So I returned the crappy blender/food processor to real,- and bought a Mr. Magic instead, which apparently is like the Magic Bullet blender. Let me say, I LOVE my Mr. Magic. He has been very good to me so far. I made the Chickpeas in Romesco Sauce and I thought it turned out divine, accompanied by sauteed broccoli and Creamy Polenta from Radiant Health Inner Wealth.
One of Shawn's and my favorite meals so far was lasagna! It was the creamiest lasagna I have eaten in many years, thanks to a hint on the Barilla box to use a bechamel sauce. I melted about 1/4 cup margarine in a saucepan, added about 1/4 cup flour and 2 cups of soymilk, and cooked the mixture until it was boiling and thickened. Then I added a dash of nutmeg and salt. I layered the bechamel sauce, lasagna noodles, spinach, tofu ricotta, and tomato sauce and cooked it until it was bubbling beautifully. The result isn't very pretty, but oooh was it delicious.
Shawn and I went to the all-vegan Cafe Vux for a brunch buffet on the afternoon before my birthday. The cafe is beautiful and charming, but I was somewhat confused by what they considered brunch. There was an assortment of salads and dips, some lime seitan, warm rolls, fresh fruit, and granola. It was definitely more on the lunch side of brunch, but it was pretty tasty. I think I would return for one of their bagel sandwiches or Belgian waffles. Mmmm...waffles.
The next day, Shawn came home from work with a huge box for me. I was busy cooking dinner, so I decided to wait to open it, but while I was cooking it dawned on me what it contained....
Ta-da!
Beatles Rock Band!!!
We played after dinner and again the next evening, which was Shawn's birthday. It was that night that I noticed something weird going on with my face. My right eye was watering a lot, but I thought that might be from looking at the screen so much while we were playing Rock Band. Later on though, the right side of my face started twitching, which was definitely not normal. When I woke up on Wednesday I realized that the whole right side of my face couldn't move normally, which it turns out is due to Bell's Palsy. Now I have a cold on top of that and I feel pretty awful. But I look great with my lopsided smile and funky eye patch, right?
Ok, hopefully I won't have too many more exciting heath problems to share after this. I just can't help myself!
hey mr. magic,
ReplyDeletei want to make chickpea romesco! Roman -esco
i hope you and your face feel better soon <3
I got to play Beatles Rock Band while visiting friends in NY a couple weeks ago! I thought of you the whole time. <3
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ReplyDeleteI didn't realize who you were at first!!!! Where are you now??? You need to update this blog. Your lasagna looks soooo good.
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