it's all about the little things

I ended up making pasta topped with roasted beets, goat cheese, kalamata olives and a balsamic reduction.

Because I'm sure all 5 of you minus everyone googling The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter have been dying to know what I cooked Friday night.


I skipped the market Saturday which meant today was an absolute must: macintosh apples, kale, eggs, bread, lettuce, tomatoes, basil and peppers. I had no choice but to tone it down as payday ain't 'til tamarra. I immediately went home and sauteed some kale and orange pepper and made an omelet. It had been well over a week since my last kale (collard greens, though good, are no substitute!) and I had a mad craving. Yummy! I also whipped up some tomato sauce as I'm having Michael over for supper tomorrow night. As of now the menu stands with pasta and homemade sauce, roasted eggplant tossed with homemade pesto, plain jane salad with balsamic vinaigrette, bread, and whatever yummy dessert happens to be at Pereddies tomorrow.

I talked to my organic guy today at the market regarding joining the CSA. I'm seriously considering it. There are 2 options in Holland--one gets me a pickup at the market, the other is a pickup at Leaf and Bean. The one I'd prefer (the market one) works out to be $20/week which is pretty good considering right now I spend between $30-$40/week during the summer. To be able to get local organic produce for $20/week all summer long? Sigh. I'd be in heaven.


It's not official until the stove gets replaced, but as of right now it looks like we're moving upstairs. Just imagine: fewer spiders, no damp moldy carpet, tall high wooden beams instead of stained ugly dropped ceiling, a naked lady wood carving, 2 bedrooms with doors, a space for an actual table and chairs, and biiiiig windows on.the.second.floor. The second floor. No more people hovering outside yelling through my windows knowing my bizness. Plus we'll have an actual patio. An outside space that says "Hey, this is part of our apartment so please say hello and just keep on walking thank you very much."


I'm sure I don't deserve it.