I Say Yes To

v Corner Bakery Cafe

I was suprised how much I liked this. I really dislike Panera and I’m just down on chains in general, but I can’t deny it–their cookies are really amazing and the sandwich I had there was really good. Roast beef with avocado, white cheddar cheese, lettuce, grilled red bell pepper and chipotle mayo on poblano cheese bread. I mean, come on. That’s pretty good.

http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com

> Felix Continental Cafe–Cuban and Spanish Fare

> Bibles For America

> Tres Leches

> Blueberry Coconut Tart

> Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry

> Ricotta Lemon Raspberry Scones

> Passing Out Tracts

> Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Red Pepper Harissa

> Inari, Rice Balls, and Powdered Pork

I Say No To

v Sweet Potato Gnocchi FAIL

WHAT A FAIL. I had very high expectations for this, but it didn’t turn out good at all and it took a couple hours to make. They came out dense, the dough was too salty but the sauce wasn’t salty enough…overall I wanted to yak when I ate them. Bleh. I spent the evening wallowing in my disappointment, but today I’ve resolved to modify the recipe and try again. I will conquer this. This is the recipe I used; I think that’s the first time epicurious.com has let me down.

I love my parents kitchen, so fun to cook in.

Pecans, sage, butter…

Perhaps this time I have learned my lesson not to try out recipes on guests. Oops.

> The Club of Angels by Verissimo

> New Year’s Eve Dinner

> Wahoo Fish Tacos

> Looking For Paradise

> Sour Cream Cornbread

> Certain Dance Costumes….

> Wagaboo

> Tapas y Cañas

> Tea Station