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07 Apr 21:32

Things I have Eaten, Things I Will Eat

Cornmeal crusted chicken with jalapeno popper sauce - So, so excellent. Pound the chicken thin to help with tenderness and cooking evenly. I always serve it with waffles (crack black pepper into the batter). Micah made a genius breakfast sandwich out of the leftovers. 

Korean BBQ beef with broccoli - Basic, adaptable recipe. Super quick and flavorful. Do NOT cook everything as long as it says unless you love flaccid broccoli…I add mine at the very end and serve the whole thing over rice. 

Hearty black bean quesadillas - You’re simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone….

Massaged kale caesar - The other love of my life. I can’t wait until our kale plants grow so we can eat this 2x/week. 

Coming up:

  • Buffalo chicken quesadillas (no recipe, just leftover pulled chicken, buffalo sauce, red onion, monterey jack cheese, and blue cheese dressing)
  • Dijon and cognac beef stew 
07 Apr 21:27

I know it’s been awhile since I’ve made this sort of plug, but...



I know it’s been awhile since I’ve made this sort of plug, but now is a good time: Jason’s second book, 236 POUNDS OF CLASS VICE PRESIDENT, is on sale for e-readers for $1.99. Two dollars!

This is a great book that is both laugh out loud funny and endearing.  But you don’t have to just take my word for it.  Here are my favorite lines from the Kirkus Review of the book:

 “Mulgrew (Everything Is Wrong with Me, 2010) returns to his formative years at an exclusive prep school for bright boys and finds a ton of absurdist comedy gold to mine.”

 “Characters from Mulgrew’s previous memoir, like his two-fisted dad and no-nonsense mom, make return appearances that are both funny and profound. Relentlessly self-deprecating yet unabashedly accepting, the author displays a palpable sense of humanity.”

 “A young writer finds once more that it isn’t too early to look back on his life and laugh out loud.”

 This is for a limited time, so if you haven’t already downloaded, please do so today/right now.  And as always, thank you for all your support!

 

http://www.amazon.com/236-Pounds-Class-Vice-President-ebook/dp/B007EDCRO8/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=01RDQ33VS75W01SW8Z2T

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/236-pounds-of-class-vice-president-jason-mulgrew/1111502498?ean=9780062080837

29 Mar 18:17

healthier-habits: Loaded Baked Sweet Potato - This meal is...



healthier-habits:

Loaded Baked Sweet Potato - This meal is delicious and takes only 20 minutes to make, which is why I love making it after a long day at work.

Click here for full directions!

06 Mar 23:48

Many nerdfighters have asked for some historical and political...



Many nerdfighters have asked for some historical and political context to help understand the crisis in Ukraine. I gave a go at an introduction in this video. For actual news, I’m following the BBC’s Ukraine Crisis hub.

EDIT: Of course I messed up east and west. Of course. Because I always do. Is there a real disease wherein people literally cannot imagine directions or maps? If so, I have it.

27 Feb 20:59

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Baking

i posted a blueberry + lemon baked oatmeal recipe on the ‘ol food blog over the weekend + it’s all i’ve been thinking of since. so i whipped up a batch last night, and of course made it my own way. [i never actually follow a recipe to a t] i couldn’t find my zester, so i skipped the lemon. and i love the taste of cinnamon + vanilla, which pair perfectly with the nutmeg it called for. also, i prefer brown sugar over white, so i used that instead. the end result was a beautiful version of oatmeal, crispy around the edges + a perfect texture in the middle. i cut it into squares for an easy on-the-go breakfast, and i keep shaking my head at the fact that i’d never made this before. now go forth + bake!

19 Feb 19:28

Recent style inspiration Lately I have been drawn to a lot of...











Recent style inspiration

Lately I have been drawn to a lot of black, leather, and sneakers in my wardrobe. I’m trying to blend looking casual and comfortable with a bit of edge. I don’t think I’m cool enough to rock leather leggings and black high tops but I am dying for those Nike’s in the bottom row. I might just go for it and try some “fake it til you make it” attitude.

Inspiration from Atlantic PacificKendi Everyday & some randoms without citations found via Pinterest.

03 Aug 13:34

Love this DV by Dolce Vita dress from Piperlime. Would be...





Love this DV by Dolce Vita dress from Piperlime. Would be perfect for summer weddings/events/parties. Just add turquoise. Sizes limited.

03 Jul 19:08

theparisreview: A new app, Placing Literature, lets you find...



theparisreview:

A new app, Placing Literature, lets you find literary landmarks and bookstores wherever your travels take you.

For more of this morning’s roundup, click here.

26 Jun 18:13

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