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Today was the perfect fall day, filled with all of the things that I love! It began with the not so fun task of waiting for the Time Warner Cable man to come and switch out our old router. Then I was on to the good stuff.
I got my first acupuncture treatment in over a year. My acupuncturist had changed locations so that she would be able to offer a more comprehensive array of services and her new place is amazing. I had seen her for many things over the years and today was my first stop back in for a tune up. Little did I know it was going to take me over three hours. After the needles are in place she typically lets me rest for 45min or so. This visit I passed out for 3+ hours. It was amazing. The deepest sleep I have had in years, thanks to my snoring husband. I awoke so refreshed and energized but still a little spacey from all of the balanced chi. I love when she allows me to sleep with the needles in – it provides another layer of rejuvenation and balance. Much, much, much more on the amazingly talented Janet Humphrey and her acupuncture oasis The Giving Nature Center in future posts.
After I woke up I wandered around the shops and grabbed a Ginger Beer (my favorite soda) from Prêt A Manger in Union Square. On my way out I saw the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck. I couldn’t resist so I had to check it out. Anyone who knows me knows that I am an ice cream connoisseur. I grew up surrounded by ice cream, as it was my family’s business. I had to try what the truck was offering with names like The Salty Pimp, Gobbler and Bea Arthur how could you not? After twenty min of internal debate I decided on The Gobbler, which is a vanilla sunday with homemade pumpkin butter, graham cracker crumble and whipped cream.
I was so taken back by the flavors of the Gobbler it tasted like a scrumpsciously crunchy and creamy pumpkin pie. The pumpkin butter was perfectly spiced and added loads of balanced flavor. YUM!!! A sprinkle of sea salt on the top would have made the treat beyond perfection.
I really wanted to try the special, which was a vanilla sunday with olive oil, a fig reduction and sea salt sprinkles. I have made a very similar vanilla basil olive oil ice cream with strawberries and candied olives in the past so I decided to go with the pumpkin. I will however be going back for the olive oil and sea salt extravaganza. Did I mention that these gourmet delights are all being made out of an old Mr. Softee street truck?
Pics from my iphone below
Making my Gobbler
Side Note Rant: After the recent horrific tragedy's within New York's LGBT community it was great to see people out and representing. The unconscionable intolerance of those who committed the hate crimes will not be tolerated or accepted in our city.
Please check out the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck online or in person. The trucks location changes daily so you must look for the location on their website or twitter.
After indulging in my little creamy delight I headed back uptown and stopped off at a vintage shop that I walk by daily. I never go in because I figured that the good vintage stores were all downtown. What drew me into the store this time was a gorgeous cloche in the window but it ended up being a bit too small for my head. I did still manage to fall in love with a few pieces. One was a double cashmere camel colored Halston mid-length dress and sweater set. I think I am going back tomorrow to purchase. But the one piece I could not leave without was a black CHANEL dress. I actually prefer wearing it as an overcoat though; the buttons alone were well worth the hefty price tag. I will be sure to share my future finds from this shop with you all in the future.
The Giving Nature Center
Janet Humphrey M.S., L.Ac.
155 W 19th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-489-8082
MAD Vintage Couture
Marion Alexander, Curator
167 East 87th Street
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212-427-4333
Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
Check the location daily @
images: biggayicecreamtruck.com, givingnaturecenter.com and me
I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog. A glimpse of New York while living in Ohio on my way to North Carolina is refreshing and exciting. Looking forward to experiencing more of NY through you. Great imagery and writing!
ReplyDeleteRuthann. Thank you so much. Everyone MUST be able to have a glimpse into life in New York. I am so glad you found my blog. Enjoy your travels!
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