Posted in Belly laugh, Current events on Jun 27th, 2007
Now, I have accepted that hitting a small, stitched ball with a long stick is an enviable skill. I also honestly find it impressive that people can zoom around on ice skates and manipulate a little disk with what looks like a bent spatula. I even grasp that it can be fun to watch one [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 22nd, 2007
Whereas, it is the time of year for barbecues and picnics;
Whereas, vegetarians are often left out, or driven to the point of madness by questions like “so what do you eat at barbecues anyway?â€;
Whereas, everyone I mention this site to asks with bright eyes if there will be recipes and I answer in the affirmative;
Be [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 18th, 2007
It’s nowhere near knitting season, but I’m thinking of thick, red chenille yarn. There’s something here that reminds me of a hat I made a couple of winters ago… velvety, soft, voluptuous. Yes — they’re raspberries! And oh my they’re good.
If you’re lucky enough to have small fingers and/or if you’re a kid, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 12th, 2007
I recently made soup, and got to thinking….
What is it about soup?
I mean, how does soup satisfy the entire range of human need, from basic sustenance to emotional comfort to medical wonder to artistic creation? How has it become so embedded in every aspect of our culture? You may be skeptical, but think about it. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 11th, 2007
At this site.
Posted in Recipes on Jun 11th, 2007
After years of eating these tasty buckwheat creations, I learned to cook them the proper way. This is how you prepare them so they’re al dente–the way they’re supposed to be eaten:
In a medium to large pot on high heat, boil water (as much as you’d normally use for pasta). Add noodles to the boiling [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 5th, 2007
I’m growing herbs! Take that, you pavement haven! Take that, 5-story apartment building! That’s right — I’m gardening.
Granted, it is a window box of herbs that I keep on my friend’s balcony, plus a potted lemon balm plant (see below) and a very sad-looking sage plant. But still! Fresh herbs in the urban jungle! Ha!
Proof:
So [...]
Posted in Reviews on Jun 4th, 2007
I bought a package of frozen vegetarian shrimp in spite of the somewhat hefty price (about $5.50 for 10 or 12 of the pink and white shrimpy looking things) and the recent scares about food imported from China. This was kind of a treat for myself and also a way to satisfy my curiosity. Of [...]
