Love doesn't know that there's a pretty good chance you're going to leave. Love doesn't see that you're not in love with me anymore. Love doesn't care if you prance around In your underwear. Love has no bounds. Love wonders from time to time. If you don't love me. Somebody else will. Darling if you won't somebody else will love me. By The Shivers.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Shananigans
Even though I've been laggin on post. Doesn't mean I haven't been up to no good. Actuall that should be a sign that I've been up to no good. ;)
I owe you all posts on my last trip to Sonoma, more Mission stops, and even Embarcadero.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Moosic!
My next suggestion is Sylan Esso. I have her newest album. I love "wolf" because I love howl. Do you?! You should try howling it's fun. Hey mami is another great track. I'm listening to "dreamt bruises right now" . Her sound has an electro sound with her vocals and witty lyrics supporting the track. I don't know what I'm saying?! Lol. Just listen to her. I also like her track, "coffee" but more because I love coffee. But I don't think she is talking about coffee. I wish. Coffee. Will you wrap your arms around me? Please?
Thursday, October 2, 2014
It's not an accident
It's not an accident that I like going to the farmers market. Did you know that it was Filipinos that started farmers markets in Stockton and then the folks over here on the bay thought, "hey we need those too." And then the idea spread. Palenke that's what the outdoor market is called in Tagalog. I do have memories of shopping for groceries with my grandma both in Guam and in the Philippines in a real palenke. My grandmother had a stall at one where she sold snacks. Yum! (Source: guest professor speaker at the Filipino Festival)
Me at the farmers market at the ferry building in the city. Fun fact: I went to 3 different farmers market in one weekend! Ridiculous.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Happy with Hazel
Last Friday was the first time I officially hosted an event and it was with the help of my sister. I was helping her host a Motives cosmetic party and I like make up so I actually wanted to host this party. My sister called the event, "happy with hazel," and even made the cutest Invitations.
First came the menu planning. People sometimes ask me where my ideas for food come from. I think my food muse is always nearby and she is there to always inspire me. Sometimes it's a dish I've seen on a menu or recipe. Recently they really are inspired by trips to the farmers market. "Come try a fresh date." "What would you do with this?" "Cheese plate or make bacon wrapped date." Ooh ok. I will do that!
Cocktail of the night:
Mezcal Mule
Mezcal, ginger beer, lemon, lime, and mint. Later in the evening this had cucumber.
Dish #1: bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese. You just take bacon cut in half. Remove pit of date and stuff. I stuffed mine with a soft sheep cheese. And then wrap with bacon. Use a toothpick to hold together. This can be prepped night before, and then just thrown into oven right before party. While this dish is good served hot, it is also good served room temp. So it's easy to prepare in advance.
Item #2 was a rustic hummus. Hummus does not have to be blended. You can smush beans halfway. I used white and garbanzo beans, mix it with purple onions, avocado, garlic, cilantro, parsley, tahini, lime. lemon, and a good olive oil. I served it with lavash crackers. This is a good thing for a party because you can prep it night before and your guest will have something to eat right when arrive. If you prep night before I suggest adding avocado right before serving though.
Dish #3 "crack a plate" Brie on just made crostini, served with a peach bourbon or Arabian apple jam.
Dish #4. Fries with parsley and Parmesan. I just used frozen shoestring fries, baked, added freshy gratsd Parmesan and parsley!
Dessert:
cardamom and orange choclate ice cream served with a lavender shortbread cookie and dressed with a sweet guerztiminer "almost vinegar"
This was supposed to be served with fresh figs I had picked up but forgot about it when serving but nobody noticed of course. But sad I have a basket of figs to eat by myself now.
See. Hosting and menu planning is easy peasy.
So lessons learned.
For the guests that stayed later they even got an "appetif" of ginger pineapple keffir water served with strawberry, cucumber, lemon, and mint.
1) my place is small. And it gets hot when I cook. Guest were sweating up in here for as long as the oven was on. I would have tried to get all the baking done before the guest arrived. This was not possible though bc most guest pretty much arrived soon after I got home which was I was expecting of course. Regardless it was not something I took into acct when I had planned the cooking while they arrive. Also a good host will not still be prepping while guest have arrive. But remember I was helping host and was not main event thrower.
2) write down every component of my menu somewhere such as a board. I wrote down my menu. But I did not write down ALL components. It was helpful though. As I read it and went "oh yes oh yes I wanted to make fries." I forgot to add the figs in the moment too as I mentioned. I also forgot to add cucumbers to the cocktails. Darnit!
3) remember the name of items you served. Everyone liked the cheese but what did I say when everyone goes, "what type of cheese is this?" I actually just realIzed now I could have looked in the trash for the wrapper and go above and beyond. But instead I blurted out it was called "crack a plate" at the market. Hah.
The cocktail:
Mmm fries.
The "appertif" of keffir.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Lykke Li -WCW (woman crush wed)
Here's my tour of her music and what it means to me. I'll have to start with her first album. Indulge me, I need concert/music friends!
So one song I first liked was "Let it Fall" where she talks about how she likes to cry. Sounds familiar? Funny thing I could not understand her, so I thought she was saying "So happy" and then I found out she was talking about crying, and I liked the song even more. A happy tune with sad words. I like the contradiction
"I like it salt. I like it wet. I like my makeup in a mess. So I weep. It feels so good when I let my water fall. And I won't stop until my tears are all shed."
I like to indulge in my sad feelings. Listen to songs. Watch a certain movie. And I can cry for a whole week too. Oh to be a girl.
http://youtu.be/CMOOVUhxXcg
"Little Bit" -- "Hand's down I'm too proud love, but with eyes shut it's you that I am thinking of. I think I'm a little bit in love with you but only if you are a little bit in love with me." Is that possible to be a little bit in love? Nope.
http://youtu.be/G6Qqhhlb3T0
Dance Dance Dance. "I was a dancer after all." I've always said, "I can't dance." But then I grew up and realized that I can. Maybe in my strange way but I can, Here is a version of Dance Dance Dance, which is with Bon Ivar, another band I love. But try to look for the one on her album too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgbTvfCgSk
"Everyone but me." For those days you don't feel like being in the crowd. "Everybody is dancing. I don't want to. Everybody is drinking, I don't want to. Everybody is using, I don't need one." Maybe the club isn't good all the time right? I've had a lot of these moments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wkDfujp0CQ
OK. For her 2nd album. A lot darker and a little more poetic.
You can tell with the first single on the album. Watch the music video and see how mysterious the lyrics and the video has become. But this still a good catchy song. "I follow you to deep sea baby." Love that. Since I love the ocean. But the video made me LOL, because I decided to wear cute heels to the concert, and then I took the BART home, and then walked barefoot home. Yah I did. She runs barefoot in the video. And that kiss is so good in the video.
http://youtu.be/vZYbEL06lEU
Ok I Love this one "Sadness is a Blessing." You must watch this video. Shows you how cookoo she is. And I mean that in a the best way possible "Sadness is a blessing. Sadness is my boyfriend. Sadness, I'm your girl." I could not agree more with that line. I would not be as happy as I am if I were never sad. And I'm single now, so sadness you are my boyfriend. I'm your gal. I've begged him not go. Yes I've done this too.
http://youtu.be/Xu-b3u5jDiU
For most recent album you wonder, "Who has she fallen in love with and left and longs for?" This album is more painful to hear.
This one is called "Sleeping Alone."
Cannot get used to. Cannot forget you. Will I get used to sleeping alone? I never used to. I didn't get to, never get used to sleeping alone. Tomorrow's a long time. Getting so alone. I love you a loved you a long time. I loved you long. Someday somehow. Somewhere down the line. You save your heart for mine we'll meet again. Will I get used to? Cannot forget you. Don't want to get used to dancing alone." Dancing alone. This is just what I just did. I saw the show alone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB1aoelO_Ow
One more. And also a good one.
never gonna love again
"Every time the rain falls think of me on a lonely highway. How can we turn around the heartache? I'm never gonna love again. Baby wait a long time, before you love somebody new. Can we start all over again because I'm never gonna love again?"
Ugh OK,. Heart hurts now. Must stop writing.
http://youtu.be/O-tMD2Tqt5w
And to end WCW, Lykke Li said during her show, "This is the girliest city I have every been to!" Hah. Cute.
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