Quick Catch-Up - More Soon!

I swear, no sooner do we touch down after Tiki Oasis than we're on the move again! This whole summer has been a blur, but mostly a happy one. A few highlights:

Our Tiki Oasis symposium is a memory (although we could probably be persuaded to give command performances after a few drinks)! Click here to watch the short film we made to accompany it! I took pitifully few photos while we were there, but I did take a few of the King's Inn, our hotel, which was amazing - a retro time capsule, complete with a fabulous bar and breakfast spot (The Waffle Spot). Some of my fondest memories include the GIGANTIC margarita I had at the Amigo Spot, followed by a long soak in the hot tub.

By the way, I've pretty much distilled my life goals down to one: get a hot tub.

Our next trip will be to the Bay Area, where some fabulous friends are tying the knot, and where we plan to do a little filming in our off hours.

Beyond that, I just procured our tickets to the Smithsonian Food History Festival, October 29! I am beyond excited, since Jane and Michael Stern will be there. They're pretty much our idols (if you'd like to learn more about them, click here) and I will probably show up with ALL of their books, begging to get them signed. We also got tickets to the American brewing event. What could there possibly be to not like about THAT? If you're in the DC area, let's meet up!

Slightly Crazy Around The Kitsch-en

I'm trying like heck to keep up with the blogging and social media, but it's been a challenge lately. We are way too busy for two people but, as much as I'd like to hire help, I really can't unless they'll work for cocktails. An expert once told me that I should be posting on Facebook ten times a day and on Twitter far more than that to even be considered "keeping up" and I've been falling far short of that. I'm only one person and I've got A LOT of work to do in the next ten days. So, if I'm not posting as often on Facebook or Instagram, I'm trying! More cocktail shots coming soon!

Here's a funny example of what I have been doing lately, in preparation for our Tiki Oasis symposium. I've got a green screen and I'm not afraid to use it!

Always Shooting Food

We're deep in the thick of preparing for our Tiki Oasis symposium and basically our dining room has been turned into a soundstage for the duration. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at one of many tablescapes that are being shot for the occasion:

Always shooting food...

On a related note, if you live anywhere near us, or just happen to be passing through New York on I-84, please drop by and eat! We have a refrigerator bursting with food from all of these shoots. Lovely libations will be included!

IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE BAR!

Are you attending Tiki Oasis? If so, don't you DARE miss our symposium! The hideous freak from the sea DEMANDS that you attend! Candy and cocktails will be served! Click here to purchase your ticket and click here to see what you're in for!

IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE BAR!