Sunday, January 30, 2011

Red Carpet, anyone?


It's the SAG awards and as y'all know, I love nothing more than lying on the sofa and watching awful interviews, pretty dresses, and attractive people. I haven't seen half of the movies or tv series, but I'm hoping to at least watch half of the nominated films by the Oscars. We've seen The Town, and Inception and I thought they were both good. I don't think I'll see Black Swan, and I'm already tired of hearing Miss Short Arms talk about her future child. If we ever get a babysitter, perhaps I'll see The King's Speech. What movies have y'all seen?


Any recommendations?

Monday, January 10, 2011

It's only 9:23am and I've almost roasted a turkey


How 'bout that for some productivity? I seriously think the Whole Foods app has changed my life. And Scott's for that matter. Tonight we're having Thai-Style Red Curry with Turkey and Green Beans.


Those of you with iphones...you must download this free app. You can search recipes, get ideas for ingredients you have on-hand, and take your handy portable list to the store. Since we are on a budget, I frequently use my WF list in SuperFresh! Take that!!


Here's the recipe: (also available here: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2769)


Serves 6
Use leftover turkey (and perhaps green beans) from Thanksgiving to make this bright, spicy curry. Or substitute cubed, cooked chicken, tempeh or tofu. Ladle it over cooked brown rice or spaghetti squash and top with chopped cilantro if you wish. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available as Whole Foods Market Brands.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil 1 red onion, cut into 11/2-inch chunks 2 to 3 tablespoons red curry paste 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk* 11/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 cups (about 1 1/4 pounds) shredded roasted turkey breast 6 carrots, chopped 1 (16-ounce) package frozen haricots verts* 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
Method
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute more. Whisk in coconut milk and broth, add turkey and carrots and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until carrots are almost tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Uncover, stir in green beans and lime juice and cook until carrots are tender and curry is thickened and hot throughout, 6 to 8 minutes more.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Presenting... Alexander Thumbs!


Who's the cutest little stray kitty in the world? *kiss nuzzle kiss kiss kiss nuzzle* With the bestest paws ever? *kisskiss* Is it you, Alexander Thumbs? *nuzzle kiss kiss* Is it you, hmm? *kisskisskisskisskiss* Yes, yes it is!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2011!!!

The first post of 2011? The pressure is high, so I'll keep it simple:



Happy New Year, everyone! Much love and best wishes, and let's all make a resolution to bringing the Bell and the adelphia together again in 2011.


xoxoxoxo