6.14.2010
6.08.2010
I wanted to be a curly haired girl...
And now I am. I'm still not used to it, and I'm not sure it was worth it to pay someone $$ to make my hair less shiny and silky than it used to be. I was imagining shinier loose, tousled waves, but it's okay. I like change...as anyone who's been around me the past 2 yrs knows...I like to switch up my hairstyles frequently bc I get bored very easily.
My new 'do:
Bad cam, can't help it.
I've been on a reading kick, and so far I've loved the books I've read. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in these subjects but ignorant. Not only are they highly informative, they're extremly well written and riveting.
Buffet: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein
I LOVED this book. And a little in love with Warren Buffet as a result, haha. A fascinating man with extraordinary gifts.
Mr. China: A Memoir by Tim Clissold
I didn't like Mr. China as much. It was very informative but a bit harder for me to read. I got very frustrated as I read about all the obstacles the author faced and overcame in setting up joint partnerships with local businesses and factories in China. I had to take breaks in between chapters frequently bc I was a little overwhelmed by the information and sometimes had to revisit previously read chapters just to fully absorb and understand what I was reading. For anyone interested in entrepreneurial or business endeavors in China, I would highly recommend reading it.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis
Just started reading this. Reading about Billy Beane, the manager of the Oakland A's,and his unfortunate career as a player and conversely his success as a general manager, was reminiscent of a character in one of my top 2 favorite books of all time: the father in The Brothers K by David James Duncan (fiction). If you love to read about baseball or love the game, you'll love both of these books.
I don't know who reads this blog, but if any of my readers out there have any recommendations for good books that they love or have read recently, fiction or nonfiction, I'd love to get some suggestions for more books to read in the comments section. I haven't been reading about cooking as much as I used to, but I think it's good for me to learn more about other areas of life since cooking dominates my daily professional life so much.
As a final recommendation (hahah since i'm on a "highly recommending" role..-.-) I want to add that I have been practicing yoga semi-regularly since last August and I love it. It's not only an amazing, intense work out, it helps relieve all the stress, anger, and craziness (somewhat) that builds up from work and also just my own crazy personality. I highly recommend yoga for everyone...especially if you love going to a traditional gym. Yoga is perfect for cross training and building core strength and flexibility in ways you don't get by using machines or weights. I go to Baptiste studio in Cambridge, and I love it. http://www.baronbaptiste.com/
My new 'do:
Bad cam, can't help it.
I've been on a reading kick, and so far I've loved the books I've read. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in these subjects but ignorant. Not only are they highly informative, they're extremly well written and riveting.
Buffet: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein
I LOVED this book. And a little in love with Warren Buffet as a result, haha. A fascinating man with extraordinary gifts.
Mr. China: A Memoir by Tim Clissold
I didn't like Mr. China as much. It was very informative but a bit harder for me to read. I got very frustrated as I read about all the obstacles the author faced and overcame in setting up joint partnerships with local businesses and factories in China. I had to take breaks in between chapters frequently bc I was a little overwhelmed by the information and sometimes had to revisit previously read chapters just to fully absorb and understand what I was reading. For anyone interested in entrepreneurial or business endeavors in China, I would highly recommend reading it.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis
Just started reading this. Reading about Billy Beane, the manager of the Oakland A's,and his unfortunate career as a player and conversely his success as a general manager, was reminiscent of a character in one of my top 2 favorite books of all time: the father in The Brothers K by David James Duncan (fiction). If you love to read about baseball or love the game, you'll love both of these books.
I don't know who reads this blog, but if any of my readers out there have any recommendations for good books that they love or have read recently, fiction or nonfiction, I'd love to get some suggestions for more books to read in the comments section. I haven't been reading about cooking as much as I used to, but I think it's good for me to learn more about other areas of life since cooking dominates my daily professional life so much.
As a final recommendation (hahah since i'm on a "highly recommending" role..-.-) I want to add that I have been practicing yoga semi-regularly since last August and I love it. It's not only an amazing, intense work out, it helps relieve all the stress, anger, and craziness (somewhat) that builds up from work and also just my own crazy personality. I highly recommend yoga for everyone...especially if you love going to a traditional gym. Yoga is perfect for cross training and building core strength and flexibility in ways you don't get by using machines or weights. I go to Baptiste studio in Cambridge, and I love it. http://www.baronbaptiste.com/
5.28.2010
Singing Beach
Apparently the only thing you can do at Singing Beach is be naked..haha
Beautiful blue water, wide expanse of sand.
First time wearing this fabulous dress I bought on sale from JCrew a few years ago before even the most basic dresses there became exorbitantly overpriced. Bold floral print, floaty silk. Perfect for a beach day.
Flavor of the Moment at Captain Dusty's, serving icecream in Manchester (by-the-Sea) for 350 years!
Wild Cat: butterscotch ice cream with oreo cookie swirled in. Divine.
5.06.2010
I love it when ppl cook for me!
My coworker came back home with me and we cooked the next day. Well, she cooked for me and I helped..a little. Thanks, Shari!
Thin white noodles with broiled steak marinated in teriyaki, with sauteed fresh shitakes and baby shitakes, spinach, shallots, garlic.
Spring green salad with tomatoes, chevre, croutons brushed with butter and rubbed with garlic, raspberry vinaigrette.
Sparkling grape cider.
Thin white noodles with broiled steak marinated in teriyaki, with sauteed fresh shitakes and baby shitakes, spinach, shallots, garlic.
Spring green salad with tomatoes, chevre, croutons brushed with butter and rubbed with garlic, raspberry vinaigrette.
Sparkling grape cider.
5.03.2010
Winter/Spring/Summer
Flannel sheets/neon skirt
Enjoying my day off
My lovely roommate Kadian cooked an amazing birthday dinner for Tammy and let me tag along for the ride! Fresh clams from her coworkers in Cape Cod!!! Delicious.
Clams steamed in a broth made with pancetta, leeks, white wine, clam juice, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme, corn.
Baby arugula salad with cherry tomatoes and an olive oil/lemon juice dressing.
Enjoying my day off
My lovely roommate Kadian cooked an amazing birthday dinner for Tammy and let me tag along for the ride! Fresh clams from her coworkers in Cape Cod!!! Delicious.
Clams steamed in a broth made with pancetta, leeks, white wine, clam juice, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme, corn.
Baby arugula salad with cherry tomatoes and an olive oil/lemon juice dressing.
4.26.2010
Things on my Spring Eating List!
Strawberries
Rhubarb
Asparagus
Foraged mushrooms
Quinoa
Israeli couscous
Chinese eggplant
Basil
Ramps
I made a delicious strawberry rhubarb crisp the other day, but didn't figure it was postworthy. It's basically the only quick dessert I make, and I've decided it's high time for me to branch out a bit haha.
Rhubarb
Asparagus
Foraged mushrooms
Quinoa
Israeli couscous
Chinese eggplant
Basil
Ramps
I made a delicious strawberry rhubarb crisp the other day, but didn't figure it was postworthy. It's basically the only quick dessert I make, and I've decided it's high time for me to branch out a bit haha.
4.21.2010
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