I’ve been watching arrested development for weeks.. at least an episode a day.. okay maybe 2.. damn it! my wife and i caught myself saying something last night inappropriately, politically uncomfortable… i can’t even say it out loud.. it’s terrible. I’M A MOOOONSTAAAAAH! i love this show! it is fantastical I am not even at season 3 yet! it’s how funny i always hoped a show could be.. *sigh* i don’t want it to end! but what is this i hear? THEY ARE MAKING A MOVIE!!!!!!.. who wants to go with me at midnight when it opens!
So I have a few new burns.. i decided to get creative.. I made a blueberry and peach upside-down cake that was a little under done, but still f’n yummy… caramelized peaches … a nice chilled bread like goodness… with a scoop of lemon verbena ice cream that is heavenly light. Yes, that’s right.. i’m doing pastries.. omg.. i hate it, but there is a sense of accomplishment… i am so friggin’ weird.. good thing i somehow manipulated my wife into marrying me..
Just realizing I haven’t written in weeks! I’m just sitting here watching fresh prince of bel-air. What was I thinking? Oh right, that will smith is so dazzling and charming with is over-exaggerated dance moves to be funny is mesmerizing.. i friggin’ love that show.. they don’t make shows like they used to. *sigh*.. anyhoo.. did i even talk about my portland trip? i need to go back.. what a f*ckin’ wonderful state.. you can find pics on my facebook page..http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=45381&id=746341966&page=3
(also another mesmerizing product of the american culture) 
The food there was amazing.. everything was so damn fresh.. the crops out there are just not the same as the east coast. obviously because of the weather.. and they are even more environmentally conscious than nyc.. it was amazing.. they have composting for the public and restaurants for cryin out loud! and even in the airports!
I have to go make some ceviche for my wife’s dinner tonight, but i’ll be back to write more.. i have so much to talk about! work .. life.. and more fresh prince!
okay, i know it’s not the healthiest thing, but i’m eating gummy bears for breakfast..(it’s tough when you’re wife isn’t around to make sure you eat right) i really need to start eating healthier when i’m not in the restaurant. I’m addicted to smart puffs right now and have been eating cup of noodles here and there.
So free tattoos..see below.. another burn.. and notice the bulging muscles in my hand..along with the veins popping out.. i’m jacked yo!
I had visitors last night. my old co-workers stopped in for dinner. it was so nice to see them! i miss working with those hilarious people.. stopping in everyday and chatting/gossipping about everything from work people to gossip girl. the people i have met in my past corporate jobs are some of the funniest people i know.. i miss that. it’s a completely different mentality in the kitchen.. they are great people too, but different humor. I must say, I was jealous cause i wanted to sit and eat with everyone.. they looked like they were having fun… another thing i hate about working in a kitchen, i don’t get to hang out when everyone else does… *sigh*..
anyhoo, I forgot to mention last week. I deboned rabbit! insane.. the detail that needs to go into it. The sharp knife, the headless piece of meat in front of you.. the whole thing is crazy.. but such a learning experience.. you don’t even think about what it is, you just do it. that’s the thing. Life lesson, it doesn’t matter how many things you have to do or what you are doing at the time, just start it and do it.. one thing at a time.. I used to worry about how many things i had on my to do list.. how many desserts and apps were coming in that i had to plate… the anxiety would build up so much my hands would shake.. Now i take my time (while moving my ass) and just do one thing at a time.. it all gets done one way or another.. okay.. that’s it for today..
p.s. i’m learning how to cure foie gras and make it into torchon.. what?!?!?! woohoo!
my wife so graciously hinted at the to-do list she made me today. Isn’t she a sweetheart? it’s true, i’ve been lazy and a bit sad (because i miss my wife), so we have decided to motivate ourselves and do the things we need to do and want to do of course.. Some things which have been on the list for months. so i guess now is a good time as any..
on another note, we bought Chelsea Handler’s new book. The title alone has had me giggling for days. “Are you there, Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea.” I didn’t even read judy blume’s book, but that title is awesomely hilarious.. i actually started reading a page last night while carrie was brushing her teeth. Let me give you a glimpse:
“Shit. I had worried womething like this was going to happen. the day before, I had forgotten my language arts homework, and when the teacher singled me out in front of the entire class to find out where it was, I told her that I had been in three straight nights of meetings with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, negotiating my contract to play goldie hawn’s daughter in the sequel Private Benjamin.”
Wish i was that quick witted in 3rd grade.. haha. hilarious.