A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨
A friend saw this placard and said it reminded her A friend saw this placard and said it reminded her of me and dropped it off in our mailbox, which really touched me. 💛 Life is too freaking short not to make conscious decisions to do more of what makes you happy, and to cut out the things that don’t. Rainbow Rowell said it best, “So, what if, instead of thinking about solving you whole life, you just think about adding additional good things. One at a time. Just let your pile of good things grow.”
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Eat Your Veggies

March 8, 2007 · Narrative

I love asparagus. Really, I do. I bought a bunch this weekend, knowing exactly how I’d use them. When Rachael Ray made the roast chicken that I made on Sunday, she also made asparagus, and that’s the recipe I used tonight. Normally when I make asparagus, I just roast them in the oven with a little bit of olive oil and cracked salt, so this was a little different. Done in about 10 minutes, they were tender and delicious. What more could you want?

Dijon Asparagus
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray

1 bunch thin asparagus
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter

Add one inch of water to a high-sided skillet and place over high heat. Bring to a simmer and add asparagus. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

Drain the asparagus and return to them skillet. Place over medium heat and add the Dijon and butter. Toss until the butter has melted. Serve.

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    March 8, 2007 at 4:17 am

    As Rachel would say…Yummo! I, too, usually roast my asparagus. I like it when it gets crisp on the edges b/c then it tastes like fried okra!

    Reply
  2. lubo says

    March 8, 2007 at 8:15 am

    here,learn to cook Chinese foods:
    Yuanxiao
    Egg Bubble Soup
    Oil – Braised Prawns (Beijing Style)
    Chengdu Stir-fry Shredded Carrot
    Sweet and Sour Pork
    Style Fried Fish

    Reply
  3. Lydia says

    March 8, 2007 at 11:19 am

    I love asparagus with mustard. It’s almost good as asparagus tossed on the grill and quickly charred on the outside!

    Reply
  4. my5_kidz says

    March 8, 2007 at 3:46 pm

    Too bad I didn’t see this yesterday. I made asparagus last night for dinner – just plain. This would have been a tasty treat!

    Reply
  5. Almost Vegetarian says

    March 8, 2007 at 8:03 pm

    That looks just wonderful. Here’s how I make asparagus: Sautee with a wee bit of olive oil, sea salt, fresh pepper, and a healthy pinch of red pepper flakes. Fast, simple, and marvelous. Now, I just bought some lovely asparagus and I have this great French mustard and … Cheers!

    Reply
  6. Bradley says

    March 8, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    I have made the same thing though I wrap it up in tin foil and stick it in the over for 20-30 minutes or so while dinner is cooking along side.

    Reply
  7. Anupama says

    March 9, 2007 at 11:03 am

    Hey I share your love for Asparagus. I love the tips particularly. I normally microwave them for a 1 min, then drizzle them with some melted butter and top it up with a squeeze of lemon. Its heavenly. Yesterday I used asparagus tips as a pizza topping. They were yum yum yum.

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    March 9, 2007 at 8:11 pm

    I steam or grill my asparagus and drizzle lemon olive oil I brought back from Italy and a sprits of balsamic vinegar.

    The Sister In-law

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A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
✌🏻 ✌🏻
When you really really really want to be best frie When you really really really want to be best friends. 💛
When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨
A friend saw this placard and said it reminded her A friend saw this placard and said it reminded her of me and dropped it off in our mailbox, which really touched me. 💛 Life is too freaking short not to make conscious decisions to do more of what makes you happy, and to cut out the things that don’t. Rainbow Rowell said it best, “So, what if, instead of thinking about solving you whole life, you just think about adding additional good things. One at a time. Just let your pile of good things grow.”
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