Super Duper Tuesday Dinner

Posted on February 7, 2008 by chatty

Shortly after our Super Bowl feast (which, let me say, was much more satisfying than the game itself), the husband asked me, “What shall we have for dinner on Super Tuesday?” The expectation, of course, was that we would enjoy a comfort-food type dinner while watching the results trickle through on the telly. Then, the husband could yell at Tim Russert and Wolf Blitzer in between bites.

We settled on open-faced toasted cheese (as opposed to grilled cheese) and tomato bisque (courtesty of Amy’s Organics). The cheese is Tillamook, with thin chunks of Beecher’s Flagship placed on top. The breaded shrimp on the left was leftover from the SBF (Super Bowl feast). Didn’t get cooked on Sunday, and good thing, because it would have only added to the indigestion I felt after that game.

It sounds like I’m not over the Pats’ loss. But I am. Quite seriously, I am.

Anyhow. The results weren’t as fascinating as I thought so eventually we gave up and caught some “Two and a Half Men” reruns. In the meantime, many of my co-workers spent the entire night (and thensome) working to keep this site updated throughout the event that was Super Duper Phat Tuesday.

Post Super Bowl Post

Posted on February 3, 2008 by chatty

Ugh. What a drag when the team you root for loses. One consolation prize. The can of San Pellegrino Aranciata I enjoyed in this fun tiki glass we picked up from Archie McPhee a few months ago. And the chocolate eclair I’m about to share with the husband. Sigh.

Super Bowl, Super Food

Posted on February 3, 2008 by chatty

A lot of you (okay, a few) have asked me, not who I’m rooting for in the Super Bowl, but what I’ll be eating. Nothing special, actually. I woke up one morning last week and declared to the husband that I wanted Jimmy John’s. He was expecting this after getting a JJ’s flyer in the paper. So the sandwich in the photo is a Turkey Tom from Jimmy John’s. To the upper right, Triscuits with clam dip and a habanero smoked salmon spread. And some Maui potato chips. Of course, it’s balanced out by the celery and carrots (upper left). Hopefully loaded with clam dip and habanero smoked salmon spread.

And, if anyone cares, I’m rooting for the Patriots. Yay Tom Brady.

Valentine’s Day. Sweet!

Posted on January 26, 2008 by chatty

Just a day or two following New Year’s everything in the local grocery store turns red for Valentine’s Day. You could moan and groan and curse Hallmark for the commercialization of love, or you could just go with the flow and pick up some heart-shaped cookies. I chose the latter.

Last week, I tried a berry jam-filled cookie from Ambrosetti. It wasn’t actually filled as much as it was spread. Delicious:

Then, last night, the husband and I shared this indulgent treat (always tastes better when you can share it with someone you love), also from Ambrosetti:

Why wait for February 14? Enjoy one tonight.

A shout out

Posted on January 15, 2008 by chatty

Belinda asked me to give her a shout out. So here it is. One of the greatest things I remember from Bel & Nick’s wedding back in 2003 (besides the amazing reception site, tears … oh and the fun ‘bachelorette’ party…) was the reception food! Two amazing buffets. One, to be honest, I can’t remember what it was. Maybe prime rib? But the other one was filled with southern goodness: chicken, mac and cheese, those comfort foods that are every bit a part of Bel and her southern upbringing.

She also presented Nick with a super-fun groom’s cake, shaped like a golf bag, clubs and all. It was very impressive, and the surprise and amazement Nick showed was precious. Bel, if you’re out there, send me a photo of the groom’s cake. I’d love to post it.

Comfort Food in Vegas

Posted on January 11, 2008 by chatty

My theory on noodle shops in Las Vegas strip casinos … you gotta have them. I’ve eaten at noodle shops in Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio and the Venetian (twice). I figure all of the casinos now need a noodle shop to cater to the zillions of Asian tourists that spend the big bucks on the tables.

This is Noodle Asia. This time, actually, I didn’t order noodles. Instead I ordered “congee”, or a rice soup, with pork and preserved duck egg. I was seated facing the Sports Book, so was able to watch three or four different sporting events all the while. Not bad.

For 2008 I resolve …

Posted on January 1, 2008 by chatty

… to perfect the art of a good pie crust. I thought I was getting good at it. But I’m a bit rusty, and the evidence below clearly shows I am not living up to my potential:

What brought about the pie baking in the first place, you ask? For Christmas this year the husband gave me the Waitress DVD. We watched last night, and I loved it just as much as I did in the theater. Plus, the film makes you want to bake pies. Of course, the pie I baked in my mind was WAY better that what you see here.

So, my new year’s resolution will be to improve upon my existing pie-making skills. Preferably using our Cuisinart rather than the pastry blender (I am blaming technology on my poor baking skills. It couldn’t possibly be me. I mean, really.)

Denver Dishes

Posted on December 28, 2007 by chatty

Some final shots of tasty eats while we were in Colorado. Sue made a great Tortilla Soup with Chicken. Served with salty tortilla chips:

And a breakfast casserole … Ham, eggs, cheese, potatoes. The husband and I were the early risers in the household, so our job was to stick the casserole in the oven for 40 minutes, in time for everyone to wake up and enjoy on Christmas Day. Hooray! (These are the leftovers, of course)

Christmas feast

Posted on December 28, 2007 by chatty

Lasagna - Christmas Dinner, via Flickr

We were in Colorado with my family for Christmas. Christmas dinner was … Lasagna! With sausage and veggies. I got distracted and failed to take photos before dinner. In addition, the batteries in my camera died mid-photo on Christmas day. I borrowed Sue’s for most of the pics. A waaay better camera than mine! Nice job with the dinner.

Sue also made a heart-healthy version, for Mom and Dad (not sure if they were aware they were eating fake sausage and gluten-free cheese. Well, if they were reading this, they know now!). For dessert, Pear Cranberry pie. I made the crust while the sis made the filling.

Tasty.

Gingerbread Shanty-town

Posted on December 28, 2007 by chatty

We built our own little Hooverville (insert jokes about New Orleans, post-FEMA). Gingerbread is a misnomer, since really the sis used graham crackers held together with a water/confectioner’s sugar mix. Mom, Emily, Aaron and I built this little neighborhood. Any idea which is mine?

Ta-da!