Pumpkin Muffins
The following is a reconstructed conversation on Halloween.
Alarm Clock: [Brrrring!]
plasticann: Adam? You know what I want to make? Pumpkin Muffins!
Adam: Have you made pumpkin muffins before?
plasticann: Years ago. We have a can of pumpkin filling.
Adam: Okay!
plasticann: YEAH!!!! [leaps out of bed and runs to the kitchen]
Thus, chocolate chip pumpkin muffins in honor of Halloween. One of my teammates ate two in a row...now that's an endorsement. Then again, he might have been super hungry.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Odd Todd Strikes Again
Watching the Odd Todd segment from America's Test Kitchen reminded me of how MGDub and I often enjoyed affecting Odd Todd's peculiar speech by gratuitously referring to "fudge striped cook-ays" and "coff-ay." For a man who's "unemployed," Odd Todd has really built quite the empire. When he published his Odd Todd book a few years ago, I questioned just how unemployed Odd Todd really was. Now that he has a gig talking about food science in flash animation on America's Test Kitchen, I'm really beginning to doubt the authenticity of his job situation. He seems rather entrepreneurial and driven for a guy who walks around in a bathrobe eating "cook-ays" and drinking "coff-ay."
Watching the Odd Todd segment from America's Test Kitchen reminded me of how MGDub and I often enjoyed affecting Odd Todd's peculiar speech by gratuitously referring to "fudge striped cook-ays" and "coff-ay." For a man who's "unemployed," Odd Todd has really built quite the empire. When he published his Odd Todd book a few years ago, I questioned just how unemployed Odd Todd really was. Now that he has a gig talking about food science in flash animation on America's Test Kitchen, I'm really beginning to doubt the authenticity of his job situation. He seems rather entrepreneurial and driven for a guy who walks around in a bathrobe eating "cook-ays" and drinking "coff-ay."
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Making Do
When it comes to certain things, Adam and I fall in the "make do" category of people. For example, we kicked around the box containing our new lamp for two months before we got around to installing it. The box was too big for our closets so for months, we would move this lightweight, but cumbersome box from our bedroom to the living room and back again, several times a week. Next up, the lovely king sized comforter plasticmom graciously sent us. It's been sitting in the corner of our room for months. The problem was, we didn't have a comforter cover and we were paralyzed with indecision about what to buy. Motivated by the drop in temperature, I finally ordered something on Garnet Hill without consulting Adam. I felt my executive decision was justifiable since it was 70% off and wicked cheap. Adam may feel otherwise. Now that we finally have a lovely lamp in our living room and a nice flannel comforter, we'll be ready for winter.
When it comes to certain things, Adam and I fall in the "make do" category of people. For example, we kicked around the box containing our new lamp for two months before we got around to installing it. The box was too big for our closets so for months, we would move this lightweight, but cumbersome box from our bedroom to the living room and back again, several times a week. Next up, the lovely king sized comforter plasticmom graciously sent us. It's been sitting in the corner of our room for months. The problem was, we didn't have a comforter cover and we were paralyzed with indecision about what to buy. Motivated by the drop in temperature, I finally ordered something on Garnet Hill without consulting Adam. I felt my executive decision was justifiable since it was 70% off and wicked cheap. Adam may feel otherwise. Now that we finally have a lovely lamp in our living room and a nice flannel comforter, we'll be ready for winter.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Pastel Yellow Terry Cloth Tracksuits
Having been back in school for over six weeks, I've noticed that many of the professors love using chalk, but they all wear dark colors so they end up with chalk dust all over their clothes by the end of the lecture. If I were a professor, I'd wear pastel yellow terry cloth tracksuits to work so the yellow chalk dust would be camouflaged. On the other hand, I might end up vibing a horrid version of hip hop fashion that would be utterly inappropriate for academia. Worse yet...I'd look like a big piece of yellow chalk.
Having been back in school for over six weeks, I've noticed that many of the professors love using chalk, but they all wear dark colors so they end up with chalk dust all over their clothes by the end of the lecture. If I were a professor, I'd wear pastel yellow terry cloth tracksuits to work so the yellow chalk dust would be camouflaged. On the other hand, I might end up vibing a horrid version of hip hop fashion that would be utterly inappropriate for academia. Worse yet...I'd look like a big piece of yellow chalk.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Caramel Apple Ice Cream
It's that time of the year again...Caramel Apple Ice Cream at J.P. Licks. I stopped by the Davis Square location on my way home last night to buy Adam a treat and to check out their latest offerings. I immediately upgraded from a small to an entire pint when I saw the elusive Caramel Apple on the board. Blink and you might miss the Caramel Apple because it comes only in the fall and only for one weekend. Adam was so excited about the ice cream, he immediately called Dave to alert him about Caramel Apple time at J.P. Licks.
It's that time of the year again...Caramel Apple Ice Cream at J.P. Licks. I stopped by the Davis Square location on my way home last night to buy Adam a treat and to check out their latest offerings. I immediately upgraded from a small to an entire pint when I saw the elusive Caramel Apple on the board. Blink and you might miss the Caramel Apple because it comes only in the fall and only for one weekend. Adam was so excited about the ice cream, he immediately called Dave to alert him about Caramel Apple time at J.P. Licks.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Midterms...not that funny
Well, I've been away for a while because of midterms. I've tried to think of something funny or interesting to blog about during midterms and I've discovered that midterms just aren't all that funny. The situation has been dire, here are some stats:
Days since I last blogged: 7
Days since I last baked anything: 9
Days since last grocery run: 9
Days without milk: 4
Days since my last shower: [fortunately] 0
The good news is...I'm living it up this weekend. I'm finally going to make that lemon cake...if only we had some milk.
Well, I've been away for a while because of midterms. I've tried to think of something funny or interesting to blog about during midterms and I've discovered that midterms just aren't all that funny. The situation has been dire, here are some stats:
Days since I last blogged: 7
Days since I last baked anything: 9
Days since last grocery run: 9
Days without milk: 4
Days since my last shower: [fortunately] 0
The good news is...I'm living it up this weekend. I'm finally going to make that lemon cake...if only we had some milk.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Ye Olde 27
We went out for a fun birthday dinner courtesy of plasticmom last Sunday. Oleana's with Kristen, Dave, Adam and Wheezy made for a good time. The desserts were amazing. I hoarded most of my Baked Alaska treat, but I did share with Dave. I tried all the other desserts we ordered for the table, but I ultimately returned to methodically consuming my Baked Alaska. A chewy coconut macaroon disk topped by a dense mound of coconut ice cream topped with a delicious meringue...what more could a girl want. The food really good too, everything from the pre-appetizers to the entrees. However, the winner of our gourmet outing was Wheezy who ordered the vegetarian tasting menu. All of us meat eaters were salivating over Wheezy's dinner peppering her with questions like, "does it taste good" "what's in it" and of course, "can I try some?" Wheezy was basking in the well deserved culinary limelight. It almost makes up for the other 90% of the time when her vegetarian option consists of piles of veggies or a large salad.
We went out for a fun birthday dinner courtesy of plasticmom last Sunday. Oleana's with Kristen, Dave, Adam and Wheezy made for a good time. The desserts were amazing. I hoarded most of my Baked Alaska treat, but I did share with Dave. I tried all the other desserts we ordered for the table, but I ultimately returned to methodically consuming my Baked Alaska. A chewy coconut macaroon disk topped by a dense mound of coconut ice cream topped with a delicious meringue...what more could a girl want. The food really good too, everything from the pre-appetizers to the entrees. However, the winner of our gourmet outing was Wheezy who ordered the vegetarian tasting menu. All of us meat eaters were salivating over Wheezy's dinner peppering her with questions like, "does it taste good" "what's in it" and of course, "can I try some?" Wheezy was basking in the well deserved culinary limelight. It almost makes up for the other 90% of the time when her vegetarian option consists of piles of veggies or a large salad.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Calorie Commando
The following is a reconstructed monologue:
Adam: I Tivoed a breakfast episode of "Calorie Commando" on Food Network. I thought they would show me how to make really fatty and caloric corned beef hash, but then I realized the show was about cutting calories, not adding more calories.
The following is a reconstructed monologue:
Adam: I Tivoed a breakfast episode of "Calorie Commando" on Food Network. I thought they would show me how to make really fatty and caloric corned beef hash, but then I realized the show was about cutting calories, not adding more calories.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Monday, October 03, 2005
Creamy Polenta with Sauteed Mushrooms
I baked up some Sour Cream Coffeecake from Everyday Food this weekend when I noticed a recipe for polenta in same issue so I cooked up som Creamy Polenta with Sauteed Mushrooms to boot. I've always been a bit wary of "polenta" because the name reminded me of gross and nasty things, but I gave the recipe a whirl and the results were pretty darned tasty. Serves three, meal sized portions.
Polenta:
4 cups water
1.5 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of chopped basil
1. Bring to boil the water + salt + pepper. med high heat.
2. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal in a constant stream. Whisk continuously.
3. Lower heat to med low to thicken, stirring occasionally. 10-15 minutes
4. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, butter and basil.
Sauteed Mushrooms:
1 carton 10oz mushrooms sliced
2 small tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup chopped basil
1. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil
2. Saute mushrooms for 5 minutes or until tender and yummy looking
3. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and basil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Top Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms.
I baked up some Sour Cream Coffeecake from Everyday Food this weekend when I noticed a recipe for polenta in same issue so I cooked up som Creamy Polenta with Sauteed Mushrooms to boot. I've always been a bit wary of "polenta" because the name reminded me of gross and nasty things, but I gave the recipe a whirl and the results were pretty darned tasty. Serves three, meal sized portions.
Polenta:
4 cups water
1.5 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of chopped basil
1. Bring to boil the water + salt + pepper. med high heat.
2. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal in a constant stream. Whisk continuously.
3. Lower heat to med low to thicken, stirring occasionally. 10-15 minutes
4. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, butter and basil.
Sauteed Mushrooms:
1 carton 10oz mushrooms sliced
2 small tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup chopped basil
1. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil
2. Saute mushrooms for 5 minutes or until tender and yummy looking
3. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and basil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Top Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Getting out of Boston
Here is a third person reconstructed conversation between Steve and his MIT career counselor.
plasticann's reconstruction of Steve's reconstructed conversation.
Steve: Yeah, I've been in Boston my whole life. I could get excited about getting out of Boston.
CC: That's great. What do you think about LA, Disney's in LA.
Steve: They've got earthquakes
CC: You know, Home Depot is in Atlanta.
Steve: Yeah...I don't want to be in Atlanta.
CC: How about Florida?
Steve: It's too hot and there are too many old people.
CC:...You're funny!
"You're funny" is for when they don't know what to make of you and when you're "funny."
plasticann's analysis of Steve's reconstruction of his conversation.
plasticann: Well, you do want to get out of Boston, as long as its, NYC, Chicago or the Bay Area.
Steve: How'd you know?
Here is a third person reconstructed conversation between Steve and his MIT career counselor.
plasticann's reconstruction of Steve's reconstructed conversation.
Steve: Yeah, I've been in Boston my whole life. I could get excited about getting out of Boston.
CC: That's great. What do you think about LA, Disney's in LA.
Steve: They've got earthquakes
CC: You know, Home Depot is in Atlanta.
Steve: Yeah...I don't want to be in Atlanta.
CC: How about Florida?
Steve: It's too hot and there are too many old people.
CC:...You're funny!
"You're funny" is for when they don't know what to make of you and when you're "funny."
plasticann's analysis of Steve's reconstruction of his conversation.
plasticann: Well, you do want to get out of Boston, as long as its, NYC, Chicago or the Bay Area.
Steve: How'd you know?
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