Onion Pie Vanity

I just finished baking a red onion pie with a cheese scone crust, and it turned out so well I just thought I'd announce it to the world (or at least the small slice of it that reads my blog.)

Marshmallows

So, I know I haven't blogged in a while. I'm working on a new film project, and when I'm absorbed into the world of film, not much will bring me out. Sadly, marshmallows did. I love marshmallows. I'm probably one of the only people over the age of seven who gets excited when the multi-colored Peeps come out each year. The other day I found this website called www.plushpuffs.com. They make gourmet, hand-crafted marshmallows in flavors like Kona Coffee Crunch, Orange Honey, and Chocolate Chippetta. They're kind of expensive, so I haven't tried any yet, but they look really good. I think Martha Stewart had a thing on making marshmallows one time (not that I watch Martha Stewart...) Maybe, one of these days, when I have nothing better to do (Ha!), I'll make some gourmet, hand-crafted marshmallows, and wonder yet again why puffed sugar tastes so good.

(And wonder why in the world I was crazy enough to make them!)

Mama Mia!

I used to hate cooking. This, I have now discovered, is because I refused to follow a recipe (hence mishaps such as catching the oven on fire or creating cherry yogurt scrambled eggs.) But I've since discovered how much fun cooking is when you have a good recipe to follow. Everyday Italian has delicious, easy recipes that trick my friends into thinking I can cook. Some of my favorite recipes thus far are the Beef and Cheese Manicotti, Fruit Salad with White Wine Sauce, and Chocolate Tiramisu. (The tiramisu is heaven. And that's not just me being an over-exaggerating author.)

Food, Glorious Food! (Blue Sky Soda Edition)

I have loved Blue Sky all natural sodas since I first tried them, but yesterday I found one that was especially glorious (I'm serious 'bout my food, ya'll!) It's called White Tea Soda Pomegranate. Before all you picky eaters squeal "ewwwww!" and wrinkle your noses at me, let me say that it doesn't taste weird at all: sorta like a 7up Plus without the Splenda aftertaste. Plus, white tea and pomegranates contain natural antioxidants which help to shield your skin from the sun and prevent aging. Sounds like a pretty good anti-wrinkle routine for me!

Added bonus: the can looks pretty.

Favorite Book

I was always the sort of girl who was "anti-domestic skills."
Then I realized how incredibly awesome it can be to actually rely on yourself, not others, for cooking. The other day I found this cookbook, How to Be A Domestic Goddess, by Nigella Lawson. It's irreverent, funny, and treats cooking with a level of respect often reserved for art books, yet revels in the sheer messiness of it (one of my favorite parts.) Favorite recipes thus far? White Chocolate Macadamia Brownies, Chocolate Orange Cake, Pizza Rustica and White Chocolate Banana Cherry Cupcakes.

What's inspiring me right now? Nachos. They're cheesy, salty, crunchy, gooey, and don't have sugar, which is good because I'm on a no sugar kick right now. Go watch an artsy film, or paint, or listen to BB King and eat some nachos. Heaven.