Yearly Archives: 2006

Instead of making the red lentil soup I talked about yesterday, I braved the hurricane winds last night to go to Safeway and threw togther my own recipe. It was the perfect thing for dinner during last night’s storm and was a snap to make. Here are the instructions: 1 slice of ham steak, diced1…

There is only one word to describe today’s weather….blustery. Isn’t that the best description for the windy, rainy, terribleness that is going on outside? Even the scary thunderstorm icon is back on Google. Yuck. When the weather is this bad, it calls for cooking soup. I found this recipe for Red Lentil Soup in Gourmet’s…

The de Young Museum bookstore was having a sale last Saturday and I picked up a fabulous book called “Entertaining is Fun!” (why they were selling it at an art museum? you’ve got me) This book was originally published in 1941 by interior decorating whiz Dorothy Draper. Draper’s interior design focused on bright contrasting colors…

Two of my friends came for a visit this weekend. These are friends that I made way back in Junior High, which is very special because I was not particularly cute or nice when I was 13. It’s comforting to have friends that go this far back because you know that they have seen you…

One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2006 was to find a way to volunteer in San Francisco. Back in southern California, I was on a few committees and really enjoyed volunteering. But finding the right kind of organization to join in San Francisco has been tough. The standard groups, such as Friends of Library,…

I learned something new today! Behold, the Tulipiere! Isn’t it fantastic?! I couldn’t find an official definition online or in the dictionary…but I think it’s pretty much just a vase designed with special holes or fingers for arranging bulb flowers. Here is a plain white example and here is a more ornate sample with an…

When we moved to San Francisco a few months ago, I left our old cheapo full-length mirror behind and vowed to get something better. Apparently this is a little bit harder than I thought. For the last six months, I have been relying on Rob and the medicine cabinet to be my mirror…this will not…

Warning: This post contains dangerous levels of sentimental transportation. May not be appropriate for the Sarcasticas of the world. I thought Rob and I broke the cuteness barrier back in October when we started riding around Golden Gate park on a skateboard together. I ride in the front and steer while Rob rides on the…

Living in San Francisco can sometimes be such a bizarre experience. But it also has its “magical” moments. Like yesterday, when the postman amazingly managed to fit an 800 page InStyle magazine, six letters and a catalog into a four inch wide mailbox . Or when dollar coins appear in the pockets of your favorite…

I may host the San Francisco Ladies Activity Club party in March since no one else has signed up yet. Actually, I am excited to host my second event! So far, my idea is to throw a cupcake frosting party. Since cupcakes are a) delicious b) easy to make/decorate and c) uber trendy right now…