January 10, 2013

My 9 year old self would be so excited about the now effortless bat cave bangs I’ve got going on every morning. No meticulous combing and mass quantities of Aqua Net for me!

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January 9, 2013

I thought this time *for sure* he was going to let me take a good picture of him.

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Apparently not.

January 8, 2013

Some sort of neighborhood craziness involving a fire truck, cop car, and some sort of city vehicle with lights.

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January 7, 2013

Back on the right track: parsnip and leek hashed browns with prosciutto and fried egg.

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January 6, 2013

Talde: last meal before straightening up & flying right.

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January 5, 2013

Today we tackled MoMA. Highlights included an exhibit on the Quay Brothers and the design wing (furniture, architecture & product design).

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Ginger Curry Carrot Soup

This simple carrot soup comes together in no time at all and makes for a hearty, healthy weeknight meal. Paleo friendly, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

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Ginger Curry Carrot Soup

Based on Simple Ginger Carrot Soup by Paleomg

1 1/2 lb. bag carrots, chopped
4 c. vegetable broth
1/4 c. coconut milk
1 yellow onion
3 inches ginger
3 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 palm full curry
2 tsp. garam masala
Salt & white pepper to taste
Drizzle grapeseed or walnut oil (optional)
Toasted pecans for garnish (optional)

Halve and slice the onion thin, mince the garlic and peel & mince the ginger. Heat a large pot over medium and add the coconut oil. Add the onion, garlic & ginger and cook until the onions are translucent. You don’t want to burn them, so stir frequently as you are chopping the carrots into large-ish chunks and gathering your other ingredients. I let my onions go until they were just beginning to brown at the edges, and they were terrific.

When your aromatics are where you want them and the carrots are ready, add carrots along with stock and coconut milk. Stir and add the curry and garam masala with some salt and white pepper. Simmer 20 minutes or until the carrots are soft.

Once the carrots are soft, blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternately, you can use a food processor or blender.

Return to the pot and taste for seasoning. Add more if needed. Simmer an additional 10 minutes or until your desired thickness is reached.

Drizzle with a little oil and top with toasted pecans if desired.

Serves 2 for dinner + 1 for lunch.

January 4, 2013

Williamsburg

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January 3, 2013

Playing tour guide in Manhattan.

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January 2, 2013

Trying something new: Moldavian food. It certainly isn’t healthy, but it sure was good. Some sort of farmer cheese dumpling, a meat dumpling, a fried potato and onion bread thing, a kielbasa and pea dish, and polenta balls stuffed with bacon and topped with feta & deep fried pork belly.

Back to the eating like we should schedule on Monday.

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