not uncommon for most of my friends to make comments about how I am most certainly going to be one of those Stepford-esque housewives because I am “wicked” in the kitchen (according to my sister Sarah) and super artistic and crafty. I have been called the next Martha Stewart on more occasions than [...]

The best thing about berriberri is that I can update my blog while I get a pedicure. Not even kidding, I’m in the chair as we speak. Its the best part of the pedicure process too, the massage. I always laugh. My feet are so ticklish! But after the massage comes the hot towel. Its [...]

I was remiss in my Superbowl post for not commenting on the Halftime Show. As a local radio station so aptly demanded, “Is the Halftime Show still worth watching if the artist is eligible to collect social security?” My answer: It’s complicated. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are a fairly neutral act. Last year was [...]

Listening to Snoop Dogg makes me feel like white trash (and yes, I know the title of this post is by Jay-z). I cannot wait to get back to New York. The good news about this weekend is, however, that not only do I get to indulge my culinary side by making 6 dozen muffins [...]