What's on your Tuesday Menu, RNYers?

Black coffee and ice cream together? My friends had something called an affrogato this weekend that was gelato and espresso near as I could tell (I wisely stepped away and had a skyr) it looked so yummy.

Well, not "together" I guess. I like the hot and cold at the same time and bitter and sweet.

I love Brussels sprouts too! Plus I find them cute! Ice cream, however, is in a class by itself. I'm convinced that I gained 75 pounds on ice cream alone! It's a huge slippery slope for me, so from now on I will content myself other treats, like the knock-down gorgeous talk black suede boots I just bought! I love them so much I ordered them in light grey, too! Sugar in general does me in, overcomes my will, and leaves me hating it, but wanting more. Yuck! What a dysfunctional relationship!

Your boots sound lovely!! When I find boots/shoes I love, I do usually get two colors if I can!

Thank you! I do that too! I bought three pairs of wedge espadrilles this season too - the same pretty, 3" wedge, almond-toe, ankle strap espadrille in 3 different colors: gold, black, and cream. I've worn them about non-stop and really like them! These new boots are really lovely, again a 3" wrapped, half-moon heel, a pretty knot detail around the ankle, all gorgeous supple suede, right up to the knee, with an attractive, minimal zipper pull that looks like subtle jewelry. And they zip right up, hooray! I did get them a half size up from my normal size though, in case it's cold enough for socks rather than just thin tights. I love shoes and am so grooving on being able to wear heels again! But I will definitely have to spray all of my suede shoes and boots to protect them from the Pacific Northwest rain!

I am feeling like those boots may have to make a photo friday appearance.

I share the Brussels Sprout love. There's a restaurant in Venice by the beach that makes breakfast that's roasted brussels with a poached egg. The only reason I don't order it is it doesn't come with bacon and their bacon is AMAZING. It's juniper braised, thick cut and a gift from the Gods.

Oh yum! I want to go there!

confession- i had never had brussels sprouts until I was in college. never knew what they were- actually thought they were bean sprouts

yesss I love brussels sprouts too! probably my favorite veggie!