Beasts of the Southern Wild
beautiful film, amazing soundtrack. see it.
Anthony Nappa's Anomaly
a white pinot noir from Long Island. beautiful coppery color,
cherry notes, super smooth finish and oddly enough
pairs extremely well with 90% dark chocolate.
Buvette
New favorite lunch spot. You know a place is special
when they can turn a smoked trout salad into one of the best
things you've ever had. bonus #1: awesome wine list.
bonus #2: right near the 1 train so I don't have to worry
about getting lost in the West Village
Rose Water
I am obsessed with the smell of roses. It's so feminine and delicate,
I'm always entranced. The video is dreamy and the recipe seems
fairly easy. I'll be picking up some roses next time I see them
at the greenmarket
The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food
a very long, but worthwhile article in the Times Mag.
even if I still ate all of that crap, just knowing the plotting,
planning, and gross science behind it would make me
change my junk food ways. That said, jalepeno chips and frozen
Amy's pizzas are my guilty pleasures.
Spicy Kale Chips
(to keep me away from jalepeno potato chips)
I added black pepper, cayenne pepper, and
turmeric to give it a kick.
The husband and I ate a batch of these in
about 3 minutes. delicious.
It's almost March.. which means that Spring is right
around the corner!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Inspiration
It's rare to find a documentary that is uplifting, especially when
that documentary concerns food and health issues. But Food Matters
manages to do it, and what they are saying makes sense.
The body can heal itself when given the proper tools.
I won't go on and on about it, but here is a little preview
and the whole film is streaming right now in Netflix instant
watch. I will say that the preview is considerably more dramatic
than the actual movie-but they've got to get your attention, right?
that documentary concerns food and health issues. But Food Matters
manages to do it, and what they are saying makes sense.
The body can heal itself when given the proper tools.
I won't go on and on about it, but here is a little preview
and the whole film is streaming right now in Netflix instant
watch. I will say that the preview is considerably more dramatic
than the actual movie-but they've got to get your attention, right?
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Latest Obsessions
Black Bean Chocolate Chili Cookies
You'd never know that there were beans in these cookies.
(I used 100% unsweetened chocolate to avoid any soy and
extra sugar-by itself the chocolate is too bitter but is perfect in
the cookies!)
They are extremely addictive, and thankfully fairly healthy
Physical Graffitea
Amazing tea/herb shop in the East Village. The husband and I went in
today and left with 3 different teas. Thai Rooibos, Chamomile, and
Scottish Toffee Pu-erh. They also specialize in medicinal blends
and herbs and they have kombucha on tap! (and they can host tea parties!!
who wants to get fancy?)
Gillardi Dogliani Cursalet
A dreamy dolcetto from the lesser known Dogliani appellation,
just south of Barolo. I got to taste the 2010 and 2011 back to back,
both were delicious but the '10 won me over with the lush fruit, dusty
tannins and smooth finish. Never have I been so fond of a Dolcetto.
The Strand
Let's be honest, when am I not obsessed with the Strand? Every time
I go in I am able to find exactly what I'm looking for and sometimes
things that I didn't know that I was looking for. I heart used book stores.
The Mind of Chef
It's like No Reservations but for serious food nerds/chefs. The show follows
David Chang to various locations and is narrated by Anthony Bourdain.
Warning: Will make you want to travel.
Soap Nuts
Another part of my personal crusade to detox our home products.
Giving these a shot as a new laundry soap. I'll let you know how it
goes.
Menswear Dog
Too darn cute. (Thanks, Diddy!)
You'd never know that there were beans in these cookies.
(I used 100% unsweetened chocolate to avoid any soy and
extra sugar-by itself the chocolate is too bitter but is perfect in
the cookies!)
They are extremely addictive, and thankfully fairly healthy
Physical Graffitea
Amazing tea/herb shop in the East Village. The husband and I went in
today and left with 3 different teas. Thai Rooibos, Chamomile, and
Scottish Toffee Pu-erh. They also specialize in medicinal blends
and herbs and they have kombucha on tap! (and they can host tea parties!!
who wants to get fancy?)
Gillardi Dogliani Cursalet
A dreamy dolcetto from the lesser known Dogliani appellation,
just south of Barolo. I got to taste the 2010 and 2011 back to back,
both were delicious but the '10 won me over with the lush fruit, dusty
tannins and smooth finish. Never have I been so fond of a Dolcetto.
The Strand
Let's be honest, when am I not obsessed with the Strand? Every time
I go in I am able to find exactly what I'm looking for and sometimes
things that I didn't know that I was looking for. I heart used book stores.
The Mind of Chef
It's like No Reservations but for serious food nerds/chefs. The show follows
David Chang to various locations and is narrated by Anthony Bourdain.
Warning: Will make you want to travel.
Soap Nuts
Another part of my personal crusade to detox our home products.
Giving these a shot as a new laundry soap. I'll let you know how it
goes.
Menswear Dog
Too darn cute. (Thanks, Diddy!)
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Preferred Medium
Collage is my favorite medium.
I get lost flipping through magazines,
painstakingly cutting out images, and trying
to piece them together in a way that feels right.
I love the element of chance that collaging entails.
I've looked through these same National Geographics
over and over again and every time I manage to find
new images that I had overlooked before.
Which amazes me. What makes each time different?
Why does that image intrigue me now, but didn't the
last time I flipped through? The mind is an amazing thing.
My file of collages is getting bigger. Most are finished, some
are not- and possibly never will be. Here are a few finished ones
that I made recently.
I get lost flipping through magazines,
painstakingly cutting out images, and trying
to piece them together in a way that feels right.
I love the element of chance that collaging entails.
I've looked through these same National Geographics
over and over again and every time I manage to find
new images that I had overlooked before.
Which amazes me. What makes each time different?
Why does that image intrigue me now, but didn't the
last time I flipped through? The mind is an amazing thing.
My file of collages is getting bigger. Most are finished, some
are not- and possibly never will be. Here are a few finished ones
that I made recently.
Friday, February 1, 2013
A Year in Books: January
I read 6 books in January:
Noble Rot: A Bordeaux Wine Revolution-William Echikson
The 13 Clocks-James Thurber
Mr Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder- Lawrence WeschlerSouth of the Border West of the Sun-Haruki Murakami
Icelander-Dustin Long
Champagne- Don & Pete Kladstrup
I thoroughly enjoyed them all, but I will probably have to
go back and read Icelander again. There is a lot to take in
and things that I'm pretty sure I missed the first time around.
13 Clocks and the Murakami book have their own kind of magic in
them- which is something that I prefer in fiction.
Champagne tells the amazing history of the region and the real
stories behind the famous names (Perignon, Hiedsieck, Pommery, etc.)
Which makes it extra sad that big corporations eventually take over.
le sigh. Still a great read.
What did you read this month???
Noble Rot: A Bordeaux Wine Revolution-William Echikson
The 13 Clocks-James Thurber
Mr Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder- Lawrence WeschlerSouth of the Border West of the Sun-Haruki Murakami
Icelander-Dustin Long
Champagne- Don & Pete Kladstrup
I thoroughly enjoyed them all, but I will probably have to
go back and read Icelander again. There is a lot to take in
and things that I'm pretty sure I missed the first time around.
13 Clocks and the Murakami book have their own kind of magic in
them- which is something that I prefer in fiction.
Champagne tells the amazing history of the region and the real
stories behind the famous names (Perignon, Hiedsieck, Pommery, etc.)
Which makes it extra sad that big corporations eventually take over.
le sigh. Still a great read.
What did you read this month???
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