Whew! This month really flew by. I don’t know what happened, but here we are, about to enter May, and I didn’t get nearly everything I wanted done. But I DID make a lot of delicious treats from Lesley Stowe’s Desserts from My Kitchen! This book is gorgeous–you all know […]
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Avengers Assemble! Avengers Viewing Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AvengersUnite #CollectiveBias ASSEMBLE! MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron comes out on May 1st, which means you only have a week to plan an epic viewing party. Get your friends together, watch the first Avengers […]
Cookbook Club April 2015: Desserts From My Kitchen
Welcome to the Geeky Hostess Cookbook Club! Each month I’ll pick a cookbook and try various recipes from it. I’ll post pictures of the outcomes on Instagram and share my thoughts on social media. Based on permissions from the author/publisher, some months may include giveaways, free recipes, and interviews. You […]
Eggvengers: Turn Your Easter Eggs Into Superheroes
My friends over at HalloweenCostumes.com put together something that had me laughing at the ridiculousness/adorableness of it: Eggvengers, Avengers costumes for your Easter Eggs. Holiday DIY, Marvel superheroes, and more puns than I can count? You’ve just found one of my new favorite things. You can print out costumes for […]
Get Geeky Sprinkles at ECCC!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be exhibiting at Emerald City Comicon this weekend! You’ll be able to find the Geeky Hostess booth in all of its pink and cupcakey-glory on the 6th floor of the convention center (booth #2705!). In addition to saying “Hi” to me and exchanging hugs […]
Plants vs. Zombies’ Magic Taco
Have you heard the news about the new Plants vs. Zombies comic? Dark Horse is releasing “Bully For You,” an all-ages miniseries coming to a comic shop near you in June! The news made me want to make something special–and what’s better than a magic taco? I’ve been on […]
3D Print Pancakes with PancakeBot
I’ve been waiting for the day when 3D printers would become a bit more delicious, and that day is here. This PancakeBot uses 3D printing technology to pour pancake batter directly on a griddle, making pancakes in the shape of anything you wish. The PancakeBot will retail for $299 […]
Seattle Web Fest is this Saturday!
Job Hunters, the web series I produced, was selected to be a part of the inaugural Seattle Web Fest, and I’m thrilled! I can’t wait to see it on the big screen, and you can too, for free! This Saturday, join me at Seattle Web Fest for screenings, panels, hugs, […]
UW Geek Week is Upon Us!
The University of Washington, my alma mater, is hosting an incredibly fun “Geek Week” this week. Although most events are for students only, the end of the week concert is open to all. Jonathan Coulton will be headlining the show, with the always lovely Doubleclicks and Fighter X. Tickets are […]
Girl Scout Samoa Icebox Cake
It’s that time of year again. Time for angels to descend down to earth and give us ambrosia from the heavens girls to sell Girl Scout Cookies. And, as is tradition, I’m participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Recipe Contest. We take Girl Scout cookies and attempt to not eat them […]