january 2012

kingdom advancement...... i will return in february.

kiss the cook : my signature chicken curry

the elements

brown rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini
1 1/2 - 2  tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
3/4 cup reduced fat coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, sliced or shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
chili sauce/thai chilies (optional)

the method

• cook brown rice.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7   minutes.
• sprinkle with the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• add chopped zuchini and continue to cook until hot throughout.
• add the yogurt and coconut milk and simmer gently for 3 minutes. stir in the salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
• remove from heat.
• divide the rice and chicken among individual bowls, spoon the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the cilantro and chili.

xo

hotstuff.

i have never really made new year's resolutions. as my favorite hobby is self-improvement, i make resolutions all year long.  some i keep, some i don't.  what i don't do is decide one day to begin to do something forever and expect my mind to stay on board the boat.  i'm a gradual girl.  i've found that a blast of motivation is essential early on, but it's the slow burn that manifests the idea as reality.

so, my new year's resolution 2012?  stoking the fire.

i resolve to engage and play and stay interested. in april, that may mean something different to me than it does now.  by october, i will undoubtedly have conceived new methods and new tools for new goals. gathering my wood and preparing my kindling, i wish to be constantly mindful (or a close likeness) of how i'm approaching my thoughts, my challenges, and all those accomplishments that the new year will bring.

happy new year!

xo

100th post : winter wonder

winter is a mysterious, exciting, beautiful, and wonderfully transformative time.  such reflection on what has been and such anticipation for what is to come. for me, present events are far and away noteworthy, as i'm sure they are for most folks this december. although personal, i can say these transpirings have been complete game changers. not the least of which is the return of silk nog.

stay cozy.

xo

event : oh elle

the benefit fundraiser that i've co-coordinated will be this saturday! 

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divine emanations + oh elle events
in association with artificial music machine
present

~~~  THE GARDEN PARTY ~~~
a benefit for the Scarlet Woman Lodge

featuring music by:

Awen
[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Awen/165361433477140]

limiter
[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Limiter/164004487021722]

Thomas Fang
[http://soundcloud.com/thomasfang]

Spagirus
[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spagirus/319580940015]

Steve Arceri
[http://stevearceri.name/]

Sassy Wife

plus artwork by Hammer Art

december 10, 2011 ev
doors at 8pm, show at 9pm
cover $5, BYOB
The Scarlet Woman Lodge
1514 Ed Bluestein Blvd ste 303/304

yup, it's today folks

the office holiday party.

into port

thanksgiving vacation was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. i sneezed a lot and baked linzer hearts, watched the parade, made a lovely turkey supper with the handsome man, dreamed up and reflected on future plans, caught up with friends over pie and hot chocolate, and ignited the fireplace to bless the season. lots of laughing was had. 

and things learned:
1. my friends are rockstars.
2. silk nog is now at whole foods.
3. it's okay to give myself some credit sometimes.
4. i really enjoy retail environments that play jazzy christmas music.
5. stevia can be bought in flavors. 

xo