My mom was visiting for the last week and we had the loveliest time. We ate at Resto, shopped at Ann Taylor (I bought this sweater), and visited the High Line. We also tried to navigate the insanity of the TKTS booth in Times Square (result: an hour in line and NO tickets to Mary Poppins). Here's the view of the insanity inTimes Square (photo by Mom):
And my mom is on a restricted diet as of late so making up a menu was a challenge: limited dairy and animal protein, limited wine, no refined sugar, everything multi-grain and whole wheat. Here is one thing I made while she was visiting:
Food and Wine's Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cabbage and Pine Nuts, served with ricotta-topped grilled bread (I omitted the ricotta on my mom's plate).
I've also been busy working on my iTunes playlists. As you know (here and here, among others), playlists play an integral part in my kitchen and eating life. And with the new computer, I've had to work on reorganizing my 10,000+ tracks. A huge task but one I love, actually.
Also, those of you who have been reading awhile are familiar with the Soul Twin and her husband, My Other Husband. They've had a family tragedy recently that has left me feeling helpless and sad. Ugh. I'm just sick over the whole thing, and I don't know what to do. Cooking, hugs, love...sure, that's all great but it won't bring someone back who never should have left. Shit. I just can't find words.
But I was going through the blog the other day and looking through past posts (from waaay back!) and thinking about things that I've done, what a full life I've had, and how much I've laughed. And how much amazing food and drink I've had. So if you'll indulge me, I'm sharing my trip down memory lane with you:
Back when I still blogged children's books, I went bowling during BEA with Chris, Jack, Scott Westerfeld, and David Levithan.
Adam and Bug: one of my first photos with my new camera
Homemade calamari is so simple!
Relaxing at home while Adam was on a business trip (this was a Stratus Chardonnay).
A trip to Florida with the Soul Twin
My first taste of Cubanisimo's Rosado
My trip to Anguilla that I never did tell you guys all about, as I promised.
Mixing work and foodie pleasure with In-N-Out (thanks again to Liz Burns and Angie Manfredi for creating one of my favorite conference memories)
Golden Globes party with the Soul Twin
My first macarons at Bastille Day 2011!
Eat, drink, and let someone know today that you love them.
1 comment:
It's so important to keep track of how fun, great, and wonderful this thing called life is - especially when faced with problems and tragedies. Eat, drink and be merry!
Lots of thoughts to the soul twin.
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