Things that seemed like a good idea at first....



Bialys

So the first time I had this it tasted so good.  Maybe because I had no idea what I was in for since I bought it just for fun to try it out.   The next time I picked it up though.... it just didn't seem right anymore.  Too much poppy seed and  too much onion to be truly enjoyable.

This reminded me that I am embarking on my 101 Classics project which includes lots of new recipes.  So I looked through it again.....  um there a few that I do not particularly like.  I am not the biggest fan of buffalo wings and really not into the chicken liver pate.   This is going to be an interesting adventure!

Carolyn and the 101 Classics

You have probably have at least heard about "Julie and Julia" even if you did not see the movie or read the books....   so here is my idea for a similar project.   The 101 classic recipes issue of Saveur magazine just arrived in my mailbox.   I am going to cook every single one of them over the next year.  And I will write about them as I go.    I know this may not seem like the most original project but I have a history with this kind of plan. 

Less meat but not vegetarian....

I didn't make this, but I did eat for my dinner.   Apparently this is gong to be a pasta heavy week....  and that is ok by me!   This is a great example though of how I am trying to eat these days.   There is only a little bit of chicken mixed in here with the pasta, cheese and red bell peppers.   Why does this matter you ask?

Having flirted with going vegetarian, eating only organic, hormone and antibiotic free meat or only having meat one meal a day, I have discovered a few things about myself and the food system we live within.

What to do with.... last of summer squash!

I can't get enough of the yummy yellow squash and tomatoes from this summer.   I have been having fun coming up with new ways to incorporate the veggies into my dinners.  This is the latest experiment....

Sunday in the Park



The Romans

 Once again I reminded of how easy it is to find fun relaxing things to do in this city.   Last night was the perfect end to the weekend.  The weather was wonderful, the music was amazing and the company was fantastic.

What did I do, you ask? 

September issues are here!

Fashion, fashion, fashion!

So this picture shows a few things happening.   First - I have a magazine addiction.   Second - I love fashion almost as much as food....

The Last of my Summer Garden



Sweet Orange Pepper

 These are the last few vegetables from my summer garden project.   I wasn't the best about remembering to water them regularly or they could have been much more plentiful....