Things That I'm Into: Cats in Bathtubs

Liz Lemon is obsessed with our shower. She loves getting in right after one of us has showered. Sometimes I'll come home and she's just chillin there.

She's a total weirdo.

(some of you know the awesome song I wrote while in istanbul, "cats on roman ruins." my new song I've been singing is "cats in boystown bathtubs").

Things That I'm Into: Padron Peppers

So you are supposed to eat Padron peppers by frying in olive oil then sprinkling with sea salt, and eating them whole.  SUPPOSEDLY they are generally pretty mild but wikipedia says that about 1 in 10 can be spicy.

I don't know if it is the climate here compared to spain, but our experience (and the friends we have subjected this painful experience to) is that maybe 1 in 10 of the ones growing in our garden is mild. The rest are painfully, painfully spicy. But still delicious. 

(C before she was in pain.)

(V in pain. Lots of pain.)

Things That I'm Into: Katniss

Isn't she just the HANDSOMEST?!?!?

Habits so far: eating us out of house and home, wanting to be on my lap, head, chest at all times, spazzing out and running into walls, looking like an old man, trying to eat my hair ties, growling at Liz Lemon, trying not to be photographed.

Things That I'm Into: Liz Lemon

Isn't she JUST THE CUTEST????!?!?!?!?

Habits so far: hanging out in the bathtub, knocking earrings off of whatever random place I left them, rolling over on her back so you can pet her stomach, not wanting to be on my lap ever, purring her face off.

Things That I'm Into: Apologizing for Slacking on Extracurriculars

I've been MIA! I'm sorry. Shit went down, as per usual.* But I'm back and better than ever. Promise.

* Out of town guests, end of summer business, medical issues, laziness, becoming a new pet parent, friends moving away, friends moving here, getting used to my new job, etcetera.

image found here. 

Things That I'm Into: The Kids are All Right

I loved this movie for a lot of different reasons. It reminded me of the good parts of living in LA. Mark Ruffalo is ADORABLE.  The Joni Mitchell sing-a-long is reminiscent of my family dinners growing up.  It has a smart script and interesting characters. Good soundtrack.  The teenagers are thoughtful instead of total dipshits, like they are usually portrayed in movies. Highly recommend!

Things That I'm Into: August Asian-Inspired Meal

So apparently this blog is on a food kick? Sorry about that. Will get back to other nonsense soon, promise.

We've been getting Kohlrabi in our CSA, and didn't even know enough about it (like, um, its name) to google it to find out about it. Luckily Chrystal used to work at a nursery and knows lots of smart things about plants, including what Kohlrabi is and how to prepare it. Especially when it is super hot out and you don't want to cook much. Turns out it tastes like Jicama (to me).  Delicious and refreshing. 

Menu:

Kohlrabi/Cucumber Salad with Soy Sauce Maple Dressing. 

Kohlrabi Greens Chips

Siracha Hummos (a revelation! definitely making this again)

No-knead bread