December 2011
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At Dinner
James: I can’t believe you didn’t eat the skin (of the herb roasted chicken).
Me: I ate half of it!
James: Mmmh *stank face, pressed pursed lips*
Me: You better love my chub.
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I need a beer so hard, right now
After two days of driving, we’re finally in SF. We only spent half a day driving around looking for parking.
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At Dinner
Me: Do I have anything in my teeth?
…pause…
Me: What? What do you see?!
James: I see the back of you’re throat…THROUGH your GAP! Hahaha.
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I suddenly realized that food should be valued less for its caloric content and...
– Gary Paul Nabhan
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Smell You on My Hands for Days
We all know the three heavy hitters (aka ingredients for delicious) in the world of cooking are: salt, butter and garlic. Some may lobby for onions or shallots, but garlic will always remain superior in my book. The only downfall is peeling the papery skin off those little shits.
I’ve tried cutting off the ends of the cloves first.
I’ve tried running a knife down the middle to...
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Christmas in the Mail
My first Christmas card this year was from none other than my dearest friend, Kristen.
It’s the first Christmas card I ever made her; living proof of how incredibly awkward I am making friends, especially of the female species.
I was the new kid at school and I wanted to be liked.
Junior year, I laid on the floor of my room, took my time putting forth the best penmanship my twig-like...
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You have to eat to cook. You can’t be a good cook and be a non eater. I think...
– Julia Child (via squaremeal)
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Carbs With a Side of Carbs
I’m writing an entry on spaghetti and meatballs, so yesterday, I ate this:
My first thought was, “carbs with a side of carbs, sweet.” Followed by thoughts of,
how American
but this is Italian
why are carbs everywhere? in/at every meal?
why do they have such a bad rap?
Then a more commonsensical series of thoughts proceeded:
The shelf life on the flour used to make these...
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Birthday Blues
A few household staples, simple stuff for grilled cheese and tomato soup, and my favorite flowers:
Sounds lovely? Yeah, until I was reminded that I am growing old. As if my birthday at the end of the month wasn’t reminder enough. I was not carded for the bottles of wine. First time in six years! Ouch.
I’m hoping maybe last nights’ make up, I have yet to wash off, made the...