Entries from February 2008

February 21, 2008

the detox continues

With the booming headlines about the recent beef recall and this past weekend’s eating debauchery, my stomach recoiled this week and I reached out to the greener side.
On my quest towards colon cleansing, my roomate suggested Manzanita in Emeryville, a vegan macrobiotic restaurant. For $10.25, you get a hefty serving of an organic melange of [...]

February 21, 2008

bluebottle’s got nothin on us

ucc cafe, manila

February 20, 2008

vita-vega-vegamin

Pseudo-healthy detox from the 4-day weekend fixin’

Easy Peas-y Pea Soup* with Basil & Thyme (you can make it organic if you want to)
*say it like Jamie Oliver, kay?
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
1 carton veggie stock
1 bag frozen peas
2 basil leaves, finely minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
extra virgin olive oil
1. Saute onions [...]

February 3, 2008

free writemoving

at the speed of light. times are changing, but people you love are the same. happier, hopefully, from the lilt in their voices on sharing the news. feeling a bit older in the oh-eight, a bit wiser but daring. taking risks, putting yourself out there. expecting respect in return or moving on.
sunday night’s sustenance:
dad’s oxtail [...]