SILK

Today was the third time I have had this beef bowl on the special board at SILK. Fresh, spicy, full of flavor. Delicious tender beef with red onions, sprouts, cucumber, cilantro, red cabbage, rice noodles and more. You drizzle a sweet oil on it, and toss in chili paste, it is crazy good!!

Swagat

Indian Food Buffett. How in the hell did I end up here? I was on the phone when two work buddies were driving and they chose the place. Uggh. Not too thrilled with overall quality, decor, and service. Won’t be going back.

Cravings

I am sooo totally daydreaming about crab legs! It is crazy how much I want these lil’ bastards. What food do you crave right now?

Peemkaew Thai

Spicy chicken with asparagus, red curry, oyster sauce, and kaffir lime leaves. Best Thai plate I have ever had anywhere.

Nice

Galette rustic peach tart. Trying to lose pounds, and Wifey makes this. Smells and tastes wonderful!

Kitchen

“When I walk into my kitchen today, I am not alone. Whether we know it or not, none of us is. We bring fathers and mothers and kitchen tables, and every meal we have ever eaten. Food is never just food. It’s also a way of getting at something else: who we are, who we…

Morning

Downtown coffee and oatmeal.

Quotes of the Day

A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.  ~Old New York Proverb As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists.  ~Joan Gussow It’s bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children’s health than the pediatrician.  ~Meryl Streep

Drive Thru

I know it shows my suburban reality and likely illustrates my laziness (or aversion to getting wet), but I sure enjoy a drive thru Starbucks!