Tag Archives: photography

Getting figgy with it

Posted on September 27, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I’ve been up to something this week. It happens to include eating quite a lot of figs. No, I’m not exploring new or revisited options in bulimia. Actually, I can eat fruit for days and suffer no trouble in a … Continue reading →

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Friday night debate

Posted on September 26, 02008 by Daily Prandium

It’d be a fine night for another anchovy pizza with seltzer or a beer. Buen provecho..

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Naval gazing Thursdays

Posted on September 25, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Journalism is kicking my @$$. Though today’s class was abbreviated; TH had to fly off to some place and sent class on a field trip to the library for a meeting with the journalism subject librarian to review databases and … Continue reading →

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Creating a World that can Feed Itself

Posted on September 24, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Michael Pollan sat on a panel last week with Sonal Shah, a development expert at Google.org and Hugh Grant, the CEO of Monsanto. He e-mailed a link to the video; it’s available here:

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Woolly forecast

Posted on September 23, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I captured the little fella after nearly rolling over him with my horseless carriage. Yes, I am a mad swirver when avoiding critters, assorted vermin, even and especially long-legged rats on the road. I never fully recovered from when, during … Continue reading →

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Hindu beef

Posted on September 18, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I’m only reluctantly returning to this post. I ate this meal at a Korean restaurant in midtown. It was a fine enough meal. Tasty. But it was disturbing for me. My dear sister-friend from India now eats beef. She had … Continue reading →

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Hope and dash

Posted on September 10, 02008 by Daily Prandium

A beautiful mosaic of a bleak, dying, wintry landscape on a lousy day. I felt like the broken bare tree towards the left. A word to the wise from one who was not until that day.. Don’t put your huevos … Continue reading →

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Inverted triangle

Posted on August 29, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Ha. It’s a visual pun. ’cause I’m punny like this and like that.. In food writing class last autumn, we learned of journalism’s inverted triangle. Starting next week, I’ll learn the secrets of today’s journalism. This one’s for the teachers … Continue reading →

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Adding value to a pb sammich

Posted on August 26, 02008 by Daily Prandium

I gleaned this from a friend who did not tell me explicitly that what he was saying was off the record. So, I should be safe from any copyright infringement or privacy violation for tapping this here. Though I did … Continue reading →

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A celebratory seltzer

Posted on August 18, 02008 by Daily Prandium

This seltzer is dedicated to a recently minted peanut. And to the little peanut Q, an IOU for seltzers—in a cone or in a dish, whichever as you wish—as soon as your little hands can hold them. Buen provecho..

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These things we cherish

Posted on June 13, 02008 by Daily Prandium

The passion for destruction.. ..is also a creative passion. Ciao..

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Eat $#@! and die

Posted on June 5, 02008 by Daily Prandium

The graphic was designed by a guy from Portland, OR. I bought a bunch of his stickers at Villians on Haight in San Francisco a few weeks ago. But they didn’t have his name on hand. I figured I’d be … Continue reading →

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The incredible readable Eggcyclopedia

Posted on May 29, 02008 by Daily Prandium

One of the resources I use when writing lists the American Egg Board’s Eggcyclopedia in the bibliography. This is my new favourite resource of the week. It provides detailed information for all things egg related, from air cell to foam, … Continue reading →

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Summer intersession free read

Posted on May 28, 02008 by Daily Prandium

During winter and summer breaks, I can get around to the pile of books there’s no time to read during the class terms. I call these intersession free reads. Since my work schedule for the summer just changed, I finally … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Smoke break

Posted on April 25, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Writing and editing under deadlines. If I were still a smoker, now would make a fine time to step out onto my balcony. But, the only thing smoking, or smoked, in this house was the brook trout from the greenmarket. … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of morning delights

Posted on March 31, 02008 by Daily Prandium

Herein concludes the March edition of Daily Prandium. Bon nuit..

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Fromages et deux mains

Posted on March 21, 02008 by Daily Prandium

A week in Vermont ended this afternoon lunching at a brew pub in Burlington on a boat of cheese fries and gravy. I enjoyed a bite into nostalgia to seeming endless days shushing occasional powder slopes at Killington, evenings sneaking … Continue reading →

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