today I am grateful for food: for the fresh pineapple that has been waiting for me every morning at the dissertation writing retreat, for the coq-au-vin simmering in the crockpot for tonight's dinner, courtesy of Tish's labor, for the perfect lunch I just had which consisted of a fat heirloom tomato, hard-boiled eggs, and pea shoots, seasoned with ( Read more... )

+ coraline Posted pictures and descriptions of our amazing meal at Alinea and it completely cheered me up while reminding me of what an amazing, ridiculous joyful experience that meal was ( Read more... )

I felt like such a yuppie today.  I got myself together this morning, and discovered that there is a relatively local yarn CSA that I covet a share in.  (Local!  Sustainable!  YARN!!!!OMG)  Then I hopped on my bike to go to my chiropractor appointment.  I was upset by the fact that the chiropractor ran late, making me late to my therapy appointment ( Read more... )

My mother would like, and I quote, "The word's most decadent recipe for flourless chocolate cake."

Anybody got one they would like to share?

What are your favorite easy, quick (30 min. or less prep time), tasty, comforting meals?

Extra bonus points for recipes. :)

(This question has a purpose in that I'm trying to figure out stuff I can cook easily with short prep time while I'm not supposed to be walking around.)

I really want oatmeal raisin cookies right now. Molasses cookies would be an acceptable substitute.

I suppose the sugar would just make me vibrate more, but whatever. Cookies!

I have NO time in which to do something like bake cookies. Not today at least. Probably not tomorrow either...

Fresh bread hot from the oven with honey on it and a cold glass of milk?

Officially one of the best things EVER.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my house?

Dinner this evening consisted of:
- Artichokes with lemon and butter
- Pears
- Lovely dutch cheese and also a goat cheddar
- Edamame
- Pasta
- Red wine

Many lovely, subtle, simple, complementary flavors.

Yum.