haiku to candy corn:
oh my candy corn
you will be the death of me
but i love you so
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
US, get your act together
Developing Nations Rebuff G-8 on Curbing Pollutants
No one is ever going to do anything if we don't.Sunday, June 14, 2009
Boston Eats (part 2)
After a week in Virginia for my Master's Project, I returned to Boston, and the food scene...
I met my friend, A, in Harvard Square at Grendel's Den, a divey bar with good beers (Long Trail!!) and some cheap but decent food. We made a stop after at People's Republic which is supposedly a communist bar, but they still charge $5 for a beer!!
That Saturday, J and D were in town and we had brunch at Sonsie, another Newbury spot, with really good Eggs Benedict. J and D made fun of my hot water and lemon, but I'm ok with being 80 years old. We got to sit near the open doors which was lovely; the one major problem was that the table was a very narrow oval so it was a little cramped with the three of us. Later that day, I wandered over to the North End to meet up with K and N. I stopped and bought some incredibly cheap fruit that I swear must have fallen off the back of the truck. Dinner was at La Galleria 33--bruschetta and homemade pappardelle with bolognese sauce and a lovely white wine which I have since forgotten, even though I kept the label some place--followed by Italian pastries and amazing lattes. Definitely will go back to this pastry place, Cafe Dello Sport. Sunday night was roommate night out and we ventured into Chinatown to have some hot pot at Shabu-Zen. First we had to confirm that there was no fish in any of the broths (allergies), then we had to figure out what types of broth to order. I had a fish plate--the best were the scallops and squid. We were given red bean soup for dessert which had actual beans and barley in it so it was more like a lunch. We weren't fans of that, but it was a fun time cooking our own food.
This past week was the Scooper Bowl, an all you can eat ice cream charity event which I was "forced" to attend twice. Thursday, A, E, and I sampled the food at Faneuil Hall where I had an enormous falafel wrap. It was good but too much lettuce prevented me from actually picking it up! We enjoyed a post-ice cream beer at The Enormous Room in Central Square where we were basically the only people there. It reminded me of the short-lived Red Derby in Adams Morgan (tear for its passing...) although the decor was more Arabian, with carpets and pillows on raised seating areas. Not actually super comfortable.
Friday, M, E and I ventured to the South End where we got a drink at the Beehive. I love the name of this place. It had a fun atmosphere and live jazz. We had dinner at B&G Oysters--sampling Wellfleet and two other types of oysters, then I had a lobster gnocchi.
The restaurant is a somewhat small space slightly below street level. Everyone there seemed slightly older than us, and the music was oddly pop-y which didn't quite fit the setting. A little too pricey for everyday but a good treat--and delicious seafood!
I met my friend, A, in Harvard Square at Grendel's Den, a divey bar with good beers (Long Trail!!) and some cheap but decent food. We made a stop after at People's Republic which is supposedly a communist bar, but they still charge $5 for a beer!!
That Saturday, J and D were in town and we had brunch at Sonsie, another Newbury spot, with really good Eggs Benedict. J and D made fun of my hot water and lemon, but I'm ok with being 80 years old. We got to sit near the open doors which was lovely; the one major problem was that the table was a very narrow oval so it was a little cramped with the three of us. Later that day, I wandered over to the North End to meet up with K and N. I stopped and bought some incredibly cheap fruit that I swear must have fallen off the back of the truck. Dinner was at La Galleria 33--bruschetta and homemade pappardelle with bolognese sauce and a lovely white wine which I have since forgotten, even though I kept the label some place--followed by Italian pastries and amazing lattes. Definitely will go back to this pastry place, Cafe Dello Sport. Sunday night was roommate night out and we ventured into Chinatown to have some hot pot at Shabu-Zen. First we had to confirm that there was no fish in any of the broths (allergies), then we had to figure out what types of broth to order. I had a fish plate--the best were the scallops and squid. We were given red bean soup for dessert which had actual beans and barley in it so it was more like a lunch. We weren't fans of that, but it was a fun time cooking our own food.
This past week was the Scooper Bowl, an all you can eat ice cream charity event which I was "forced" to attend twice. Thursday, A, E, and I sampled the food at Faneuil Hall where I had an enormous falafel wrap. It was good but too much lettuce prevented me from actually picking it up! We enjoyed a post-ice cream beer at The Enormous Room in Central Square where we were basically the only people there. It reminded me of the short-lived Red Derby in Adams Morgan (tear for its passing...) although the decor was more Arabian, with carpets and pillows on raised seating areas. Not actually super comfortable.
Friday, M, E and I ventured to the South End where we got a drink at the Beehive. I love the name of this place. It had a fun atmosphere and live jazz. We had dinner at B&G Oysters--sampling Wellfleet and two other types of oysters, then I had a lobster gnocchi.
The restaurant is a somewhat small space slightly below street level. Everyone there seemed slightly older than us, and the music was oddly pop-y which didn't quite fit the setting. A little too pricey for everyday but a good treat--and delicious seafood!
Boston Eats (part 1)
Since coming to Boston, I have done some sightseeing, but mostly eating in the past month...
My culinary tour of Boston kicked off with a pre-ballet dinner with M at Rustic Kitchen. I had a delicious pizza with carmelized onions and cheese. Next up that weekend was a Sunday brunch with J at The Independent in Union Square in Somerville--eggs and bacon. It was late so there were very few people there but there was a good ambiance, and they had the Redwings game on so points for that.
The next weekend, with my family in town, the first stop was Friday dinner at Tapeo, a tapas place on Newbury Street. DELICIOUS tapas. Highlights included queso con miel (goat cheese with honey) and gorditas (prunes stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped with bacon). Yes, I have a bit of a goat cheese problem. We got to sit on the patio and enjoy a lovely bottle of rose, of which I cannot remember the name. Saturday, we were at Kingfish Hall--a Todd English restaurant--for my cousin's baby shower. There were mixed roasted potatoes, scallops, and some sort of chicken dish, wrapped up with a cheese plate and fruit. Delicious, and a nice space, with a view of the Faneuil Hall market. Good enough to merit a return trip...
My culinary tour of Boston kicked off with a pre-ballet dinner with M at Rustic Kitchen. I had a delicious pizza with carmelized onions and cheese. Next up that weekend was a Sunday brunch with J at The Independent in Union Square in Somerville--eggs and bacon. It was late so there were very few people there but there was a good ambiance, and they had the Redwings game on so points for that.
The next weekend, with my family in town, the first stop was Friday dinner at Tapeo, a tapas place on Newbury Street. DELICIOUS tapas. Highlights included queso con miel (goat cheese with honey) and gorditas (prunes stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped with bacon). Yes, I have a bit of a goat cheese problem. We got to sit on the patio and enjoy a lovely bottle of rose, of which I cannot remember the name. Saturday, we were at Kingfish Hall--a Todd English restaurant--for my cousin's baby shower. There were mixed roasted potatoes, scallops, and some sort of chicken dish, wrapped up with a cheese plate and fruit. Delicious, and a nice space, with a view of the Faneuil Hall market. Good enough to merit a return trip...
Saturday, May 9, 2009
oh fashion
http://jezebel.com/5247091/the-baggy-skinny-jean-is-here-to-destroy-fashion-forever
on a different note, i'm finally done with school so maybe i'll actually post stuff!
on a different note, i'm finally done with school so maybe i'll actually post stuff!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Seriously?!
The Derrick Next Door: Suburb Explores a Crude Solution to Its Budget Woes
climate impacts?? whatever!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
I am employed for the summer!!!
What I'll be doing this summer:
Environmental Defense Fund Corporate Partnerships Program
-working on New Project Development
pretty cool stuff!!!
Environmental Defense Fund Corporate Partnerships Program
-working on New Project Development
pretty cool stuff!!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
I have a first cousin once removed
and she's adorable:
Also, i have a double chin. It's not adorable.
Also, i have a double chin. It's not adorable.
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