our poor neglected blog....

you have been so busy and i have nothing important to type.
so..... i've decided to post pictures of a bunch of beautiful things...

scarves and green tea.

happy start of fall!

every year i wish you were here to go to this with me......

change......

this is one hundred years late (but we've both been a little busy, so it's ok, yes??). here are my "birthday horoscopes" from the sun-times......

IF JULY 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor/director Forest Whitaker (1961)
shares your birthday today. At times you appear modest to others;
nevertheless, you have the ability to inspire others. This is a
wonderful thing. You also know how to use whatever is at hand because
you're resourceful. Others are grateful for your generosity. Make sure
you set aside time this year to learn or study something important.
You will value this.

IF JULY 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: There are so many opportunities to fulfill your plans this year. Your practical outlook and hard, dedicated work will pay off, bringing about an offer that will be hard to turn down. A move can help you financially. Personally and professionally, the time to initiate change is now. Your numbers are 5, 12, 22, 27, 31, 25, 47.

the first one is a little boring but the second one has my full attention (thank you 47)
"the time to initiate change is now"
yes. thank you horoscope lady. i think i will.....

kind of precious.

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films de la danse

I found that super cool doc we were watching last weekend! It is La Danse: Le Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris - Preview the Film | Great Performances | PBS, which as I'm clicking through blogs about it and pics of it, really strikes me as the film-equivalent of a Degas painting, don't you think?

via liberation

I also stumbled across this amazing thing: a DANCE film festival??? Seriously. We have to go to this!

Pretty simple and YUMMY!

Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites

These banana bites make a fun snack or end to a meal. Use your favorite nuts, candies, or cookies to coat the bananas.

makes about 36

• Prep: 45 minutes
• Total: 3 hours 45 minutes (including freezing time)

Recipe by the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Misha Gravenor

April 2009

Ingredients

• 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Assorted toppings for coating bananas (such as crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, toffee bits, chopped Butterfinger candy bars, chopped salted peanuts, or toasted shredded sweetened coconut)
• 3 ripe bananas, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Preparation

• Stir chocolate and oil in heavy small saucepan over low heat just until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes to cool.
• Place each topping in separate shallow dish. Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange banana slices on foil. Using fingers, dip 1 banana slice in chocolate, coating completely. Shake off excess chocolate. Drop dipped banana in 1 topping. Using clean hand, sprinkle more topping over banana to coat; transfer to foil-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining bananas, chocolate, and toppings. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours, then serve.

Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/quick-recipes/2009/04/frozen_chocolate_dipped_banana_bites#ixzz0pGBUc4ER

Chicken and Spring Greens Gratin

This updated version of a classic comfort-food casserole features nutritious spring greens.

4 servings

Recipe by Clifford A. Wright

May 2009

Ingredients

• 1 pound dandelion greens, Swiss chard, or mustard greens (about 1 1/4 bunches), tough bottom stems removed
• 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

• Cook greens in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Squeeze dry; chop greens finely. DO AHEAD Greens can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add chicken; sauté until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to bowl.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to same skillet and melt over low heat. Add flour and whisk 1 minute (do not brown). Pour in cream. Increase heat and bring to boil, whisking until sauce is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in broth, then stir in greens and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Add eggs to mixture with greens. Stir gently, partially breaking yolks and whites. Spread mixture in prepared dish. Push chicken pieces down into mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake gratin until top is golden brown and eggs are cooked, about 18 minutes.

Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2009/05/chicken_and_spring_greens_gratin#ixzz0pGBIMnZK