eBay Sale - AKA… Fall Cleaning

Hi everyone - this isn’t a food post (obviously), but just an FYI that I’m going to be selling a bunch of items on eBay over the next couple of weeks. I did some hardcore spring cleaning (except it’s fall) and I bit the bullet and decided to give up bags I’ve never used, shoes I’ve never worn, and clothes that STILL HAVE TAGS ON THEM! I’ve even giving up my favorite HOT PINK dancing shoes b/c I’m not cool enough to wear them anymore. I’m not an eBay selling pro yet, so I’m doing it a little at a time so I don’t make any mistakes. But feel free to check the site often to see what I’ve cleaned out of my closet. And to ask me any questions I’ve got good stuff coming down the pike once I figure out how to ship it all! (Any tips are appreciated.)

To see all my stuff: click here. 

Here’s an example - the Usher for Her perfume that I got (and… I’m allergic to all scented things like perfume, soap, lotion, etc.) So have at it!

I’ve Got Soup in My Veins

I haven’t posted about food for a while because I’ve officially been REALLY sick for 2 weeks. No joke. Two week straight without getting one ounce better. So, my entire diet has consisted of water, tea, chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, wonton soup, ramen noodle soup, and any other type of clear-broth soup you can think of. Not very exciting. Hopefully I’ll be eating regularly, and blogging regularly, soon

I Got a New Job!

Sorry for being MIA lately—my life has been a bit busy, and I’ve got really exciting news: I officially have a new job. I’ll be working here as of September 2. I’m sad to leave my current job, and sad to leave magazines, but excited about the new opportunity. Wish me luck! (And I’ll try to keep blogging about yummy treats along the way.)

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J-E-L-L-O is F-U-N-N-Y

I’m sorry, but this is just too silly not to share. Click here and thank me later for the giggle. (link via BB-Blog)

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Anyone Know a Great Food Stylist?

This is random—but I’m in a bit of a pinch. I need to find a new recipe developer/food stylist who’s great at things like cookies and cupcakes. If anyone knows someone… please email me!

Mini Blog-Break

I’m going to take a short blog-break for the holiday. I’ll be back soon. Have a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY while I’m gone!

I’m Still Alive

Sorry for the lack of posting - it’s been a weird week (that involved 3 hours at the DMV and a frantic search for a new apartment for a friend). And unfortunately, it hasn’t involved much eating. I’ll be back next week with high spirits and lots of great food ideas. Until then, have a great weekend! And enjoy Manhattanege tonight.

Indoor-Outdoor Seating

Saw this and completely agree: “As the weather warms up, restaurants who keep their windows open wide maintain a serious advantage over their stuffier competitors,” says Gothamist. I think I like restaurants that open their windows more than sidewalk seating—it’s the best of both worlds. And the neighborhood is all about opening their windows, check out some of my favorites who take part: Kampuchea, Tapeo 29, Thai on Clinton (which is called something else now), Bondi Road, Schiller’s, Salt Bar, Barrio Chino, and Spitzer’s Corner.

Best Sandwich Ever

I was looking at YumSugar’s ‘Wich of the Week today, and it reminded me of something I used to make for dinner all the time in college—the Spanglish Sandwich. Yes, I watched (and still own) the movie Spanglish—I actually saw it in the movie theater and cried my eyes out… though, it doesn’t take much to make me teary. Then, on the DVD, there’s a special feature where you can learn how to make the late-night sandwich that Adam Sandler (playing a prominent chef) makes at the end of a long day at his restaurant. The recipe was actually created by celeb chef Thomas Keller of Per Se fame, and it really is the perfect, satisfying meal for tired, late-night cravings. For the recipe,

Tell ‘Em Sister

Considering J just made fun of me for the fact that I hung a Rosie the Riveter poster in my college dorm room, I thought this magnet was hysterical and appropriate (via Kitchn). Only $5 on Etsy!

Do Food and Art Go Together?

Tomorrow is the last day of the Umami: Food and Art Festival. If you don’t know, Umami is defined as the fifth taste after salty, sweet, bitter, and sour. It’s a Japanese term that refers to foods that are “savory” or “meaty” tasting. Tonight and tomorrow is the Ensemble 2009: Cookies performance—”A performance based around words derived from the linguistic milieu of food and cooking and begin with the letters that make up the term PERFORMANCE.” Whoa. I went to NYU and had to sit through things like this every day, so I’ve had my fill, thank you very much. I’d rather eat my food than watch performance art about it.

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Made Me Laugh

Saw this at SwissMiss. Click pic to enlarge.

Super Tuesday

How exciting?! Go out and vote!

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I’m So Sick

Sorry for the lack of posts—this is the first day I’ve been awake and coherent long enough to put together a sentence. Send me some get well wishes!

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How to Grill Indoors??

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was watching the Food Network this weekend, and I decided that I need to buy some sort of grill for my kitchen. So many yummy, healthy creations are made on the Food Network grills, and I feel left out. So I’m thinking about buying one of the three grills above. The first, is the Staub Square Grill and it’s $65, the second is the Lodge Logic Grill & Griddle Pan which is $50, and the last is the Le Creuset Cast Iron Oblong Skillet Grill for $60 (on sale from $90). Does anyone have ANY experience with any of these? I live in a small NYC apartment, and I’m usually just cooking for myself and maybe one other person. Which do you think is best for me?