Good Things Come on Trucks

Chocolate Chip Cookie

A New York tradition continues! When I was a kid, it was routine to have trucks come to our block, and all over the city, bearing food and services and fun. There were rides: The Whip, Ferris Wheels, and the occasional Merry-Go-Round (aka carousel)! There was the guy who came around to sharpen kitchen knives. There was the milkman who left bottles in the insulated silver boxes on the doorstep and picked up the empties, and the soda man (a friend of my father) who delivered soda, seltzer, and Fox's U-Bet chocolate syrup. There were ice cream trucks from Good Humor to Bungalow Bar.

These days, we've had Mr. Softee keeping things going with their ubiquitous trucks and their annoying jingles, and their imitators. But lately. we've had a wide variety of food trucks, mostly in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The cookie pictured is a rather tasty specimen from the Street Sweets truck. It was fairly thick, with melted semi-sweet chips and a nice combo of crunchy and chewy texture.

Other goodies include waffles, from the Wafels and Dinges (topppings) truck. Very yummy Belgian waffles. I have yet to try many trucks, but I did get a mini cupcake from the CupcakeStop Truck, which was reasonably tasty. Another truck from which I've enjoyed some tasty treats is the aptly named Treats Truck.


Feeling: full
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Lack of Posts

Essentially, I've been too busy playing Facebook games. Mostly Pet Society, Farmville, and MyTown. I've become obsessed with creating a "perfect" town in MyTown.

The rest of the time, I'm dealing with allergies. Runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes. The one med (Allegra) I can take isn't doing much good. Much as I love spring, I can do without the side effects.

Feeling: congested
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A Celebration of Harry Chapin and His Music

Hubby and I saw the Chapin Family in concert tonight.

Pictured, from left to right: Steve Chapin, Tom Chapin, Tom's daughters Lily, Abigail, and Jessica (They're known as the Chapin Sisters, and I think I got them in the right order), and John Wallace on the end. Tom's daughters have lovely, powerful voices, as does Jen Chapin. Tom and Steve did a wonderful job with Harry's songs and others, including songs Tom wrote. Steve's son played guitar. And they introduced their younger brother Dave. I never knew there was another brother.

I'd been fortunate to see Harry Chapin in concert a few times, and a couple of the memorial concerts his brothers held, but it's been many years since I'd seen them, so tonight was special.

Yummy chocolate chip brownie

My hubby went to the Mets game last night and brought back this chocolate chip brownie from the ballpark for me. Yum.

Feeling: mellow
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Too Tired to Be Clever

So, here's a chocolate muffin. These are mini muffins, and rather fudgy inside. From Le Pain Quotidien.

Feeling: sated
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In Spring All Things Are Possible

There is something special about Opening Day. Every team can be a winner. And after the game, the Mets were a winner! The weather was perfect. The game was great. Let's Go, Mets!

Feeling: happy
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For Some Reason I'm Not Surprised

Your Late Bedtime Says You're an Oddball

You like to do your own thing, even if you have to make sacrifices for your lifestyle. You are extremely creative and inspired. It's easy for you to lose time in your projects. You tend to live hard and not take as good of care of yourself as you should. Sleep often comes last for you, if it comes at all... and you're always hurting in the morning.

What Does Your Bedtime Say About You?

The First Rule of Blogthings Is: You Don't Talk About Blogthings

Actually, I'm a night person. I can go to bed early and still not fall asleep. Or wake up way too early and then be dead tired during the day. I can be tired all day, yet perk up around 10 pm. And yes, I suppose we night people, especially sun-worshipping night people like me, are odd, indeed!

Feeling: amused
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