tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66154586583095545322012-02-14T00:39:07.801-05:00cook. create. learn. cook. do things. explore. cook. love. express. cook. invent. enjoy. figure out life, one step at a time.jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.comBlogger1311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-19509944985455098242012-02-14T00:16:00.003-05:002012-02-14T00:16:46.691-05:00

I spent the downtime of my work day (ie. MOST of my work day) reading  through almost all of Foxflat, a new blog I found by a girl named Katie.  She's pretty cool. I stumbled upon her blog b.c I decided to re-dye my black jeans and a little googling brought me to her and her step-by-step was super helpful.  Now I have an "almost" new pair of black jeans and a new blog to keep up with.Reasons I

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1.feb.2012 work. 2.feb.2012 heart treats! 2.feb.2012 lovely lunches 3.feb.2012 co-worker b-day (ie. triple choc. brownies w. a salted caramel glaze 4.feb.2012 janell's day. 4.feb.2012 my girl. 7.feb.2012 winter? 7.feb.2012 8.feb.2012 early morning discoveries!

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Art Show to Rink Side Hockey Kings vs. Senators The Paramount Pigeons, I was missing one... Rosemary grows wild 'round here. Drinks w. Friends. Walks w. the fiancé. Baked Salmon, Cold Kale w. Lemon & Feta, and Mushroom & Carmalized Onions w. TJs Harvet Grains. More Walks.  With some resting.  Create!

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-63967719375359522212012-02-08T22:26:00.000-05:002012-02-08T22:26:46.727-05:00

This is the slew from the art show in January. I think I took a lot more than 2 a day...and I don;t even think I could date them.  They start on 9.Jan.2012 and end on 24.Jan.2012. This is what the Hall looked like w. nothing in it. Walls. Stacked. The Hall at the end of the day. You can't tell, but they hung tracks, lots changed. Assemblage. Historic & Traditional comes with

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I just (well, I'm still in it right now but my "responsibilities" are sorta over) wrapped up working the LA Art Shows at the convention center.  I tweeted, I facebooked, I took pictures, I instagramed, and now...I need to rest and reconnect with my life and my being.  I will share my photos b.c believe me I tool MANY more than 1 a day!  I will begin to restore myself in my kitchen and make my

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-74392546905693560632012-01-08T22:06:00.001-05:002012-01-08T22:08:14.640-05:00

6/365  6.Jan.2012 7/365  07.Jan.2012

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I'm doing an insta.rgm-a-day. :)  1/365  2012.01.Jan 2/365  2012.02.Jan 2.5/365  2012.02.Jan (sometimes I take more than one photo) 3/365  2012.03.Jan 4/365  2012.04.Jan  5/365  2012.05.Jan

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As we get to the New Year I'm all about thinking about refocusing my life, or my habits I guess. I need to exercise more, I need to eat more veggies, I need to be more frugal, I need to maintain my follow through on things I say I am going to do and I need to be more and more creative....create the pace of life I wish to live as one of my girlfriends put it so well the other day.  These are

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Do you like to try to guess your gifts ahead of time? I do. :( I feel bad about it. I try to put it out of my head but I do try to guess...even if I don't tell you I think I know what I am getting...I try guess what it is the person is giving me. I'll admit it, along a similar line, I have fantasies about my fiance coming home and surprising me just to hang out. He's

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-90616830978157979752011-12-06T15:19:00.001-05:002011-12-06T15:27:38.985-05:00

I just decided to make whisky vanilla extract.  I used two big Madagascar vanilla pods split in two then a cup of Irish whisky and popped it all in a jar.  Shook it once or twice and stored it under my sink, I'll be back in a week to check on it but it's supposed to take a month or so...so, we'll see. Ever made home vanilla extract?Better luck with vodka or bourbon? xo

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-45302275581505634932011-11-22T21:42:00.001-05:002011-11-22T21:44:19.695-05:00

Before we get to the deliciousness that is below, know that if you decide to make this pot pie - it takes some time, and having that time is really really nice because you don’t feel like you’re in a rush.  Albeit, we made it fast and it was still amazing.  But slow and steady really wins the race...I may have felt rushed b.c I was also making chocolate chip cookies for out dessert. That’s my

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-67624004027957321082011-11-08T22:49:00.001-05:002011-11-08T22:49:31.083-05:00

I decided to make granola.  I looked at a few different recipes from sites I love (shutterbean & big girls small kitchen) and made an easy bastardized version of their granolas.  It smells great.  I hope it tastes good and that I can wait until tomorrow morning to eat it.  I really think this is the kind of thing you can put anything crunchy in. Walnuts? Pumpkin seeds? Other fun crunchy grains?

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-70173051223316614172011-11-04T01:13:00.002-04:002011-11-05T20:56:40.860-04:00

I don’t know how to convey how wonderful this past weekend was.  I know I’ve talked about family dinners and my roommates from college and how very special and important everyone is but how exactly does one put into words that feeling.  That comfort one finds in friendships that will last forever? We were in Athens, GA this past weekend to celebrate one of my best friends, Josh and his new

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-16205912791652115662011-10-10T19:12:00.001-04:002011-10-10T19:12:13.719-04:00

Things be movin.'  What if I talked like that?  I mean, apparently I do because I just did but seriously, like all the time?  I'd hate me. A lot. But seriously. I got a new job, October is going to be a little crazy and will end with awesome... I feel good. I feel like all things moving are moving in the right directions.  Yay! xo

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-53550120466406350582011-09-22T15:46:00.002-04:002011-09-22T16:04:54.397-04:00

I pickled.  I pickled carrots and green beans.  I don't have the proper pickling stuff....so I improvise!  I have tongs, I have a deep pot and I have old pickle jars (yes, I see the irony). I haven't eaten dinner yet, I wanted to make pickles and I had a late snack, no worries though, 'bout to heat up left overs and poach an egg.  Pickles.  Here's what I did: 6-8 medium carrots, cut into

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-57809652246039129492011-09-19T15:16:00.002-04:002011-09-19T15:16:57.411-04:00

Where'd I go!? Sorry.  Busy is busy is busy is busy. (I'm sure some of you have eagerly been anticipating this return of sorts. :) ) Ugh. Sorry.  Not much to say about it, I've been making things and eating things and watching things and thinking things and shooting things. A friend sent this to me, so I thought I'd share.  And, I'm going to pickle some carrots and green beans later, maybe I

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-43558962891046052232011-09-02T18:17:00.001-04:002011-09-02T18:17:59.990-04:00

I've been asked to compile meals for 10 nights for a family of 6, I was given a binder FULL of delicious recipes. I love it. I love the organization aspect of the whole thing.  And when have I ever denied loving food?! While I am excited about this, it's organizing someone else's life - not mine.  I keep coming back to what exactly is it that I want and how do I want it.  And the answer never

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-30889379341517695152011-09-01T15:31:00.001-04:002011-09-01T15:31:40.493-04:00

I made this the other night. It was so good. AND so simple.  Boil salted water, throw in your pasta (I almost got bucatini but opted for these guys).  After you've put the pasta in the water, start the sauce.  Melt some butter in a pan, throw in a few spoonfuls of capers, add chili flakes, saute for a bit.  Then squeeze half a lemon into this, add some parmesan cheese, stir, stir, stir.  Get

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-12340016922745053172011-08-30T03:35:00.000-04:002011-08-30T03:35:32.744-04:00

Where did August go and what do i have to prove that it was busy?! Not much.   Rory's sisters came into town, it was awesome.  We ate awesome food, took an amazing road trip to San Francisco and drove back down the Highway 1, taking our time.  It was so nice.  We stopped in Santa Cruz and picked up some cheese, bread, wine, honey and an apple or two.  Then we stopped at a roadside farm stand

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-64384516349889035782011-08-09T18:26:00.002-04:002011-08-09T18:28:38.122-04:00

My friend Mike sent this to me...watch all 3. MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. LEARN from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

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I made scones, but they weren't that great.  I also tried to make a Red Velvet cake but it stuck to the bottom and there was a huge FAIL stamped on the cake. UGH. I'm making Flank Steak tonight and mashed potatoes and corn on the cob w. salad tonight.  This, I am looking forward to.   Rory's family is in town and we're having a feast!

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-28730585829839540332011-08-05T18:00:00.004-04:002011-08-05T18:01:05.940-04:00

Tonight I am making grits & scones. :)

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I just received my fruits and veggies from the farm share...Fridays are always great days.  What I love about summer produce is that most of it is best when raw and fresh.   I just cut 2 cucumbers, a peach, and a tomato up.  Combined them in a bowl with a handful of micro greens, a splash of olive oil and balsamic, a smidgen of salt and pepper.  Voila - have myself a nice fresh salad for

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-75696401030019513362011-07-20T13:30:00.001-04:002011-08-25T04:20:31.316-04:00

  Which is a great new distraction and I feel like a good way to organize wedding thoughts and ideas. You might get bored of it, but I think it's pretty darn cool.  Thanks to Joy & Tracy for talking about it on their podcast! (ps. if you haven't already, start listening to their podcast). It's been a few of those days.  Life's on the lows but, as I have said before and I will say again, this

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-47410414006982513732011-07-19T01:54:00.003-04:002011-07-25T21:57:49.900-04:00

Why is it that that's so true.  On my day off today I decided to bake some bread - proper sandwich loaf - and man does it smell and look good!  It's been nice, sitting in the house working on ideas for wedding stuff, working on my resume, even going for a walk and catching up with some old friends...all the while in the background of my day the bread hangs out.  Then once in the oven the smell

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-22124944391612737042011-07-01T22:23:00.000-04:002011-07-01T22:23:52.251-04:00

I seem to always try to make fridge pickles. My problem, a) I never have "enough" cucumbers or whatever it is I am pickling, b) I don't really measure my brine ingredients c) or my spices, d) I rush it and e) I don't follow directions well. So, these are sort of from Mark Bittman's website.  I'd say, wait until I see if winging it is sufficient enough OR if you want to jump on this train right

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jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-88622066977794484232011-06-29T17:05:00.002-04:002011-06-29T17:05:27.086-04:00

My fiance is going to be on Conan this evening - June 29th at 11pm (10pm C)... you should check it out. :)

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I've been way busy organizing my work schedule that I haven't had much time for blogging. I also just got back from a Florida family vacation, I was even called Aunt Jordan which was nice.  I'm Auntie Jo on my families side and think I will be Aunt Jordan on the other side. :) I have made stuffed chicken breast w. goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and lemon, served with quinoa and roasted beets. I

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Desiderata.  By Max Ehrman Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story.Avoid loud and aggressive persons,they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-77916287599541073072011-05-18T14:40:00.001-04:002011-06-07T18:05:32.067-04:00

I don't know if I ever told you, but back when I lived in NYC (that seems like such a trite statement) the girls of Bushwick Shakes and I met Ira Glass. At a bar.   We were there before going to a party and we were multi-tasking - drinking and having a company meeting.  We were drinking white wine, had our moleskins out and were sitting in the back of The West Side Tavern.  We were chatting about

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-91993211469893961382011-05-18T02:30:00.000-04:002011-05-18T02:30:53.935-04:00

It's been an emotional roller coaster recently.   I haven't felt like doing much of anything.  My running isn't helping and I've even been bored in the kitchen. That's no good...that's supposed to be my place of solace and it hasn't been.  I've let my dishes pile up, I've eaten more bread and cheese than I should.  Sigh.  These are just the ebbs and flows of life, I guess.   I did stumble upon a

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-63653525463020098342011-05-10T15:59:00.000-04:002011-05-10T15:59:12.945-04:00

Dang guys...I made meatballs tonight and they were INCREDIBLE. Restaurant good. I would, for sure, order these a second (or third) time if I ate them somewhere other than my house...extra bonus!?!? They are easy to make and now are my go-to meatball. Everyone needs one, right? I think Emily Post wrote about it at some point in her life. If you don't eat meat, I understand, well I don't but I

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-36660212644263275502011-05-03T16:52:00.000-04:002011-05-03T16:52:24.506-04:00

First of all - Rory has done it again!! Check out his most recent Land Rover commercial: <p><p><br><br><br><br&amp

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-91650956164550068202011-04-28T19:06:00.000-04:002011-04-28T19:06:35.417-04:00

I am currently working on a project with my niece about baking. I asked her what she wanted me to bake and she said 'bread, from scratch.'  So before I actually teach her how to do it, I've set out on my own mission to find a simple, easy recipe that's kid friendly.   I initially tried the 'No Knead Bread' that was covered by Mark Bittman in the NYTimes a few years ago, that resurfaced last year.

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-45493359845839227682011-04-25T18:59:00.000-04:002011-04-25T18:59:00.378-04:00

I was inspired by my Mother last night.  She said she was making Pork Roast for Easter dinner and we have a guest in town so...it seemed fitting to make a nice dinner.  It was great. Roast Pork w. Mustard and Herb coating (I don't like the word coating, it feels kind of gross.  But I can't call is a rub or a glaze because it's not either of those things.) It was a lot easier than I thought it was

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-2788547459205168042011-04-22T17:20:00.000-04:002011-04-22T17:20:15.384-04:00

50 WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS Get up 15 minutes earlier. Prepare for the morning the night before. Don’t rely on your memory ... write things down. Repair things that don’t work properly. MAKE DUPLICATE KEYS. SAY “NO” MORE OFTEN. Set priorities in your life. Avoid negative people. Always make copies of important papers. ASK FOR HELP WITH JOBS YOU DISLIKE. Break large tasks into bite sized portions

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-37295063118150356532011-04-11T20:46:00.000-04:002011-04-11T20:46:28.407-04:00

I just got back from a week out of LA. It was great, it was needed and even though I've come back a little sick (I think OR it's allergies) it was awesome. We road tripped to San Francisco for my birthday and for Rory's CD recording. We stopped in Monterey, had a birthday beer. Checked into our hotel, rested and relaxed and went out to celebrate my 30th birthday. Went to the Elbo Room in the

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-92118154039800203542011-03-24T22:03:00.000-04:002011-03-24T22:03:10.195-04:00

Hey you.  You who read my blog. :) I have a project brewing in my brain and I'd love a little help.  Is there something you want to learn how to cook?  Or do you have a go to meal that delicious and satisfying that you make after a hard days work?  If you're willing to share, I'd love to know about it!!

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-12573148766735012622011-03-23T01:32:00.000-04:002011-03-23T01:32:51.104-04:00

When you put a rutabaga, a fennel bulb and a celeriac root together?  SOUP! Simple, simple soup.  I'm home alone, it's later than making dinner time, I'm hungry. I have the last of my root veggies from the CSA so, I made soup.  It was a little nippy today, why not? This is similar to that soup I made at home awhile ago.  I think you could probably throw anything in a pot cook it up and eat it.

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-28010233788617273672011-03-17T03:11:00.000-04:002011-03-17T03:11:38.017-04:00

The plan for this post was to talk about an enchilada recipe I made a few weeks back. ... again, I forgot to take pictures, I think. I'll work on that maybe I should put my camera in the kitchen so I REMEMBER to take pictures of my food.... So, here's what I wanted to talk about.  Libya.  All I listen to when I'm in the car alone is NPR, non-stop.  It's where I get my news, my information.  For

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-4383213796694996722011-03-02T01:17:00.000-05:002011-03-02T01:17:15.799-05:00

Why haven't I ever made candied orange peels before? So simple and so sweet.  I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but we're part of a CSA here in California (which is still weird to say) and it's one of the best decisions we could have made. Oh the bounty each week! As it is winter, we've had a lot of root veggies, as expected. What I wasn't prepared for was all of the citrus, I know it's

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-84862864001427683372011-02-24T17:33:00.000-05:002011-02-24T17:33:15.126-05:00

I want to post.  I also want to cook.  Unmotivated is what I am right now.  This transition that I'm going through, regardless of whatever 'kick-in-your-pants' conversations I've had, still stinks.  Like really bad cheese, well, really stinky cheese is usually really good so that clearly doesn't make my point but you get my point, right?  So, as soon as I come up from my hole...I'll be here. I'm

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-78920404054650986932011-02-14T01:39:00.000-05:002011-02-14T01:39:16.122-05:00

I like projects, I love them actually. For their distraction, their passion, their involvement. I like making, creating, playing. I should make my life a project...thanks to a certain someone, I'm on a mission. I had a real 'kick-in-your-ass' conversation with one of my big sisters the other night. It worked. She shook me in the way I needed to be shaken. I love her for that. I love her for her

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-66350368918268468362011-02-09T21:48:00.000-05:002011-02-09T21:48:45.797-05:00

These are from my backyard,and they are awesome. And they made me feel better. I'm not gonna lie, I've been having a rough week. Didn't you notice all the blogging (distraction tactics!)?   I'm enjoying my new home but, I think I've been on the go so much since I got here that now that there's silence, it's an overwhelming stagnation.  It's a stand still that I know is avoidable but I can't

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this is what i did today instead of those "adult" things i was supposed to. oh, and i got the rest of the pins out of my hand!! xo

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So, maybe I didn't get the "adult" things done I was supposed to today, like, look for a job, research agencies...I will. I promise, however, I have to catch you up with the progress I am making in the kitchen! (yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!) [Also. I just realized I never posted about my candies I made for the holidays.  What. Is. Going. On. Jordan. FOCUS. I will get to that later.] Right.

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2/4: Tell us about three ways you express your creativity.- I cook. I love creating in the kitchen. Most of the time, I am following a recipe but there's always something I adjust to make it more me.- I act. When I take on another character it allows me to express me...I find myself in these other characters.- I write. Be it a few thoughts, words, a post, whatever...it's a great release. What's

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2/3: Tell us seven things you do when you procrastinate. 1) Surf the interweb.2) Organize my desk.3) Sort my clothes for what I want to keep and what I should send to Good Will.4) Bake.5) Call folks I haven't caught up with in a while.6) Talk to my dad on the phone.7) Snack....is that bad, doo doo doo...name that reference, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... What do you do to procrastinate?

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Last night we got home from San Francisco late, we had the veggies from our farm share sitting in our fridge and we had an old roommate staying the night.  Of course I'm going to cook an awesome dinner for the three of us to relax with after the long journey. Like I have said many times prior, cooking for me is catharsis.  It's Jordan Time.  It's my space of relaxing with my brain, regardless of

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2/2: Think about someone who annoys you. Write a list of everything you don't like about them, and then write a list of all the things that you're grateful that they've shown you about yourself. - ego centric, distracting, way too tangential, pretentious, not self driven. - focus and clarity, specificity, drive and passion, the ability to allow myself to release control to another person. 2/1:

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1/28: Is there anyone in your family who was or is currently in the military? Tell us about them.Nope. All of my grandfathers were in the military but it was never been a big thing in my family, so I don't know them as military men.  I know them as Bud, the most generous man who lived in Jersey and made great fried egg sandwiches. And, Gene. The grandpa who would howl out the window at me in

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What are you shy about? Or, what situations do you find make you shy?I've never thought of myself as shy. A family member once said I was a wall flower and it's haunted me to this day.  I don't want to be a wall flower.  Yes, I'm an observer. Yes, I analyze and listen and contemplate. Yes, I'm quiet when we first meet; I'm feeling you out, I'm learning our rhythm, I'm sorting out the dance steps.

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Oops, here we go.. 1/21: What are three things you can do to be a better friend to the people in your life? - Keep in better contact - Be patient and know sometimes life gets in the way - Be more open to new possibilities 1/20 : What's holding you back?Right now? My hand. I fluctuate between numb and pain. Today, pain; got a half cast on my hand, cried a lot at the doctors, almost passed out,

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Day two: Write about something you feel should not have been invented. Can I say gossip? Who am I asking, myself? It's something that was invented at some point and I haven't done my research so I don't know who or why but I don't like it. Gossip hurts feeling, feeds negative energy and wastes time. Gossip? Or something else?

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-37803429453933402952011-01-17T01:12:00.000-05:002011-01-17T01:12:33.194-05:00

It's 2011. I'm tired of making excuses for not blogging (but a broken finger does make it tough to type or have the energy to type), so, I know I'm late to the game but I just joined NaBloPoMo. National Blog Posting Month. I'm going to take the prompts and use 'em. I'm going to make this a habit that I can't break. So, here's this girls spin on doin' stuff. :) What do you want to be admired for?

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so on sunday i broke my left ring finger walking a pit bull. so badly i had to get surgery. needless to say cooking w. one hand is very difficult. it doesnt stop me though. i made oatmeal this am, and for dinner i made my own pasta sauce....it was...mediocre to say the least but i ate it and will eat my leftovers tomorrow. so, bare with me as i type and cook with one hand, whilst in a haze of

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reality cooking shows. i can't help it. i love them. i love watching the fineness with which these chefs cook. fine! i love the drama. i love the high stakes. i love the pressure. when a chef can keep their cool under such high pressure...AND...make an awesome dish. come. on. come on, people! when i'm alone, i could watch hours, marathon upon marathon of cooking shows. seriously. i just finished

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-15309176212024523892010-11-18T00:18:00.000-05:002010-11-18T00:18:40.517-05:00

its been long and coming, but i am back. being back does come with some sadness. i no longer live in new york city, which is sad on many accounts and exciting on many as well. i've been 'preparing' for this for what seems like forever and, here i am. i am currently homeless and unemployed. which feels weird and amazing...i mean, i am on vacation buuut i'm bored and can't seem to enjoy it. however

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-43912970040010407952010-11-10T12:26:00.001-05:002010-11-11T10:08:01.185-05:00

i'm madly in love with this guy :) and i'm pretty sure he feels the same.  

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overwhelmed. this is what i've been feeling on a regular basis for the last 2 months. o-ver-whelmed. sheesh. its all this moving across the country and saving money and not sleeping in my bed and not being comfortable in someone elses house to cook. i DESPERATELY miss cooking. i miss the access to the kitchen, the ability to walk to the grocery store to whip something up. however, with this comes

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friday. i decided i wanted to pan-sear some meat. so i went to whole foods and asked the butcher to cut me something i could braise. i got some brussle sprouts and a small loaf of bread. expecting to be home by myself, i was pleased to be able to hang out with lexi all night - she wasn't working. we hung out, i pan-seared my meat (its so, so so so so easy.) my meat was a little over done. however

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(i'm laying in a hammock in my apartment. jealous?) but that's not the point the point is i read ree drummond's blog today (the pioneer woman) and she was talking about what it takes to be a good blogger. she points our that you have to write and write often. you have to push through 'blogger' blocks and just produce and, don't talk about the same thing twice! most importantly, make sure you

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i've had a fabulous 4 day weekend. rory was in town all week which was super. i went to a bunch of comedy shows, hung out with the boyfriend and friends and had some really great quality time w. the man i love.  the weekend started on Thursday night when kyle, rory and i went to blue ribbon bakery. um. INCREDIBLE. kyle and i both had the special skirt steak in a red wine sauce w. fingerling

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here i am. i had a draft of a post for like 2 weeks. sorry. way past due. so, when i got back to the kitchen all i was making was poached eggs and greens. more poached eggs and toast. an avocado toast with a poached egg. then, it was roommate night and i made dinner for lexi, her friend megan and myself. we ate dinner, drank wine and played scrabble. i lost guys. pretty bad. i'm really good at 3/

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to cooking dinner. crazy to some, but in an effort to eat more healthy and to save more money (remember, the impending move to LA), i want to cook at home more. and i've been so busy its been near impossible. i might end up being the type of person who cooks big on the weekend and freezes for throughout the week. we'll see. its something i am really looking forward to. i also cant wait to dive

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not much food lately. i've been living away from home for the last few weeks. the ol' bf was in town and is allergic to cats, so we couldn't stay in my home...but, come saturday...greenmarket, here i freaking come.  also, just heard this on pandora. ingrid michaelson, you and i. its beautiful, see: Don't you worry there my honey | We might not have any money | But we've got our love to pay the

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-16995810232794603912010-08-02T16:56:00.001-04:002010-08-02T16:58:40.730-04:00

this includes me. (right? cause i gotta show myself some love.) i'm not joking...when i have a choice of what i want to eat out, i choose italian. when i have to plan a meal, i always seem to lean towards italian. when my boyfriend and i want to spend a special evening out by ourselves, we go italian. i read books that focus on italian food. (ps. do yourself a favor and read HEAT by bill buford.

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but first:  i can't help it. i love eggs. for awhile i was careful not to eat them all the time b.c there were the reports that you shouldn't eat too many eggs for fear of high cholesterol. then i was told that that could be ignored...i'm still careful, i don't eat them every meal or everyday for that matter, but there's at least 3 meals a week that use eggs as a center piece. thursday i went to

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cookies. what better than chocolate chip cookies on opening night. everyone gets their own little bunch. i havent started baking yet and the current brain debate is: make them a 'normal' cookie shape OR make like chocolate chip cookie bars. sounds sort of incredible...i decided to try this out with molasses instead of granulated sugar (mainly cause i have a lot of molasses that is just sitting in

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tonight (today, yesterday, this week) was one of those hot, sticky, gross new york nights. we're talking really, really hot and sweaty. i had rehearsal at the old stone house in a very hot, humid room...regardless it was a fun rehearsal and we had two audience members who stuck through the heat.  what was great about tonight, not counting the cab we had to take because the subway shut down

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-36874016787912164452010-07-02T17:49:00.000-04:002010-07-02T17:49:02.057-04:00

Yay! my show opens next weekend - if you are around....or in the 'hood....you should come! The Book of Liz by The Talent Family, Amy Sedaris  & David Sedaris Directed by David A. Miller Stage Managed by Nicholas Chacon Piper Theatre Productions John P. McEneny, Artistic Director Saturday, July 10 at 8:30 pm Sunday, July 11 at 8:30 pm Saturday, July 17 at 8:30 pm Sunday, July 18

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whats with the time away?! i have been so busy. and when i'm not sleeping, i'm rehearsing and when i'm not doing that i'm either working or going back to my script to work some more on the text. needless to say, i've opted-out of late night meals (i ain't no Julie Powel cooking my way through Mastering The Art of French Cooking with a death wish and a desire to gain 20 lbs), so i'm really only

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today was a good day. (i have so much to do, but first i have to blog) woke up later than i expected - no big deal. got ready and headed to manhattan for brunch with my roommate at friend of a farmer. brunch was fabulous. i had a spanish omelet and lexi had the boomer special. this special, ya'll, (scrambled eggs, your choice of french toast, buttermilk or pumpkin pancakes & your choice of

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alright. for now...its just writing. my bowl-full of white rice did not suck all the moisture out of the camera, if it did...to no avail. i'm still hanging on tot he fact that i may be able to charge the battery. some long overdue posts (which were waiting for images...here's to using my adjectives!) so i've been in my new kitchen for a week to the day. i love it. there's so much natural

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-8500251340856759872010-06-14T15:18:00.000-04:002010-06-14T15:18:24.516-04:00

i had all these posts drafted to put up as soon as i uploaded my pictures from my camera, after i went to storage and got the charger, etc. sadly....really it is so sad and i'm totally kicking myself for somehow letting a thing like this happen...but...i did laundry this weekend and as i was taking the dark cycle out of the wash, i found my camera.   i'm in the process of trying to dry it out.

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moving can be grueling. and you misplace (lose) things in the process. i can't find my camera to computer cord OR my camera battery. how'my'gon'a'hav'a'food blog if i dont have a camera cord OR battery?! i will amend this situation. stat.  xo

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i'm amazed by so much in life. so much. the little things make me happy, they confuse me, they excite me, they challenge me, they inspire me, they amaze me.  my junior year in college i took a course called "Chinese and Japanese Religious Traditions" with Dr. Oldstone-Moore, it was eye opening. i had already started down the path of simplicity, or at least what i thought at the time was

jbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04968156924908660640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615458658309554532.post-20332436695334482512010-05-25T17:27:00.002-04:002010-05-27T23:45:15.952-04:00

i really have to thank bon appetit for posting this from their cookbook. this is the original post about what is essential for a college graduates kitchen, i think it applies to any kitchen really. there are 73+ items on this list, seems like a lot... its not. its a superb list. i have...34 of these 73+ items about half. i think thats a good ratio, i'd love to say i have 100% but thats a long

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so. this post is a shameless plug for none other than...ME! as you know, i act (duh). and as you also know, i'm part of the bushwick shakespeare repertory, which is an all-female collaborative focusing on giving women the opportunity to play roles from the Classics not traditionally given to women. which, as i can attest to, if awesome. and as you probably know too, cause i talk about it all the

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i must first begin with the facts that a) my birthday was a month ago and b) my celebration began on friday when my boss took myslef and my co-worker out to lunch and then called it a day!  we got to the restaurant (the standard grill) and ordered pimms...i had never had a pimm anything before and lemme tell you...this drink was delicious! we had H.M.S. PIMM’S, which consisted of pimm's cup no. 1

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enjoy. xo

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california. california. california. and off i go: after monterey, we drove on US-1 some more. it was so pretty, so many mountains and so green. it was wonderful being out of the concrete jungle for a bit and smelling the fresh air, having the windows down and just sitting. rory made a mix (2 i might add) that we played the entire, well, most of the trip.  it was fabulous. and all that ocean!

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i get bogged down in all the stuff this girl tries to do sometimes. i get all heady. i half focus on everything. i rely on other people.  only to realize...gotta get my own sh*t done. and remember to breathe deep. today's another day.

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after two days of ridiculously hot april weather, new york is settling into its spring routine (i hope). the ladies are wearing their skirts and sandals and the boys are wearing shorts and cute t-shirts. i, for one, did my part last night by doing yoga on the roof. it was so lovely. i got home from work popped on the yoga podcasts that a friend introduced me to and began. the sun was setting, it

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This is my friend Justin's website. Justin and his brother, Tod, both suffer from Choroideremia a degenerative eye disease, which can lead to complete and total blindness. I met Justin in DC while I was involved with Washington Improv Theater, he's a fabulously funny improviser and a generously good person. He and Tod have decided, that since they might lose their sight entirely as they get

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1) i have a ton of stuff on my desk at work. its sort of a messy happy chaos that i think only i can sort through?2) lovely is my word of the spring. yes, i said it. its spring. go outside, silly, and see for yourself. 3) i also, cannot for the life of me pick a font/style/color scheme and stick with it for this blog. i'm just not happy w. the outcome yet. i think i also feel a little stuck by

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i know. i was just going to keep going on about california...but i made dinner tonight. i assure you, it was not fancy style. it was in fact, poached egg style. :) i went on about this yesterday so, i thought i would finally share my obsession. i am obsessed. seriously. its just a good accompaniment to any meal, and good for you! golly gee wilikers. the best part about dinner was that most of it

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i just got back; well not just, i've been home almost a week and i've been busy so i havent had a moment to upload my pictures.  the trip was lovely. it was nice to be in the sun. i met my bf in san francisco for his final show, he's a comedian and very funny.  if you don't know him you should check him out. i'd say he's hilarious. there's really never a dull moment and i giggle all the time,

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as i will not be cooking tomorrow, i will be flying and eating at a restaurant in san francisco, chow provides this for you! (they dont have a share for blogger - weird! - so this may look all messed up. sorry.) you should go look at the post, the food looks AH-MAY-ZING! i'm a Guinness girl through and through and i would not hesitate to pour a pint into a meal. eat up! A Dash of Guinness

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i am on my way to california to visit my bf. i'm excited to be out of the city for a few days and i'm in need for some fun and inspiration. so, this girl goes on vacation! yay! i will track my trip with photos....so many your head will explode. well, thats not a promise. i will try to take a lot. i recently stumbled upon anthony bourdain's 'no reservations' on netflix. he's hysterical. he's

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i decided after watching FOOD INC. that i was going to try to be a locavore (eat within a 100 mile radius of where you live)...its so hard to do. i imagine its also hard to start in the dead of winter. it also feels limiting and since i love food so much, i didnt want to limit what i could eat, i'm just going to know what i am eating, as much as i can. in order to do this, i have decided to

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the day afterworkthe best cake i've ever madesnowed inspicy clean-up

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i have been thinking about making bread for a while. for a real long time. a girlfriend of my embarked on this adventure by buying a baguette pan (!) and she made french bread ya'll. i think i'm a little nervous to try that, but what i wouldnt give to be able to make french bread. i think a crusty warm baguette may be one of the best things in the world. and, for that matter with nothing on it

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we got 2 (!) for julius caesar.  its so exciting. and they both are so detailed and indepth.  i appreciate the time both of these women took to come see our show and the thought they put into their reviews! thank you thank you thank you! THEASY.COM review NYTHEATRE.COM review

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the title should be enough said. but its not. clearly. i cannot right now, b.c i am still reeling from it, describe to you how i feel about this movie. other that the fact that it has affected (to touch or to move) me. quite deeply. i want to do something.  what i was just thinking about is that its about - not only about - having a relationship with your food. fine, i'll say it, obsess about

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i decided to do one of those email forwards with a recipe exchange on a whim. i mentioned my blog b.c i sent it to family and friends....someone who decided to participate in the recipe exchange decided to put my blog in the body of the email that they sent out...my initial reaction was that of, well, fear and shock but then i realized - this is a blog. and blogs are meant for sharing and i'm

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ya'll should sign his petition! i big hearts his ideas, as seen here.

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day seven : morning lightday six : duh. day five : bits of meday four : window pain

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