Too bad we have to become lovers, now
1. I crossed a goal off of my Food Goals, '08 list and made buttercream with a hand mixer the other day. It worked wonderfully, and this goes along with my old-man dream to prove that no one needs a Kitchenaid stand mixer, really, explaining why I don't own one. The real reason is because I am too poor to buy a pistachio beauty, but I like this reason too. Notes for my own damn self:
- Use a standard whisk during the 'over simmering water' part, don't try and drag the cord.
- Self, either you're dumb or a genius -- deciding not to use the third stick of butter because the stuff looked and tasted right already saves money and guilt.
2. One of my friends made a delicious lentil salad a few weeks ago, and I decided to copy it. Feel free to do the same.
LENTILS DONE DELICIOUS
1 can of Westbrae lentils (reputable, organic, canned only with water and sea salt), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Roasted red pepper, diced (around 1/4 cup)
Thinly sliced red onion to taste
Italian Parsley, minced
1 garlic clove, minced or run over a microplane
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients, toss gently, check for seasoning, chill overnight. Delicious.
3. Why does Adele's video for 'Chasing Pavements' make me happy in the morning and cry at night?
4. I'm trying to get back in the swing. You know? You know.
- Use a standard whisk during the 'over simmering water' part, don't try and drag the cord.
- Self, either you're dumb or a genius -- deciding not to use the third stick of butter because the stuff looked and tasted right already saves money and guilt.
2. One of my friends made a delicious lentil salad a few weeks ago, and I decided to copy it. Feel free to do the same.
LENTILS DONE DELICIOUS
1 can of Westbrae lentils (reputable, organic, canned only with water and sea salt), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Roasted red pepper, diced (around 1/4 cup)
Thinly sliced red onion to taste
Italian Parsley, minced
1 garlic clove, minced or run over a microplane
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients, toss gently, check for seasoning, chill overnight. Delicious.
3. Why does Adele's video for 'Chasing Pavements' make me happy in the morning and cry at night?
4. I'm trying to get back in the swing. You know? You know.
must try lentil salad! I'm compiling a list of food goals as we speak...so many things I've been afraid of. When my kitchen is done. Watch out bebe!
Posted by: tracy | May 28, 2008 at 08:25 AM
If you forego the pistachio part, it's actually a bit cheaper. My white one was a dream within reach.
Posted by: Carolyn J. | May 27, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I rebel against the luscious kitchenaid beauties, mainly because my money is spent more on my filthy shoe/clothes/makeup habit.If my 20 dollar hand mixer can make at least 90 % of the things I want, that's good enough for me. Plus, making brioche bread by hand is fun... or at least that is what I tell myself.
Posted by: Amanda | May 27, 2008 at 12:43 PM
the only way i got my pistachio beauty: wedding gift. that salad, amazing. i might make it for lunch today. yum.
Posted by: kickpleat | May 27, 2008 at 08:48 AM