Monthly Archives: September 2010

Pho to the Rescue

  We got this beautiful bowl of soup in our ‘hood at Pho Viet Ahn. It saved the day. Related posts:Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend*Veggie Burger Love10 cheapish* things I like for Christmas 2010Eating whorish pasta at the table

Posted in take-out | Leave a comment

Veggie Burger Love

I have to say this first: One of my very favorite meals in the whole world is a big, fat cheeseburger. But woman cannot live by cheeseburger alone, and a good veggie burger can really hit the spot. The first … Continue reading

Posted in quinoa, recipe, sandwich | Leave a comment

Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend*

Fall is in the air, and people around here are getting kind of grumbly about it – we were cheated, they say. Our summer was too short, they whine. But the cool air and the sprinkles couldn’t please me more. Fall is … Continue reading

Posted in cheese, history, recipe | 1 Comment

This is just to say

I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox and which you were probably saving for breakfast Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold William Carlos Williams Related posts:Summer of SandwichesVeggie Burger LoveUsing what you haveSeared … Continue reading

Posted in poem | Leave a comment

Summer of Sandwiches

My first Paseo sandwich was delivered by Dan one night after work; we had been dating for a couple of months. It happened after a few conversations about how much I needed to try this pork sandwich, and I remember … Continue reading

Posted in caramelized onion, mayonnaise, recipe, sandwich | Leave a comment

Our Restaurant for Two

When we first discussed the reasons to marry (while still tap dancing around the ”M” word) exhibit A was our mutual love of cooking. But as usual, the word “love” is not descriptive enough. We are charmed, intrigued, and comforted … Continue reading

Posted in married | Leave a comment