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Meet Erin Trabeau Bowling

Age: 26
Occupation: Marketing Research, Lamar Advertising
Twitter: @etbowling

Your theme song: “Typical” by Mutemath.

Most thought-provoking read: Harry Potter. What if wizards DO live among us?

Favorite blog and why: The Kitchn. It has great recipes, kitchen decorating and dinner party ideas.

Best place to meet up with friends: Radio Bar.

Who inspires you the most: My mother. She has faced many hardships in her life but has come out strong and selfless.

Clothing/accessory you can’t do without: Glasses for fashion and for function, and a fanny pack for traveling — don’t knock it ’till you try it!

The best dish you can cook yourself: Tofu Pad Thai.

Coffee order: Double Iced Latte.

Ice cream flavor: Dark Cherry mixed with Espresso from Latte e Miele.

Who is the most famous person you’ve met? I went shopping with Emma Watson. Oh wait, that was a dream…

Ideal lunch date: Dandwiches and coffee on the patio at Magpie Café.

Best meal from the past week: A Monjunis dinner feast with friends.

What is always in your fridge: Hummus and blueberries.

Favorite fictional character: Mario. He rides on a dinosaur through rooms of ghosts and fire breathing dragons for his lady.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: I am 26, and I can still do backflips.

Baton Rouge needs: More late-night coffee, dessert and food places.