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The GIving Tree Yoga Studio
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Started this discussion. Last reply by joe guerra Oct. 4, 2009.

 

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Yeah I went over to Marthas...pretty good selection... fyi- bring cash unless you plan on spending over $10!
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November 7, 2009
Anyone been to Marthas over on Ditmars?
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Just made oatmeal cran cookies
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October 10, 2009
best cupcakes hands-down---> Marthas Country Bakery.. everyone should try the raspberry :)
October 9, 2009

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Neighborhood:
30th Ave
Originally from:
Sayville, NY
Introduction (this is required for profile verification):
Karen G. (better known as Vanilla Bean) here...I'm just a little girl in a big city fueled by cupcakes, chai tea, soy milk and lip gloss. My laugh is contagious. Watch out. Find me on twitter for easiest access to fun, buffoonery and shenanigan @vanillabean45

Amateur cook, goddess of dinner parties, master at scrabble, yoga enthusiast, BBQ lover, skincare expert, social media maven. I'm pretty awesome. And modest.

Don't be shy....say hi!
Occupation/Hobbies:
Well, I just quit my job, so I have zero occupation and almost everything is a hobby
Me on the web:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=907526&ref=name

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Studio Square!

beer Beer BEer BEEr BEER!!! My inner frat boy is totally getting let loose on this one. Cat's out of the bag....I like beer, buffalo wings, Beavis + Butthead, and farting jokes might make me pee in my pants just a *little* bit. Don't tell anyone, mkay?

When I arrive in heaven (riiiight, like I'm going there), I expect it to be exactly like Studio Square. If it's not, I'm taking the elevator down south to the fiery pits of doom and gloom. Studio Square is everything I dreamed of and more. It's c… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2009 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

Karen G.

Hidden Gem Alert: Brasilianville Cafe

When Elvis talked about a hunka hunka burnin love, I'm pretty sure he had just come from Brasilianville Cafe and was referring to meat.

What do we want?
MEAT!

When do we want it?
MEAT!

I may be a small person (5'1" average weight, most of which resides in my T&A area....TMI?), but boy can I put away a house when it comes to food. Sexy, I know. And nothing screams "sexy" like a plate full of meat!

"What kind of meat?" you ask. Well, I'm so glad you did! From the meat man in… Continue

Posted on June 11, 2009 at 4:49pm — 3 Comments

Karen G.

Sal, Kris, & Charlie's Deli-Best Sandwich EVER

If you have never been to Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli, I recommend that you run (not walk) there now. Grab an umbrella, throw on your wellies and go!

I had "The Bomb," whose name is slightly off putting, but don't be fooled-this sandwich is nothing short of food pornography. It is truly the Ron Jeremy of sandwiches-humongous and kind of ridiculous looking. When I unrolled The Bomb, it shocked me, as if I were Pamela Anderson seeing Tommy Lee's Penisaurus Rex for the first time.

"HOLY $#*Continue

Posted on June 5, 2009 at 2:36pm — 33 Comments

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At 6:26am on August 12, 2009, reggie show said…
how are u?
At 7:31pm on July 5, 2009, Bryan Barash said…
Hello Karen, thanks for adding me.
At 8:46pm on June 25, 2009, Dede said…
I could use a skincare expert lol. That is a never ending battle for me.!!
At 7:50pm on June 23, 2009, Ann Brennan said…
Thought you might be interested in this new group that i have just started! http://www.whyleaveastoria.com/group/girlfriendsofastoria
At 9:41am on June 20, 2009, Lee said…
That was a great blog about the brazilian cafe....forget brunch...lol
At 11:33am on June 15, 2009, Joe A. said…
For some reason I always get Sayville (south shore suffolk?) confused with Setauket. From Hauppauge...
At 6:50pm on June 7, 2009, Alexis Naudus said…
Hey girl!! You live in Astoria now? Small world!!
At 9:59am on June 7, 2009, Scott Morrison said…
No problem! I haven't really added friends here yet, but I read your post about "the bomb" and had to make friends. A. It was hilarious B. I need one!
At 3:25pm on June 5, 2009, Steph. said…
Karen,
Your originally from Sayville?
Im originally from Medford....ugh.
At 3:06pm on June 5, 2009, Steph. said…
No problem.
I love that place & haven't been in a while.
Reading your review made my mouth water & I wanna go sometime soon;-)
 
 

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