Just getting over the record breaking heat wave from last week which resulted in tropic-like rain showers, thunder and lightning in 103 F temperature. Stranger still in conjunction with the 'earthquake weather', we experienced a full moon and the Equinox which all coincided with one of the most stressful deadlines at work resulting in A LOT of weirdness and hurt feelings at home AND work, where generally I tend not to cross the lines but this time...ACK!...
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| Is Jesus coming????? View of the sunset from the intersection of Melrose and La Brea on my way home from work. |
Peter had an early call time at work so I reheated last night's supper for my daughters' lunch: aka 'Bloody Elbows' nick-named by Bean herself. BTW, a fitting name for my kid who often times get scrapes, cuts, bruises, fat lips, and black eyes living with us and playing as hard as two boys on a sugar and caffeine high. I am surprised no one has called us out at school for our parenting skills...
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| Bean's beloved 'bloody elbows': home made ragu and ground sirloin, Peter calls this 'American Chop Suey'. |
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Food Rookie Note: Basic ragu consists of chopped (all equal parts, approximately 1 C.) onions, carrots, celery, eggplant (if you have it, it's quite okay if you don't). Saute in the same sequence 5 minutes in between allows the ingredients to caramelize and reach a sweet, depth of flavor. Finish with minced garlic, tomato paste (for thickness), and chopped tomatoes with their sauce...yum... Not clear if I am predisposed to loving Italian food but man it's as comfortable as rice and soy sauce.
P.S. When you get the chance, check out Valentino, Paul Smith, and Sonia Rykiel Spring '11 cat walk on
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