"Mango and Stocky Rice"-- it is my last meal choice. And it can only come from one spot... Raku (a hip asian diner in D.C.) I want to marry: raspberry croissants at St Marks (Denver), NE clam chowder from Cosi (DC), couscous from the Panini Cafe (Irvine), corn and tomatoes from a real garden... I spend my free time: in my community garden spot tending to the experiments I plant there, at farmer's markets, grocery shopping on Saturdays, cooking new things and eating them... I dislike: when I don't eat "evenly" and run out of a side dish before I'm done with my main dish, hearing people eat cereal, spilling things in the oven...
Recent Articles by Mango and Sticky Rice:
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eggplant experiment
8.26.08
Last night when I went to visit my plot at the Whittier Community Garden, I found that I had an eggplant ready. cool! Except,… -
husband-is-away dinner #45
8.24.08
When he's away I like to make dinners that he doesn't care for. I say "doesn't care for" because, really, he'll eat anything I make.… -
latte what?
7.28.08
Sure, some of you may laugh, but I'm getting better darn-it! What are these creations, you say? Well, if you have to ask, then I'm… -
high-altitude angel food cake
7.26.08
If you have lots of eggs to get rid of, or if you just want to impress your friends, make this. I posted this on… -
7.25.08
The last time we ate at Protos (on Platte at 15th), we sat at that booth in the back right in front of the kitchen.… -
things to do with lettuce
7.22.08
I planted lettuce in my garden this year. I never realized how satisfying it could be. Now, instead of spending 6 dollars a bag at… -
grilled anniversary pizza
7.20.08
Eight years ago tonight, I met my husband in Washington DC. We ended up at at a wood-fired pizza joint with some friends. So in… -
real food
4.23.08
As a graphic designer, I take notice when I see signage that stands out. I especially love old signs and I thought this one was… -
will it work? (taping a coffee mug shut)
4.20.08
Those who know me, realize how much I rely on my beloved sigg mug to transport my beloved coffee to work on my bike each… -
tastes like latte art? (round2)
4.16.08
getting closer... …