The Beyonce of Blogging

Merry Christmas!

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:23:28 -0500

Shadow

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Cute animal video of the day

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:14:51 -0500

Panda surprise

Via Andrea Harner.

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yummy cocktail

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:01:12 -0500

cocktail

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My kind of horoscope

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 16:14:14 -0500

My kind of horoscope -- Thanksgiving side dishes by sign! [via Salli Vates']

Capricorn Side Dishes (December 22 - January 19)
Workaholic Capricorns can be a challenge to get to your table... so tempt them with mention of the fine foods you will be serving. These guests possess a black sense of humor that can add just the twist your party needs. Caviar and champagne are two Capricorn favorites – but they love all kinds of foods, as long as they are high quality. The mixed, caramelized flavors of Collard Greens with Sweet Onion and Maple Cured Bacon, and Roasted Root Vegetables will satisfy their tastes.

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flour + water + yeast + salt + time = bread!

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:16:19 -0500

I read Mark Bittman's piece on no-knead bread last week and after watching the video, became convinced that maybe even I could bake some decent bread. The only challenging aspect of this recipe is the planning that's required around 12-18 hours of rising, plus a second 2 hours of rising, plus 45-60 minutes of baking. That's nearly 24 hours.

The time was right last night so I mixed the flour, water, yeast and salt before I went to bed. Late this afternoon and 18+ hours later, it was looking good and I prepped the dough for the final 2 hours of rising before it went into the oven and 45 minutes later, voila! Beautiful bread!

Ridiculously simple and delicious.

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more lunch dogs

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:31:22 -0500

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lunch time dogs

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:22:22 -0500

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Less than 24 hours

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:15:04 -0500

Countdown

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Lunch at Blue Smoke

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:33:21 -0500

lunch at Blue Smoke

A rich lunch of sides at Blue Smoke: collard greens (a little too much pork/sweetness for me, am I actually saying that?), mac n' cheese, and hush puppies.

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BAMN! Automat

nobody@vox.com(Alaina) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:30:50 -0500

BAMN! automat

BAMN burgers

BAMN! Automat. I didn't try anything, but it certainly is a novel concept.

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