Butter was on sale yesterday
bought 3 boxes and put 2 in the freezer, picked up that tip from some blog
some flavor combos ive been thinking of lately to try in baking:
white chocolate and orange... maybe http://www.thegalleygourmet.net/2011/04/strawberry-and-white-chocolate-mousse.html, maybe adapt this recipe with some orange marmalade or have some grand marnier and orange zest in the glaze
lime coconut, ooo tropical, its already summer here haha
saw artichokes at heb, never cooked one before, maybe some stuffed artichoke with parmesan grueyere aioli?
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
atwitter
latest eye candy: ludmilla dom perignon
caught my eye on latest french connection catalogue: you are woman? campaign
she looks good on catwalks, dont really like her other print work
made some profiteroles... thought i poked a hole in each to let the steam out, but when they cooled they all collapsed so that was a fail... the custard injection kinda helped to re inflate but not really. i think i can do them well next time.
LOLA brunch, chicken and fruit waffles with maple smoked bacon. i like crispy waffles... they were not crispy, i like crispy bacon... they were not crispy. chicken was nicely fried; batter a little greasy and chicken only slightly overcooked, but it was breast meat so wasnt expecting incredible juiciness. nicely seasoned with something identified by dining companion paul as something asian. fresh fruit and whipped cream on the waffle was nice but a little out of character with the iconic soul food dish they were trying to portray with chicken and waffles.
first paintball experience
i shot 2 ppl less than 15 ft away which is against the rules, u are supposed to call for them to surrender
but on the upside-- undefeated haha, and only got out twice of the 7 games we played
mad about getting eliminated first really early in the last game, oh well
so cuteas tall as lions - self-titled
entire album is so good
phil wickham - heaven and earth
starfield - all for you
i just want u to shine on me!
it's all for you, i'm letting go
Saturday, April 23, 2011
liverpool rout birmingham in 5-0 shutout
maxi with a treble, anyone else think he looks like ben stiller?
had a couple more slices of the buttermilk tart today, chocolate chip waffle, sausage and oj for breakfast, turkey sandwich with avocado and curried chickpeas for lunch
watching chicago play indiana... i guess indiana wont be swept
giltgroup.... really??? is his shirt tucked into his boxers???? is there no editor to catch this?
Friday, April 22, 2011
What i ate today
Breakfast: I made a buttermilk tart in the wee hours of last night, from this recipe http://www.thegalleygourmet.net/2010/11/11232010-buttermilk-tart-i-know-many-of.html
all the cooling and coming to room temperature takes awhile so dont start making this at 830pm like i did. so i had a slice of this............and then it was good so i had another slice.... and another after that, and a jimmy deans sage sausage patty, i prefer the maple or hot, but tried the sage this time. and also some egg whites leftover from the yolks i used for the buttermilk tart. forgot to use some caramel sauce on the buttermilk tart, but it was sweet enough without it.
for lunch, found a sonic coupon for 2 of their new hotdogs with med tater tots and med drink for $5... tried the ny style and chicago. previously tried the chicago but wasnt as good today as i remember it. liked the crunch of the poppyseeds on the bun but the peppers were not as long and tough to bite through. i do like the combo of mustard and relish. i expected the ny to be disagreeable to my palate as i dont care much for sauerkraut but the flavor of the sauerkraut was not authentic and as pungent as it should be so it was surprisingly good.
dinner was another hot dog this from a new food truck called good dog hot dog.
i got the ol zapata dog. sits on a slow dough bun which is amazing, great texture and umami with some sweetness. wished it was on the slow dough pretzel dough like moon tower inn but this was nearly as good. sausage had great flavor with a little spice lots of snap in the casing without being too difficult to bite through. toppings on this dog were bacon bits, shredded muenster cheese, caramelized onions, tomatoes, jalapeno relish, ketchup and mayo. loved all the toppings, even though i was worried because i forgot to order it with no mayo, it was very subdued and mild and did well to anchor the other condiments. at 4.75 it was pricey for a hotdog considering it's size, but given the right mood and some extra bucks in my pocket i would definitely go try their other flavors
all the cooling and coming to room temperature takes awhile so dont start making this at 830pm like i did. so i had a slice of this............and then it was good so i had another slice.... and another after that, and a jimmy deans sage sausage patty, i prefer the maple or hot, but tried the sage this time. and also some egg whites leftover from the yolks i used for the buttermilk tart. forgot to use some caramel sauce on the buttermilk tart, but it was sweet enough without it.
for lunch, found a sonic coupon for 2 of their new hotdogs with med tater tots and med drink for $5... tried the ny style and chicago. previously tried the chicago but wasnt as good today as i remember it. liked the crunch of the poppyseeds on the bun but the peppers were not as long and tough to bite through. i do like the combo of mustard and relish. i expected the ny to be disagreeable to my palate as i dont care much for sauerkraut but the flavor of the sauerkraut was not authentic and as pungent as it should be so it was surprisingly good.
dinner was another hot dog this from a new food truck called good dog hot dog.
i got the ol zapata dog. sits on a slow dough bun which is amazing, great texture and umami with some sweetness. wished it was on the slow dough pretzel dough like moon tower inn but this was nearly as good. sausage had great flavor with a little spice lots of snap in the casing without being too difficult to bite through. toppings on this dog were bacon bits, shredded muenster cheese, caramelized onions, tomatoes, jalapeno relish, ketchup and mayo. loved all the toppings, even though i was worried because i forgot to order it with no mayo, it was very subdued and mild and did well to anchor the other condiments. at 4.75 it was pricey for a hotdog considering it's size, but given the right mood and some extra bucks in my pocket i would definitely go try their other flavors
Friday, October 22, 2010
mellow
That horizon between us is drifting away
The blue sky can't even describe the next morning
The blue sky can't even describe the next morning
There is a group of idle people who can't breathe
Since when did I become like them!
Since when did I become like them!
I will spill out my sadness, wouldn't it be better to only look ahead
In that case I can't be the one upfront
In that case I can't be the one upfront
Even if I make everyone around me my enemy, I can still see a weak light
If it really looks like I can go that far, then...
If it really looks like I can go that far, then...
I want to breathe, It's painful here
I only look at the darkness, a diver who can't float on the water
I only look at the darkness, a diver who can't float on the water
I just want to breathe.
If only people showed me some happiness, I won't ever drown again
dosh - everybody cheer up song
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
sleeplessness wakefulness
On my mind lately is the concept of a soulmate. not a marriage partner or significant other,
maybe something more like a life partner. a fellow soul designed to accompany ones soul in this journey of life, to share the burdens, to lift each other, to grow together and challenge each other.
I feel like in our life we can encounter many kindred spirits. someone that we can connect with at a deeper level than others more easily than others. not necessarily completely like us in personality, not necessarily someone of the opposite sex, just anyone that we can understand very easily and can be understood by without much explanation. not to say that these relationships are easy or simple, without bumps. but that all these things eventually lead to a heightened level of connection.
Lately i wonder where the boundary is between a soulmate and a kindred spirit. how do u recognize the soulmate amongst kindred spirits.
maybe something more like a life partner. a fellow soul designed to accompany ones soul in this journey of life, to share the burdens, to lift each other, to grow together and challenge each other.
I feel like in our life we can encounter many kindred spirits. someone that we can connect with at a deeper level than others more easily than others. not necessarily completely like us in personality, not necessarily someone of the opposite sex, just anyone that we can understand very easily and can be understood by without much explanation. not to say that these relationships are easy or simple, without bumps. but that all these things eventually lead to a heightened level of connection.
Lately i wonder where the boundary is between a soulmate and a kindred spirit. how do u recognize the soulmate amongst kindred spirits.
random musings from an inability to sleep
i want to be desperate for God, to be at a point where no amount of His presence is enough....
cool photo site:
song of the day:
et inquietum est cor nostrum, donec requiescat in te!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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