Wednesday, June 23, 2010

There's Nothing Ice Cream and JoJo Can't Cure

I wasn't having a good day... but it didn't start out that way. I'm pretty aware of how I react to things but today, one thing after another and I was just emotionally astray (i know, how funny, considering how boston actually felt canada's shake today). However, peanut butter and pistachio ice cream from J.P. Licks, JoJo - the biggest chick magnet ever, and plaza laps cured everything.

Balance. I'm still trying to find that balance. Until then...

I can be found perusing the flavors menu at JP Licks, and yes, pistachio is my favorite flavor.



That's doggie ice cream alright... but JoJo didn't care for any. I told him that would be a deal breaker for us even though he did try to kiss me on the first date. Such a flirt!



It really wasn't his cup of tea...



Look at that puff! How can you not fall in love with this guy?!



What a hunk.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

I miss my blog!!!

I hate studying for the bar. I really do. I mean it. It is worse than 1L... the sad part is the more I learn the less I know. I can never feel like I study enough. I keep hearing different voices in my head repeating over and over again, "I wish I was smart". How pathetic?!

Onto happier news, my younger sister said to me today "bieber fever!!! bieber forever!!! you can borrow my clothes anytime you want because that's what sisters/BFFs are for!" - how impossibly sweet is that? If you don't know, we're going to the bieber concert in November, yippee! I am missing her right now while she's at lax camp.

In any case, I've been downing protein shakes to curb my insatiable hunger and it worked. You see, someone finally called me out on my bluff to kick their ass in kayaking. I'm no pro but I like to carry myself out as one and because I do not like losing, I'm bulking up for the challenge. I'm incredibly sore, everyday.


The other night, we had burgers. Of course, I forgot to take photos of the actual hand-packed turkey hunks but I'll describe what went in them... steak mushrooms, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Yes, I went w/ the mediterranean theme - how cliche of me (statement, not question). Don't salt your burgers before you hand-pack them, salt them after... trust me.

Slightly buttered and toasted buns... heaven



Toppings. I love, love ripe avocados.



And these are just from random nights...

I am caramelizing onions and pine nuts w/ a dash of pomegranate vinegar for my swiss chard.



Ta da! Swiss chard is yummy.



I love this le creuset grilling pan... just basic lightly breaded chicken breasts well prepared.



Homemade guac... the best. Yes, that is the pit to keep it from browning unless you're a fan of preservatives. If not, I recommend keeping the pit in there.



Shaved asparagus, smoked salmon (lox if you so prefer), sliced strawberries, and capers. I just squeezed a bit of lemon juice over and seasoned w/ sea salt and fresh ground pepper.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Cooking While Studying For The Bar

I will admit that studying for the bar is no picnic but every now and then, I need a break and get back in the zone. And yes you're right, that would be the kitchen. It's such a great stress reliever (for me) and every time I make something I haven't made before, I just know I'm in the right place. In any case, I do have many things to look forward to this summer despite the overwhelming study schedule so I should really not complain.

I promise that once this hell on earth is over, I will actually add measurements and directions.


Here's a bok choy salad w/ orange, tomatoes, and avocado. I made a dressing w/ rice wine, fresh squeezed orange juice, and ginger.



Simple sauteed spinach w/ a dash of red wine vinegar and topped w/ caramelized garlic and pine nuts



Julienned ginger and scallions - just because the photo looks nice.



Braised teriyaki chicken b/c it's better than pan fried teriyaki chicken