I found an unopened jar of this delectable, locally made chutney in my refrigerator the other day and immediately opened it to enjoy with some takeout Indian food. I imagine I originally purchased it at either the Honest Weight or the Troy Farmer's market - either that or the chutney fairy visited my house while I … Continue reading Miss Sydney’s Indu Chutney
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Mulligatawny Soup
a little mortar and pestle action - coriander seedsI've got a thing for Mulligatawny Soup. With my first pregnancy, it was my number one craving, and just like the pregnancy stretch marks, it's never gone away. A perfect meal is an order of garlic nan and a steaming bowl of soup - usually from Shalimar. There's … Continue reading Mulligatawny Soup
Cella Bistro
I've been wanting to get to Cella Bistro for a long, long time. A recent post on Table Hopping finally made it impossible to not go - open Sunday + 3 courses for $30 = I'm there. We made a 5:30 reservations and relied on Google maps to get us there, which fortunately worked. When we arrived, … Continue reading Cella Bistro
Weightiness
image from thejakartaglobe.comThis morning at the gym, I noticed that a regular member of the 5:45 class I take, was looking a good bit thinner. As soon as I saw her, I knew: something was going on in her personal life, her relationship. My suspicions were confirmed a few minutes later when she spoke about … Continue reading Weightiness
Beans and Greens – Take 3
Following Saturday night's crowd favorite meal (Breakfast for Dinner!!), I had about 6 strips of cooked, thick-cut bacon leftover which I needed to use it before the children found it hidden in the vegetable drawer. By the way, the question here isn't "Who ever has leftover bacon?" The real question is "Why would anyone ever cook less … Continue reading Beans and Greens – Take 3
Hudson Afternoon
Nice doorsI apologize for being so late to the game on Hudson, please forgive me. I haven't been there in years, only through lack of opportunity, certainly not disinterest. The lure of a free lunch (and they say there is no such thing) finally got me there this weekend. The plan was to meet at … Continue reading Hudson Afternoon
Snacky McSnack
The absolute perfect pre-chicken wing delivery snack. One half of an avocado topped with a tablespoon or 2 of salsa. Vegetable protein at its most tasty.
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