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Guest Blogger: Gifts from Aryn V. this Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2016Leave a comment

For today’s post I thought I’d have my friend Aryn write something for the blog. She’s definitely a cool-girl, (and not the Amy Dunne definition of one…Gone Girl fans? Anyone?). I mean, come on, her blog is called More Bourbon, Please! I am obsessed with her sense of fashion and decor and thought she would bring some unique ideas to what is a misinterpreted holiday, and definitely a time to step up your chocolate and teddy bear game. Scroll to peep her picks!

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Hi! My name is Aryn, a friend of Jenna’s, and am so excited that she was so gracious to ask me to post about Valentine’s Day goodies today.

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A lot of people seem to think that Valentine’s Day is just a mushy commercial holiday. But I tend to think of it as a red and pink opportunity to show your appreciation for your special someone, girlfriends, and the ladies in your family. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just chocolates and flowers – though I do adore a good bouquet of roses and lilies. If anything V-day is the perfect excuse to buy those concert tickets you both really wanted (last year we went skiing in Tahoe! ) or to enable an expensive candle addiction.

Here are a few of my more tangible picks for Valentine’s Day.

Like what you see here? Come check out my blog at, More Bourbon, Please!

Cheers,

Aryn

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January 16, 2016January 16, 2016Leave a comment

Last week, I collaborated with my friend Aryn on a guest post for her blog. She is a Washington transplant living in San Francisco, and wanted me to share my thoughts on some of my favorite spots in the city I wish I lived in. Click here to check it out: http://morebourbonplease.com/2016/01/13/guest-blogger-jenna-ramirez/

Outside Lands 2015

August 30, 2015August 30, 2015Leave a comment

Outside Lands is a music, food, and arts festival, and it just so happens to be in my favorite city – San Francisco! I was lucky enough to be invited to the 3-day festival in San Francisco to cover the gourmet food and beverages offered at the event! Read on for my favorites!

For the past couple of years, Outside Lands has incorporated the most amazing ‘LANDS’ to the festival.

Wine Lands was filled with old friends and newcomers, but the payment method was much more smooth this year, since it was incorporated into everyone’s pre-registered wristbands. My favorites were from Hobo Wine Company, Ghost Pines, The Prisoner Wine Company, and Union Wine Co..

We happen to mosey through Beer Lands on National Beer Day and found some favorites: Ace Cider, Anchor Brewing, Golden Road, Sierra Nevada, and Stone Brewing Co..

As for the food, the selection was the best it has ever been! Here are some of my favorites:

Chimichurri Fries from 4505 Meats

Porchetta Taco from La Urbana

Chicken Arepa from Pica Pica

Fry Bread Taco from Precita Park Cafe

Poke Platter from Pacific Catch

THE BEST PORK BELLY BURGER EVER from Big Chef Tom’s Belly Burgers

Okonomiyaki Japanese Pizza from Namu Street Food

Are you drooling yet? Now, on to the music! The first day was filled with an eclectic mix of some new artists that I have been wanting to see live and old favorites, including Leon Bridges, The Drums, Glass Animals, Iration, George Ezra, Lake Street Drive, Chet Faker, and Mumford & Sons. The second day started out with a BANG with Misterwives, then Mac DeMarco, Cold War Kids, Milky Chance, Billy Idol, Tame Impala, and The Black Keys. I’m bummed that we didn’t try to venture from one stage to another to catch Kendrick Lamar’s set (which I heard was amazing!), but The Black Keys put on THE SICKEST SHOW. They made a fan out of me. The third day was definitely my favorite, and not just because it was my birthday! We started out the day with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, James Bay, Hot Chip, Slightly Stoopid, Axwell & Ingrosso, Sam Smith, and of course, SIR ELTON JOHN. He put on the most amazing 2 hour show, and I could not have asked for a better birthday!