Welcome, Gabriella!

Thanksgiving this year was all about the baby.

We finally had a chance to meet our new niece, Gabriella.

She is healthy and feeling fine at 6 weeks.

Highlights:

• I fed her twice and she didn't puke on me.
• She likes to cuddle up close, which is adorable.
• She like to sleep and eat, which works well on Thanksgiving.
• She rocks Packer fan attire.
• She smiled when gerg held her.
  

Welcome to the world, Gabriella!



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Wanna help me win $150? Vote for my photo!

One of my photos was selected for a photography contest.
The winner receives a $150 gift card.
One of the contenders already has a lot of votes, but I'd like to win!

If you'd like to vote for my photo, you can go here to vote: http://marxfood.com/stunning-vanilla-bean-photos/
The poll closes on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 5PM PST.

Thanks for your support (if you actually vote for my photo)!

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The St. Crispin Autumn Velvet

Earlier this month Heavy Table hosted a Crispin Cider Autumn Cocktail Contest.

I submitted my entry, which is based on a mix of the traditional black velvet cocktail and the Kir Royale.

I learned today that I won. Hooray!

The St. Crispin Autumn Velvet

One part original Crispin Cider
One part Vouvray -or- Rosé Côtes-du-rhône
A splash of black currant juice


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