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It’s not December, but I’m drinking horchata…
Ever since Vampire Weekend’s last mega-awesome album, Contra, I’ve been wondering, What the hell IS horchata? (C’mon, admit that you have, too.) Well, during a trip to my local coffee shop, I noticed their chalkboard was wiped clean with fresh text reading, “Horchata - Cinnamon Oat drink with Agave - Hot or Cold.” Hells yeah, I thought, and ordered it up.
My taste buds thanked me that day. But I give credit to the dear sirs of Vampire Weekend, who opened the door to a tasty new beverage. I found a good recipe I think I’ll try. And I hear there’s even a canned version of the stuff coming to the US - the traditional Mexican recipe with rice, not oats. Not sure if they can contain such palatable pleasure in a can, but I’ll try anything once!
Hello there.
I am a pretty sarcastic, no-nonsense type of girl. But nothing puts a twinkle in my eye like good, honest, smart design. General Merriment is my happy place – where I share modern and sustainable design news.
Other things that make my happy, in no particular order:
- Cardigans. I tend to freak out when I’m too hot or cold. We’re all in better company when I dress in layers.
- Coffee. Particularly La Columbe - it’s local and delicious. And I feel smarter with a hot drink in my hand.
- Vases and vessels. I own more than I know what to do with, yet still accumulate more.
- Prep bowls. Everything is better mise en place.
- Rock concerts. Because nothing compares to the energy of a crowd belting out the lyrics together.
I currently live in New Jersey (thisclose to Philadelphia) with my husband, Tom, our daughter, Lucy, and our cats, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.
