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I Got Meme’d!
2008-05-03 05:56:00 Well, I thought I’d just pop in here for a minute (I know, poor me, nothing else to do on a Friday night–sniff, boo hoo) to add a quick post before the real weekend fun starts–watching Battlestar Gallactica with the HH and The Girls! Whoo-hoo! One of my favorite bloggers, Lisa of Lisa’s Vegetarian Kitchen, has tagged me for a meme. Here are the rules: Pick up the nearest book, and turn to page 123. Find the 5th sentence, then copy out the next 3 after that. The book I’m reading is called Consolation, by Canadian author Michael Redhill. The book relates 2 parallel storylines: one about a young apothecary in the late 1800s who emigrates to Toronto from London, England, to embark on a new life so he can transport his family to Canada; the second, a present-day story about a widow whose quest (sparked by her geologist husband’s suicide) is to validate his theory about Toronto’s history, which had been rejected before he died. I&r... More About: Meme
Polish Lemon Cake*
2008-05-02 09:55:00 *Okay, so it’s not really Polish . But the topping reminded me of a German Chocolate Cake topping, and since (half) my ancestry is Polish, I thought I’d just use the same concept for this cake’s name. Did you hear the one about the (half) Polish woman who wanted to bake a cake? Just kidding. All right now! ‘Nuff of those wacky raw dishes we’ve been seeing the last couple of days!! Time for some CAKE. One of the greatest challenges of living in a long-term, committed relationship is dealing with those areas in which you and your partner don’t necessarily mesh. In order to coexist harmoniously and still retain one’s sanity, it’s sometimes necessary to make accommodations. (Okay, fine; not only “sometimes,” but pretty much every day. Okay, fine; several times a day.). Since this union is the second go-round for both the HH and me, we no longer bristle at the petty, quotidien issues that drive some newlyweds... More About: Lemon
Cultured Vegetables
2008-05-01 21:45:00 Well, seems I’m on a raw kick this week–here’s a second raw recipe in a row (and also a tongue-twister using “R” words!). As promised, I’m going to offer the recipe for “Cultured Vegetables ” from my Total Health course. Every time I utter the name of this recipe, I can’t help thinking, “As opposed to what? Crass, uncouth vegetables?” But my mind just works that way. If you’ve ever enjoyed a side of tangy, crisp coleslaw or the zing that some juicy sauerkraut can add to a Reuben sandwich, you’ve already sampled cultured vegetables. The term refers to veggies that have been allowed to ferment naturally, within their own juices, to help breed the natural bacteria within them. These are good bacteria, people–the same kind you eat in healthy, immune-enhancing yogurt with live probiotics. In fact, naturally cultured veggies may contain even more of these healthful bacteria than the yogurt do...
On Being Mindful
2008-05-01 14:49:00 I know I said I’d relegate comments about my Total Health program to a coda each week, but last night’s class spurred such a barrage of ideas that I wanted to set them down (despite last week’s blathering about eating styles–we all know how well that one went over). So be warned: this entry features no recipe, and it’s about dieting. Please feel free to skip if that’s not of interest! When I first started this blog back in late October (six months yesterday!!), I wrote quite frequently about my diet and (tenuous) attempts to lose weight. I actually never intended it to morph into a food blog, but once I started reminiscing about different recipe origins, preparation methods, ingredient sources, etc., it seemed to move naturally in that direction (at least, most of the time). I preferred to write about the dishes themselves rather than my reactions to, or feelings about, them. Well, one of our “assignments” last week in my Tota...
Something’s Fishy: Raw Nori Rolls
2008-04-30 22:15:00 In my short stint as a raw foodist (very different from an “in-the-raw” foodist, which, for obvious reasons, I’d never do) I was determined to try out every variation of living foods imaginable. This meant foods I’d otherwise probably never eat, such as raw fennel (basically just don’t like it); raw cashews (okay, but too bland on their own for my taste); raw cacao nibs (not bad when ground up and incorporated into some form of dessert); and raw sushi. What? Sushi is already raw, you say? Ah, but I’m not talking about fish. Rather, I’m talking about fish-y, or fish-like, sushi, composed of raw nuts and veggies. And waaaay better than slimy, slippery, dead tuna! This recipe pairs almonds and sundried tomatoes for a magical synergy that results in a filling reminiscent of saltwater and salmon without actually being salmon (or John Malkovich, for that matter). You enjoy the essence of the sea without having to eat any fis...
Caramelized Baby Bok Choy with Cashews and Sesame Seeds
2008-04-28 15:55:00 While I am an avid fan of most types of Asian cuisine, I have always been rather underwhelmed by bok choy. Perhaps it’s the similarity in color and texture to celery, another vegetable I dislike; perhaps it’s that I can’t help but note how its bulbous bottom and fan-leaf top bears an eery resemblance to the comic strip Dilbert’s eponymous character; either way, bok choy has always seemed more trouble to me than it’s worth. Besides a bit of a crunch, really, what does it offer? An insipid, watery base and limp, lackluster leaves. Bleh. Last weekend, however, I found myself with three of those babies (and I mean that literally: they were baby bok choy) courtesy of our weekly organic produce box, and wondering what the heck to do with them. Now, it’s true, a weekly delivery of assorted organic produce is normally a good thing. For one, you get to eat assorted organic produce (and weekly!). I love the fact that I can reduce my t... More About: Baby , Sesame , Seeds
Peanut Butter Biscuits
2008-04-27 04:14:00 Well, it’s been pretty hectic over here in the DDD household. For the past couple of days, I’ve been slogging away at course prep for a course that deals with diaries and personal journals. (Did you know, for instance, that the first online diary, or weblog –today known simply as “blog”–was begun in 1994? Or that psychiatrists and psychologists often ask their patients to use free association or stream-of-consciousness in journals as a way to dredge up old, repressed conflicts or neuroses?) Okay–enough work for now! Time for a snack break. Ah, but what to eat? Hmmm. . . .well, funny, but peanut butter popped into my head. Oh, yeah, baby–peanut butter! I love it. It’s creamy, it’s delicious, it’s full of–well, nuts. (Oh. Hmmm. Is that a bad thing, that I just said “nuts”? Really, I didn’t mean anything by it. . .sometimes, you know, a peanut is just a peanut.)... More About: Peanut , Biscuits , Butter
Mock Green Papaya Salad
2008-04-24 14:15:00 As you may have noticed, I love blogging. When something prevents me from engaging in my (almost) daily trio of cooking, eating, and writing about it, I feel a bit deprived. The strangest triggers will spark a barrage of blogging ideas, and then I’m off. One of the greatest side effects of blogging is that it encourages you to try new recipes. After all, how can you blog about a novel, interesting dish every few days if you eat the selfsame foods day after day? Still, there’s a certain built-in sense of loss in this pattern. Often, I’ll find a recipe that’s simply spectacular, and the HH and I will devour it with great gusto and appreciation. Then I’ll be struck with a sense of melancholy at the knowledge that I’ll likely never cook that dish again, because I must move on to the next one on my ever-expanding list. It’s somewhat akin to taking a long, boring flight on a business trip and experiencing the serendipitous joy... More About: Green , Salad , Papaya , Mock
Carrots Raised in Fear
2008-04-24 05:47:00 Whoa. That was some heavy-duty holistic workshop tonight. We covered a huge array of topics, and ended the evening by packing jars with homemade cultured veggies (which, methinks, I will write about in due time, on this very blog). Overall, I really enjoyed the course, especially since we’ll be taking the changes slowly, and one at a time. Homework this week: eating without distractions. Rather than bore you all with the minutiae of my diet/lifestyle/meditation/life overhaul program every week, I’ve decided that in future I’ll just add a little coda at the end of whichever post happens to follow my classes. But for today, I’d like to provide a general sense of the core principles we covered. And to do that, I’m going to tell a little story, one that spans the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime. Once upon a time, when I first started teaching, I knew exactly one person who was vegan. As someone who’d done some minimal rea... More About: Carrots , Fear
Dog Day: A Study in Contrasts
2008-04-23 20:58:00 Tonight I start my course, Total Health, and I can hardly wait. I am truly hoping that a holistic, well-rounded approach to diet and lifestyle will put me back on the right track to improved health. This is one area where the HH has a hard time comprehending the Herculean effort it takes to avoid certain food-related temptations, as he is naturally slim, has never had an eating disorder, and knows exactly when to stop eating, even if he adores the food on his plate. As I’ve mentioned before, food isn’t the only area where the HH and I differ. My beloved and I are, shall we say, sort of like Oscar and Felix. . . like analog and digital. . . like yin and yang. . . like ice cream and tofutti. . . like Sonny and Cher. . . like Jack Spratt and–well, you get the idea. (And, on another note: how did we ever survive without Wikipedia–seriously?). Anyway, that got me thinking about the old cliché that says dog owners and their dogs come to resemble eac... More About: Study
Frugal Frittata
2008-04-22 19:03:00 Whenever we visit my family in Montreal as we did this past weekend, I return to Toronto feeling a little discombobulated. Since I was a callow young’un when I moved away from home (at 17), I never really got to know La Belle Ville that well before I left, so I always feel like a tourist when I return. At the same time, these somewhat frenetic, drive-by junkets (never more than 2 days long) tend to be so micro-scheduled that our itinerary is often tighter than one of Madonna’s corsets. Regarding our “visits,” the HH once remarked, “I’ve been coming to Montreal with you for ten years, and all I’ve ever seen is a hotel, your dad’s house and your sister’s apartment.” Unfortunately, too true, and this last trip was no exception. Still, I do enjoy reuniting with family and friends, even if for a few minutes each during out revolving-door visits. And despite my anxiety over a still-tentative back, the driving was f... More About: Frugal , Frittata
Five Things
2008-04-21 17:35:00 Well, the HH and I just returned yesterday from a quick weekend jaunt to Montreal to visit with family and friends (more on that next time), which means I haven’t had time to cook over the past few days. A food post will have to wait, and so. . . Since I was tagged recently by the lovely A-K of Swell Vegan to tell 5 things about myself, I thought I’d share those those today instead. Spending 6 hours in the car yesterday did afford some time to think of new things to include (which seems to be getting harder and harder, as the blog itself more or less broadcasts such info daily!). Here goes: 1) Even though I was born and raised in Montreal, I am one of those few ex-Montrealers who prefers Toronto to my native city. I moved here in 1983 and feel as if Toronto is where I really grew up and developed an adult identity. I love that Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world; that it’s number three in the world (only after New York and Londo... More About: Things
Soya-Who? Soy-Free Vegan Whipped Cream
2008-04-18 15:02:00 True confession (of the culinary kind): Even though I stopped baking with refined sugar almost a decade ago and never keep it in the house, there are times when I cave. On occasion I’ll purchase a sugar-laden product, either because (a) it’s something new and fabulous and I feel I MUST try it, or (b) it’s something not normally available to vegan eaters and I want to taste-test, to see if I can conjure up a healthier version of my own. Sometimes, it’s both. That was the case when I bought my first–and only–can of Soya too a couple of months ago. My friend PR Queen and I attended a health food fair where they were hawking selling the product tax-free (which–as those of you who’ve ever shopped in Canada will know–is, like, 85% off). I couldn’t resist. And so, feeling oddly like Sethi in the movie The Ten Commandments (though not at all regal, of course), I broke my own vow, and uttered the name of. .... More About: Free , Vegan , Cream
Spicy Red Pepper Pasta
2008-04-18 00:58:00 Sometimes it’s best not to complicate matters. Even though I am well aware of this principle, I’ve never been the kind of gal who naturally embraces “simple”: no scoop of vanilla ice cream for me when double-fudge-cookie-cream-caramel-swirl exists in the world; no blue wooly socks if I can wear my favorite pair emblazoned with frolicking brown and green puppies; no simple sentence when a complex, adjective-crammed, three-clause phrasing can be used instead. In terms of this particular trait, the HH and I are polar opposites. Unlike me, he invariably takes the path of least complication. In fact, he’s frequently reminding me that, in his opinon, I tend to overcomplicate matters. Scene One: I’m worried about Elsie. Just look at her! She’s terribly lethargic, sleeping on her pillow all afternoon. She didn’t even come into the kitchen when I started baking. Could she be sick? Maybe we should take her to the ve... More About: Pasta , Pepper , Spicy
Flash in the Pan: Kale and Hearty Salad
2008-04-16 21:14:00 Sometimes, you just want to eat something now. I’ve decided to offer a mini-post every once in a while, for a dish that comes together incredibly quickly, or else is so easy to make that no recipe is required. Here’s today’s ”Flash in the Pan.” Well, since my back is still a bit sore, I’m opting for a “flash in the pan” today. Hmm: sore back. . flash. . .does that make this a “flash-back”? (Ouch. Sorry–that one hurt even more than the back injury!). We ate this salad the other night along with my newfound amore, nutroast (don’t tell the HH). This is one of my favorite salads ever, and even The Girls love it (without the onion, of course). Oh, and there’s no strain whatsoever on your back when you mix this together. (”Yes, Mum, this is definitely a keeper. But what do you mean, nutroast is your new amore? What about US? Aren’t WE at the top of the lis... More About: Salad , Kale
Nut Roast Extraordinaire
2008-04-15 00:43:00 The first nut roast I ever made–or ever tasted–was for the romantic Valentine’s Day dinner I cooked up for the HH and me this year. Well, let me tell you, the specific holiday notwithstanding, it was definitely love at first bite (of the nut roast, that is–shame on you for thinking otherwise! Besides, after eleven years, love for the HH had already been firmly established; no biting there for some time, now). And now, Johanna from Green Gourmet Giraffe has decided to host a blogging event, A Neb at Nut Roast , to honor that venerable dish of nuts, veggies, and spices; that meal-in-a-brick; that loaf to beat all loaves: the Nut Roast! As soon as I read about it, I knew I had to come up with something extra special. When I first baked up the Valentine’s Day roast, I dutifully followed Johanna’s original recipe; and while it was delicious, that wouldn’t do on this occasion. As I concocted my recipe for a main course consisting...
Lucky Comestible II (5): Apple-Quinoa Cake
2008-04-14 02:30:00 [I thought it would be fun to run a little series over here at DDD: I'll profile one one of my favorite foods, or a food that I've recently discovered and enjoyed, over several days. For this second entry, I'm focusing on Quinoa . The series is presented on an occasional (and entirely arbitrary) basis, before I move on to the next lucky comestible. This is the last entry on quinoa.] The moment I decided to present a Lucky Comestible series about quinoa, I simultaneously decided I’d have to include at least one baked goodie. I know what you’re thinking: “Now, Ricki, haven’t you already included a recipe for said baked goodie? After all, you did post about Almond-Quinoa Muffins before the involuntary GBR, didn’t you?” Why, yes! Yes, I did. However, technically speaking, muffins are a “baked good,” not a “baked goodie“–the latter term reserved for dessert-type treats, such as cakes, pies, cookie... More About: Apple , Cake
A Date, a Dilemma and a Diet
2008-04-13 16:39:00 [Warning: this post contains material that some might find offensive. That's right--I'm going to be serious for once.] Last evening, the HH and I went out for dinner to celebrate our anniversary (eleven years since we met—can it be possible??). Actually, our true anniversary was last Sunday, but given the unexpected GBR that had me stuck in the house, we deferred until yesterday (sort of like we did with our Valentine’s Day dinner, celebrated on February 16th—guess we’re just wacky that way). As we always do on this milestone date, we splurged and went to our favorite restaurant (something we do about twice a year—any more, and we probably couldn’t afford regular food!). Even though it’s outrageously expensive, the place does deliver, and consistently: great menu, great service, great atmosphere. It’s never a problem to find a meal that suits my dietary restrictions (there’s often a tempeh option!), and even if there’s nothing suitable on the menu, ... More About: Diet , Dilemma
Lucky Comestible II (4): Tagine of Quinoa with Chickpeas, Olives and Prunes
2008-04-10 18:12:00 It’s a truism when discussing the era of flower children and Woodstock to say, ”If you remember the ’60s, you probably weren’t there.” When it comes to the 1980s, however, those of us who lived through it are more likely to lament, ”I remember it all–if only I could forget!” Still, the Era of All Things Excessive (also known as the “Me” Decade) did have its touchstones. Let’s see: if you (a) know what a “social X-Ray” refers to; (b) can name the performers who sang “Ebony and Ivory“; (c) own one of the original Cabbage Patch Dolls; (d) know where Expo ‘86 took place; and (e) have seen the only movie in which Julia Roberts was actually any good, then you, like I, were most likely cognizant of the 1980s–like it or not. And yet, I can’t help but feel nostalgic for those times. I mean, how can anyone forget the heady 80s, with their typical Yuppie... More About: Olives , Lucky , Quinoa
Lucky Comestible II (3): Quinoa-Oatmeal Croquettes
2008-04-10 02:28:00 [I thought it would be fun to run a little series over here at DDD: I'll profile one one of my favorite foods, or a food that I've recently discovered and enjoyed, over several days. For this second entry, I'm focusing on Quinoa . The series is presented on an occasional (and entirely arbitrary) basis, before I move on to the next lucky comestible. ] You guys are too funny! I would never have guessed that my silly little comment about quotation marks at the end of yesterday’s post could spark so many witty comebacks. Well, quotation marks be damned! Now that I’m officially *back,* I’ll just have to reach waaaay %back % into my punctuation quiver and pick out a few other sharp marks and symbols. And so, right ++BACK++ at ya! For now, though, I must hold myself >bAcK< and will no longer tap my spinal woes as a source of humor (though the original Spinal Tap, on the other hand, provides its own endless source of punny laughs). And ... More About: Lucky , Oatmeal
How I Spent My Spring Vacation*
2008-04-09 03:26:00 *Or, It’s a Long Road “Back” *Or, Things You Think About While Lying Flat on Your Back for Ten Days Well, I may not be completely “back” just yet, but I am at least vertical once again–if only for a couple of hours a day. YIPPEE! Talk about an ordeal. I wouldn’t wish that kind of pain on anyone, nosirree. Not even the nastiest bully from grade school. No, not even the most loathed former boss. Not even the rudest clerk at the video store. Or even the most reviled ex-boyfriend (He of the Black Leather Pants). Yes, it was that bad! And I am thrilledl to finally return to the world of blogs and blogging! It feels like eons since I’ve written on (or even looked at) this site, or any of the other blogs out there I so enjoy reading. I promise to catch up on them all over the next week or so. But before I even begin to write about my unanticipated interval of Great Bed Rest (aka Grevious Back Relapse)–or GBR, I want to... More About: Spring , Vacation
Not “Back” Yet
2008-03-31 22:11:00 Hello, this is the HH. It looks like Ricki will be stuck in bed for a few weeks, at least, with a sore back. Without a laptop, that means no blogging. She asked me to let you all know she wishes she could write and will get back as soon as she can. The Girls haven’t left her side, though. More About: Back
The Best Laid Plans
2008-03-28 21:27:00 Well, as they say, the best laid plans of rodents and humans. . . or something like that. Despite my own best laid plans for quinoa today, I am myself laid up. . . with a pulled back. And though I’ve had a bad back for years and thought I was used to the inconvenience it can bring, yesterday morning I swear I heard an audible *SNAP!* as I leaned over to refill The Girls’ water bowls (yep, something as simple as that can throw it out). Well, this time, it’s a real doozy. According to the physiotherapist, at least 4-5 days’ worth of doozy. [“Mum, why are you still in bed, and when are you getting up? What do you mean, you still need this blanket?”] So I apologize, but I won’t be posting about the remainder of the quinoa recipes I had in mind until next week; I wasn’t able to get to the store to pick up ingredients, and there’s no chance of me cooking over the next few days (I can barely sit at the computer, let alone st... More About: Plans
Lucky Comestible II (2): Almond-Quinoa Muffins
2008-03-27 01:31:00 Well. So. It snowed again yesterday. Actually, it stormed; we got about 5 cm. (2 inches) to add to the–what? 478 cm? 792 cm? 14 kilometers?–pre-existing snow already piled in mini-glaciers beside every driveway, walkway, sidewalk, and garage. And there I was, once again stuck in the house, avoiding the pelting flakes and ice pellets. I imagine this is what it feels like to live in perma-frost, constantly surrounded by the white stuff with no end in sight. I feel exactly like Captain Robert Scott must have felt on one of his forays to the South Pole, holed up with his companions in his ice-shack as refuge against the elements. Just as he did in his famous diary, I could easily write an entry something like this: Bitter storms accosted the crew today, forcing the team to head indoors. We huddle by the makeshift fire and attempt to warm our weary, frostbitten hands. Thrashing winds surround us at every turn. All but forsaken in this fri... More About: Muffins , Almond , Lucky , Quinoa
Lucky Comestible II: Quinoa Salad with Buckwheat and Cranberries
2008-03-25 21:20:00 [I thought it would be fun to run a little series over here at DDD: I’ll profile one one of my favorite foods, or a food that I’ve recently discovered and enjoyed, over several days. For this second entry, I’m focusing on Quinoa . The series is presented on an occasional (and entirely arbitrary) basis, before I move on to the next lucky comestible. ] I remember very clearly the first time I tasted quinoa (pronounced keen-wah): there was I, barely having reached the other side of twenty, at an English Department party at the University of Windsor. As a Teaching Assistant studying toward my MA degree, I had leaped at the chance to attend, not only because this was my very first chance to enter the Inner Sanctum of the faculty club, but also because I’d been harboring a raging crush on my Modern American Drama professor and I knew he’d be there. As it turns out, no, my sophomoric infatuation never made it beyond the fantasy stage;... More About: Salad , Cranberries , Lucky , Buckwheat
Weekend Update
2008-03-23 22:08:00 I thought I’d take a few minutes before heading out for a long trail-walk with The Girls (it’s a long weekend over here, and they’re thrilled to have us both at home–ALL DAY!!) to post a few newsy notes. So, if you drop in only for the recipes or the witty repartee (I suppose that since I don’t hear your replies, it’s actually just “partee”), then you may wish to skip this entry and wait for the next. But if you do, you might just miss something important. . . not that I’m saying you should stay, or anything. . . it’s entirely up to you. . . News Bit Number One: For those of you who may have missed it or don’t look for such things, I recently added a Recipe Index (under “Pages,” at right). I’ve categorized according to general food types, but if I’ve missed one you want to see, please let me know. I must say that I was quite surprised at the number of gluten free options in the list... More About: Weekend , Update , Weekend Update
Spiced Carrot Gnocchi in Creamy Sauce
2008-03-23 00:52:00 Knock, knock. Who’s there? Gnocchi . Gnocchi Who? Gnocchi your socks off. What? Gnocchi three times. Excuse me? “Gnocchi Three Times on the Ceiling if You Wa-ant Me. . . Twice on the Pipes. . .” Okay, I think that’s quite enough. You shouldn’t gnocchi a guy when he’s down. I said that’s it! That’s all I’m gonna take! Oh, come on. Be nice to me. I went to the School of Hard Gnocchis. All right, buddy, you asked for it– Look, don’t gnocchi it ’til you try it. * * * * * * Now, judging by my little preamble here, you might infer that I don’t take my gnocchi quite as seriously as I should. I assure you, nothing could be further from the truth. I fully understand the gravitas of gnocchi, believe me; in fact, I take them just as seriously as my job (extremely); or saving for retirement (nerve-rackingly); or even the well-being of The Girls (all-consumingly). (&rdquo... More About: Carrot , Sauce
Flash in the Pan: Like Chocolate for Water*
2008-03-22 04:16:00 *Or, The Only Type of Chocolate I Can Effortlessly Resist [I’ve decided to offer a mini-post every once in a while, for a dish that comes together incredibly quickly, or else is so easy to make that no recipe is required. Here’s today’s “Flash in the Pan.”] It seems a bit misleading to even post this recipe, since the major ingredient (chocolate) came to me straight from Ecuador (via a friend who’s in town)–which means there’s not much chance too many of you can reproduce this exactly as presented. Still, if you have access to similar types of chocolate (such as a good quality 70% cocoa bar, or these little nuggets that I’ve been getting from my friend PR Queen), I’m sure you’ll whip up something pretty darn close. I’ve probably mentioned before that I maintain contact with a group of four women from my nutrition school days (we were study-buddies). Every few months, we get together for a healthy m... More About: Water
Pastoral Onion Potato Bread and Rustic Carrot Pâté
2008-03-20 14:01:00 I considered going back to basics and entitling this post, simply, ”Bread and Spread,” but decided against the too-generic descriptor (even though it does offer up a lovely rhyme). But these two foods, when eaten together, really could inspire poetry (if you’ll forgive the extended metaphor), so I opted for my slightly rhapsodic title instead. And besides, with Easter coming up tomorrow, “pastoral” seemed like the right choice. I’ve been hankering after this Potato Bread ever since I read about it a while back on Johanna’s blog (and originally posted on Redacted Recipes). Johanna’s version of the recipe, bespeckled with little amethyst wisps of grated purple potatoes, was not only visually beautiful, but her post also described the bread itself–its taste and texture–as veritably irresistible. Now, I’m not a huge fan of bread per se (I rarely, if ever, eat sandwiches–though I made an exception for a T... More About: Carrot , Onion , Pastoral
Virtual Spring: Katie’s Creamy Aspara-Dip
More articles from this author:2008-03-19 12:52:00 Well, it snowed AGAIN yesterday (is this grating on your nerves as much as it’s grating on mine?* I mean, it is now March 19th. Like, what’s up with that? Snow is just. . . so. . . wrong at this time of year. In either hemisphere). I am yearning for spring like the Tin Man yearns for a heart, like the artist formerly known as “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince” (now known just as “Prince”) yearns for purple, like Hillary yearns for the nomination–but it’s all for naught. It’s still miserable outside. I’m still miserable inside. Oh, woe, oh boo hoo, oh woe is me (shouldn’t that actually be “woe is I”? Ach, whatever.) Well, if I can’t have a dip in a pool, I’ve decided to just have a dip. Dips evoke warm weather in my mind. I love me a good hummus, smoothed languidly over falafels on outdoor patios, or lolling atop baby carrots as the HH and I enjoy a relaxed preprandial... More About: Spring , Virtual , Katie 1, 2, 3, 4 |
