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Chicken Noodle Soup

Okay so this is not quite cooking for one, but I had a bunch of random veggies that were threatening to rot if I didn't use em up. Seriously, they were on the edge. So, culinarily disinclined me, took it on myself to make a (mostly) home concocted chicken noodle soup. This ones all me, aside from the main stars. (Side note: I am trying to devour a second helping as I type this up) It's darn tasty and will last me the rest of the week with some to spare for a willing soul or two. I'm sure for those experienced and talented cooks out there it is no secret, but for the folks who are like me let it be known: cooking is an EXCELLENT way to build your confidence, not just in the kitchen but in life. I guess it's about being well rounded.

Tomato surprise

With the old man at sea I've been left to fend for myself. This is especially intimidating when it comes to meal time! I'm not much of a cook, or a great baker; I think I've found the key though. Cooking for one! He always wants me to cook for him, but I get all nervous and shy and can never commit fully to an extravagant meal. I think the main deterrent is the idea that what I'm digging he might not be, in addition to never having prepared a really super yummy meal, ever.

I think it's all going to change for the better though. I picked up Judith Jones' The Pleasure of Cooking for One at Chapters and after reading it a lightbulb went of. Something just clicked. I'm not afraid to eat crappy food; over cooked pasta, tough chicken. I'm not afraid to choke down a meal gone wrong. And so I become fearless in the kitchen! My first attempt at following but not following a recipe was on a simple spaghetti with homemade tomato and garlic sauce.

I found the recipe at Use Real Butter, the Ship's Captain's Tomato Garlic Sauce is a really simple and kinda fun recipe. I've never blanched anything before, and found it really funny to be peeling tomatoes and scooping out the guts! Maybe because it was my first time, maybe I was just really enjoying the pleasures of cooking - for me! Anyhow, I had a really great time and that led to me making bread later on that night!!!!!! That's another story though.

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Unicorns are real

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Paper hearts

Fanciful and exquisite paper sculptures by Anna-Wili Highfield

Peru (me &) You

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shake things up

make life simple and love with all your emotions.

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A Fatal Attraction

1 Teamo - Best Top I have ever seen
2 y3 Kimpu Canvas&Leather Sneaks - Perfect for fall sneaking
3+4 T by Alexander Wang One Shoulder Tank - Uh soul shockingly beautiful
5 Surface to Air
6 Slow and Steady Wins the Race Hinged Glasses - No a glasses girl, but these are awful cool
7 Rachel Comey Marcy Heel - Sweet and practical, add black tights.
8 Pamela Love Bear Rings - Who does not love bears?
9 Oak Black Label Combo Leggings - Walking sex, perfect for my space tramp outfit
10 Olivia Harris White Ball Hobo - Something to offset all this black
11+12 Luna Luz Drop Crotch - A pair of basic comfortable pants, must
13 Harmon Fisherman Pants - A more real world friendly take on the Luna Luz pants
14 Finsk Fur Pony Wedge - To die for, but not the ponies I hope :(
15 Acne Jeans (HOLY FUCKING SHIT) Atacoma Wedge - To kill for, watch out
16+17 Alexander Wang Textured Wool Coat - Wrapped in fashion for winter
18 80%20 The Zoey Geisha - Hot hot hot shoes, would really like to make these a staple