A faithful reader from NYC recommends this.
And it's in LA, kids--
Certified EOE-- an equal opportunity eater. Taking the neurosis out of food, one meal at a time.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
TMI
In the past week two acquaintances have told me more than I ever wanted to know.
I stress the word, acquaintances. Family, friends, fellow bloggers, I will listen to--whatever they want to tell me.
But ya gotta draw the line somewheres.
Scenario #1: Details regarding the disintegration of a marriage, the infidelities on both sides, the dirty little details.
Scenario #2: Breast augmentation gone awry.
(What? I wanted to ask. Are we in some kind of outtake from the Real Housewives of New Jersey?)
Now, starving reader, I have pondered the genesis of these two events. Why?!?!? Why?!?!
And after much contemplation I realized, because I didn't offer them any food to put in their mouths, to stop the terrible onslaught of overly personal information.
To help you avert similar disaster I recommend:
withdrawing all potent potables.
Offering food that requires concentration and attention.
Like chicken wings.
Or tostadas.
Or nachos, with a very spicy salsa.
I'm just sayin'
I stress the word, acquaintances. Family, friends, fellow bloggers, I will listen to--whatever they want to tell me.
But ya gotta draw the line somewheres.
Scenario #1: Details regarding the disintegration of a marriage, the infidelities on both sides, the dirty little details.
Scenario #2: Breast augmentation gone awry.
(What? I wanted to ask. Are we in some kind of outtake from the Real Housewives of New Jersey?)
Now, starving reader, I have pondered the genesis of these two events. Why?!?!? Why?!?!
And after much contemplation I realized, because I didn't offer them any food to put in their mouths, to stop the terrible onslaught of overly personal information.
To help you avert similar disaster I recommend:
withdrawing all potent potables.
Offering food that requires concentration and attention.
Like chicken wings.
Or tostadas.
Or nachos, with a very spicy salsa.
I'm just sayin'
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Man of the Moment
Dear Mr. Colbert:
Thanks for reminding us, "'whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers.'" I like your brand of Catholicism. Chapeau.
Thanks for reminding us, "'whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers.'" I like your brand of Catholicism. Chapeau.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Looking for helpful tips
Faithful readers:
I've got this brilliant kid living in the center of the universe who can do plenty of clever things, but not cook. I'm wondering, what's your favorite little-to-no prep meal? Really, anything
to add to the repertoire of cereal, sandwiches, quesadillas and ramen.
I look forward to the suggestions!
I've got this brilliant kid living in the center of the universe who can do plenty of clever things, but not cook. I'm wondering, what's your favorite little-to-no prep meal? Really, anything
to add to the repertoire of cereal, sandwiches, quesadillas and ramen.
I look forward to the suggestions!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Nuts about Walnut Oil
A dinner party or two ago, a dear friend brought this as a hostess gift. Normally, I am not a fan of fussy oils or vinegars, so it took me some time before I picked this up to use. And what a surprise! A toasty, nutty flavor just terrific.
The next dinner my friend attended, I used the recipe right on the bottle for the salad dressing:
4 tbls roasted walnut oil
1 tbls balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
dash of salt.
Simple and delish.