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I was initially only going to make Elizabeth Faulkner's Chocolate Chip and Espresso Cookies but now Michael and I are going to team up and make desserts for the Iron Chef Tabasco Event. Let me know if any of these recipes are tempting?

Red Fire Chocolate Chips
http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/product/red_fire_chips/exotic_chocolate_chips
I'm going to make a small batch of the Chocolate Chip and Espresso Cookies with these chips. Yummy!

Chocolate Chipotle Brownies
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29921,00.html
I haven't delved into the world of brownies too much but I figured this would be a fun foray into them.

Mexican Chocolate Cookies
http://bakingbites.com/2005/07/more-of-maida-mexican-chocolate-cookies/
Honestly what I like about these cookies is their versatility. They can be had with ice cream, coffee or milk! I can and should make these up to a week before the event. They are better once the flavors have had some time to meld and you don't necessarily need to eat these all at once! Make as much or as little as you need.

(Virgin) Bloody Mary Sorbet
http://www.tabasco.com/taste_tent/recipes/recipe.cfm?id=154&catid=3&name=Virgin_Bloody_Mary_Sorbet
This will be one interesting recipe. It's only right that along with the cookies and brownies we offer something cool yet spicy.

Pequin Chili Chocolate Cupcakes
http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/02/pequin-chili-chocolate-cupcakes/
I know what you're thinking "Of course she's going to make cupcakes!" Not so fast. This recipe is a bit above me so I probably won't make this. Besides if I make cupcakes then something else has got to go and that's not happening.

It started out as a simple email from Vicky asking if anyone else wanted to put in an order for some stuff at tabasco.com so that she could reach the $50 free shipping quota and has now turned into an Iron Chef competition. The secret ingridient (duh): Tabasco sauce! I will be one of the judges along with Michael, Uncle DanDan and Auntie Jarret. The chefs include Janet, Merv, Vicky, Eugenie, Sheri and The Great Monica. Kids include (in birth order) Dylan, Tyler, Mya and Aidan. I asked to be a judge since my cooking will probably kill you and have been asked instead to bake cookies for the event. Showdown to happen at the end of May or early June! Stay tuned!

In other news I'm taking the week of my birthday (May 19 - 23) off to clean and relax. I need to get some time in before my parents return from Thailand because being off when they're here will drive me batty.

A reminder that the BUST Craftacular is coming up real soon! It's only $1 to get in though it doesn't say that anywhere on the website but K and I feel that $1 is reasonable. I'll see you there right?!

With 200 vendors, DJs, dancing, and drinks, we can’t wait to see you at the best shop n’ party around!

Saturday, December 8, 2007
10 am - 8 pm

Admission: $1

The Metropolitan Pavillion
125 West 18th Street
(btw 6th & 7th Ave)
NYC

Please enjoy some photos from Mya's 1st Birthday at August.

Homemade cupcakes by Snir.

The ladies of Janet Jewelry!

The proud Mama and Papa with little Mya.

Mya the Birthday Girl!

Mark you calendars and save the date! Janet Jewelry along with tons of other wonderful vendors will be at the BUST Craftacular! I hope to see you all there (yes, I'll be at the Janet Jewelry table - duh) and don't worry I'll repost this when the time gets closer.

With 200 vendors, DJs, dancing, and drinks, we can’t wait to see you at the best shop n’ party around!

Saturday, December 8, 2007
10 am - 8 pm

The Metropolitan Pavillion
125 West 18th Street
(btw 6th & 7th Ave)
NYC

WHEN: 1 day event only! Saturday, July 14th, 2007, from 11am-7pm
WHY: 20% OFF whatever we take with us! Tax will be included in Sale Prices
WHERE: 268 Mulberry Street (between Houston and Prince)

We'll have a booth at "The Market NYC," which features up and coming artists and craftspeople in NYC! It's indoors, and there are a LOT of craftspeople there (fashion, jewelry, etc), so check it out and please look for us--we will most likely be along one of the walls (I need electricity!).

Nolita is a FABulous shopping area with lots of great little restaurants, so come and enjoy it--the weather's going to be beautiful!

See you there!
janet of www.janetjewelry.com

Some images from today's Nokia Union Square event. I got to lounge around and have lunch in the setup, learn about their new N series products, enter to win one and got a free bottle of water from Aquafina! Photos taken with my snazzy new Canon SD800 IS.

Some photos from my trip with Jessica to Hawaii! For all photos please visit the photo site!

Biking down Haleakala

Sailing on a catamaran to Lana'i

My nephew Kevin and Jessica

Shaved ice at Matsumoto

Coconut anyone?

Self Portrait

Happy Birthday to my favorites twins Mike & Mark! How old are you guys anyway? Mark sent us the article on their birthday celebration from last year. Looks like so much fun. I wish I were there!

If you've got a Yahoo! account I would take a moment to contribute to their Time Capsule. Personally I think it's pretty cool. I have a couple of my own contributions but this is my favorite.