the high end of low
June 1, 2009
new manson album. love blank and white.
Magic Mormon Underwear!
May 25, 2009
Religious people are sometimes nuts. Ebver seen Jesus Camp? How many nuts are on youtube?
Ohhh Mexico: a blast from the past
May 19, 2009
Food/Nostalgia
May 18, 2009
Looking for a good recipe for fideos. And absolutely craving a dish I had in Mexico…
In a town in Morelos, sequestered inside the barbed wire compound, was a lovely oasis with a lemon and lime orchard, poinsetta trees, mangoes, and lovely red buildings. There were green swathes of lawn, and bunkhouses filled with quietly sleeping girls. There was a dining hall, filled with eager appetites and humble Mexican cooks who introduced us to things we had never considered. Shredded carrot salad with vinegar and spices that I have yet to replicate. Cactus, greygreen like a cafeteria nightmare and yet like nothing I’ve had since. On a trip to Tepotzlán, we tried flower ice cream. I wish for rose ice cream that clear and perfect. But nothing can compare to my yen for the creamy arroz con pollo in that dining hall. I know; traditional dish. Something well known. Something eaten and ignored times before in the States. But I tell you, I yearn for that chicken. It was bone-in chicken, something we never have at home, and the creamy sauce made that meal. I can’t begin to guess what made it different, but I swear I will never have a more comforting, satisfying dinner. Maybe it could never taste the same without bright Mexican skies and the voices of my new friends from around the globe, the day of work and sweat and adventuring, climbing pyramids and bargaining in street markets.
So I Finally Caught Up
May 18, 2009
I got a Pandora. Nifty, eh?
I discovered after a few hours that you can only make 100 stations.
I ween! I ween! I’m a WEINER!
May 18, 2009
For those of you who don’t stalk modcloth, there was a perfect pairings contest. I CAME IN SECOND. HUZZAH.
Creamy Caesar Dressing: Brother-Approved!
May 18, 2009
My little brothers will not shut up about this dressing. I warn you, if you’re not into garlic, don’t go there. It’s anchovy free, and even the picky eaters* give it their stamp of approval.
It’s basically 1/3 cup of milk [I used protein-fortified skim], 1/3 cup of light mayo, 1/3 cup of shredded parm cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsps of lemon juice. You whisk it all together, and you let it sit at least a half hour before serving.
I warn you, it will get more garlicy as it sits, so don’t be throwing in an extra clove. Your friends and relatives will thank you for restraining yourself.
My favorite way to have this dressing is in a tortellini caesar salad, with lots of lettuce, lots of dressing, and a few little four cheese tortellini. Maybe a few parmesan shavings if I feel glamorous. That’s it.
Enjoy.
An Aside about Lettuce Wraps.
Dear Julia,
You are one of the only people who reads this site. Anyway, lettuce wraps. With this dressing. And grilled chicken. Food-gasm.
Love,
Keelis
*[Disclaimer: This is not approved by all picky eaters. I do not speak for the picky eater community. There are some (cough BOYFRIEND cough) who would never, EVER eat something green. Or garlic. Or mayonnaise. Or milk. Or cheese. He likes lemon; but not lemon JUICE. You get the idea. So. Truth in advertising. Brian, the picky preteen, will eat it. The almost adult male? Yeah, no way.]
never again.
May 13, 2009
the best day of my life. started out like any other, but at school there was a power outage and we were set free at 9:30.
budd lake diner with potato skins and mozzerella sticks and fries, chocolates shakes and pancakes and diet cokes…riding back to julie’s house music blaring, screaming songs, beautiful sunny day. the sky was bluer than i’ve ever seen it. the trees were greener; the world was brighter. in that moment i have never loved my life or my friends that much. next year they’re all going to college, and after that, we’ll become grownups. we’ll never pass this day again. watched the star wars trilogy together. made oreo truffles. “that’s what she said” was uttered often and loudly. i am typing this faster than fast while in the house by myself, dancing to new music, getting ready to bake some cookies for chem class. today is and may always be the best day of my life. i thought i should commemorate it.
julie, andrew, john, jackie, you guys mean the world to me. i love you all dearly for who you are and who you’ve made me. i’ll miss you next year, but you’ll do great things. best day of my life today, guys. love you forever and always.
Beds are burning
May 5, 2009
I love this. seven foot bald guy screaming. he’s a politician now.
Depression
May 5, 2009
I think I have anxiety and depression. I can’t finish anything. I worry all the time. I’m so afraid…
