This is one of my favorite dishes to make: chicken, mushroom, and Gruyere quesadillas. I found this recipe in my parents copy of Cooking Light from July 2009. Luckily, it is posted online here. The "burrito" sized tortillas that I found at the supermarket were just the right size, my roommate and I each got … Continue reading Fancy Quesadillas
Month: April 2012
Weekend Trip to Washington, DC
Yes, that is a pug with a toy hot dog on his head. This past weekend, I took a quick trip down to Washington, DC. I took the Megabus, which I will never do to DC again. For some reason their 8:30am bus did not arrive, so for the following hours of buses, they just … Continue reading Weekend Trip to Washington, DC
Poetry Vlog Week 28: Ways of Reading
Last week we discussed how to read a book of poetry. See that reading in action with this video. The poem I am talking about here is Lilacs by Amy Lowell.
More Silly Cat
My DC post is going to have to wait until Thursday, I just had to share this little cutie. I ordered a fancy tub online to hold some of the linens and assorted things in our shared closet. However, when I opened my package, this is the "large" box I ordered. "What am I going … Continue reading More Silly Cat
Back in New York
After spending a fabulous weekend in DC, I am back in New York. I returned to some terribly cold, rainy weather. Tomorrow, I will post some pictures from my trip. I not only attended an Easter party, but also a literary festival. I promise this is not turning into a cat blog, but until I … Continue reading Back in New York
Happy Friday!
Dear Readers, I am sorry that I have not been updating this blog as much I had planned this week. I promise you (and myself!) that next week I will be better. More writing, more posts. Until then, enjoy this cute pic of my new cat, Nestor! Enjoy the weekend.
Week 27- How to Read a Book of Poetry
Some advice on how to read a book of poetry.
Cat Adoption!
This weekend, my roommates and I took the plunge and adopted a cat. This is Nestor, a three year old Tabby male. He was found abandoned on the street and the original shelter that found him was going to euthanize him as he was very unfriendly when they found him. Luckily, the Empty Cages Collective … Continue reading Cat Adoption!
Adventures in New York: First Coney Island Day of the Summer Part II
More goofing around on the boardwalk. I really think that going with such an amazing group of people made our trip to Coney Island so beautiful. People who will go back to Nathan's all afternoon, be content just sitting on the beach, and of course friends who will ride the Wonder Wheel, even the swinging … Continue reading Adventures in New York: First Coney Island Day of the Summer Part II
Vlog Poetry Week 26- Top Five Favorite Poems
This week, I give a quick rundown of my top favorite poems. Of course, they are all perfect in every way and should be Googled right now. As a bonus, I read one of my all time favorite poems.
Athena Pappas 