Category Archives: prandium

Writer’s high?

Posted on May 27, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I submitted the official first batch of restaurant reviews just before noon today. Now I’m experiencing what I think is akin to runner’s high. I feel elated (endorphins?), and pumped (adrenaline?), and hopeful (faith in dog?). The next batch is … Continue reading →

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Into the slow cooker

Posted on May 26, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I’m well rested from two long shifts in a row at the restaurant. Last night after work, my legs and feet were swollen like balloons. So, I elevated them a while to let the blood drain back to my heart … Continue reading →

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Out of the fire

Posted on May 25, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Last family supper 052502008 Boxed penne rigate pasta cooked al dente Red sauce of unknown origin (house made or jar?) Fresh fennel Fresh parsley Sel In the large family meal flat bottomed pot, all ingredients were mixed together. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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Closed until midnight PST

Posted on May 24, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Working five jobs are no small paws. Thankfully, a fella here at the restaurant switched days with me. Now I’m off Monday to finish up for Tuesday’s deadline. Family meal for 0524008 Boxed fusilli pasta cooked al dente Scrambled eggs … Continue reading →

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My sin, my soul: ri-cot-ta

Posted on May 23, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I pledge here and now to eat as much fresh ricotta this summer as my digestive system and sinuses can tolerate. Maybe it was all the years to wean off smoking and to develop sub-threshold taste detection for sugar and … Continue reading →

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Apple had a great fall

Posted on May 22, 02008 by Daily Prandium

This apple was on display in a bowl at a design shop in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. Somehow it fell, I think on the mouth of a bottle at the other end of the table it was on. Interesting high … Continue reading →

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Back to work

Posted on May 21, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Returning from days breaking from Gotham, I landed here to a beyond full time work mode. Not since the heyday of Internet bubbles have I worked as much as the next few months will demand of me. Seventy to eighty … Continue reading →

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Prandium it forward

Posted on May 20, 02008 by Daily Prandium

A too-brief California prescription ended as it began—hoofing between the Bart station at 16th and meth addict landing, and home for (part of) my stay, lugging bags still too heavy for a chaika frame. On the way heading out, I … Continue reading →

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Specialty food—the innies

Posted on May 19, 02008 by Daily Prandium

The innies have their charm too, but their babies haven’t fully developed into little demi-fruits. Belly buttons are dedicated to Raijin. Buen provecho..

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A girl’s not so secret weapon

Posted on May 18, 02008 by Daily Prandium

In relationships, cooking is my secret weapon, which I use for evil much more than I do for good. I don’t have a problem misleading men into believing that should we date, I would be cooking up a storm to … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Humble Blueberry

Posted on May 17, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Folks, the weather in California couldn’t be perfect-er. It’s been sunny and sweaty up and down the coast. Fujin has blessed us with cooling winds to keep it cool enough. But this isn’t the first time the sun has followed … Continue reading →

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A food stroll through the Lower East Side

Posted on May 16, 02008 by Daily Prandium

New York is one of those places, maybe THE place, where you can have a laundry list of food places that you want to hit. At least I do. I keep a running list of restaurants I want to try … Continue reading →

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The lovely downward spiral—when PMS and research deadlines collide

Posted on May 15, 02008 by Daily Prandium

For the past few days, I have been on a culinary adventure. Here, I use the term lightly, very lightly. I usually consider myself a healthy eater and I love to cook. So, I make fantastic dishes at home and … Continue reading →

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Eat younger

Posted on May 14, 02008 by Daily Prandium

As the owner of a skincare studio in Breckenridge, Colorado, I am not only interested in using the best topical treatments to retain youthful, healthy skin but also in understanding which foods benefit the skin from within. What we eat … Continue reading →

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Go west young prandium woman

Posted on May 13, 02008 by Daily Prandium

One of the girls in class brought tiny homemade chilé and cheese tamales for everyone. Seeing them in their cooler reminded me of the tamale lady in San Francisco. I think I’ll try finding her this weekend. Wish me luck. … Continue reading →

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Party rages on at the apple

Posted on May 12, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Kind of moody spooky. The apple remains and I’m figuring the residents have been enjoying quite a time for themselves. Though a few birds have come around to check things out. Maybe it’ll be time soon for the residents to … Continue reading →

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That’s not Mister Cone

Posted on May 12, 02008 by Daily Prandium

But the shiny new ice cream trucks rolling around town are sure to give the old hometown favourite and Mister Softee a run for their sprinkles. The hand model was a no-show, so sorry if this isn’t the most artful … Continue reading →

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Picturing pesto ricotta omelette

Posted on May 11, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Here are pictures from the study-aid omelette I made the other day. I confess. The past few omelette’s I’ve made stuck to the pan. The key really is to lower the flame once the beaten eggs are poured in. Slow … Continue reading →

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Specialty food—belly button

Posted on May 10, 02008 by Daily Prandium

The final write is on through Monday night. I’ll head out momentstarily to sequester at the library for the rest of the afternoon. The technology dogs above are still mad I left them for the food dogs above. They’ve decided … Continue reading →

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Water on Tap—Upper East Side edition

Posted on May 9, 02008 by Daily Prandium

For this week’s Water on Tap, Daily Prandium checked in with health food restaurants in Gotham’s Upper East Side to see if they filter tap water served to patrons. Candle 79 154 E 79th St | Btwn Lex & 3rd … Continue reading →

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Locked in the tower, again

Posted on May 8, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Today begins my customary semester-end sequestration. With the exception of happy hour drinks tomorrow to celebrate with folks from the program who are graduating, I’m back in lock down mode. It will last through Monday night when final edits are … Continue reading →

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Working for my daily prandium

Posted on May 7, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Last week I started working at a restaurant, a small hip Italian bistro in the West Village. I’m not telling you which place. If you’re in my grad program, then you know where. Otherwise, tant pis. As part of the … Continue reading →

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It looks almost like a black hole

Posted on May 6, 02008 by Daily Prandium

But it’s a bowl of oat bran. They say it’s good for the heart. Bon nuit..

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Feliz palomitas

Posted on May 5, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Despite an unrelenting craving for spicy, fat California burritos, I opted to stay in for Cinco de Mayo this year. Instead, I made some huevos and palomitas. Fairway is selling paloma dorada and paloma blanca by India Tree. These bags … Continue reading →

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Prandium this week

Posted on May 4, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Since last posting Prandium this week, I’ve enjoyed quite a few restaurant cena. The other night, one of the Restaurant girls introduced me to black truffle-infused honey at Otto. On bread with fresh ricotta, I have fallen for my new … Continue reading →

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Sakura crush

Posted on May 3, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens was a well-attended event yesterday afternoon. Despite the crowds and traffic, luckily, we were able to find a parking spot on the street right near the entrance. More good karma. Just as we … Continue reading →

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Rainy day oat bran

Posted on May 2, 02008 by Daily Prandium

The time is 12 noon Pacific time. Have you enjoyed your cholesterol lowering oat bran today? Buen provecho..

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Daily Prandium—May edition

Posted on May 1, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Welcome to the May edition of Daily Prandium. I hope you enjoyed last month’s as much as I enjoyed eating, foraging, and tapping it all. As usual, there are plenty of goodies to tap about upcoming. May will see new … Continue reading →

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Blueberry pancakes and senseless self-promotion

Posted on April 30, 02008 by Daily Prandium

After a meeting with a fella from my department, I followed a craving for blueberry pancakes to Coffee in the West Village. This is one of the exceptions to my no blueberries except from New Jersey in July rule. I’ll … Continue reading →

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A good prandium

Posted on April 29, 02008 by Daily Prandium

For those of you still wondering what the hades prandium is, here is a pretty near-perfect picture of one. The natural lighting is just about spot on too. I’m still crunching, like a hard pretzel, through tomorrow night. For those … Continue reading →

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Rain days

Posted on April 28, 02008 by Daily Prandium

The monsu and its residents seem to be enjoying their new locale. Rain days in Gotham are perfect for staying in and getting work done. If it rains straight through the 13th, is fine with me. I won’t feel guilty … Continue reading →

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Sakura are blooming

Posted on April 27, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Seventeen days left. Still working on edits and writing. But wanted to share and care some beautiful sakura with you and you and you. If you’ve any romantic inclinations, this is the season to prepare a picnic lunch for a … Continue reading →

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A bowl of oat bran

Posted on April 26, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Have you eaten your oat bran today? Eighteen days left in the term. Writing and editing continues. Buen provecho et bon nuit..

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