Archive for September, 2009

More Reflections

So, after Wednesday, there was still more on my plate for the week. The Vendy Awards are something I discovered earlier this summer, and it looked like an exciting event. But, pricy. After exploring the website, I realized there was a “higher purpose” to this event. The Street Vendor Project is basically a group that is trying to give street
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Reflections

[Apologies for the rather Delilah title but the creative juices aren't flowing when it comes to subjects.] Last week was full of some rather interesting happenings in my life in terms of giving back and also just enjoying life. Yes, there was the somewhat unfortunate interview on Monday, but I was at least pleased with myself for actually sending out
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eating local: amateur style

When I stumbled across this post by Cathy [Not Eating Out in NY], I knew I had to do it. Not only have I dreamed of getting tickets for that event, but it’s cooking, and cooking local. That’s what I do. At the same time, I have a ton happening this week. Today is Twestival! This week has been crazy,
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Tight Ass Tuesday! Fruity Steak Tacos

Back again, to Thursday Night Smackdown‘s Tight Ass Tuesday. What’s better for a bored, broke amateur cook? Last month’s winner, Dark Side of the Fridge (who will probably kick our asses again this month), declared that this month’s challenge was to include fruit in the dish. No pussying out with a slice of lemon on the plate, a ‘real’ fruit
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Souperdouper Pictures! Finally!

My XD card reader reappeared sometime last week (or so), but that whole uploading photos thing just happened. And, while it’s old news, I made the effort to take picture while cooking, so dammit, I’m going to post about it! All of the photos I took during prep are now on Flickr, so don’t be shy – check them out!
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