a starry mix of sassy thoughts
We made our own ricotta lemon gnocchi the other day.
It was so stinkin’ easy.
Fluffy pillows of lemony goodness…
Boiled….
Then pan fried….
Gone in 60 seconds.
Recipe is from (and of course, I’ve been carrying this issue around with me I LOVE IT and can’t find the magazine to share the recipe, I’ll post it when I can find the link or the magazine.
I have fond memories of forgetting my house key, therefore locked out after school, and sitting in the garden eating the tomatoes. They were the most delicious ever. I dream of tomatoes in my garden. And while we wait for to return from his trip abroad and finish our raised beds. We can at least start seeds.
One of my many goals for the garden this year is to be an heirloom garden and be able to save the seeds for next year and for sharing. For our tomatoes we picked the San Marzano, and I was thrilled to see this tomato featured in my as one of the most flavorful plum tomatoes. I like cherry tomatoes too, and might have better luck with them in the Seattle climate, but we’ll go ahead and give these a try.
I saved the egg shells for about a week, kept them in their container. Popped a hole in the bottom for drainage, filled with dirt and planted the seeds. They are now on top of the fridge in the dark.
They take 6-10 days to germinate, think warm germination thoughts for me.
In our never ending quest to make as much of our food from scratch, we made marshmallows today. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to buy them again. Fast and easy. Enjoy.
This post started with the title This Year, I Want To Learn…, but after thinking about the things I want to focus on, I think it’s more about practicing. Maybe I already know how to do them, but I need to start doing them.
1. Meditation. I want to slow down for a few minutes a day and clear out instead of running in a million directions. I’ve been inspired by . (thanks to for the link)
2. Speaking Chinese. Now that I have a job that takes me there, I really want to be able to say things like, this food is delicious, and what a beautiful garden, thank you for your hospitality and where is the bathroom? Last time I was there, it would have helped if I could have said “I need more toilet paper”, as housekeeping couldn’t figure it out while I was calling them from the bathroom floor at 3am during a bout of food poisoning. This may be the first phrase on my list. (note the best cure for a yucky tummy, red sugar and chopped fresh ginger in hot water, instant recovery!)
3. The science of food. Big area, maybe I’ll start with cheese. I think fresh mozzarella would be the BOMB.
4. Listening. I’ve noticed so much hate and narrow mindedness this year, I think people have stopped listening? I truly believe listening inspires things like respect and confidence and understanding.
5. Sunday Suppers. Local food cooked and enjoyed with family and friends. We need to spend more time together, and when we are together, we should be eating good food.
6. Peace. I’d like to think it’s contagious. And with my brother and other family members on duty in hazard zones, I can’t help but wonder what their lives would be like if the world were a more peaceful place and everytime they sent a photo, there wouldn’t be an automatic weapon and full body armor in the photo (with a tank in the background), it would be a photo of them with their wife and kids. (Not that their service hasn’t been rewarding, I know my brother is an amazing ambassador and has made friends all over the world, no doubt it is an incredible and fantastic experience.)
What are you going to practice this year?
What a day. Wow. SUGAR OVERLOAD. Out we went in to the craziness of Trick or Treating in a business district. We had to empty the pumpkin almost 2 times, it was getting so heavy! SHEESH.
It was an unbelievable haul.
Then we had to get ready for part 2.
Iz was a butterfly, I was a flower and Superman was Superman.
So many doors, so little time.
Iz went through her stash and got her goods prepped for the Halloween Monster. See, the Halloween Monster takes your extra candy so you can Trick or Treat next Halloween. If you don’t leave her any candy, she won’t let Halloween happen next year. But don’t worry, Iz has quite the stash.
Pink is one of my favorite colors. I used to see an acupuncturist and the wonderful room I would visit was the most amazing shade of pale pink. Remembering it makes me want a pink room.
While I don’t listen to Beyonce on a regular basis, I do like Single Ladies, and I’m totally impressed by her performance. And I love this cover. Enjoy.
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