Who wouldn't want to live on the edge of the great Prosciutto River? This is just one of many amazing "fotographics" by London-based photographer Carl Warner.
Monday, July 14, 2008
I'd love to live in a Carl Warner world...
Who wouldn't want to live on the edge of the great Prosciutto River? This is just one of many amazing "fotographics" by London-based photographer Carl Warner.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Fish and Fennel
I felt the urge to make myself something healthy for dinner, so I cooked a salmon steak with a touch of lemon. In the background is my side of sauteed onion, apple, and fennel (with garlic, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice - quickly becoming my fave side dish - jake tipped me off to it), rosemary portabellas, and herbed goat cheese on crustinis. Not too shabby for a quick meal. It's amazing how much better good food makes you feel. Half of the salmon steak was enough for a meal, so hurray for leftovers!
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Supreme supreme
Supreme - (su-PREMM) v. to remove the skin, pith, membranes, and seeds of a citrus fruit and separate its wedges. Also as noun, a wedge of citrus fruit.
After watching Jake concoct so many salads with orange supremes, I decided to try my hand at it. I did fairly well I think! I mixed these with some roasted beets, and apples for a fresh little taste treat.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Camping coulis
Most people would associate hot dogs, brats, and potato chips with camping food. While at the cabin up in Wisconsin this past weekend, I helped Jake make this meal of noodles with gremolata (parsley, garlic, and grated lemon peel) and pork chops from a local farm, served with a mango coulee and balsalmic reduction.
After dinner snack was Beet Carpaccio with orange supremes, goat cheese, and balsalmic reduction.
Dessert was homemade bread pudding with fresh peaches and a butter topping.
Yes, this is considered just another everyday meal. Aren't I lucky?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Chagall!
[Image from Marc Chagall Paintings]
Today marks the 121st year since the birth of Marc Chagall, painter and stained glass artist.
"All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites."
Birthday, 1915
I personally own a print of this piece, "Birthday". Jake framed it for me for my birthday one year, after I had found the print at a garage sale for a few dollars. Yes, a garage sale!
Four Seasons, Chicago, 1974
[Image from Public Art In Chicago]
I also like the mosaic in downtown Chicago.
La Mariée, 1950
My favorite Chagall painting is La Mariée. I'd love to receive a nice framed print of this work whenever I get married.
"Only love interests me, and I am only in contact with things I love."
