CONFESSIONS OF A FAT GIRL

The #ImWithHer Giveaway!

In which the blogger wonders if she can make voter registration a giveaway entry mechanic....

In 2015, when a cagey Hillary Clinton had not yet confirmed if she was running for President, I ran a giveaway for a Hillary-themed coloring book. At the time, she was the 44th First Lady and former Secretary of State. 

Today, she is the Democratic nominee for President of the United States so Ulysses Press has reissued the coloring book, a special edition, to further honor America’s best-known female politician. It's less than $8 on Amazon! 

Yes, I totally photographed the cover with my DNC Toms peaking into the photo. Seemed appropriate. 

The book chronicles dozens of unforgettable moments in her life. You’ll capture her early childhood and academic accomplishments, time as First Lady in Arkansas and the White House, and years in the Senate and State Department, as well as her entire political career right up to this fascinating (terrifying? embarrassing?) 2016 Presidential Race. I colored one myself -- as I am totally addicted to all of the coloring these days:

Well, I won't tell you who to vote for, but I will encourage you to register and to actually vote. Please. 

And I will encourage you to enter this giveaway! Win one of these coloring books! It will be a fun distraction when the results are rolling in on November 8. If you need me that night, I'll be the anxious one downing vodka and breathing into a brown paper bag. 

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Hyperion Public in Studio City, You Are Welcome Here

The building at 12969 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City has seen a few "rebirths" over the last few years. When I worked down the street from it, many years ago, it was kind of the place you went for business lunches with passable eats. Later, it was a pub with passable pub fare and loudness. 

I am glad that something classy has finally turned the space around and I hope Hyperion Public stays in the hood for a long time! The brunch I had was wonderful. 

Photo co. of acuna-hansen

We happened to be there for "Pancake Mayhem" which was both good and bad. Good because, well, DELICIOUS. Bad because, well, DECISIONS.

But you'd better believe that "Camp Counselor" made it's way to our table. And even though I had to skip the nutella (allergies, y'all), it really ranked right up there as some of the best pancakes I've ever had. No joke. The pancakes themselves were soft and delicious but a little crispy around the edges, which was a nice touch that added texture. And while the toppings were obviously decadent, they weren't piled on the dish in massive heaps so I never felt like I was heading to sugar coma-land, and that was much appreciated because I had more food to try! 

Not too much chocolate, not too much anything -- everything as it should be and perfect. 

My friend and I shared the pancakes but we also wanted to sample some egg dishes. So we had the savory Chilaquiles -- over easy eggs, black bean puree, pickled vegetables, queso fresco, sour cream and, of course, fresh corn tortilla chips. And also the rich Croque Madam -- grilled rustic bread with dijon aioli, swiss cheese, black forest ham, thyme-pecorino mornay and two sunny-side up eggs. 

If those photos make you wanna lick the screen, I wouldn't blame you. I took them with my friend's new iPhone 7. That camera is a food blogger's best friend, I tell you. Of course, it helps that the food actually was that good.

Hot tip: Hyperion Public's special sauce is worth the ask, daytime or nighttime. Get the "OMG Sauce." Try subbing out your breakfast potatoes for fries and dip 'em. I'm also a big, big fan of their pretzel and dip appetizer. They make a GOOD pretzel, y'all. 

The valley definitely has some good Brunch spots within it's boundaries but the east end has been lacking in superstars lately. Hyperion Public is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and i look forward to returning many more times. Perhaps the next trip will be with a group as they have a great setup for that (something else also hard to find)! 

Photo co. of acuna-hansen

Oh hey, did I mention a GREAT Bloody Mary and BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS? 

So? Who's coming with me?

More:

• Website
• They also have a location in Silver Lake! 
• Follow them on Instagram and/or Twitter.
• There's a fair amount of street parking in the area but valet is inexpensive.

Disclosure: This meal was hosted. The opinions are hosted in my own noggin', though. You're welcome.