On The Cutting Edge of Yesterday

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Later that day me trying to uncork a bottle by the river using my girlie swiss army knife(gift from Tiffany’s mom that really comes in handy).

Just because it’s pink doesn’t mean it isn’t awesomely useful.

GPOYW

Marco took a photo of my angry face and it reminded me of this.

(note: I found the picture by searching for ‘cat with melon head’.  It was the first hit.  I love the internet.)

I made vegetarian chili tonight for dinner.  It has been Marco’s new favorite meal all summer.  I add cayenne pepper for a little heat and I’ve recently been making green chili and cheese cornbread to go on the side.

Here is the Recipe:

Vegetable Chili

From “The New Basics Cookbook” by Julee Rosso and Sheila LukinsHave a pot of chili ready when everyone comes over to watch the Super Bowl. This vegetable chili is just as gutsy as any made with meat. Everyone will love it!

Makes 8 Portions

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 large red bell peppers, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 can (35 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, with their juice
• 1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons good-quality chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 1 cup canned dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup canned chick-peas (garbanzos), drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 scallions (green onions), white bulb and 3 inches green, sliced on the diagonal

Preparation

1.Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, and sauté until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the zucchini to a large flameproof casserole or dutch oven.

2.Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in the skillet over low heat. Add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until just wilted, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the casserole, along with the oil remaining in the skillet.

3.Place the casserole over low heat. Add the canned tomatoes and their juice, the fresh tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, fennel seeds, and parsley. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

4.Stir in the kidney beans, chick-peas, dill and lemon juice; cook for another 15 minutes. Stir well, and adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve with bowls of sour cream, grated cheese, and sliced scallions alongside.

She can also kick your ass in Zelda.

I really like to Google myself.

GPOYW.

The sun gets really bright in our bedroom and the reflection off my face wakes up Marco.

If you couldn’t live in New York, where would you live?

We bought green tomatoes at the farmer’s market this weekend.  So tonight I made fried green tomatoes for the first time.  In conclusion, I will be making these every chance I get.

Retro freak shows, “Strange Girls”

Also, check out that pinky ring!

Coney Island, New York.