Yea, the Fringe Festival has started!!! This is my fourth year volunteering.Its fun to meet new people and see new plays. I am working three shifts tonight and three shifts tomorrow, both at Bryant Lake Bowl in Uptown.
http://www.fringefestival.org/2008/schedule/ website for schedule
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Dallas, Texas
I cannot believe it, in 26 days I will start drive down to Dallas. The four months went by really quickly. Above are pictures of the new office building, all the cubes and my new cube. I am excited. The new building is downtown (I have always wanted to work downtown and take th ebus in). Shawn and I got the apartment south of the White Rock Lake!!!! My plan is the bike the 11 miles around White Rock Lake at least 4 times a week. Never in a million years did I ever think I was going to live in Texas. But I think it will work out for two years. Three day trips to Houston, Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans(probably more like a four day trip), and some Texan wineries.
Family picture
The beautiful lake up by the cabin in Nickerson.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Vegan cookies and cupcakes
Delicious!!!! I was worried the cookies and cupcakes would be a little dry, nope. My sister and I baked two kinds of cookies from the Eat, Drink and Be Vegan book and graham cracker muffins from http://havecakewilltravel.com/2007/04/06/graham-cracker-muffins/ . We made the cookies to bring up to th ecabin to share with the rest of the family and the muffins were our snack on the way up. Everyone loved them!!!!
Monday, June 9, 2008
a new restaurant I want to try
Cafe Agri opened at 4300 Bryant Avenue South in Minneapolis last Saturday, offering a menu emphasizing fresh local and/or organic ingredients. Vegetarians and open-minded omnivores may be intrigued by the hazelnut asparagus and seared maple tofu, which features a tamari, citrus, chipotle, and kiwi marinade and coconut purple rice. Meat-eaters may zoom in on the seared Wisconsin trout, which includes an herb rub, root vegetables, and leek. Either way, the menu is intriguingly conceived.
~The Hot Dish, City Pages' new dining newsletter
~The Hot Dish, City Pages' new dining newsletter
vegan
For awhile now I have wanted to try and eat vegan at my house (eat vegetarian outside the house). But I always came up with some lame excuse not to start. Now I am living with my grandparents for 2 months 20 days unil I move to Dallas, TX. I told myself 'I cannot do vegan cooking now, I do not want to inconvenience my grandparents'. Another lame excuse, I have my own fridge and if I eat with them I usually eat something different anyways than them because they have meat in their meals.
I am going to start slowly. Making muffins and desserts (I really want to try black bean brownies http://havecakewilltravel.com/2008/01/02/based-on-the-famous-bbbs/). Once a week I make dinner for them, maybe make a vegan dinner (curried vegetables in a coconut sauce http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.asp?recipe=371) next time. So when I move to Dallas I will already be in the swing of making vegan meals.
Baking my first vegan muffins tonight:
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy margarine
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup soymilk
2 cups fresh blueberries
agave nectar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line muffin cups with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
Mix all ingredients together until moistened.
Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Each should be filled 3/4 full.
Pour about 1/2 t of agave nectar on top of each muffin.
Bake 35 minutes or until the tops are firm.
Cool on a wire rack.
Recipe from: http://www.recipezaar.com/123809
I am going to start slowly. Making muffins and desserts (I really want to try black bean brownies http://havecakewilltravel.com/2008/01/02/based-on-the-famous-bbbs/). Once a week I make dinner for them, maybe make a vegan dinner (curried vegetables in a coconut sauce http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.asp?recipe=371) next time. So when I move to Dallas I will already be in the swing of making vegan meals.
Baking my first vegan muffins tonight:
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy margarine
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup soymilk
2 cups fresh blueberries
agave nectar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line muffin cups with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
Mix all ingredients together until moistened.
Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Each should be filled 3/4 full.
Pour about 1/2 t of agave nectar on top of each muffin.
Bake 35 minutes or until the tops are firm.
Cool on a wire rack.
Recipe from: http://www.recipezaar.com/123809
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Pisces
Pisces is the twelfth Sign of the Zodiac, and it is also the final Sign in the Zodiacal cycle. Hence, this Sign brings together many of the characteristics of the eleven Signs that have come before it. Pisceans, however, are happiest keeping many of these qualities under wraps. These folks are selfless, spiritual and very focused on their inner journey. They also place great weight on what they are feeling. Yes, feelings define Pisceans, and it's not uncommon for them to feel their own burdens (and joys) as well as those of others. The intuition of the Pisces-born is highly-evolved. Many people associate Pisceans with dreams and secrets, and it's a fair association, since those born under this Sign feel comfortable in an illusory world.
It's a pair of Fish that represents Pisceans, a symbol which prompts others to suggest that these people 'go with the flow' and 'don't make waves.' Both of these labels are true, since Pisceans are fluid and easy-going, in keeping with the Mutable Quality assigned to this Sign. The fact that two fish (as opposed to one) represent the members of this Sign also speaks to the duality of Pisceans, their yin and yang sensibility. Pisceans alternate between reality and non-reality in keeping with their introspective natures; their voyage between consciousness and an unconscious dream state says much about their intuitive, almost psychic natures. For this reason, Pisceans can be hard to pin down, prompting some to call them the chameleons of the Zodiac. The Fish are happy to be considered hazy, since there's a certain sense of safety in that self-proclaimed netherworld. That said, they won't stay away for long, since one of their primary goals is to help others. Pisceans are compassionate, charitable and will quickly put the needs of others ahead of their own. It's this kind of self-sacrifice which keeps these folks going. The flip side to their giving natures is that oft-timid Fish are likely to be taken advantage of by less well-meaning souls.
~http://www.astrology.com/allaboutyou/sunsigns/pisces.html
It's a pair of Fish that represents Pisceans, a symbol which prompts others to suggest that these people 'go with the flow' and 'don't make waves.' Both of these labels are true, since Pisceans are fluid and easy-going, in keeping with the Mutable Quality assigned to this Sign. The fact that two fish (as opposed to one) represent the members of this Sign also speaks to the duality of Pisceans, their yin and yang sensibility. Pisceans alternate between reality and non-reality in keeping with their introspective natures; their voyage between consciousness and an unconscious dream state says much about their intuitive, almost psychic natures. For this reason, Pisceans can be hard to pin down, prompting some to call them the chameleons of the Zodiac. The Fish are happy to be considered hazy, since there's a certain sense of safety in that self-proclaimed netherworld. That said, they won't stay away for long, since one of their primary goals is to help others. Pisceans are compassionate, charitable and will quickly put the needs of others ahead of their own. It's this kind of self-sacrifice which keeps these folks going. The flip side to their giving natures is that oft-timid Fish are likely to be taken advantage of by less well-meaning souls.
~http://www.astrology.com/allaboutyou/sunsigns/pisces.html
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Moving to Dallas
While in Mexico during the last week of February, my co-workers found out that our office is closing and relocationing down to Dallas. A co-worker called me the day I got back. First, I freaked out. I have been thinking about finding new job but I wanted to be it on my terms. I calmed down a couple days later. Then I decided to entertain to idea of moving down to Dallas. Had the interview on April 2nd in Dallas. April 9th I received the job offer and accepted two days later. I have always wanted to move to Denver. I feel like moving to Dallas and working for 2 more years (I have been with the company for 4yrs) is my jumping board to Denver. Moving to Dallas, the company has a relocation package and other co-workers are moving down too. But moving to Denver will be all on me, no relocation package and no friends.
Texas is a HUGE state, maybe one weekend a month explore a different area/city of Texas. A co-worker at Northface recommended getting a part-time job at a store I like to make friends. Thinking about always joining some groups on meetup.com. I am not the type of person to sit home and watch TV. Thinking about finding an apartment near the White Rock Lake. Its 9 miles around. Ride my bike around after work. Also thinking about taking the bus or train into work everyday. It would be so nice not to drive!!
I cannot wait to start this adventure!!!
Texas is a HUGE state, maybe one weekend a month explore a different area/city of Texas. A co-worker at Northface recommended getting a part-time job at a store I like to make friends. Thinking about always joining some groups on meetup.com. I am not the type of person to sit home and watch TV. Thinking about finding an apartment near the White Rock Lake. Its 9 miles around. Ride my bike around after work. Also thinking about taking the bus or train into work everyday. It would be so nice not to drive!!
I cannot wait to start this adventure!!!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Minneapolis Restaurants that Support Local Farmers
Red Stag-
Sustainable, organic, and local. The Red Stag Supper Club is a great neighborhood joint new to Northeast Minneapolis with a menu created by Chef William Baskin formerly of Cosmos Minneapolis focusing on fresh and seasonal products. As the first LEED-Certified restaurant in Minneapolis, the Red Stag is a new concept blending health (both personal and environmental) and lifestyle into one incredible place to eat. http://www.redstagsupperclub.com/
Spoonriver-
Serving the finest gourmet natural cuisine, Spoonriver, is the logical evolution of its accomplished owner, Brenda Langton, who has been committed to locally produced products and healthy eating for decades. Spoonriver is the chic sister of Langton's Cafe Brenda, an award-winning Twin Cities institution that was far ahead of the curve in serving organic, and vegetarian cuisine when it opened in 1986. Spoonriver is just across the plaza from the Guthire Theatre. http://www.spoonriverrestaurant.com/
The Craftsman Restaurant and Bar-
The Craftsman serves regional New American cuisine. We purchase most of our products from local growers and producers.We use organic and chemical free produce, meat, and fish. "Most of the food products we use are produced locally by independent growers and producers. The Craftsman is selective about the quality and nutritional value of the food we serve." http://www.craftsmanrestaurant.com/
Corner Table-
"Our food is a reflection of the local agriculture in the Upper Midwest. Corner Table sources as much as possible of our meat and produce from small family farms in and around the state of Minnesota." http://www.cornertablerestaurant.com/home.htm
Sustainable, organic, and local. The Red Stag Supper Club is a great neighborhood joint new to Northeast Minneapolis with a menu created by Chef William Baskin formerly of Cosmos Minneapolis focusing on fresh and seasonal products. As the first LEED-Certified restaurant in Minneapolis, the Red Stag is a new concept blending health (both personal and environmental) and lifestyle into one incredible place to eat. http://www.redstagsupperclub.com/
Spoonriver-
Serving the finest gourmet natural cuisine, Spoonriver, is the logical evolution of its accomplished owner, Brenda Langton, who has been committed to locally produced products and healthy eating for decades. Spoonriver is the chic sister of Langton's Cafe Brenda, an award-winning Twin Cities institution that was far ahead of the curve in serving organic, and vegetarian cuisine when it opened in 1986. Spoonriver is just across the plaza from the Guthire Theatre. http://www.spoonriverrestaurant.com/
The Craftsman Restaurant and Bar-
The Craftsman serves regional New American cuisine. We purchase most of our products from local growers and producers.We use organic and chemical free produce, meat, and fish. "Most of the food products we use are produced locally by independent growers and producers. The Craftsman is selective about the quality and nutritional value of the food we serve." http://www.craftsmanrestaurant.com/
Corner Table-
"Our food is a reflection of the local agriculture in the Upper Midwest. Corner Table sources as much as possible of our meat and produce from small family farms in and around the state of Minnesota." http://www.cornertablerestaurant.com/home.htm
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