What We Ate Wednesday: Raw And Rushed

May 10th, 2011 - posted under: The Food » Food Styles

Monday marked the start of my second all-raw trial! It was also the day I dove head first into my next project, which is on a ridiculously short deadline. Dining was light and the workload was heavy, but Waits and I managed to have a good time (we always do!) Why is raw food just [...]

What We Ate Wednesday: Damian’s Birthday

May 4th, 2011 - posted under: The Food » Food Styles

On Monday night we had “Thanksgiving in May”. We should do that more often. This past Monday, my dearest celebrated his 32nd year. When I asked him, “What do you want for your birthday dinner?”, I’d expected him to reply with some favorite restaurant – maybe Lebanese, or Ethiopian like the last few years. But [...]

What We Ate Wednesday: Day X

April 27th, 2011 - posted under: The Food » Food Styles

In contrast to last week’s fiasco, this Monday was the polar opposite. Positively unremarkable in every way, this day was sort of like a “template”. The foundation, the blank canvas. I don’t have a lot of days like this, because life is crazy and tends to fill up, but if someone asked me “What is [...]

What We Ate Wednesday: Fallout Edition

April 20th, 2011 - posted under: The Food » Food Styles

Remember last Wednesday, and how everything was all “gee whiz so serene” in those pictures, all bright natural light and perfectly plated food. Remember? Well, lest you think my life is always like that, may I present this week. This Monday that started with that little monster up there, looking oh-so-innocent after dragging me out [...]

What We Ate Wednesday

April 13th, 2011 - posted under: The Food » Food Styles

Last weekend, while relaxing on my mini vacation, I discovered an awesome new blog. Spabettie features frequently vegan, always gluten free, and beautifully photographed food. And the author is a Portlander! I love me some good food porn, and I was particularly intrigued by her participation in the rising Internet meme, What I Ate Wednesdays. [...]