Just in time, my glass is empty
I approve of this website:
http://beermapping.com/maps/citymaps.php?m=portlandor
(A beer oriented approach to google maps, via Metafilter)
Fast Food
Fried Brown Rice with Teriyaki Tofu and Vegetables
1 package of Trader Joe’s Organic Baked Tofu (Teriyaki flavor)
1 package of Trader Joe’s Fried Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Vegetables
2 cups pre-prepped stir-fry vegatables (including broccoli, carrots and cabbage)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Toss the vegetables with a little soy sauce. Slice the tofu. Divide all ingredients between two plates. Microwave.
Voila.
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs, with Garlic Toast
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs, with Garlic Toast
We had this the other night with a Spicy Caesar Salad and a bottle of Maryhill’s Winemaker’s Red, and it was magnificent.
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My Gnocchi Army Sleeps, Waits
Frozen Gnocchi - waiting for action (in a pot of boiling water and perhaps some pesto)
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Here we go again
Apparently the NY Times has a great big crush on the Rose City:
100% organic
Aerosol. Pancakes. In. A. Can.
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting
I like to mix things up with this recipe. It’s equally good as a sheet cake or as mini-cupcakes.
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Lemon Peel
Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Polenta and Autumn Vegetables
This one involves a little pre-prep, but it’s worth it.
Appetizer: Carrot-Ginger Soup
Dinner: Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese, Buttery Polenta and Autumn Vegetables
This works best if you prep the chicken on a Sunday evening and refrigerate/freeze until you’re ready to bake it later in the week.
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