Polaroid Transfer, Tower
Originally uploaded by Ryan Thomas
I've almost always prefered city-scapes to landscapes.
This one captures a mood pefectly.
Friday, May 29, 2009
It's Electric.
Polaroid Transfer, Tower
Originally uploaded by Ryan Thomas
VZ = PO
Is it just me, or is the Verizon store an awful lot like the Post Office? And not in a good way.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A Ploughman's Lunch At The Bull In Barkham
A much prettier ploughman also from flickr.com.
I'd rather eat this one, I believe.
I'd rather eat this one, I believe.
ploughman's lunch 1
Just read about a sandwich over at thekitchn.com that was close to a ploughman's lunch. Here's where a very detailed person on flickr.com uploaded a photo with each food diagrammed.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Kitchen Sink (breakfast) Casserole
This weekend I made a breakfast casserole out of mostly leftovers. It was awesome. I did buy the eggs, because to make a good casserole/strata in a 9x13 pan you need about 10 eggs. Or 12. The fact is, these things are so forgiving you almost can't mess it up. I don't even measure - I eyeball it.
It's called "Kitchen Sink" because you can kind of throw whatever into it (except the sink) and it works. No two are the same.
The things you need are: bread, milk, eggs, butter, and cheese. And from there, just see what's lying about.
10 eggs, scrambled into a bowl.
The milk was leftover from a houseguest earlier in the week. She insisted on 1% and got it herself. I put maybe a little less than a pint in the bowl.
A dash of nutmeg. This is a secret and key ingredient. You can't even really tell what it is, when mixed in, but it keeps everything interesting.
I had some leftover butter, about half a stick or so, melted and combined with the milk and egg mixture.
Then, in the pan I took 3 frozen whole-wheat dinner rolls left over from a party about a month ago and sliced them up. I also had about a pound of honey-backed sliced ham from the same party. Frozen ham slices very nicely. I diced it and mixed it into the pan.
If my roommate hadn't just cleaned out the fridge, I would have taken the slightly-old but not too old onions or zucchini and sauted them and thrown them in, too.
Salsa or tomato sauce would also have worked, but I didn't have any. And that really changes the attitude of the dish, so strictly optional.
I poured the milk and egg mixture over the bread and ham. Then put the cheese on top.
The cheese this time was gouda left over from a graduation party a few days ago. I was feeling lazy, so I just sliced it on top. I guess ideally one would grate it. Whatever. It worked fine.
Let that sit and absorb overnight and pop it in an oven that's at about 375 for around 40 or so minutes, or until it looks done. Big hit. Wish I had a picture.
It's called "Kitchen Sink" because you can kind of throw whatever into it (except the sink) and it works. No two are the same.
The things you need are: bread, milk, eggs, butter, and cheese. And from there, just see what's lying about.
10 eggs, scrambled into a bowl.
The milk was leftover from a houseguest earlier in the week. She insisted on 1% and got it herself. I put maybe a little less than a pint in the bowl.
A dash of nutmeg. This is a secret and key ingredient. You can't even really tell what it is, when mixed in, but it keeps everything interesting.
I had some leftover butter, about half a stick or so, melted and combined with the milk and egg mixture.
Then, in the pan I took 3 frozen whole-wheat dinner rolls left over from a party about a month ago and sliced them up. I also had about a pound of honey-backed sliced ham from the same party. Frozen ham slices very nicely. I diced it and mixed it into the pan.
If my roommate hadn't just cleaned out the fridge, I would have taken the slightly-old but not too old onions or zucchini and sauted them and thrown them in, too.
Salsa or tomato sauce would also have worked, but I didn't have any. And that really changes the attitude of the dish, so strictly optional.
I poured the milk and egg mixture over the bread and ham. Then put the cheese on top.
The cheese this time was gouda left over from a graduation party a few days ago. I was feeling lazy, so I just sliced it on top. I guess ideally one would grate it. Whatever. It worked fine.
Let that sit and absorb overnight and pop it in an oven that's at about 375 for around 40 or so minutes, or until it looks done. Big hit. Wish I had a picture.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Water Towers
What exactly do they do? I realize that's a dumb question. But are they just for fires, or do they supply the regular water for a building? And why can you only see them in some buildings? Is it only older buildings of a certain size? Even though I have a lot of dumb questions about them, I like them. There's something really pleasing about their shape as they perch on the top of buildings in the city.Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Grilled Mexican corn, Café Habana (New York City)
Just because we didn't conceive of this particular dish ourselves, those of us raised in the Deep South (in the US, that is) can greatly appreciate the Mexican version of corn on the cob.
Corn is my Georgia-native dad's favorite vegetable, and fresh corn, properly prepared (on or off the cob) is one of my favorites as well.
If you are in New York City and happen upon a street fair in the spring or fall, grilled corn is a must. They also do a great job with it at Cafe Habana in the NoLIta neighborhood of Manhattan.
Corn is my Georgia-native dad's favorite vegetable, and fresh corn, properly prepared (on or off the cob) is one of my favorites as well.
If you are in New York City and happen upon a street fair in the spring or fall, grilled corn is a must. They also do a great job with it at Cafe Habana in the NoLIta neighborhood of Manhattan.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
2 Life Observations Made at the Gym
1. I have seen the future, and it is saggy.
2. Some people who look great in their workout clothes look weird in street clothes, and vice versa.
2. Some people who look great in their workout clothes look weird in street clothes, and vice versa.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Artsy
1. I love city-scapes.2. "I'll have what she's having."
3. Why can't the L.E.S. be closer to where I live?
Friday, May 8, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Table Setting
Were I to be registering for china, which I am not, I would register for this one.And I would use it every day.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Beep Beep
I love the design of this stamp series...
I've never ridden in a Mini. I don't know if reality could live up to the hype because they seem wicked awesome. Love the way they look, not sure if they'd deliver in the actuality of driving. I think I'm just too tall. Thoughts?
I've never ridden in a Mini. I don't know if reality could live up to the hype because they seem wicked awesome. Love the way they look, not sure if they'd deliver in the actuality of driving. I think I'm just too tall. Thoughts?
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