This recipe came from the Food Networks’ website.

4 red or yellow bell peppers, large poblano chiles, or a combination
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 cup coarse cornmeal or polenta
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
3/4 cup corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 tsp kosher [...]

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It snowed in the middle of the night. See?

Just a little.
Who doesn’t like Cherry Blossoms?

Aren’t they so pretty? Captured them before they fall away.

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Topped off this week on a brighter note with happy hour with MeanFace and her coworkers. Things have been kinda’ “eh” for me so this was a nice break in my routine. We went to Chinatown and started off at R.F.D. (Regional Food & Drinks). Had some wings and pizza and of [...]

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First, I think at 8 months into this job, I’m starting to wonder how much longer I can last.  This is the longest time I’ve ever been in a gubment job where I haven’t started sending out job applications.  Quite a big step for me.  This probably wasn’t the suckiest thing this week because it’s more [...]

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I made a recipe I found somewhere (I can’t remember where) called, “Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root with Creamy Yogurt.”

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large celery root (1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 cloves garlic, peeled
scallions
1 1/2 cups of shredded Parmesan
2 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt, [...]

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