egg bowl reboot

...I deleted the other one because I think this photo is more accurate as I have now added fresh mozzarella.

enter the dragon

...Starbucks did really really good with these. I hope they are one of the companies that survives the impending communism.

the new chips and dip

 

Imagine if the propaganda was about HEALTH instead of safety?

They could take away everyone's liberty to eat FDA approved mutton and lard for breakfast, lunch and dinner and instead have limited food selections designed to boost the immunity against viruses and other health issues. For example, instead of high fructose corn syrup infused chips, we could be forced to eat celery sticks and sliced cucumbers; instead of saturated fat infused dip, a side of almond butter. Instead of thinking a mask would guarantee protection against health deterrents and possibly grant immortality, the government could encourage citizens to take personal responsibility for changing health-related habits so they become a stronger individual.

...but I don't want to start spreading misinformation.

I'll start my diet tomorrow...

...for now, I can't let them go to waste.

vacate

I am currently traveling for work, but I'm also waiting patiently for the day I'll feel comfortable enough (or rather be made to feel comfortable enough) to travel for vacations. This set of photos was taken from my 2016 trip to La Jolla, California. It was my very first time to the beach (my very first real vacation actually) and one of the positive outcomes of being told I had a month to leave my apartment while maintenance did renovations.

I probably won't ever return to California given that it's now a cesspit of homelessness and dystopian amorality, but I do miss being able to remove myself from my stagnant routine of nothingness so I can feel mobilized and reinvigorated via fancy food and fancy scenery. Might have to hop on a spaceship to do such things from now on.

this is my second batch

 ...of break and bake frosted sugar cookies. I actually don't have much of a sweet tooth, but they're still a nice way to end my day :)

(Not Really) Recipe | Kale soup

...first of all, KALE IS EVERYTHING. I feel like it's been missing from my diet for the past 31 years. Here's the way I prepare it as a side dish or sometimes my main meal (inspired by some random Food Network recipe).

 

Step 1: Get a full bushel of Lacinato kale. 

 

Step 2: chop it up; I like a rough chop for bigger bites

 

 Step 3: clean it. I use white vinegar because it naturally cleans and adds flavor. Then rinse.

 Step 4: Butter makes everything awesome so instead of a healthy oil, I use butter...I mean, the kale makes up for the butter, right? I melt some at the bottom of a medium sized pot, or sometimes I just add it to boiling water. Either way put about a table spoon of butter and 1 1/2 cups of water in a pot to boil (amount of water obviously depends on the amount of kale).

 

 Step 5: Add spices to the butter water; I used thyme and pepper.

 Step 6: Add the kale and spice it again.

 

 Step 7: Cover and let it boil/simmer for about five to 10 minutes.

It's so guuuuuud yessss, like a hot salad. I think it would be awesome with some veggie toppings like cherry tomatoes, carrots or even steamed broccoli. 

I miss these

 

 ...Nine-ten in La Jolla, San Diego has the best truffle fries on EARTH.

the year of mochi

vanilla, green tea, strawberry

I just discovered that this exists--mochi is like, basically frozen creme puffs...? So indulgent.

double fisting

cookie n' cream cupcake and red velvet cupcake

...there's a new dessert place I plan on like, heavily investing in soon.

THESE THO

 

...I mean the Blue Bunny ones are a little small for my gluttonous tastes, but the M&M's ice cream bars are so divine I can't help but shamelessly eat two a day.

bite bits

 

...finger food for dinner whenever possible.

superman

I remember this was my favorite ice cream when I was like, 8 years old. Still bomb as fuck decades later with cinnamon pita chips on the side.

beetles on a log

 

...almond butter and cranberries on celery sticks; an upgrade from the original.

super blue

french vanilla ice cream, brownies and blueberries

...adding the tiny superfood for added flare.

pasta toss

 

I was all hyped up to prepare this new mini pene I just discovered because MINI FOOD YESSSS (it doesn't look as cute in the photo as it does in person though), but unfortunately my slothness took over and I slept through like, everything in life...when I did wake up (at 2 a.m.) I was still determined to feed myself and at first I was like, just steamed broccoli because it's way past feeding time

--no, do mini pasta too because it's automatically a small portion

--wait, add eggs like mom does

...hence a toss of semi random things in a bowl for a rather delicious meal (I was impressed with myself honestly). Does anyone else put eggs with their pasta? I think I have to start doing that more consistently, it makes so much sense.

warm enough...

strawberry rhubarb crumb pie shake

...to suck down some pie.

fish crave

 

 ...does anyone remember that McDonalds fish fillet sandwich commercial when the fish was like, singing and it was a dead fish like, mounted on the wall? It still haunts me to this day. 

victoria was my valentine....

 

...as corny as it sounds, these chocolate-covered macaroons from Victoria's Secret were so good it made me grateful I am single so I don't have to share.

cream 'n o's

...Edy's red velvet and mini oreos this time...new fave.