January 2009
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Warm Caprese Salad
I want to eat this RIGHT NOW.
extra-virgin olive oil
6 to 8 heirloom tomatoes
10 oz. buffalo or fresh mozzarella, sliced and at room temperature
coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup chives, cut into 1/2” lengths
1/2 cup Italian parsley, mint, tarragon and/or soft oregano leaves
2 cups baby arugula
Heat a charcoal or gas grill...
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Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce
Actually, I could totally make this before the summer (and in fact, probably will - soon).
3 1/2 lbs. heirloom tomatoes of varying color and size, cut into large chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. pesto
2 cloves garlic, cut in half
1 lb. of strozzapreti or casarecci pasta
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
shaved parmesan
In a large...
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Warm Summer-Corn Salad
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kernels from 8 ears of corn*
1 bunch of scallions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke (2 to 3 minutes). Add corn and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes. Add scallions, salt and pepper and continue to cook until some of the...
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Watermelon Margaritas
Was reading an old Domino magazine at the gym yesterday, and found some tasty things that I want to make once the weather gets warm.
Watermelon Margaritas:
3 cups seedless watermelon chunks (abt. 1 lb)
1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup tequila
1/2 Grand Marnier
Combine watermelon chunks, lime juice and sugar in a blender, and blend on high until completely liquid and...
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Jeanne's Famous White Chicken Chili
In case you’re looking for a chili recipe for Sunday. This stuff is the BOMB. It’s my friend Erica’s mom’s recipe.
About 3-4 pounds chicken breasts (about 6 breasts)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
7 small cans or equally larger cans White Northern Beans
1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 4oz can chopped green chili peppers
...
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BLT Dip
This one is my recipe, found on the internet a few years ago. If you love bacon (and who doesn’t?), you’ll love this.
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onions
¼ cup diced green peppers
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 lb bacon, cooked crisp, cooled and drained
½ teaspoon garlic...
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Vicki's Baby Dip
NOT made of babies. This is my friend Brittany’s recipe - apparently her friend Vicki used to make it for all of their friends’ baby showers, hence the name. It’s delicious.
3 cans of Mexicorn (drained)
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cumin
1 bunch green onions - chopped
handful of cilantro – chopped
Mix...
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Sausage, Rotel & Cream Cheese Dip
This is my friend Britney’s recipe - and it’s AMAZING. Pretty much a party staple in my group of friends.
Ingredients….
2 lbs of sausage (spicy or regular… or some of both) 4 (8 oz) blocks of cream cheese 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes 2 large fresh tomatoes – cut into chunks
Directions…..
1 – cook sausage until crumbly & drain 2 – soften cream cheese in microwave 3 – combine all...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Since the superbowl is this weekend - thought sharing this would be appropriate. I made this for a party last year.
1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 package cream cheese
½ to 1 cup blue cheese dressing (depending on how much you like, and get the good kind from the produce section, like T. Marzetti’s)
Frank’s Red Hot (enough to coat the chicken pretty thoroughly, about a half...
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Things I Hate (Part 9)
The way there’s always still a good inch of lotion at the bottom of the lotion bottle when the pump stops working.
“Scotch tape, either change your name or get me drunk. I nearly choked last...”
– Stephen Colbert (via soupsoup) (via incurable)
YARD SALE RESCHEDULED
onemoretimewithfeeling:
toddlerchic:
tanya77:
molls:
We’re moving it to next weekend because of the rain.
I’m not happy about this. :(
Waaa.
Use your words.
“This is a tumblr that examines the recent trend of reverting to a manner of speaking reminiscent of a 2-year-old or other such toddler-like behavior.”
Too funny.
This is brilliant.
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Things I Love (Part 2)
A really satisfying sneeze, after 5+ minutes of feeling like you have to sneeze.
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LOST ZOMG
Dude. This season f-ing ROCKS.
“Nice to meet you.”
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Watching Lost
Richard Alpert: I assume you came back for your bone.
Me: Came back for your BONE?
B: Bomb. (laughing) Your bomb.
Me: Oh. I totally thought he said bone.
B: Who would he be boning?
Me: Shut up.
hipstertracks:
Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better
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Watch this now →
My friend Michael posted this with the following comment:
Watch this commercial now. If you can make it 35 seconds you will receive a treat that will make your entire day brighter and better for the duration. You think I’m kidding? Try it out.
Amazing.
Caitlin Rose in NYC's V Magazine Fashion Shoot
hartleymanages:
Caitlin Rose featured in a photo shoot for V Magazine.
See larger version.
Go Caitlin! I believe she’s playing the 5 Spot tomorrow (is that right, Aaron?), and the odds that I’ll be there are increasing.
It's a hot chocolate kind of afternoon
Why is it not 5 o’clock?
And why is it not Friday?
