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Quote of the Week 11/19/12

November 20, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! This week’s quote comes from one of America’s best political satirists, and host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart. Basically I think this quote is funny and also it’s Thanksgiving-themed, so therefore it makes the perfect quote this week. I hope you all enjoy eating too much with family members!

“I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land.”
–Jon Stewart

He’s taking over the White House. One slice at a time.

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Quote of the Week 11/12/12

November 14, 2012

I’ve been super swamped with work/home/social/sleep/life that I’m going to have to keep this post short and sweet. This week’s quote comes from Nadia Giosia, a Canadian chef who hosts her own cooking show called “Bitchin’ Kitchen.” I might have to look into that.

“I believe that anyone can cook a great meal. Basically all you need to do is get your hands on some fresh ingredients and not be afraid to make a mess in the kitchen.”
–Nadia Giosia

They’ve got some really weird ideas of what “cuisine” is in Canada.

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Quote of the Week 11/5/12

November 6, 2012

Happy Election Day! Get out and vote! Or don’t, whatever you think is right. I voted this morning. I love waiting in lines to wait in other lines to eventually press some buttons that may or may not have any impact on anything. 10 minutes finding parking. 45 minutes waiting to vote. 2 minutes actually voting. I don’t understand why we can’t just vote from our smart phones.

But I digress. Hope everyone had a fun and productive weekend! Enjoy the rest of your week, whether your candidate wins or not!

“I won’t eat anything that has intelligent life, but I’d gladly eat a network executive or a politician.”
–Marty Feldman

[insert funny political quote here]

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Quote of the Week 10/29/12

October 29, 2012

Happy Halloween! Hope everyone had a fun and productive Halloweekend. I know I did! Friday night, Ben and I dressed up as characters from the Disney movie, Brave (not to be confused with Braveheart which, of course, everyone has seen). I was Merida and an Ben was kind of an amalgam of the three suitors from the movie, although, most people just assumed that Ben was William Wallace and kept yelling Braveheart quotes at him. Which he was totally fine with.

And I got a $7 Bow and Arrow set from Walmart, so I’d call that a WIN.

Friday night before all of the Halloween festivities got started, we went to the Mac-Off, a giant macaroni and cheese competition featuring 20+ restaurants from around Charleston. Plus there was live music and entertainment and it was absolutely gorgeous. I’ll be posting about it later this week!

Saturday and Sunday, Ben and I ate our weight in Indian Buffet (since he’s decided he likes indian food now). Saturday we went to Taste of India and Sunday we went to Bombay Bazaar. Both were delicious. I have to say I kind of preferred Bombay, since they brought us our own little basket of Naan, like how mexican restaurants bring you chips to the table. It was awesome. I seriously could eat indian food on the daily.

This week’s quote is Halloween-themed and comes from Lewis Black. I usually don’t find him funny, but I have to say this quote gives me a chuckle. Enjoy!

“The worst thing about Halloween is, of course, candy corn. Candy corn is the only candy in the history of America that’s never been advertised. And there’s a reason — all of the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1911”
–Lewis Black

I probably should have put that quote in all caps, since he LITERALLY SCREAMS EVERYTHING.

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Quote of the Week 10/22/12

October 23, 2012

I know I’m a day late, but that’s partly on purpose. Today (10/23) is my wonderful, awesome, inspiring, crazy, lovable, exciting, supportive, annoying, amazing mother’s birthday. She told me not to post it on Facebook, sooooo I posted it in my blog instead! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Ok, now back to me. Ben went to Alpharetta for the weekend, so I had a whole weekend to myself, which was surprisingly refreshing. I got a lot of cleaning done in my apartment, which was desperately necessary. I also went to a 90’s themed party thrown by Tommy (dressed as Arnold from “Hey Arnold!”) and Bennett (dressed as Will Smith from “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”). I dressed up as Zenon from the Disney Channel Original Movie “Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century.” I think I did pretty well, costume-wise.

I’m the one on the left. I’m telling you because I know we look completely identical.

It does beg the question though, how many more years will it be before people start throwing 2000’s parties? And what does one wear? Is it just a regular party disguised as a costume party, since you could basically wear anything in your closet, since most of those styles are still relevant? I don’t know. I guess we’ll see in a few years.

Sunday, I continued my cleaning spree by taking my comforters to the laundromat, since they’re too big to fit into my washing machine at home. While I was waiting for them to wash, I took myself to dinner at the Indian place right down the street (Nirlep), since I knew that’s one food Ben wouldn’t want to eat with me. Eating by yourself at a not-very-crowded restaurant is a strange experience. I didn’t know what to do with myself, other than eavesdrop on other people’s conversations and play WordFeud on my phone. I ordered the same amount of food I’d normally order in a group, because I don’t know how to order food for just 1 person. It was good, although not the best indian I’ve ever eaten by any means.

In honor of my awkward dinner alone Sunday night, I bring you this week’s quote, courtesy of author Laurie Colwin. Have a great week!

“Dinner alone is one of life’s pleasures. Certainly cooking for oneself reveals man at his weirdest. People lie when you ask them what they eat when they are alone. A salad, they tell you. But when you persist, they confess to peanut butter and bacon sandwiches deep fried and eaten with hot sauce, or spaghetti with butter and grape jam.”
–Laurie Colwin

Somebody bring me something deep fried and smothered in chocolate.

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Quote of the Week 10/15/12

October 15, 2012

I hada wonderful weekend this weekend with Ben in Greenville. We were very busy. First we went to Sky Top apple orchard for some apple cider donuts, apples, and apple cider. The weather was beautiful and and I got a peck and a half of some yummy apples (expect a pie sometime this week, Blue Ion!) On our way back down the mountain, we decided to stop at Symmes Chapel (aka Pretty Place) and admire the view since it was such a lovely day. We also had dinner at my favorite indian restaurant, which was awesome, even though Ben still refuses to like indian food.

Saturday, we spent the day with my mom at Carowinds, which was awesome. The weather was great and we got Fast Passes so we didn’t really have to wait in line for anything, which is especially good because I’m very impatient. Saturday night, we hung out with Daniel and Shay in honor of Shay’s birthday and we had a really fun time.

Sunday, Ben and I wandered around downtown Greenville for Fall For Greenville where we got to try some delicious Greenville food and listen to some neat bands. I especially liked The Broadcast, a soul band from Asheville, NC. Go listen to them. Do it!

This week’s quote comes from the fabulous Rachael Ray, and it basically sums up my weekend. Enjoy your week everyone!

“I’m an all-things-in-moderation kind of person. I do eat a warm donut occasionally. I especially enjoy a cider donut when I’m apple picking. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. ”
–Rachael Ray

Moderation schmoderation.

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Quote of the Week 10/8/12

October 9, 2012

So, I realize I’m waay behind right now. I’ve had a ton on my plate, but I haven’t forgotten about my loyal readers (Hi mom!). I should have written this weekend, but I just didn’t have the energy, and I’ve been swamped the past couple weeks.

I didn’t do anything exciting this weekend except try to get Ben caught up on Sons of Anarchy (seriously, it’s the best show on television). We made it halfway through season 3, so we definitely made a dent. I also got around to making Ben try Tattooed Moose, which was awesome as always. Order the blue cheese fries with the bulb of confit garlic. Why? WHY?!

He just has a way with words.

Anywho. Back to the point of this post. Here’s a quote from Usain Bolt that makes me think we might be able to get along despite him wanting to run everywhere all the time like a crazy person.

“I really don’t have a favorite meal. I eat anything.”
–Usain Bolt

I could win a gold medal in eating. Or sitting on the couch. Or eating some more. Where’s the Olympics for that, huh?!

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Quote of the Week 9/24/12

September 24, 2012

First of all, happiest of Happy Birthdays to one of my bestest best friends, Christine, who is WAY OLDER THAN ME today! Wooo! Check your mail this week, expect something awesome. But not too awesome. Moderately awesome. Wouldn’t want my present to be all anti-climactic.

Had a pretty chillaxed weekend, which was nice. Spent Friday on the couch watching movies with Ben. Saturday, I made these awesome apple turnovers that I brought with me to an oyster roast hosted by one of my coworkers. It’s against my religion to come to a party empty handed. The oyster roast was very fun, and I really enjoyed seeing my coworkers outside of work, and with their hair down. Woooo bonding! Sunday, Ben and Doug and I went to Lost Dog Cafe, and I finally remembered to take pictures of the Biscuits and Gravy, so expect that review sometime soon!

This week’s quote is about oysters and how weird they are. Enjoy and have a great week!

“He was a bold man that first eat an oyster.”
–Jonathan Swift

 

He was a bold man who thought that hairstyle was a good idea.

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Quote of the Week 9/17/12

September 17, 2012

Hey everybody! My birthday was last week (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!) and my awesome boyfriend bought me a gorgeous sapphire necklace, a fancy three-course dinner, and a kitten. Jewelry, delicious food, a KITTEN…what else could a girl ask for?

Here’s a picture of Ben holding my new kitten. His name is Weasley, because he’s a ginger. And I love him.

Contrary to popular Reddit belief…. Ben is not mexican. Just FYI.

Fezzik still isn’t sure how he feels about this new furball hanging out around the apartment. He’s been hiding in my closet a lot. But they’ve started playing together more and I think Fezzik is starting to tolerate his new lil buddy.

Kitteh! Come out of teh closet! 

Today’s quote is in honor of my super awesome new furry family (Ben is somewhat included in that… not that he would know since he NEVER READS MY BLOG). But, I digress. Enjoy your week! I hope you’re all looking forward to a couple more Boston posts!

“Love me, feed me, never leave me.”
— Garfield

 

Hopefully they’ll get along better than Garfield and Odie… probably not, though.

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Quote of the Week 9/10/12

September 10, 2012

Wooo! College Football Season is finally here! GO COCKS! (That’s the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, for those of you who were wondering why my blog got very X-Rated all of a sudden).

This weekend Ben and I went to Columbia to tailgate with Cullen, Taylor, Lauren, and my parents at the USC vs ECU game (USC won, 48-10). We ate delicious burgers and pimento cheese fries at Rockaway Athletic Club on Friday night, and showered my brother with birthday gifts. I can’t believe he’s 20 already… WHY IS EVERYONE GETTING SO FREAKING OLD?!

Saturday we ate delicious Tina food, while sweating buckets in the fierce Columbia heat. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, fruit, couscous salad, grilled chicken, pan-fried chicken, chips and queso, goat cheese-stuffed tomatoes, caprese bites, goat cheese-wrapped asparagus, hot dogs, cupcakes… the list goes on and on. It was almost too hot to be drinking beer, so I stuck to drinking daquiris, mainly for the fact that they’re 90% ice.

Saturday night, we went to Huller’s Black Forest, a German restaurant off Harbison that is delicious. They have a buffet with traditional German fare and a station where they make schnitzel to order. We definitely over ate, but it was awesome. The owner is a really awesome guy who always has a smile on his face. He makes a bunch of different sausages in house, and was happy to let us try some at no extra charge. It was quite delicious and very gluttonous.

Sunday, before heading back down to Charleston, we stopped at Real Mexico Restaurant y Tienda for some delicious and fresh mexican food. I loved that all the food was made fresh to order, and everything seemed homemade. I usually avoid refried beans because they taste like they’ve been scooped out of a can, but here, I could tell that they were made fresh and with some pretty quality ingredients. I also got some killer tamales and empanadas that were quite delicious. I highly recommend stopping here!

This week’s quote comes from Mr. Homer Simspon, and pretty much sums up my feelings about College Football Season and why I love it so much. Have a great week!

“We’re not here for the game. The game is nothing. The game is crap. The game makes me sick. The real reason we Americans put up with sports is for this: Behold, the tailgate party. The pinnacle of human achievement. Since the dawn of parking lots, man has sought to fill his gut with food and alcohol in anticipation of watching others exercise.”
–Homer Simpson

If it wasn’t for tailgating, I wouldn’t even know football was a sport.