food porn sunday

The name of this post is probably too much being that it is Sunday and my home town is probably appalled. But ya know, it was appropriate--minus the flowers. Look what we've been cooking! mmm!!

 Mis en place for Coco Van. I was SO scared to make this. I was legitimately dreading it and was so careful to do everything correctly. It seemed to me that this was the number one dish i saw messed up on food network. It wasn't going to be me. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's basically a braised chicken dish with wine, parsley, onions, and mushrooms. It's delicious and time consuming. 

finished product!

 This was a braised Moroccan dish. It was phenominal!

Thoughts

Hello from California. It's windy and cold outside; the type of weather that you see in scary movies. I just returned home from cooking school. Our feast tonight was dreamy, absolutely dreamy. Beef bourguignon, Spaghetti Bolognese, Braised Lamb Shoulder with Gremolata, and a massive chocolate cake among other things. I'm stuffed and sleepy. My body is going to need a meat detox and a 10k run in the morning. 

I returned home from Utah yesterday evening. If you don't know anything about Utah you should know that the greatest part about Utah is the people. Mormons. No, they don't have horns and are not polygamists. Our town is 99% Mormon and I am so grateful for that based on the fact that they are the kindest and most thoughtful people ever. This food was dropped on our doorstep in a big package. Homemade Wheat Bread, Cheese, and butter for grilled cheese with Homemade tomato soup. Dessert was a cake and canned apricots. I am so thankful for all of you.

Being home means spending time with family, playing in the snow, and my mother's cooking. This week my aunt contributed to the mix and made these beautiful roasted veggies for lunch. mmm ((Roast with Italian Seasoning and Olive Oil at 400 degrees for 20 minutes (or till tender))

Utah Street by my House

Travel Notes

I'm back in Cali and eating oatmeal. I think I have an addiction to it. I had it for dinner in the airport the other night... it's not that hard to eat healthy when you are traveling. Just go to Starbucks order a tea and an oatmeal and pile the nuts, raisins, and (if you're like me) the chia seeds that you carry around with you. Done deal.

P.s. no one guessed who I was working for in SF but Clarisonic was close! I was working for the Tria Beauty Laser Hair Removal system! There will be more granola later! Thanks for the guesses and have a lovely sunday! I'm off to cooking school... xx

i thought i was over sugar...

Then I saw this...

yum...

tell me what it tastes like on your splurge days.

Short Note

 

Has nothing to do with food but isn't this cute?

Hello Friends!

I've been MIA. Sorry.

I'm totally not eating sugar anymore. At least until I try 3 flavors of wedding cake on my wedding day. I don't even miss it anymore. It's crazy, as soon as you get past that initial withdrawl or anxiety, depression, or anger (however your body responds), it's easy. Luckily I have a wonderful guy that locks me in the apartment when I'm trying my hardest to get to the closest Chili's (for chocolate molten cake, obviously). So anyway, the habit is kicked!

I'm exhausted and I should really be working out not typing this but I've been shopping online for far too long (not because I want to) and I needed a break. I fly to SF tomorrow for a product that once suckered me into buying it at 5 am... infomercials. (Fortunately, It does work until you lose the charger). If you can guess it by tomorrow i'll make you granola.

xoxo