The Wazzu-Vandy game just about killed me dead... and not in the good way. I really, really wanted them to make the Sweet Sixteen. I guess I can take solace in the fact that a team that was picked to finish last in the Pac-10 not only made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament, but only lost by four in a game that was forced to 2OT ( Read more... )

How do you like them apples? Taylor Rochestie for the win.

They play USC in the semifinals tomorrow, which probably means it's going to 2OT again -- but it'll be fun.

A round-up of things that have been going on lately, in no particular order.

1. The last two episodes of Veronica Mars have totally seduced me back to the show. Tres noir! I won't talk in detail about that spoiler, except to say whoa! And, also... Well played!

2. ( Slow-Cooker Rosemary Lamb Roast with Potatoes )

A recommended recipe for the cooks on my friends list: Chupe de Pollo con Chipotle w/Cornbread & Mesquite Honey

The soup is spicy, and the pureed veggies in the broth make it healthy and tasty. The touch of cream in the soup and the honey with the cornbread offset the chipotles very nicely. (As a sidenote, I use a hand blender for this rather than ( Read more... )