Commitment to a Clutter Free Existence

I live in the upstairs portion of a duplex in a two bedroom suite.  Our place is roughly the size of an average two bedroom apartment.  That being said, I have enough clutter to fill an average 5 bedroom home.....the madness needs to end.

I have begun a major de-clutter project which I hope to be completely finished with by the end of August. My goal is to fill one large garbage bag full of clutter once a week until it is time for me to go back to school.

If you have read my previous post about throwing old makeup away, you will know that throwing things away is a challenge for me. Actually the word "challenge" is a bit of an understatement...it is nearly IMPOSSIBLE. 

I have started this project in our spare bedroom.  This is where I keep my clothes, makeup, craft supplies, and various other sources of major clutter.  I have a feeling this room alone could stand to lose 3-4 garbage bags of clutter.  The other reason for my de-clutter is I would like to purchase a few new items while on vacation in Ontario and I do not want to put clutter on top of clutter! I'm a bit neurotic about clutter...in case you haven't realized this. I'm assuming most people would not dedicate an entire post to clutter. This post will mainly consist of things I pulled out of my closet and shoe rack.

Anywho, I thought I'd share some pictures of what has been removed from my dwelling so far!

I have a lot of purses that I love, and this just isn't one of them. I received this as one of those "free gift with purchases" kind of deal. It looks cute in the photo, but I tell you...it is really cheaply made and flimsy. I don't think I have ever used it actually. I don't think it could carry much without ripping to be honest. Why did I keep in my closet for so long? I need therapy...clearly. Do you want to know what makes this even more shameful? I already have a much nicer leopard print purse....

This shirt I loved for MANY years...it looks cute on, is comfy and goes with nearly everything...That would all be true if you asked me to describe this top 2-3 years ago. Now it is getting ratty, and has HORRIBLE sweat marks in the armpits. Um gross? Why do I still have this?

Here is another top I have loved for years. I'm sorry to see this one go because it is one of those tops that makes me feel skinny. It is just really flattering. Problem is, at some point I must've got bleach on it or something..as there are a few spots on it...quite noticeable ones when you have it on.

There is nothing wrong with this top at all and I've hardly worn it despite having it for more than five years. The reason I do not wear it is it has a VERY revealing neck line when worn.  I don't mind these sorts of tops for around the house, but I have so many tank tops that I wear around the house and I have lots of others that are more appropriate to be worn outside the house. So long boobtastic top.

I think I kept this shirt more for nostalgic purposes than anything. Some clothes just remind you of many memories in your life. This top reminds me of grade 10 and the good group of friends I had then and the stupid things we used to do. I wore this to one of the grade 10 dances as well...It doesn't really suit my style anymore as I don't care to look like a disco ball these days...

Getting rid of this is actually painful.  I LOVE this hoodie and have loved it since 2008.  It still fits well and is so comfy. It is really warm and very flattering.  The problem with this hoodie is that A) I have a billion hoodies from the great hoodie buying binge of 2009 and this one has various stains that will not come out. One of them appears to be yellow paint, one is chocolate (or at least I hope it is), and one appears to be mustard. Yes I am disgusting. So long stained friend!

Another hoodie purchased in either 2009 or 2010. Like I said, I have so many hoodies and this isn't one that I ever grab for. It shows stains quite easily as it is so light in colour and I am not really in to the designs on it anymore. If you've read my previous post about my shopping must haves for my Ontario holiday, you may be thinking "why is a hoodie on your list?" Because lululemon hoodies are unlike regular hoodies and they are a bit more mature looking than the above hoodie.

Another nostalgic shirt that I never wear. It is looking pretty rough and needs to be thrown away. I'm not particularly attached to it and am not sure why it is still in my closet. Oh right, because I'm mental.

This is another one that makes me sad to get rid of. My mom gave me this shirt in high school and I have worn it a lot over the years. It is beginning to show its age and has some sweat marks as well.  Why am I such a sweaty beast?

This is a MAC gift bag that was included in one of my MAC orders around Christmas. I put in my closet thinking "Oh. I will use this for an xmas gift!"...I never did and likely will never use it. Be gone!

On to some footwear...This is another painful picture to look at as these are now removed from my hosue.  They have been very well worn and have a lot of scuff marks on them.  I have had these since possibly elementary school to be honest. I remember one of my friends having boots with a heel in like grade seven and then begging my mom to buy a pair. I keep packing them around from place to place that I've lived even though I never wear them anymore. So long boots. I will miss you.

But wait...these shoes look really cute! These shoes look brand new! That's because they are. I also have these shoes in tan and LOVE THEM. They are really comfy and look more expensive than their actual $10 price tag from Walmart.  I wear the tan ones often but rarely put these ones on. Why? Because these have always felt really tight and uncomfortable and I never knew why. If you look closely at the shoe on the left, it is clearly a half size smaller than the one on the right. The shoe on the left is in a 7 and a half and the shoe on the right is in an 8.  The shoe on the left is actually painful and unwearable. How did I not notice this when I bought these? Well..I tried on the tan ones and loved them and just grabbed the coral ones without trying them on...not knowing someone had mixed up the sizes...sigh.

I still have some more work to do in the closet but I was getting bored and the heat in the spare room was becoming unbearable as it has been quite hot the past week or two.  So last week I purchased two nail polishes and one L'oreal Infallible eyeshadow. As promised, I have pledged to throw away one item for every beauty item purchased.  First up...this Sally Girl lip gloss.  As you can see in this photo, this gloss has really separated and has a gross blob of liquid in it. Yummy!

The third item I chose to throw away was this Hard Candy Glow All the Way body bronzer. It is SUPER sparkly. Pretty much makes anyone who uses it look like Midas touched them..Not attractive on my fair skin whatsoever.

I am actually thrilled to through this away. It makes me mad every time I look at it. It cost over $20 and has ZERO pigmentation.  It is some cube shimmer thing from the Body Shop that I purchased 5 years ago. I have to pack about 237928329 layers on my eyes to notice even a slight wash of colours on my lids. This item made me angry and yet I still held on to it....


So there you have it! The above items and a few pieces of old poster board I used for various school assignments equalled one large garbage bag full. I will be looking to get rid of another bag hopefully this weekend!

I hope this inspires you in some way to rid yourself of clutter.

Cheers!

Nicole



Blue Suede Shoes

So I have a small fashion haul to show.  I know...I know...this post is a little comical given that my previous post went on and on about how good I have been and how I wouldn't be purchasing anything until my Ontario trip...In my defence, I did got into several stores and only came out with two items...coming in at $47.  Both of these items came from Winners. I don't go to Winners often as my boyfriend has very little patience for shopping.  Winners just isn't a store you can spend less than an hour in.  There are so many racks to look through and it is very time consuming! I went to Winners with my mother in law and was able to take my time.

I was very drawn to this top.  I LOVE the colour. I am pretty certain that I do not currently have this shade of blue in my wardrobe. I don't actually have much blue in my wardrobe period.  This top is very soft and has a lot of stretch to it so it is very comfy.  I am not sure what the brand is...I am currently wearing it and do not feel like taking it off to look at the tag :) It is a nice length. It is long, but not so long that it cuts off my already short legs.  This top is fitted and accentuates my curves, but isn't too clingy. It is a tighter fitting top, but because of the material I feel confident sporting it!

After oooing and aweing over the colour, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it has the cutest zipper in the back! I thought this was a cute and interesting feature. It kind of gives the top more of an edge and takes a basic top up a notch.  You do not feel the zipper at all when you sit down in chairs which is a bonus! This top looks great as a layering piece as well.  This top was $16.99 and my size is medium. It also came in black and a plum colour.  I liked the plum as well, but I have a lot of purple in my wardrobe. I am wishing I got it in black too since I like the fit so much.  But alas, I must save for my trip!

Keeping with the blue theme...I present you with my first pair of blue suede shoes! Everyone needs a pair of these, particularly Elvis fans. Ok..so they are faux suede, but close enough! These babies are SO comfy. I love the colour and the details...the comfort and look of a moccasin, with some chic details. They really have a lot of give to them and accomodate my wide feet.It is surprising how comfy they are given the very affordable price tag.  These were $24.99 and are in size 8.  They are by a brand called Bamboo. I've never heard of this brand. I looked up this brand online and they have a lot of funky shoes for a very affordable price. I may purchase some more from this brand in the future. Most of their shoes appear to be in the $20-$25 dollar range. They seem to be quite well made too.

 

Here's another angle...obviously multiple angles are necessary. I heart Winners! Hope you enjoyed the post.

xoxox

Nicole

ME WANT.

Wow..long time no bloggin'. I love when bloggers or YouTubers go MIA for awhile and then do a big update blog post/YouTube video and it is usually a whole bunch of excuses...I don't even have any lame excuses. It has been unbearably hot for a few days. That's all I've got.

I'm going to Ontario in 3 and a half weeks! I'm going to visit my sister, her fiance, her kitty and her budgie bird. It will be my first plane ride ever and I am very excited! It will also be my first time visiting another province. And HELL it is my first time taking a vacation! I'm very excited to have zero work/homework obligations for an entire week. This hasn't happened since last December, and that wasn't entirely like a vacation because January stress was lurking just around the corner. Isn't September stress lurking around the corner you ask? No. I've blocked it out of my mind.

So with a trip to Ontario, comes a shopping trip in Toronto! I'm very excited to shop till I drop! Naturally, I have made a shopping list in my mind weeks in advance.  I am keeping my list semi small so I am able to discover items I hadn't thought of or didn't know existed.  I thought I would share the must haves on my list!

First up! A black scuba Lululemon hoodie. I know. Not the most exciting must-have. It is for me though! I have always wanted this plain black hoodie. I have one scuba hoodie in pink and I love it. I wear it so much. These hoodies are so comfy, keep their shape very well and are much more flattering than most hoodies.  They are perfect for BC's frigid weather.  I have ordered from lululemon.com several times, but have never ordered this hoodie. I'm not sure why, as I've always wanted it. There is nothing better than a black hoodie. I only have one black hoodie currently and it isn't my favorite because it has a brand name across the chest...it's a bit young for my style now. This is the grown up hoodie in my opinion :)  I would also like a new headband! I go to the gym and I like to do yoga so this is a must have purchase for me!

On to the glory that is MAC Cosmetics.  I have a few MAC eyeshadows and have slowly been building my collection one eyeshadow at a time.  I also have one MAC blush and one MAC lip gloss. That sums up the extent of my MAC collection. MAC is a major treat for me. There is no MAC store anywhere near where I live for 100's of kms so I am thrilled to enter a real MAC store for the first time ever! I order MAC cosmetics online once in awhile but their shipping is kind of annoying because they tend to ship FedEx and you have to be home to receive the purchase! Otherwise, it gets sent to the FedEx shipping Centre and it is located way on the other side of town.  Bussing to this location is also a major headache. I have no vehicle. WHINE WHINE WHINE. I would love to try a MAC Mineralize Skin Finish (MSF). I'm particularly interested in the ones that are more of a blush/highlighter for the skin than a skin tone powder. I haven't decided on a shade as I haven't found any swatches that seem to do them justice yet.  I would like to see these in person before I make a decision.  Secondly, I would like to have a MAC lipstick.  I know there is likely a dupe for every single MAC lipstick, but I don't care. It is like the Chanel handbag of lipstick. I want it for the label on the side of the tube...sue me. The two I have picked out here are both coral lipsticks. I really love coral lipsticks and I find that it can be challenging to find a perfect coral at the drug store. I am not certain what shade I will end up getting, but I fancy these a lot!

On to things I would like to purchase from either Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart.  I have Shoppers Drug Marts here but I have a $25 gift card to use and I'd like to use it when I'm in Toronto so I can have fun shopping for makeup with my sister.  Above, you will see Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara. I have gotten a case of the mewantitis EVERY time I've seen this mascara used by makeup gurus. I am very against paying high end prices for mascaras as I feel there are fab ones at the drug store for a fraction of the price. I have never seen a wand like this available at the drug store and this tiny tube is only $10.  I know Maybelline makes one with a tiny wand but I cannot find it in my stores. Plus, I will be on vacation. Plus I haven't really bought much for myself all summer. Plus, sue me.

This may be the purchase I am most excited about and CANNOT stop thinking about. This is the new Smoked Palette by Urban Decay.  It is sort of the response to the Nakeds, I suppose.  I love that there are beautiful jewel tones and a new taupe to add to my neurotically large taupe collection.  It also comes with a full size eyeliner in perversion and that is a kick ass liner. The packaging is cute and I am excited to try UD's new and improved eyeshadow formula.

Finally, I'd love to own a designer iPhone case. The one pictured is a beautiful wristlet by Kate Spade. I have been looking at this case for months online.  I love that it has places for your debit/credit cards/ID. There are many times I just want to take a debit card and my phone and not lug around my purse. This would be perfect for that! I also love the colour and I think the interior of this case would go very well with my iPhone 4GS. My phone is my baby. My prized possession. I currently have an Otterbox case which I do really like and it is very good quality. I find that the white rubber gets a bit grungy looking though. This purchase will require a trip to the Apple store. Another place I have never visited before as we do not have one in my city.

So that wraps up my must haves! My me wants! My gotta have it nows! I will likely do a post detailing my haul of what I actually ended up purchasing. I have been so good resisting every temptation to shop this summer and am very excited for my one splurge shopping day in Toronto. I'm also excited to shop for makeup with my sister as we only get to do that once a year...if that!

Have a great night!

xoxox

Nicole

The Pet Eraser!

My kitties are my babies. I love them dearly despite the fact that they make my house smell like poo, often wake me up an hour before I actually have to be up, and claw the shit out of my love seat even though they have a large scratching post/cat tree. The one thing that has been driving me bananas is the shedding...Jubey isn't shedding too badly but ANGUS FUR IS EVERYWHERE. Or..at least it was!

Before I used to vacuum about once a week. I would use a large bagless vacuum.  It does a pretty decent job with the rugs. I was finding that the vacuum was not able to get at some of the hair in the tight spaces and corners of our home.  It was also unable to do much for the hair inhabiting the couch, futon, and our bedding.

I ventured to Walmart in search of a handheld vacuum.  I assumed this would be a pretty boring purchase. I was wrong! This purchase ended up being quite thrilling!...no really!

I purchased a handheld cordless vacuum which Bissel has dubbed the "Pet Eraser". I was intrigued by its name and the paw prints on the packaging. The price was decent as well at $49.  There was a $25 option as well but it had way less voltage and I figured it wouldn't last very long. Sometimes it is best to invest in better quality appliances.  Instead of researching reviews of the "Pet Eraser" I made an impulse decision and purchased it. 

I would like to introduce you to the best invention for pet hair EVER. So here is this dandy device. Notice that it doesn't need a cord. This is great! When the battery dies you simply put it in its charging dock.

Like so...
A little light will come on and that is how you know it is charging. This dock can also be mounted to the wall for easy storage.  I have chosen to leave mine on the floor in the spare bedroom in plain sight because I like to admire it. Don't act like you aren't admiring it too...

The end of the vacuum pulls out so that you have an extended wand like device. This is handy for getting deep into the depths of the couch. You know..where all those popcorn kernels are that you know are there, but are too lazy to deal with. This wand is also handy for vacuuming the CATS. Yes. That's right. You can actually use this to vacuum the cats.  I will be the first to admit that many cats will likely NOT like this or be willing to put up with it. Before PETA comes to take away my kitties I assure you that this is perfectly safe to use on animals.  You can even order an entire grooming kit for this vacuum which includes various grooming heads for this vacuum.  Jubey (my female) ran away from me when I tried to vacuum her and didn't appreciate it at all.  Angus, however, really enjoyed the experience. I vacuumed his back first and then he rolled over and exposed his belly for me. When I shut off the vacuum, he chased me to the garbage where I was emptying the fur into the trash. Please keep the vacuum away from their ears, eyes, and mouth though. I just used it on his belly and back where the hair really tends to build up.

This vacuum really does a great job of sucking up cat hair, dirt and cat litter! It is really handy for when you have some cat hair or cat litter to clean up, but don't really have the gumption to bring out the heavy, clunky vacuum.  It is not silent by any means, but it doesn't make a deafening noise either. Both cats did not seem to care about the noise. They tend to be fearful of my large vacuum. 

I would definitely recommend this vacuum to anyone who wants to make cleaning around the home much easier.  I would HIGHLY recommend this vacuum to pet owners.

And before you judge me...vacuuming a cat in a safe manner is not cruel. If you do not get rid of this fur, your cats will start throwing up cat hair balls on your freshly vacuumed rug. They can also choke on their fur balls as well.

I hope this post was useful to you fellow pet owners and neurotic house cleaners. If it wasn't helpful, then I am just a crazy cat lady excited about a vacuum.

xoxox

Nicole

Bananarama!

Nicole's in the kitchen messin with the pots n pans! Today I thought I would share an INSANELY good muffin recipe. Again, another fool proof recipe that seems like it would turn out just like any other muffin recipe. These are the most moist, delicious muffins I have ever made. My boyfriend tends to eat the entire dozen muffins in one evening and asks me to make them often.

Banana chocolate chip muffins! In the photo you will see what appears to be a typical muffin. This is no typical muffin. I am not sure why these muffins are so awesome but they are truly amazing and are a good excuse to use up those 457 frozen bananas in the freezer that you can't bring yourself to throw away. You know those bananas. The ones you tell yourself you will bake with. Or is that just me? I've been known to have a problem with throwing away things....

Here is the finished muffin with a bite out of it. Notice the wonderful texture. So how do you make them?

Let's get bakin'

Ingredients:

3 or 4 Large bananas, mashed (the more bananas the better. I ususally use 4 large ones)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup melted margarine or butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour

Optional: Chocolate chips...wait did I say those were optional? Technically they are I suppose, but let's face it. Everything is better with chocolate. I have used both semi sweet and milk chocolate. Both are great in these muffins.
Any type of nuts you want. I don't put nuts in them, but you definitely could.

Mix em all up!

Mix the mashed banana, sugar, egg and margarine together. Then add baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour into the wet mixture. Pour into greased muffin tins, and bake in 350 degrees F oven for approximately 20 minutes. The time is VERY crucial for these muffins. I have found that different ovens have produced different results for these muffins. My old oven in my old apartment needed the full 20 minutes. The oven in my new place needs only 17 minutes. It seems fussy to worry about 3 minutes but it makes a huge difference. You may need to experiment and find the perfect amount of time for your oven.  Take them out when they have JUST turned lightly brown...they may look like they slighty need more baking but do not keep them in the oven. They will continue to bake as they cool.  This is what keeps them super moist!

I found this recipe on a blog called "Cat Can Cook". The recipe can be found at http://www.catcancook.com/awesome-banana-muffin-recipe/

Naturally I was drawn to her love of food and kitties.

Enjoy!

Trash Talk

Why is throwing away beauty products SO DIFFICULT? I don't know if anyone else struggles to throw away beauty products, but I find it very difficult.  It feels like parting with a long time friend.  It is absolute insanity that I am so unable to let go of old makeup.  I figure it largely has to do with the fact that makeup is so costly and I begin to evaluate how much the items cost me, as well as the fact that I see my makeup as part of my collection and I don't want to give up some of my collection.  I will even throw things away and then proceed to stare at them in the trash, often considering retrieving them out of the trash. I know...I need help.

My makeup collection is quite substantial and I need to get rid of the things that have either spoiled, dried up or I no longer use. I also hold on to items even though I don't like the product.What's up with that? I have no intentions of using them, in yet I hold on to them. WHY???? I actually have to think about if I am ready to throw away the product for SEVERAL days.

It is often said that if you have no worn an outfit in six months, you are unlikely to ever wear it again.  I have been trying to apply this rule when considering what to throw away.  I am forcing myself to throw away one beauty product for every product that I purchase at the drugstore.

So what am I throwing away? Let's take out the trash!

The ELF Zit Zapper! I had high hopes for this product.  Obviously we should expect miracles from a tube of alcohol claiming to zap away zits for $1. I used this product many times and even convinced myself that it really was working to clear up my blemishes.  Once I finally decided to be honest with myself and realized it wasn't really working...it lived in my bathroom cupboard for months. Goodbye Zit Zapper.

Next up we have my Hard Candy lip liner in the colour "blush". I held on to this for almost a year because the colour is quite nice- or at least that's what I tried to tell myself so that I wouldn't have to throw it away. This liner BLOWS. It is just awful. Flaw 1: It is REALLY dry. You really have to press hard to get a decent amount of pigment. Flaw 2: It looks decent when swatched but is really difficult to apply to the actual lips and again..you REALLY have to press to get the colour to apply properly. Flaw 3 (and most obvious reason I should not still have this): I DON'T WEAR LIP LINER. In my defence, I got this in a Hard Candy kit, but still....TRASH.

Delux sample of Urban Decay Primer Potion! I have absolutely no excuse for still having this. It is completely dried out and half the paint is missing on it. A sane person would properly assess this as being trash purely based on how badly chipped off the paint is...for me, however, IT MUST BE HOARDED. I have many other primers that need to used. I did use this as much as possible and it provided an astonishing number of applications. Dumpster time!

Skincare samples! UGHHHH I have so many skin care samples that I am never going to use and I know it. What is particularly shameful about the Olay samples pictured here is that I've kept TWO samples of the same thing that I won't use. WHY? WHY? WHY? The product is called Olay Regenerist and it is a wrinkle cream...if I keep these products around until I have wrinkles PLEASE LOCK ME UP. The second product pictured here is a face and neck toning gel. I don't even really know what that is but man I better hoard it- Geez. I shouldn't even feel bad about throwing away these since I didn't even buy them. They can live with Oscar the Grouch now!

This one is actually quite painful for me to throw away. This is the Maybelline "The Colossal" mascara.  I have had this for well over a year. I do not typically follow the "3 month" rule for throwing away mascara. Mainly because I have a hard enough time throwing away things that have been around 12 months. This mascara was wonderful and I may purchase it again some day. My only complaint is that it smells horrible and always has. It is pretty much dried up now and what is coming out on the brush just goops on the end of the brush. In yet...I continued to use it for weeks and convinced myself that it was still performing like it did when it was new. I will have to actually put this one in the large garbage can outside because I fear I will pick it out of the indoor trash cans.

So that's it folks.  From now on I will be throwing away one product per product purchased.  I hope this post inspires others to look at their collection and determine what needs to be in the trash!

xoxoxo

Nicole

Nom nom nom nom nom.......

I thought I would share a lovely dinner that I made this week.  I find that some of the most simple meals are often the most delish. This is so classic...and SO SIMPLE. I made a.....




drum roll please.......................................................................................................

TUNA CASSEROLE!!!!!!!!

I know, I know...not very exciting or difficult.

I have made quite a few different tuna casserole recipes.  Many of them have been enjoyable but this one was truly out of this world.  I found the recipe on canadianliving.com.  The casserole was titled "Amazing Tuna Casserole", so I decided to see if it lived up to its name. I can tell you this much...IT DID. My boyfriend devoured nearly the entire pan in one sitting and commented several times on its yumtastic appeal.

So here's what you need.

1/2 cup diced onions

1/2 cup diced celery

3/4 red pepper, diced

1 can of white chunk tuna, drained

SAY WHAT?? TUNA? MEOWWWWWW MEOOWWWWWW MEOWWWWWW

I literally could not walk in my kitchen when I opened the tuna can. The can opening sound and the smell made Angus and Jubey think they were getting canned cat food. They were REALLY upset when they discovered it wasn't for them. Poor babies.

Back to whatcha need.

1 can of cream of mushroom soup (you could also use cream of celery)

3/4 cup of milk

1 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar)

1/2 cup of mayonnaise

3/4 cup raw egg noodles (I think any pasta would be fine but I really liked the texture of the egg noodles for this recipe)

Here's whatcha do.

Mix the onions (after you have cut them...cried and have mascara running down your face), celery, red pepper, tuna and mayo in a bowl.

In a small sauce pan, heat the soup and milk.  Once this mixture is warm, toss in the cheese and stir until the cheese fully melts.

Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles in boiling water.

Pour the sauce into the tuna mixture bowl. Stir it up!

Now pour in the noodles!

Stir it up!

Oh...you were supposed to have the oven preheated to 350 degreess the whole time. I find it amusing that I forgot to mention that in this post as I nearly always forget to do it when actually cooking as well. So yea..do that.

Grease your 9 by 13 casserole dish

Pour mixture into the casserole dish. I kind of packed it in.  Then top with more shredded cheese...why just have cheese when you can have MORE cheese? Then season with salt and pepper.

Bake for 30 minutes! Voila!

So good. Takes hardly any time at all. Uses simple ingredients. My kind of meal!

Let me know if you try this out! :)

Nom nom nom nom....