Cupcakes and Cashmere

Food for Thought

May 30th, 2012

Despite what I show on my site, my day-to-day eating habits are actually rather bland – cereal, a mid-morning snack of almonds and dried fruit, a sandwich for lunch, and some sort of pasta or fish at night (with sweets throughout the day, of course). I feel extremely fortunate that I live in a city that truly celebrates food, from the most gourmet dining experiences to cool new food trucks that pop up all the time. This past Saturday, I found the ideal balance – a great brunch at Milo & Olive and then over to Santa Monica Seafood where we picked up two dozen oysters to eat in the back yard later with a bottle of white wine later that evening. It was quite possibly the best day of dining I’ve had in a while.






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  • Annelise

    I feel like she just lives a charming life.

  • http://www.axelleeee.com Axelle

    hmmm looks delicious !

  • http://styleperse.com/ Danielle

    Now I’m craving a chocolate croissant!

  • http://www.emergencybucks.co Ana

    Now I’m famished!

  • http://mickeylynn.com/ Mickey Lynn Jewelry

    Oh! I’m drooling! That all looks fabulous!

  • http://raspberrykitsch.blogspot.com raspberrykitsch

    the pain au chocolat looks unreal!

    raspberrykitsch.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

  • http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com ellen
  • http://Www.astaambro.blogspot.com Asta

    Hi Emily! ☀
    Looks so yummy! I love your blog. My Dream is to become a World famous blogger like you. By the way your sende of style os amazing!

    Love,
    Asta ☀

  • http://lovelee22.wordpress.com/ Leah

    One of my good friends’ father owns Fanny Bay Oysters. Hope you’ve enjoyed them!

  • http://www.aroseandherclothes.com Anna Rose

    Food is so universal- everybody needs it and loves it! : )

    xx Anna Rose
    http://www.aroseandherclothes.com

  • http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn

    I love oysters & champ!!!

    xo,

    http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com

  • http://www.adryonthedaily.wordpress.com Adry

    Everything looks so delicious!
    http://www.adryonthedaily.wordpress.com

  • http://Sip-n-wear.blogspot.com Joyce

    I love oysters but those are some pricey ones…!

  • http://www.lovethefabulous.com Lissy

    Everything in the pictures looks so delicious!!!!! I always get so hungry looking at your posts!!

  • Pies and Pearls

    I love oysters! My favourite are from Rodney’s in Boston- a must-try place if you are ever in Boston :)
    xo
    http://www.piesandpearls.com

  • Sofia

    That pain au chocolat looks absolutely delicious!

    Also, just throwing a request out there but I would love to see a top beauty products post which includes hair products — because your hair is always perfect!

    Thank you xx

  • http://www.ultimatechicdiary.blogspot.com/ ShelbyAnne

    Wow everything looks so amazing! I LOVE oysters!

    Xo,S

  • http://the-glossy.com Natacha

    This post just made me 10x hungrier than I already am. Yum :)

    http://the-glossy.com

  • http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/ Tiffany

    Definitely going to check out your suggestions next time I’m in the area! Love the pictures!

    http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/

  • http://fiveminutefashions.blogspot.com Janey

    I love Milo and Olive! Have you tried huckleberry? Their maple bacon biscuits are delicious. All of your pictures are amazing they’re making me hungry!

    http://fiveminutefashions.blogspot.com/

  • http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com Vivian

    Ah I wish I didn’t click on today since I am trying to start a much needed diet! Choc croissants are one of the few sweets that I find irresistible! Mmm..those oysters and that open-faced sandwich look delicious!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

  • http://labelmenow.blogspot.it/ Christen Brandli
  • http://www.lindsaywindecker.com Lindsay

    Mmmm, Fanny Bay oysters. I live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia… we have great seafood up here!

  • http://www.katiesbliss.com Katie @ Katie’s Bliss

    Wow looks delicious!

    http://www.katiesbliss.com

  • http://blogyourstruly.blogspot.com Anna P.

    mmmmm.. that SALAD! Love those wine glasses too… different :)

    THANKS FOR SHARING!

  • http://mc2squared.blogspot.com Meghan Conard

    Dying to try Milo & Olive for brunch this weekend! Looks delicious! :)

    http://mc2squared.blogspot.com

  • http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com Kate {Something Fabulous}

    Gorgeous photos! All the food looks delicious. And sounds like the perfect way to spend the evening! x

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
    http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

  • Kari

    Fanny Bay Oysters!! Dig the West Coast<3

  • http://julesinflats.blogspot.com/ julia

    mmm chocolate croissant & crostini!

    xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

  • http://platformsandpearls.com Kristen Michelle

    It is always so funny how a good day of fine dining can completely alter your mood. I love days like these. The food looks delicious!

    xo, KMHM
    http://platformsandpearls.com

  • http://violetcatstyle.blogspot.com Irina

    That looks absolutely tasty! http://violetcatstyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://sassyshann.blogspot.com Shann

    Those oysters look so fresh & delicious! Unlike most you find here.

    http://sassyshann.blogspot.com

  • http://purple-peeptoes.blogspot.com Karishma

    Holy Mother of God! Look at those brownies. :’)

  • Carol

    I loved this post!!!
    I just posted great looks from Beverly Hills !
    And pictures from Los Angeles, take a look,

    http://www.thegavlaks.com

  • http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com/ Megan, The Frugalista Diaries

    and now i’m starving!

    thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com

  • http://dellaclasseedialtremusiche.blogspot.it Titti

    Wow! I know this place, I love it!

    Titti

    http://dellaclasseedialtremusiche.blogspot.it/

  • http://fashionmilkshake07.blogspot.it/ Giada

    mmmm .. :Q_________

  • Tarika

    Hey! Why not do a food post about your everyday meals like the different sandwiches you might make for yourself?

  • http://www.shesgotthemood.com Ana Espinosa

    it is really true ” we are what we eat ” is the result of what you are Emily: sofisticade, unique, sweet and delicate.
    Simply irresistible, bon apetit!
    xox

    http://www.shesgotthemood.com

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.com Josie

    This does look like a REALLY delicious food day — is it weird to say bravo? Oh, well.
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  • http://www.wellinla.com erin @WELLinLA

    We are truly blessed with an abundance of exceptional food here. Love the seafood from Santa Monica Seafood. And it’s such a cute atmosphere/fun shopping experience. Thanks for sharing the “real” day-to-day, too!

  • Cassie

    I live a hour and a half down the Island of Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island Canada.
    Those oysters are to die for!! I suggest you try them next time, they will not let you down.

    You must stop by and pay your neighbours up north a visit, I guarantee its a gorgeous place to be. Im lucky to live here :)

  • http://mariwoolf.wordpress.com Mari Woolf

    Mmm sounds and looks delicious. I see you are very much like us, quite the hedonists ;)
    xx love your site!

    Mari Woolf

  • http://dcinstyle.com/blog/ Elena

    Mmmmmm, that looks soooo delicious!!!!! Your blog always makes me feel super hungry:))
    Xo
    Elena
    http://dcinstyle.com/blog/

  • http://www.fashionablecollections.com fashionablecollections

    this all looks WAY too good.

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  • http://www.TheRosiestCheeks.com TheRosiestCheeks

    This looks delicious!! Lip-smacking good!

  • http://www.fromthefirstbite.com Michelle

    I keep trying to go to Milo + Olive, but it’s always so busy! It looks worth the wait though!

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    Oh my, so much food porn! It all looks way too delicious.

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  • http://claratoll.devote.se/ Clara

    Omg! That looks sooo good! And I’m sooo hungry :(

  • http://turneduptoeleven.blogspot.com Kelly @ turned up to ELEVEN!

    These images literally made my mouth water. I had oysters similar to that on Valentine’s Day and I’ve been craving them ever since. What a wonderful way to spend your time, hard earned money and evening!