Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts

Monday, May 23, 2011

Bouley

Thursday night Patti and I went to an event for the Langham Hotel Group.   Patti says their Pasadena property is one of her very favorites.

We thought it was at the restaurant – but it was actually at the test kitchen.  The chefs from various hotels made a bunch of delicious treats.

It was dark and I only had my iPhone but here’s what I could capture.

ss 772I’m very much into flowers these days.  Must be the wedding planning!!!ss 773  A duck ravioli with sweet peas.  Delish!ss 747  ss 750Chocolates.ss 748 Asparagus all lined up.ss 751 Roasted shrimp with grape tomatoes in a shot glass.ss 753 Soft shell crabs.ss 754 More chocolates. ss 755 Pear vodka.  Not really a fan but the cocktails they made looked yummy.ss 760More flowers.ss 756 

There was lots of interesting wall decor.ss 762ss 763 Chefs in action.ss 764  

Ice cream pops.  I was told it was vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.  Methinks the bottom layer was actually pistachio.ss 768Patti and me with Chef Denis.ss 769

Everything was so well done and it was definitely an experience I would not have had if not for this event!

I have more pics from my weekend in Maryland and if I keep my head about me – maybe even pics from me making dinner tonight!  Stay tuned!!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

What I ate – A Photo Essay

I originally named this post “Weight Loss Sabotage” but that didn’t seem fair – considering my whole food philosophy is to eat what you want – but in moderation.

It’s just that moderation and me – we don’t seem to be communicating lately.

I’m not sure how to get my healthy mindset back.  I know that I feel better when I exercise – that I feel better when I eat better.  i know that I won’t have to deprive myself entirely if I just…basically…MOVE.

SO.

Tomorrow I am facing the music.  I don’t want to see the number I know I’ll see on the scale at M’s tomorrow but I’m going to go anyway.  I’m crossing my fingers that the worst of the winter weather is behind us and that I can actually do more exercise outside than inside.   I’m putting away my Metrocard and walking more.  First up – a walk to chorus tonight.

I’m renewing my gym membership next week and trying Zumba in NJ. 

But first I’m going to go back to Ben. :)

And that’s that.  I have an ugly dress I need to fit into.  I don’t want to have to alter it – and I don’t have time or want to spend money on a new one.

With all that said….look what I made for the Super Bowl.   It was fun to make all this food for a “crowd”.  Dave and the kids seemed to really enjoy it – which makes me happy.

Sidenote – I feel like I’m doing everything half assed these days – as these photos will show.  I need to start taking better – and more complete – pictures.   I tried to fix them with Photoshop but…it’s not really working.

Probably because the shutter is broken on my point and shoot and I muss up the lens with smudges from my fingers anytime I try to take a picture.  Could be the biggest problem of all.  What’s the point of showing you half of what I’ve done???  It’s like me showing you an empty plate and telling you how good whatever I ate was.

Blue Corn Nachos.  This recipe is simple.  Brown 1 package ground turkey with an onion and a drizzle of olive oil.  Add 1 package of taco seasoning – I used a low sodium version.  Add 1 can of black beans – rinsed and drained. 

 

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Top with shredded extra sharp cheddar and throw into the oven (at about 375) until cheese is melted.  Garnish with chopped scallions.  ss 147_edited-2_1024Serve with sour cream, salsa and….Jen’s guacamole.ss 142_edited-1 Everyone loves hot pretzels.  I served these with yellow or honey mustard.  I wimped out and did the frozen version.ss 144_edited-1 

Mora helped to set the “table”.ss 152_edited-2_1024 I made Giada’s Balsamic Wings….ss 154_edited-2_1024 And Baked Buffalo Wings.  These could have stayed in the oven for 5 more minutes I think.ss 155_edited-2_1024 

And chocolate chip cookies for dessert – Toll House recipe – with double the brown sugar as Dave was out of white.ss 137_edited-1 

And then I fell asleep during the game and Dave had to tell me who won.

The end.

Moment of truth tomorrow people.  I hope I’m ready to finally make a change.  I hope a nice long walk today will help get me motivated.

There’s bread in the oven (will be making a sandwich to take with me for dinner).  It smells divine in here.  Lunch tomorrow will be tuna on homemade bread.

I’m really looking forward to it!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast

In that order.

Lunch yesterday before I ran to the office was some steamed chicken gyozas with sweet chili and soy sauce and some edamame.



I bought a hot pretzel at Zarro's at Grand Central and spilt half of it with Dave when we got off the train. No picture - too hungry!

Dinner was a hamburger with sauteed onions on a sandwich thin with some potatoes on the side.



Second dinner :) was a glass (or 3) of Pinot Grigio and the Lasagna Fritta at an Olive Garden.





This was not a good idea because now I'm going to be obsessed with this dish. It was really, really good.


His and Hers breakfast. Mine had butter his had peanut butter. I know. Should have been the other way around.



Also - unpictured - I had a glass of chocolate milk.

Telecommuting today, trivia tonight. I'm telling myself I'm going to go running as I am sitting here dressed for it and staring at my running shoes.

I'll be back with more later.