Daily Archives: August 14, 2011

3 posts

The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done

This is a true story. Once upon a time, I bought my first condominium. On moving day, when I drove the rented U-Haul with a raised top into the condo parking lot, I knocked a balcony off the side of the building. THANK GOD no one was hurt. I soon learned that I filled out the forms correctly and unintentionally purchased accident insurance. So, the total cost of the accident for me was under $100. However, everyone in my new building knew who I was. Continue reading

Beet Greens on Orzo with a Spicy Basil Parmesan Sauce

We received some beautiful beet greens in our CSA basket this week, but there weren’t enough to make a full side dish. So I decided to try something different. Instead of spinach with pasta why not have sauteed beet greens with orzo? I made a spicy basil sauce to go on top of the pasta, and it was a delicious combination of fresh greens and a decadent cheese sauce. Continue reading

Sunday Open Thread

Mixed news this morning! Mamma is back but weekend Daddy left! Yes, GI is home from her vacanes en Paris and Bots is off to burn up things besides Crasstalk. So let’s welcome back GI appropriately, shall we? You know how you can do that? Write all the things for Crasstalk. Don’t make bunny beg on her first day. Continue reading