The second episode of Life is Strange 2 launched today, so I thought I’d celebrate by remembering the one part of the first episode that didn’t make me cry–the dad’s delightful pasta recipe. This recipe was found on the side of the fridge–it’s meant to be an easy recipe for […]
Tag: video games
Fallout 76 Nuka Cola Cupcakes
While working at Xbox, I’ve started a tradition where I bring in cupcakes after we do an event. I pick one of my favorite aspects of the event and let that be inspiration for the flavor. At PAX West, we had a super cool area for Fallout 76 where people […]
Cuphead Inspired Cake
It’s September 29th, and that means it’s CUPHEAD DAY! Cuphead is a highly anticipated game that is HAND. DRAWN. in the style of 1930’s cartoons. It’s weird, it’s a little creepy, and it’s supposed to be super hard. I can’t wait to try it out. (Check out the trailer below!) […]
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
PUBG is one of the hottest games out there right now, and it’s making the phrase “Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner” a serious term that all esports players are vying for. But whether you play or not, a delicious chicken dinner is easily within your reach. For those not in the […]
Top 10 Parties for PAX Prime 2015
When I’m not making recipe and putting sprinkles on everything, I’m running the @paxparties twitter handle. I keep everyone at PAX informed of the hot parties happening each night, and this year there are more than ever! Not sure which ones to head to? These are my top 10 choices […]
Recipes From Extra Life: Saints Flow
It was late. I needed to make an energy drink. And I was slowly losing my mind. Watch me laugh to avoid crying in pain. Join me. Want to make your own Saints Flow? (Why? Why would you do that?) Ingredients: 1 can Cranberry Red Bull 1 bottle generic 5 […]
Friday Favorites: October 18
This week has me prepping my Halloween post shoot, prepping for GeekGirlCon, and prepping for various other parties/events happening in the next few weeks. With my birthday, my friends’ birthdays, Halloween, and more, the 2nd half of October is always an adventure! Here are the things I’ve been loving this […]
Tara’s at PAX!
PAX is almost here! I should be excited, but I’m really just exhausted. Constant cons and traveling and Job Hunters and other fun things has left me looking forward to a weekend with nothing going on. But still–PAX is here, and even if I’m tired, I’m still gonna make the […]
Nintendo Cartridge Jewelry
Etsy shop OhMyGeekness has come out with the cutest little pieces of nostalgia: NES cartridge jewelry. The pieces range in price from $14-45, with most items around $16. In addition to NES, she’s got N64, Xbox 360, PS1, and PS2 cartridges, and a variety of cute geeky and game-related characters […]
Pwn Love: 365 Days of Video Game Fashion
K. Stewart of the blog PwnLove has embarked on an extraordinary journey: To wear video game fashion for 365 days straight. Today, on her 100th day into the challenge, she tells us a bit about the project and gives us her best video game fashion tips. Read on–I guarantee you’ll learn something […]