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Soul Crushing

Nora — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:42:35 +0000

Dinner tonight was supposed to include chicken. Unfortunately, I came home to an unexpected disaster.Ginger Rice with Cilantro. Veggies Marinated in an Orange-Sesame Sauce and topped with Cashews.And a hefty, NECESSARY, glass of wine. I photographed dinner on my kitchen rug that is drying out on the windowsill because…..My refrigerator decided to defrost itself while I was at work.

I spent a long time mopping up the water with my bath towel, smelling to see if things were “okay”, and sadly buried a few wonderful items in my trash can. I feel so defeated.

I kept my nut butters, jams and a few other things assuming that they probably didn’t spoil. All of the yogurt, milk, eggs and my chicken breast had to go. I was not willing to risk eating those items.

Wallowing and still hungry, I had the last 3 Supercharge Me Cookies from my freezer defrosting ice box and a handful of lukewarm blueberries. No pictures because my soul was crushed. I probably didn’t need all three of the cookies but I was craving something cold. It’s 90 degrees in my apartment and humid. I am currently dripping in sweat.

Hot Mess,

Nora

Fun Cooking For One

Nora — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:16:34 +0000

I have way too much fun cooking for one.

Coconut Curry Shrimp. Cilantro-Ginger Brown Basmati/Wild Rice. Sesame Snap Peas. Hermann J. Wiemer 2008 Dry Gewurztraminer.

At the end of the day I want three things: sweat pants, a glass of wine and a good meal. Typically I am cooking for one. All the more reason to be fancy and treat myself to some good cookin’!

So what is the key to cooking for one? I have three tips:

1) Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients and flavors make meals exciting! A healthy and fresh meal is the best gift you can give to yourself. It’s worth the splurge!

2) Be fearless. Try new dishes! If you find a lasagna recipe meant for 6 servings, MAKE IT! Life is too short to pass up on your cravings.

3) Have fun. Cooking is a release. An opportunity to relax and be creative. Even if you set the fire alarm off and create a disastrous dish no one has to know . Live and learn.

In other news: I am obsessed with sesame seed oil and ginger. I thought of a million new things I HAVE to make while eating dinner tonight. I also had a brief moment when I contemplated making coconut-curry encrusted French toast. The coating on my shrimp was composed of coconut, panko, egg and curry. The “crust” reminded me of French toast. Maybe for dinner one night…I’m seriously debating the French toast idea, it was really good.

I’m off to search for a dessert to eat while watching Glee.

Planning New Meals,

Nora

Do you make fancy meals if it’s just for you?

If You Give a Girl a Kitchen

Nora — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:02:39 +0000

If you give me a functional kitchen. I will cook dinner.Seared Sesame Ginger Tuna. Ginger, Cliantro, Lime Basmati Rice. Avocado, Mango and Red Bell Pepper Salad. Paired With 2008 Hermann J. Wiemer Gewurztraminer.

And Dessert.Chocolate Molten Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream.Secret Ingredient: Chambord

Oh and I had a killer snack this afternoon. I have to give it a shout out because it was THAT good. Welcome back to my life: KIND Fruit and Nut DelightI found a whole Brazil nut in this little guy. Crunchy. Sweet. Nutty. Natural…enough said.

Big plans for the Farmer’s Market and possibly a movie with the parents tomorrow. It’s supposed to be a hot one.

Keepin’ The Dreams Alive,

Nora