Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Cypress Airlines


Cypress Airlines
Originally uploaded by zostra
Cy's latest trick, the airplane move. He's also learned to click his tongue. Still no crawling, but he's getting there. And he likes to take baths in the kitchen sink, where he can drink straight out of the water filter faucet. Such a cute nephew I have.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Chihuly Boat


Chihuly Boat
Originally uploaded by zostra
I went to see three exhibits today, including one on Chihuly's glass work. This boat was about 15 feet long and full of all of these amazing shapes. The other two exhibits were Frida Kahlo and a female impressionists exhibit. All three were amazing, and completely different. It was a lovely way to spend a day off.

Sunday, September 07, 2008

OMG Zucchini


OMG Zucchini
Originally uploaded by zostra
So, my Dad comes over tonight, and when I answer the door he's got something behind his back. He gives me this line about how he's been worried ever since I moved into this neighborhood so he brought me something to use for protection. Then he pulls out a HUGE zucchini. 1.642 kg (that's 3.62 pounds).

Update: half the zucchini has been stuffed (with farro, corn, pine nuts, garlic, shallot, dill, and an egg), a quarter turned into two loaves of zucchini bread, and a quarter remains in the fridge. Suggestions?

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Raspberry Sherbert


Rasberry Sherbert
Originally uploaded by zostra
This time it was vegan raspberry sherbert, from a recipe I adapted from The Perfect Scoop. I used a blend of soy milk and soy creamer. I also opted to put some of it in individual glass cups to freeze, which worked well. It was a bit difficult to scoop the last batch out of the big glass pyrex bowl.