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More outfit pictures taken indoors, but this time it was due to a time constraint for than a weather issue. Yesterday I woke up early-ish to go meet some friends for brunch at Essex restaurant in the LES. Unfortunately, Nickie couldn't make it which I feel really bad about since she chose the place. (Hope your feeling better!!) Now I must say, one of the great things about NYC the availability of the Bloody Mary (yum) cocktail. You see, the Canadian equivalent to this is a Ceasar which is made with Clamato juice (tomato+clam juice= Clamato) which being vegan, I find it pretty gross. But here in the good ol' U S of A, I can find Tomato juice stocked it basically any bar. Even better when they're offered at all you can drink brunches! Where was I? Oh yes, after brunch we headed over to Babycakes (i've mentioned them before) to grab some vegan baked treats, I chose a cinnamon sugar donut, and a pink lemonade cupcake...oh alright, and a couple of chocolate chip cookie...

Today I had the most productive day ever. Let me just clear up that I had the day off and it did not involve sleeping in and staying in my pj's. Mel's To Do List Trader Joe's Laundry Beacon's closet drop off Update Etsy Christmas Shopping Attend: Vegan baking with Babycakes I made it to Trader Joes bright and early before they got crazy busy as the line ups are usually wrapped around the store. It actually took me longer to get there than to pick up all of my items and make it through the cashier. I have a pretty set grocery list for TJ's so I know exactly what I'm looking for and where to find it. I quickly dropped everything at home and then was on my way to listen to a discussion about vegan baking from the owner and chef at Babycakes , Erin McKenna. She brought up some really good advice and tips on what to use as egg, sugar, and flour replacers as her bakery is all vegan, mostly gluten/soy free pastries. I wrote about it on one of my birthday posts here . ...