tonight: tortilla black bean pie. because the husband requested it.
from: everyday foods (of course)
on deck: chicken enchiladas with pumpkin sauce
in the near future: jamie oliver maryland chicken with bananas and corn (and prosciutto!)
the triple ginger cookies were as easy and delicious as a cookie should be. and widely appreciated. delicious with vanilla gelato as an impromptu ice cream sammich.
i bought beautiful, beautiful calvin klein boa-print and suede slingback heels. i am sorely, sorely tempted to wear them before i get them re-soled but i will regret it the second the lovely leather soles get scuffed up. delayed gratification is SO HARD. grumblegrumble.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
tastes like fall
i am deeply, deeply smitten with this cookie. i talked about baking them for days after i saw the recipe online. i assembled all of the ingredients last night (minus, sadly, butter. how did this house have NO BUTTER??). and i baked them today. they are gloriously ginger-y, delicious, and attractive. new cookie-crush is here.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
come & get summore
tuesday pm:
recipe: sukiyaki
source: the japanese kitchen. this book is my holy grail as a starting point for authentic japanese recipes. works best when paired with consultations via email with my grandma.
notes: comfort food! and the leftovers aren't bad either. it feels so good to eat things that are so tasty and good for you.
thursday pm:
recipe: black bean and tortilla pie
source: everyday food. again.
notes: beans and corn and onions stewed with beer. cheesy! toasty! layered goodness! with a side of grilled chicken chorizo (thanks whole foods!) and some chopped avocados and tomatoes and tapatillo. easy peasy.
on my to-do list: this spicy fig orange microwave jam recipe. mary already tried it and says it's delish.
recipe: sukiyaki
source: the japanese kitchen. this book is my holy grail as a starting point for authentic japanese recipes. works best when paired with consultations via email with my grandma.
notes: comfort food! and the leftovers aren't bad either. it feels so good to eat things that are so tasty and good for you.
thursday pm:
recipe: black bean and tortilla pie
source: everyday food. again.
notes: beans and corn and onions stewed with beer. cheesy! toasty! layered goodness! with a side of grilled chicken chorizo (thanks whole foods!) and some chopped avocados and tomatoes and tapatillo. easy peasy.
on my to-do list: this spicy fig orange microwave jam recipe. mary already tried it and says it's delish.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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mealtimes is goodtimes.
sunday pm:
recipe: coconut shrimp soup
source: everyday foods
notes: this recipe is hecka easy, tasty, and forgiving (i didn't have any limes. dripped a bit of vinegar in it for acidity, and garnished with red pepper flakes, and flat leaf parsley and shiso instead of scallions). i love this book. it's everything you want a cookbook to be--inspiring, accessible, pictures of EVERY recipe, and nutrition information. bam. in-yo-face. and i've gifted it to many friends who are as pumped about it as i am.
monday pm:
recipe: sesame chicken wings
source: williams-sonoma web site
notes: nothing too special about this one. doctored it with some honey and red pepper flakes, forgot about the ginger, and it turned out fine. our friends were happy with it and the whole plate got gobbled. not my first choice for chicken wings but it went well with the cold somen noodles.
recipe: grilled peaches with sweetened sour cream
source: everyday foods
notes: grilled up the peaches nutter (mr. butter) brought over. the six of us ate from one platter, tore it apart family-style. no complaints.
sunday pm:
recipe: coconut shrimp soup
source: everyday foods
notes: this recipe is hecka easy, tasty, and forgiving (i didn't have any limes. dripped a bit of vinegar in it for acidity, and garnished with red pepper flakes, and flat leaf parsley and shiso instead of scallions). i love this book. it's everything you want a cookbook to be--inspiring, accessible, pictures of EVERY recipe, and nutrition information. bam. in-yo-face. and i've gifted it to many friends who are as pumped about it as i am.
monday pm:
recipe: sesame chicken wings
source: williams-sonoma web site
notes: nothing too special about this one. doctored it with some honey and red pepper flakes, forgot about the ginger, and it turned out fine. our friends were happy with it and the whole plate got gobbled. not my first choice for chicken wings but it went well with the cold somen noodles.
recipe: grilled peaches with sweetened sour cream
source: everyday foods
notes: grilled up the peaches nutter (mr. butter) brought over. the six of us ate from one platter, tore it apart family-style. no complaints.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
moving!
dreaming of how to gussy-up a rental cottage. nesting adds up, though! i'm determined to become a craigslist treasure-hunter. in the mean time, things i love...
l.l. bean's painted cottage (how appropriate!) secretary desk:
west elm zebra rug:
cute old-school recliner (from macy's):
dreaming of cutecute home!
l.l. bean's painted cottage (how appropriate!) secretary desk:
west elm zebra rug:
cute old-school recliner (from macy's):
dreaming of cutecute home!
Friday, August 10, 2007
things that are lovely and entertaining
The Bearskin Rug: has sweet illustrations and commentaries by illustrator Kevin Cornell
I'm forwarding this to my friends: 16 Ways to Eat Healthy While Keeping it Cheap
I've been inspired by the Ripple Along. I want to crochet a cute blanket.
Ripped off from McSweeny's:
Places You Might
I'm forwarding this to my friends: 16 Ways to Eat Healthy While Keeping it Cheap
I've been inspired by the Ripple Along. I want to crochet a cute blanket.
Ripped off from McSweeny's:
Places You Might
Find Jesus.
BY JESSY HENDERSON
- - - -
In the couch cushions
Under the bed
In the last place you look
In the safe place you put him so you wouldn't forget where he was
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
linkage
the internet is a lovely place:
choco-map: finding chocolate in san francisco (or anywhere else)
kqed forum from 7/7/07 on youth violence prevention
knitting links:
next scarf
who's hat will this be?
knit cupcake!
almost embarrassed to admit it: going to check out the stampapalooza at a local stamp store. i'm going to represent for the globe-trotting, stamp-happy mother-in-law.
choco-map: finding chocolate in san francisco (or anywhere else)
kqed forum from 7/7/07 on youth violence prevention
knitting links:
next scarf
who's hat will this be?
knit cupcake!
almost embarrassed to admit it: going to check out the stampapalooza at a local stamp store. i'm going to represent for the globe-trotting, stamp-happy mother-in-law.
baby veggies are so cute!
i can't wait to eat these guys:
so cute! and we're so proud of ourselves! we ate our first onion last week. farming = tasty fun.
so cute! and we're so proud of ourselves! we ate our first onion last week. farming = tasty fun.
Monday, June 4, 2007
among other things
new crafted shirt(my first foray into freezer-paper applique):
new favorite band to see live: the arcade fire. so awesome. and the chronicle agrees.
and a new favorite site:
new favorite band to see live: the arcade fire. so awesome. and the chronicle agrees.
and a new favorite site:
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