All I have to say is this is amazing work!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
SuperBowl & Wings
Superbowl was a great 'excuse' to cook up something new - wings. I enjoy occasional wings here and there but have not made it myself, until now. I made two batches - mild spicy bbq rub and sweet n sour. Both ended up being fantastic; bbq one was eated super quick and i waited until half time to bring in the other flavor. I baked both, and sprinkled the latter one with chives and sesame seeds. Another cooking success. I think i figured out the secret - the more ingredients in the sauce, the tastier it will be. Oh, but, of course, i kid.
On Wednesday, Michelle and I went to New Haven to see Lindsay Sterling at Toads Place. It was a very pleasant concert, she rocked out few costume changes, sang a little and played a badass electric violin. We had some very good thai food at Yale before going to the concert. There were a LOT of good places to eat, and most are very cheap too. I forgot what it's like to be around younger college going crowd with many things catered to their low income and taste of goodness for food :)
On Wednesday, Michelle and I went to New Haven to see Lindsay Sterling at Toads Place. It was a very pleasant concert, she rocked out few costume changes, sang a little and played a badass electric violin. We had some very good thai food at Yale before going to the concert. There were a LOT of good places to eat, and most are very cheap too. I forgot what it's like to be around younger college going crowd with many things catered to their low income and taste of goodness for food :)
Friday, February 1, 2013
I love soy milk and Whats cooking for 2013?
Soy milk won me over pretty much with first carton. I love the flavor, i very much enjoy the health benefits. I need to update my blog more!
unloading dishwasher - trying to be mindful - see how efficient and stretch-involving i can do it :)
For the year of 2013, I'm doing exciting things such as:
Coing to Vegas
Going on roadtrip from Colorado
Getting Teaching Certification
Getting Life Coaching Certification
Participating in Tough Mudder
Becoming a Mentor
Make another Time Capsule
Taking a Song Writing Course
I began a growing collection of quotes on my wall! Each is on separate sticky note (and one even takes up 2 sticky notes!)
unloading dishwasher - trying to be mindful - see how efficient and stretch-involving i can do it :)
For the year of 2013, I'm doing exciting things such as:
Coing to Vegas
Going on roadtrip from Colorado
Getting Teaching Certification
Getting Life Coaching Certification
Participating in Tough Mudder
Becoming a Mentor
Make another Time Capsule
Taking a Song Writing Course
I began a growing collection of quotes on my wall! Each is on separate sticky note (and one even takes up 2 sticky notes!)
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Live as if this is all there is.
My moms birthday was on the 14th and Michelle and I decided to bring her to Melting Pot. It was a whole lot of fun with dippings and cheese and chocolate and goodness. She was so pleased not only did she text me in the evening thanking for the experience, she also did it again the next day - I guess it was really fun and enjoyable for her :)
Moms also had a girls get together the following weekend where I was the only guy, pouring wine and various alcohols to all the guests. It was a nice atmosphere with no debauchery or yelling.
Since it's January 2013, it is time for a new calendar. Michelle picked a "Cute Overload" for 2012 which was too much and most picture captures were not funny. I wanted to pick something good, but stumbled on idea of a custom calendar. It came with pictures of us from college, and family gatherings. She liked it a whole lot and got emotional with few pictures. It was great success. I made one for 18months so it is extra long with more pictures.
Made muffins with food processor. Or, technically, milled the ingredients to mix into muffin dough. Here is what was in them: apples, carrots, coconut, kale, prunes, pecans, some ground cereal (Autumn Wheat). they were very tasty. I froze half the dough and only made 6 muffins. over the weekend I made 6 more once we finished the first batch.
Few quotes:
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." ~Frederich Nietzsche
“Live with intention.
Walk to the edge.
Listen hard.
Practice wellness.
Play with abandon.
Laugh.
Choose with no regret.
Appreciate your friends.
Continue to learn.
Do what you love.
Live as if this is all there is.”
~ Mary Anne Radmacher
Moms also had a girls get together the following weekend where I was the only guy, pouring wine and various alcohols to all the guests. It was a nice atmosphere with no debauchery or yelling.
Since it's January 2013, it is time for a new calendar. Michelle picked a "Cute Overload" for 2012 which was too much and most picture captures were not funny. I wanted to pick something good, but stumbled on idea of a custom calendar. It came with pictures of us from college, and family gatherings. She liked it a whole lot and got emotional with few pictures. It was great success. I made one for 18months so it is extra long with more pictures.
Made muffins with food processor. Or, technically, milled the ingredients to mix into muffin dough. Here is what was in them: apples, carrots, coconut, kale, prunes, pecans, some ground cereal (Autumn Wheat). they were very tasty. I froze half the dough and only made 6 muffins. over the weekend I made 6 more once we finished the first batch.
Few quotes:
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." ~Frederich Nietzsche
“Live with intention.
Walk to the edge.
Listen hard.
Practice wellness.
Play with abandon.
Laugh.
Choose with no regret.
Appreciate your friends.
Continue to learn.
Do what you love.
Live as if this is all there is.”
~ Mary Anne Radmacher
Sunday, January 13, 2013
No solid foods and meds every 6hours
Things have been very good, I barely have any pain and am feeling normal. Only exception, of course, is the type of food I consume, which is all soft. Homemade pudding plus apple sauce is amazing. Michelle prepared all kinds of goodies including soft turkey Sheppard's pie, with white sweet potato. Few protein shakes, veggie shakes, and some baby food. I did my research of all kinds of things people ate so I won't have to eat the same thing every day.
I am being careful to adhere to all the rules and recommendations although it is quite boring sitting at home for few days. I am excited to go back to work on Monday simply because of the routine break.
My moms and aunts birthday is tomorrow. It is sad that I don't interact with my aunt as often so i don't really have any idea of what to get her. I got her a nice frame and put a picture of her and my mom in it. I think it's sweet, and there is no reason for me to over complicate things. I don't know.
My mom needs a few things and I am planning on getting her a cordless mini vacuum cleaner, just need to wait for a paycheck to come in so I can afford it :)
I am being careful to adhere to all the rules and recommendations although it is quite boring sitting at home for few days. I am excited to go back to work on Monday simply because of the routine break.
My moms and aunts birthday is tomorrow. It is sad that I don't interact with my aunt as often so i don't really have any idea of what to get her. I got her a nice frame and put a picture of her and my mom in it. I think it's sweet, and there is no reason for me to over complicate things. I don't know.
My mom needs a few things and I am planning on getting her a cordless mini vacuum cleaner, just need to wait for a paycheck to come in so I can afford it :)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wisdom Teeth Surgery Tommorrow
Couple of months ago I was at my dentists and she advised I get rid of my (not currently bothering) wisdom teeth. I shrugged my shoulders and agreed. What do I know about it? Turns out I only have 3 of 'em, and all three are visible which are both good, and make my surgery easier. I have already read up a bunch, and called out of work, got my medicine and prepared for not chewing for some time.
Michelle will be making me mashed potatoes and chocolate pudding from scratch, which I'm looking forward to.
Michelle will be making me mashed potatoes and chocolate pudding from scratch, which I'm looking forward to.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Thursday cooking
Here are few herbs and spices I have accustomed to use, only in Russian. Some of these are vaguely memorable while others aren't at all. In any case, I am soon to start growing more than a couple of herbs in the kitchen and decided to have little signs in Russian for them, so I remember their translations as well.
локон петрушки.
укроп.
зеленого лука.
базилик.
кинзы.
майоран
шалот
тимьян
розмарин
сирень
лаванда
корень имбиря
Since we had fresh thyme, and i always talk that people make tea out of it, I actually went on to make some from thyme, fresh rosemary and coriander. With a touch of honey it was incredibly aromatic and tasty. Michelle liked it too.
Also froze few portions of sauteed, pureed onion, celery and carrot. Magical taste and rich in flavor. I was originally going to mince the onion, but pureed it instead and went along with it :)
Things to look forward to:
Going to see Django Unchained with friends over the weekend. Excited, because I love most of Tarantino's movies, but, of course, they are not for everyone.
локон петрушки.
укроп.
зеленого лука.
базилик.
кинзы.
майоран
шалот
тимьян
розмарин
сирень
лаванда
корень имбиря
Since we had fresh thyme, and i always talk that people make tea out of it, I actually went on to make some from thyme, fresh rosemary and coriander. With a touch of honey it was incredibly aromatic and tasty. Michelle liked it too.
Also froze few portions of sauteed, pureed onion, celery and carrot. Magical taste and rich in flavor. I was originally going to mince the onion, but pureed it instead and went along with it :)
Things to look forward to:
Going to see Django Unchained with friends over the weekend. Excited, because I love most of Tarantino's movies, but, of course, they are not for everyone.
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