Monthly Archives: February 2011
{recipe} Creamy Oatmeal MuesliFebruary 28th, 2011
Last week I mentioned the beautiful strawberries that just arrived in our markets, and I wanted to share what’s turned out to be one of my favorite uses for these sweet berries. This week and into next month I’m cooking … Continue reading
{recipe} Snack time: Spicy ChickpeasFebruary 25th, 2011
I’m a savory kind of girl: given the choice between cupcakes and salted nuts, I’ll take the nuts every time. In fact, I’m making my favorite spiced nuts this weekend to munch while watching whisper-thin actresses sob over their Oscars. … Continue reading
Much Ado About MushroomsFebruary 24th, 2011
A few days ago I made a rich, hearty mushroom and red wine sauce for pasta. Today I have nearly four cups of sliced mushrooms awaiting their fate. Any suggestions for a soup? I want to add a grain, maybe … Continue reading
How do they do it?February 22nd, 2011
Mr. Gonzo is in NYC this week sipping lovely lattes such as this…I’m drinking drip coffee out of a 10 year old Snoopy mug. Missing my guy (and Jonesing for that Joe).
{recipe} Oven-Roasted Steaks & ChickenFebruary 21st, 2011
Last Wednesday found me at a crossroads: Still laboring under the food coma from my birthday the day before, yet filled with old-school guilt about the about-to-expire meat and chicken in my fridge. Cook, lay about like a sloth; cook, … Continue reading
Vintage PolaroidFebruary 21st, 2011
Isn’t it lovely? I wonder where it’s been and what shots have emerged from inside.
Photography that Inspires MeFebruary 17th, 2011
Of the cards Leslie sent, this image captures my favorite I’ve always been a shutterbug. My first camera was a little Kodak that took 110 film; later, I graduated to a bright red Konica, which was my first 35mm camera. … Continue reading
It’s my birthday!February 15th, 2011
Welcome 40! Here I am with my mom and sister in Spain, having lunch al fresco. Back then I was eight, today I’m 40, but still loving an al fresco lunch. Heading out soon for lunch with an old friend … Continue reading
Jordan & EgyptFebruary 12th, 2011
To see even more photos, check out my online albums here and here (you don’t have to join Facebook to view them). Cairo teens hamming it up for the camera Considering we were in Egypt during the demonstrations, our trip … Continue reading
Let them eat cake, I’ve mucked up the breadFebruary 10th, 2011
I’d really like to be one of those food bloggers for whom every recipe is a masterpiece. Really, I would. Furthermore, I’d like to be one of those home cooks who effortlessly turns out meal after meal without (a) glugging … Continue reading