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This looks too good!

this looks so good!!!

I wouldn't complain if that's where he chose, but I doubt I would want a second date. Unless we went there for some cheap drinks.. then I wouldn't mind. But there's so many places around here that I'd never choose a chain. My boyfriend and I have been to a few together, when we were on road trips and they are the only thing open at midnight and it makes us both kind of miserable.

I gave up soda about eight years ago -- every once in awhile I'll have a few sips, but that's it. When I *do* indulge in flavored beverages, it's usually from places where they are made in house -- ginger beer, raspberry syrup, etc -- but I also love this vanilla seltzer, by penguin brand.. it tastes like cream soda without all the sweetness. I love it!

Simple syrup squeezed with lots of fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice (not concentrate or powder!) and filtered tap water. Shaken vigorously with a ridiculous amount of ice, and sometimes raspberry stoli.

Strawberry poppyseed with lime curd in the middle, and cream cheese frosting!