July 2011
4 posts
“This would be so simple if you were fast asleep, and all the bottles you throw,...”
– geographers (via dignifiedanddainty)
I have somehow not updated this tumblr since 2008. CORRECTED.
June 2009
16 posts
whole foods diet: day 16
breakfast a few bites of scrambled egg with fresh spinach and leftover vegetable korma lunch iced chai with milk dinner kimchee dumplings with sesame oil [link]
whole foods diet: day 15
breakfast pear-caramel black tea with lemon and honey lunch scrambled eggs with fresh mozzarella, feta, and fresh spinach dinner 1/2 brandy old-fashioned various appetizers: prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, bread with cheese, asparagus dip, shrimp cocktail, etc.
whole foods diet: day 14
breakfast iced americano with almond milk chocolate brownie lunch grape kombucha fresh spinach salad with cumin-crusted salmon a few bites of vegetable korma dinner two mint-chocolate martinis two glasses of red sangria tapas: baked goat cheese, steamed asparagus, crab cake, stuffed mushrooms
whole foods diet: day 13
breakfast iced americano with cinnamon, half & half dark chocolate chips and coconut lunch vegan black bean enchiladas dinner fresh spinach salad with cumin-crusted salmon grape kombucha home-infused chipotle vodka with fresh lime juice & honey (~1 shot) home-infused chai tea vodka with honey & soy milk (~1 shot)
whole foods diet: day 12
breakfast strawberries iced americano with half & half and cinnamon lunch salmon & broccoli with mustard-dill sauce banana with peanut butter & dark chocolate chips dinner quinoa pasta (with shrimp, garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh spinach, sundried tomatoes, chopped walnuts, and fresh mozzarella) a glass of bota box shiraz snack 2 reese’s mini peanut butter cups
whole foods diet: day 11
breakfast oatmeal with almond milk, peanut butter, banana, coconut, honey, and cinnamon iced coffee with half & half and cinnamon lunch salmon & broccoli with mustard-dill sauce dinner quinoa pasta (with shrimp, garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil, spinach, sundried tomatoes, chopped walnuts, and fresh mozzarella) a glass of bota box shiraz snack baked chili-garlic kale chips...
whole foods diet: day 10
breakfast greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and honey golden yunnan tea with almond milk lunch caprese salad dinner tomato-cucumber-avocado-red-onion salad veggie quesadillas on corn tortillas (cheddar, blue cheese, avocado, jalapeno, black beans, spinach, mushroom, scallion, and cilantro) blackberry-sage iced tea home-infused chai tea vodka with honey & cream (~1 shot) snack dark chocolate...
whole foods diet: day 9
breakfast low-fat cottage cheese with blueberries iced coffee with soy milk & maple-agave syrup dark chocolate vegan cupcake with green tea frosting lunch caprese salad dinner caprese salad baked kale chips with chili powder & garlic snack dark chocolate chips & dried coconut blackberry-sage iced tea (with a pinch of raw sugar)
whole foods diet: day 8
breakfast gluten-free frosted pumpkin bar irish breakfast tea with half & half and cinnamon lunch low-fat cottage cheese with blueberries dinner 1/2 order seafood enchiladas with black beans and rice 2 mango mojitos 1 regular mojito
whole foods diet: day 7
breakfast irish breakfast tea with half & half and cinnamon oatmeal with peanut butter, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips lunch flourless egg muffins flourless cashew butter cookies with dark chocolate chips dinner white wine (1 glass) red wine sangria (1 glass) chocolate martini (a few sips) fried rice and refried beans fish tacos (mahi mahi and...
whole foods diet: day 6
breakfast golden yunnan black tea with almond milk oatmeal with peanut butter and a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips lunch flourless egg muffins
dinner hey mambo swanky white wine fresh spinach salad with cumin-crusted salmon snack homemade flourless cashew nut cookies with dark chocolate chips
whole foods diet: day 5
breakfast golden yunnan black tea with almond milk oatmeal with peanut butter and cinnamon fresh strawberries and blueberries lunch lemon tuna and white bean salad over fresh spinach
dinner broiled scallops with lemon garlic butter & fresh spinach flourless egg muffins snack homemade flourless cashew nut cookies with dark chocolate chips
whole foods diet: day 4
breakfast gluten-free pumpkin-apple muffin oatmeal with peanut butter and cinnamon earl grey tea with half & half golden yunnan black tea with almond milk lunch lemon tuna and white bean salad on celery sticks
dinner homemade flourless cashew nut cookies with dark chocolate chips flourless egg muffins (egg, spinach, mushroom, scallion, roasted cherry tomatoes, shrimp, garlic, salt, black...
whole foods diet: day 3
breakfast fresh strawberries and blueberries irish breakfast tea with half & half homemade flourless peanut butter cookies [link]
lunch lemon tuna & white bean salad with roasted tomatoes (from Donna Hay’s The Instant Cook)
dinner broiled scallops red chard & carmelized onions
snack carrot & celery sticks with raw nut dip (walnuts, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh thyme)
whole foods diet: day 2
breakfast golden yunnan black tea with almond milk plain 2% greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and blueberries lunch/dinner spinach pie (spinach, eggs, ricotta, feta, dill, cherry tomatoes) [link] roma tomatoes with raw walnut pesto [link] snack sliced apple with mild white cheddar homemade flourless peanut butter cookies [link]
whole foods diet: day 1
breakfast coffee w/ half & half a few bites of leftover drunken noodles (minus the noodles) a bite or two of oatmeal cookie (not gluten-free— oops) snack celery sticks with peanut butter fresh strawberries lunch smoothie (frozen strawberries, frozen banana, low fat almond milk) steamed baby bok choy with shiitake mushrooms dinner spinach pie (spinach, eggs, ricotta, feta, dill, cherry...
May 2009
6 posts
monday: edibles
breakfast
brownie: ghirardelli mix with chopped pecans, fresh ginger, and a sprinkling of chocolate chips
french-pressed coffee with cream & cinnamon
lunch
pressed sandwich: smoked turkey, extra sharp white cheddar, green apple, watercress, and avocado on sourdough with curry vegenaise
lime sparkling water
dinner
lemon-garlic gnocchi with shrimp, broccoli, and vegetarian chicken and a...
friday & saturday: edibles
dinner
california pizza kitchen thin crust white pizza with thinly-sliced pear, crisp broccoli, goat cheese, and fresh pecorino
bota box shiraz
breakfast
smoothie: pear nectar, vanilla cream top yogurt, and frozen mango & banana
tuesday: edibles
breakfast
mini pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping
french-pressed coffee with cream and cinnamon
lunch
smoked turkey sandwich with green apple, extra sharp white cheddar, and watercress on sourdough with curry vegenaise [link]
baby carrots with artichoke-parmesan dip
dinner
romaine salad with pear, goat cheese, pecans, and pistachio red wine vinaigrette
monday: edibles
breakfast
mini pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping
french-pressed coffee with cream and cinnamon
lunch
apple, cheddar, watercress sandwich on sourdough with curry vegenaise [link]
baby carrots with artichoke-parmesan dip
dinner
lemon-garlic-parmesan gnocchi with shrimp, asparagus, broccoli, pear, toasted almond, and wilted watercress
sunday: edibles
breakfast
mini pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping
lunch
grilled asparagus melt with toasted almond, green apple, thin sliced parmesan, extra sharp white cheddar, watercress, and vegenaise on sourdough
dinner
pan-fried garlic gnocchi with shrimp, asparagus, broccoli, toasted almond and wilted watercress, topped with parmesan and a squeeze of lemon
bota box 2007 shiraz
...
monday: edibles
veggie couscous near east wild mushroom & herb couscous olive oil veggie broth (optional) quorn vegetarian chicken tenders shiitake mushrooms (frozen or fresh) cauliflower (frozen or fresh) broccoli (frozen or fresh) crumbled feta (optional) rachel’s cucumber-dill cottage cheese (optional) directions
prepare couscous according to instructions, using olive oil and water (or veggie broth...
April 2009
6 posts
friday: edibles
{via iko} BREAKFAST vegan papaya-peach milkshake (canned papaya, frozen peaches, vegan vanilla bean ice cream) LUNCH salad (romaine lettuce, spicy sprout mix, dried figs, goat cheese, Annie’s Woodstock dressing)
thursday: edibles
[photo courtesy epicurious]
BREAKFAST
dried figs, goat cheese, honey
french-press coffee & cream
LUNCH
vegan wrap (spinach wrap, hickory-smoked tofurkey, tomato, romaine lettuce, spicy sprout mix, green apple, avocado, vegenaise, dijon mustard)
wednesday: edibles
DINNER
vegan wrap (spinach wrap, hickory-smoked tofurkey, tomato, watercress, alfalfa sprouts, green apple, avocado, vegenaise, dijon mustard) (possibly the most delicious wrap ever made) vegan milkshake (vanilla bean soy ice cream, frozen blackberries, coconut water)
friday: edibles
[photo courtesy clada74]
breakfast smoothie (frozen banana, peanut butter, light coconut milk, coconut water)
lunch sandwich (hickory smoked tofurkey, baby swiss, smoked gouda, watercress, tomato, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, vegenaise & dijon mustard on sprouted sourdough) baked, unsalted tortilla chips
dark chocolate peanut butter banana bread →
UM THIS LOOKS GOOD
thursday: edibles
[photo courtesy jchatoff]
breakfast smoothie (carob powder, frozen raspberries, frozen banana, light coconut milk)
lunch sandwich (hickory smoked tofurkey, baby swiss, smoked gouda, watercress, tomato, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, vegenaise & dijon mustard on sprouted sourdough) baked, unsalted tortilla chips
March 2009
4 posts
tuesday: edibles (part two)
[photo courtesy bluerowlf]
Ok, let’s be real. The breakfast and lunch I made last night? It was eaten last night. Oops. Take two…
breakfast smoothie (canned mango, frozen peaches, frozen banana, coconut water) lunch baby swiss, smoked gouda, spinach, tomato, and chili-lime-cumin lemonnaise on sprouted sourdough chili-lime baked tortilla chips dinner probably movie theater popcorn...
tuesday: edibles
[photo courtesy trillbilly]
smoothie (blackberries, banana, coconut water, coconut milk)
lunch
smoked turkey sandwich with vegenaise, dijon mustard, green apple, tomato, spinach, alfalfa sprouts, and smoked gouda on sprouted sourdough
monday: edibles
breakfast
[photo courtesy shashchatter]
smoothie (peaches, mango, banana, coconut water, coconut milk)
lunch
[photo courtesy tagurity]
smoked turkey sandwich with vegenaise, dijon mustard, green apple, tomato, spinach, alfalfa sprouts, and baby swiss on sprouted sourdough chili-lime baked tortilla chips lime-flavored sparkling water
sunday: edibles
dinner
[photo courtesy mcanevet]
smoked turkey sandwich with tomato, spinach, smoked gouda, and chili-lime-cumin lemonnaise on sprouted sourdough toast chili-lime baked tortilla chips lime-flavored sparkling water
January 2009
3 posts
Homemade Pizza (Vegan and Traditional)
INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or pastry flour)
1 cup lukewarm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil (can substitute olive oil or vegan butter or apple sauce)
herbs/spices (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven 425 degrees.
Mix the yeast with lukewarm water until the yeast is dissolved. Let it stand for a few minutes.
Add the salt and vegetable oil and mix....
Vegan Fruit Pizza
My friend Naomi makes an amazing fruit pizza and I decided to try to veganize the recipe. My vegan version turned out amazingly delicious and was also super easy. INGREDIENTS
cookie crust (recipe below)
1/3 cup sugar (or maybe a bit less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
8 oz package vegan cream cheese (Tofutti makes a great one)
sliced fruit (strawberries, kiwi, banana, pineapple, etc.)
...
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Creme de Menthe...
INGREDIENTS (Cupcakes)
3 c flour
2 c sugar
1/2 c apple sauce
2 tsp baking soda
1 c soy milk
1 c cocoa powder
3/4 c vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 c boiling water
INGREDIENTS (Frosting)
4-5 c powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp soy milk (or soy creamer)
4-6 tbsp vegan butter
2-3 tbsp creme de menthe (or to desired taste/consistency)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350...
December 2008
7 posts
Smiles, Day 4
Many good things today:
ate an incredible dinner at my friends C & M’s
C & M are going out of town for a few days and they gave me a box of fruit & veggies to “look after” while they’re away
had a pleasant conversation with my boss today, reminiscing about Florida
good times with good friends (& pistachio vodka)
found an amazing top, sweater, &...
Smiles, Day 2
It’s only 11:30 and I’ve already smiled a lot today
Money’s tight so I’m making do with creative food combos. I found a frozen waffle and an egg in my fridge and enjoyed a delicious breakfast with my delightful roommates.
Woke up to a cute text from a cute boy.
The snow is beautiful and we’re getting more of it this weekend.
I suspect I’ll have a lot more...
Smiles
My friend Sarah tagged me for a meme. I normally resist these, but I find it nearly impossible to say no to Sarah. Partially because she’s a gem and partially because I am 100% sure she could take me in a fight. As a bonus, I happen to like this one.
“For eight days you have to post something that made you happy that day. Tag eight people to do the same.”
Today, I am...
WatchLK’s long-awaited film premiere was this week in Tampa. Made a little music video to commemorate the festivities. Good food, good friends, and good film. A lovely weekend.
vegetarian enchilada casserole
VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS
1 haas avocado, sliced into strips
1/2 bag frozen vegetarian chicken tenders (Quorn brand is amazing)
1 can fat-free refried beans with mild green chiles
1 can diced tomatoes with adobo seasoning
taco seasoning
part-skim mozarella, shredded
sharp cheddar, shredded
pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced
flour tortillas
low-fat sour cream
salsa
...
hopeful romantics: full heart empty pockets →
November 2008
2 posts
“To name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. To name my...”
– Barack Obama at the Al Smith dinner
October 2008
13 posts
butternut squash lasagna
BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS
INGREDIENTS
1 packaga lasagna noodles
2 lbs. butternut squash, cooked/soft
1 tub part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. dried thyme
1 ½ tsp. dried sage
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ c. butter
¼ c. flour
2 c. milk, heated but not boiling
1-2 c. mushrooms, sliced
1-2 handfuls hazelnuts
2-3 oz. soft goat cheese
1 c....
garlic broccoli, mushrooms, and cashews
GARLIC-CASHEW BROCCOLI
INGREDIENTS
1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
a handful or so of mushrooms, sliced
⅓ c. butter (I used vegan butter)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
handful of roasted/salted cashews, chopped
splash of low-sodium tamari sauce
much smaller splash of rice vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
Steam the broccoli for about 6-7 minutes, or until bright...