Retro television alert! I'm the one with the big ears and extremely short dress. As with most people in my age group, I consumed cartoons in great quantities in my youth. While I won't pretend that sitting for hours on end in front of a television set was healthy, cartoons had a significant impact during... Continue Reading →
What hath potato balls wrought
My search for a potato ball in the Southland has led me to experiment with attempting to create them in the safety of my home. It should be easy, right? I've been eating them for more than a year. And during those times I've pondered and examined the objects in question, noticing the nuances of... Continue Reading →
A day spent exploring Ventura Boulevard
There usually isn't much for me to do on Mondays. While I should really be working, I actually spent most of the beautiful Los Angeles day exploring Ventura Boulevard by foot. One of my favorite stretches is near my apartment on Laurel Canyon. There are a lot of cool shops and amazingly, parking is no... Continue Reading →
Turkey lettuce cups
In attempt to get my boyfriend to eat more veggies, I made lettuce cups for dinner. It was easy enough to make: ground turkey cooked with garlic, chopped scallions, diced red peppers, bean spouts, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots. It was seasoned with a mixture of sesame oil, chili bean sauce, soy sauce and pepper.... Continue Reading →