Indulge yourself... Don't mind if I do

For those of you out there who were lucky enough to have a 3 day weekend like me; I hope you enjoyed your work-free Monday! Mine was full of lil indulgences that in the end put a lil dent in my paycheck but sooo worth while!!!! :)

It actually started off Sunday night! Dinner at Truxton's American Bistro for the reliably delicious Ancho Honey Glazed Shrimp with Wonton Pepita Slaw - soo good!

And then it was off to Creme De La Crepe for lattes, crepes, and vanilla ice cream covered in Bailey's - Perfect night cap let me tell you.
Everyone should really just go out and get a huge tub of their favorite vanilla ice cream and some Bailey's and enjoy the amazingness, it also makes an amazing milkshake combo (definitely will bring all the boys to the yard)

Today (Happy Birthday MLK) we headed to every foodie's playground: SURFAS

Located in Culver City this place is way better than Sur La Table or any other cooking "store", The Surfas warehouse is full of exciting things for foodies to play with. They have available the best of imported and domestic food items, high quality ingredients, commercial cookware, equipment, cutlery, specialty tools, china and glass ware, table top, packaging for food products, bakeware and plenty of ideas for using all of these items.

When you first walk in your eyes go straight to their Cheese and meats counter where you can find yummy stinky cheese and spicy coppa salami. From traditional blood sausage, fresh truffles (not the chocolate kind) and caviar to fresh Madagascar vanilla pods this place has everything at your finger tips.

My Purchases:

• 3 medallions of Foie Gras - (duck liver) I can't wait to sear it up and try some of the recipes I have ($28.00) not badly prices compared to some prices I've seen.
• Krinos Taramasalata - often called the "common man's caviar this Greek spread is a combination of tarama ( cod roe), lemon juice, and olive oil definitely an acquired taste you probably won't like it you don't like fish but otherwise sooo yummy!
• Mediterranean Sea Salt Crackers

After our Surfas adventure we headed to India Sweets & Spices on Venice where we looked around at the amazing assortment of Sweets and Indian food, this places awesome especially if you work in the area their Hot Food is quick easy and amazingly delicious I would recommend it if you love Indian food and are looking for a good bang for your buck.

Finally ready to EAT we headed to Backstage for their amazing Mac n' Cheese - Seriously the best Mac n' Cheese I've ever had. All three of us got it and every time we do its always a game to figure out what they put in it that makes it soo good. Creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and just all around to die for! YOU MUST TRY THIS MAC N' CHEESE!

We also go sliders (also yummy) and because it was Happy Hour the drinks and food were so cheap. Two Gin & Tonics and one Mac n' Cheese was around $11.00 without tip! This bar is awesome and everyone should really check it out! With a laid back atmosphere and great staff Backstage is the perfect place to go and watch the game after work or stretch your vocal cords when they have karaoke at 9pm!



We finished the night heading to Baskin Robins for a small Hot Fudge Sundae!!! God I love indulging :) Don't you?

<3 NOM NOM