Because I told you so

Monday, December 10, 2012

Weekend Roundup, Vol. 8

I didn't do a very good job this week of using Instagram. Between work and "other work" drama, I just want to curl into a ball and sulk. I am lucky that R is my constant when times get rough.

I just realized all of this week's pictures are of food and drink.

1. Office party at Delancey Street Restaurant. I didn't take a picture of the food because it wasn't very memorable anyway. One of my coworkers bought me a Hef, I couldn't believe it cost only $2.50.

2. Paella from Zarzuela. I've lived in our neighborhood for 3+ years, but have only been to Zarzuela twice. I like tapas, I just find ordering very overwhelming.

3. This was 10 minute Cobb salad. I'm proud to say it was a team effort.

4. Bad news wine.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Weekend Roundup, Vol. 7

1. Is it sad that this is how most of my breakfasts look like at work? I usually have oatmeal, but I just didn't have time to pick some up this week.

2. An old coworker turned me to chia seeds. I've been trying to find them at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods for a while with no luck. I was really excited to try this, but thought it was really just meh.

3. Breaking out the wine stash because I've been cooking a lot.

4. Saturday night dinner. I was really proud of this one. First, I rubbed the chicken with Spanish salt we bought in Canada. Then I used the gizzards and some vegetables to make a stock to baste it with. While it sat in a bag to marinate in the stock, I stuffed its cavity with lemon, onions and carrots. I'm happy to report that the entire chicken was finished. I also made brussel sprouts with mushrooms and pancetta. The bread was more of a carb-filler if anyone was still hungry.

5. R complained of a sore throat, so I took the opportunity to make some chicken noodle soup. I used the leftover chicken carcass from above to make the soup stock with carrots, onions, and celery. Since I only needed half of what I made, I froze the rest.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Weekend Roundup, Vol. 6

1. This Cobb salad is from a deli near my workplace. This salad was huge - half for lunch, half for dinner. And you can't see the lettuce.

2. My little cousin told my sister and I that she wanted a matching tattoo. So I drew one. With a Sharpie, so rebellious!

3. Black Friday shopping.

4. I bought other items as well. I finally picked one of these up, a month after the fact.

5. Weekend mani! Color is Black Cherry Chutney by OPI.

6. We decided to cook Sunday dinner. On the menu: prosciutto wrapped French green beans, tri-tip roast with portabella mushrooms, and a bit of french bread. Oh, and red wine too.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Weekend Roundup, Vol. 5

I'm a little late this week, but it's a short week in my defense.

1. Um, why not? We've convinced Lulu to order this for her birthday. It's going to be fun cutting into this.

2. I had to buy this. With a name like Purple Queen, yes please!

3. I got a double yolk in my ramen! It's a lucky sign, right?

4. I was in dire need of adult beverages all week. My week felt longer than usual.

5. Ditto. Pimosa at brunch - mimosa with pomegranate syrup.

6. It took a fair amount of self control not to buy this cardigan.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Weekend Roundup, Vol. 4

1. This was not a good week in terms of healthy snacking at work. In my defense, I was opposed to buying these.

2. To start our long weekend early, my sister and I both took Friday off to indulge in some retail therapy. This is her walk of shame out from said store.

3. I killed off the last of our original terrariums several months ago. Refusing defeat, I picked these pretty things up from the San Jose flea market.

4. One of my favorites. From one of my favorite people in the world.

5. I actually had escargot twice this weekend. I didn't take a picture of the first one, but rest assured it was deliciously steamed in its shell at a Vietnamese restaurant. This was from brunch at a French restaurant, drenched in buttery goodness.