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Breaking News – L&O:SVU

veequeue — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:27:09 +0000

This is actress Mariska Hargitay. She stars as Olivia Benson in the television program Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, that is currently in its 13th season. Following the original Law & Order, it’s a...

Adventures in Lipstick – Complete!

veequeue — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:37:25 +0000

Days 1 & 2 I started gentle with Fresh’s Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment. I acquired the mini at Sephora as a free birthday gift, which is awesome because the full size product is $22.50...

The Moth – Live!

veequeue — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:58:55 +0000

Last week I was lucky enough to attend The Moth live at the Somerville Theatre with the staff of PRX. The theme for the evening – Shapeshifters: Stories of Transformations. The Moth is a non-profit organization...

Lineage – Coolidge Corner

veequeue — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:05:06 +0000

Friday night I had a post-BUFF movie screening to hit up at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, so Chris and I decided we should go out to dinner somewhere on the other side of the river....

Saint’s Island

veequeue — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:41:45 +0000

A day off today means that I’m going to be spending a fair bit of time at home cleaning and taking care of things I’ve been putting off. On the bright side, that means I...

Adventures..In Lipstick

veequeue — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:17:47 +0000

This is my normal, everyday face: I smile more on one side of my mouth than the other when not smiling in glee. My hair is a little frizzy from the hell it went through...

Sugar Coma (or I love You Russell Stover)

veequeue — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:06:42 +0000

I may still be in a sugar coma thanks to Russell Stover and these bad boys: In the past I’ve not been fond of Russell Stover, and found the chocolate to taste kind of cheap…but...

Making Kombucha! (Part 2)

veequeue — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:15:36 +0000

Happy Easter everyone! (even if it’s not your thing, there’s rarely a wrong time to enjoy Spring, candy, and loved ones.) So the last time I tried to make kombucha failed. Miserably. Nothing happened, and it...

Fitbit

veequeue — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:19:27 +0000

A while back Chris showed up at the house with a Fitbit for each of us. I was hooked from setup (when it started talking to me.) The Fitbit is basically a fancy interactive pedometer....

Denied!

veequeue — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:39:55 +0000

I was hoping to have a victorious post today, but instead I got my butt kicked at work and did not win the lottery to run the Harpoon 5-Miler. Alas. So instead go check this...

Boston Underground Film Festival 2012

veequeue — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:10:36 +0000

This past weekend was the 2012 Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF). I volunteered a few nights to get in on the action, and in the process got to see a few awesome films, some shorts,...

Boston Restaurant Week 2012

veequeue — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:11:05 +0000

The past two weeks were Boston’s Restaurant Week(s), so Chris and I decided to have a date night. We went back to the Russell House Tavern where we went on Valentine’s Day, scoring a last minute...

100 (+1) Posts!

veequeue — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:22:31 +0000

The server was out for a bit…sorry about that! So I didn’t notice on Wednesday, but it was my 100th post on veequeue.com! In honor of this momentous occasion, 2 things… First up, a party...

Eggplant Involtini

veequeue — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:21:58 +0000

It is Spring, and that means it’s time for more vegetables and lighter dishes. I was craving Italian but felt pasta would be a bit heavy…so Cooking Light came to the rescue with an awesome-looking...

Lazy Sunday, Skyrim Edition

veequeue — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:39:42 +0000

I spent a good 10 hours yesterday playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. And I am not ashamed. The Lazy Sunday is a vastly underrated ritual as far as I am concerned. I spend a...

Istanbul’lu

veequeue — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:11:23 +0000

Chris and I wanted to have a lazy date night last night…which means dinner and then coming home to play Skyrim. I wanted to try somewhere new in our area, and a quick Yelp search...

The City Screams

veequeue — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:42:32 +0000

Another video posted to Vimeo…slowly getting my way-too-small reel online. This one was a short for my modernist cinema capstone course, where were were to select a modernist movement and create something to reflect it...

1 Year Later – RIP Zid

veequeue — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:31:11 +0000

1 year ago tomorrow Zid (Adam Aries) passed away at the age of 28. It is really hard to figure out where to go after that statement. I almost left this post uncategorized, but then realized...

Chocolate Irish Cream Fudge

veequeue — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:14:08 +0000

Just kidding on Media Monday – I felt awful all afternoon and evening and did not want to be whinging into a microphone while curled up in a ball. Wednesday for sure though. In the...

Recovery Day & Irish Soda Bread

veequeue — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:05:12 +0000

After my St. Patrick’s Day party last night I’m currently curled up in bed with Chris, kombucha, and leftover fried squid and banana peppers because there is nothing like a plate full of salt and...

Cafe Mocha

veequeue — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:40:02 +0000

Today is my day off, and I’m enjoying a very slow morning of tidying, blogging, and breakfasting. I love breakfast, and when I’m not rushing out the door to get to work or the gym...

It’s Time for Key Lime Pie

veequeue — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:59:28 +0000

We’re now well and truly into Spring, because I picked up a bag of ($.99 clearance!) key limes at the store this weekend. Clearly the first thing I wanted to make with my super cheap find is...

Pot of Gold Cocktail

veequeue — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:24:11 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and in Boston that means that everyone and their mother will be Claiming to be Irish (or) Drinking to excess (or) Doing both. I’m not Irish enough to claim, so...

Fish Shots

veequeue — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:45:53 +0000

Another weekend, another party. My friend Christina’s birthday passed this weekend, and she requested that I bring some of my (in)famous jello shots to liven things up. The theme was Pieces Birthday / Halloween dress-up...

Making Kombucha! (Part 1)

veequeue — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:51:37 +0000

This is ginger kombucha. Chris and I have been on a fermented kick, starting with the sourdough Chris has been making over and over again (and that I keep eating and eating.) He brought home...

Maple Sugar Pudding

veequeue — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:37:21 +0000

I am often quite bad at finishing milk. Between cereal, coffee, and random other uses I expect get though an entire gallon before it expires, but then life gets in the way – I have...

Crock Pot Pho

veequeue — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:10:41 +0000

One of my favorite things to order when I can’t be bothered to cook is pho. We have some great delivery places around my home that bring piping hot broth, a big box of noodles...

Spiced Hot Chocolate

veequeue — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:13:15 +0000

March is here, and has been joined by a last-ditch attempt at winter weather (at least here in Boston – Western MA hasn’t been so lucky, and neither has a lot of the Midwest.) The...

Ginger Altoids, Cilantro Fail

veequeue — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:55:20 +0000

On Wednesday I promised another cilantro recipe. This was all well and good while I made up some rice, chopped some cilantro…and then promptly spilled way too much lemon juice into the rice. I could...

Spicy Southwestern Salad

veequeue — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:54:23 +0000

As a child there were a number of things I was not fond of. Hot spinach. Tabbouleh. Parsley. And cilantro. I hated cilantro and would complain about it bitterly, and would often end up pushing...

Highlander – The Vampire

veequeue — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:58:27 +0000

Today is my day off, and I’ve spent it drinking tea, cleaning around the house, and applying to jobs (later I’m hitting the gym then cooking dinner…I feel very on top of things!) I’m also...

Mimosas!

veequeue — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:20:17 +0000

Oh goodness the day got away from me. Chris and I were woken up with an invite to dim sum, then went shopping to organize our spice rack with no success. It may be late...

Spicy? Margaritas

veequeue — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:52:05 +0000

In addition to the peppercorn infused vodka, at the same time I tossed some sliced jalepenos into a jar of tequila. I had done the same last summer while vacationing at the Outer Banks with...

Spicy Bloody Marys

veequeue — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:22:30 +0000

Monday was brunch day, aka my favorite day. We cooked Eggs Benedict & Florentine, our friends Seth and Lia brought homemade cinnamon buns with amaaaazing cream cheese frosting, and we generally stuffed ourselves with delicious....

Pop Junkies – Documentary

veequeue — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:48:38 +0000

I’ve finally got around to making up a professional website…yay! I’m slowly adding videos to my reel to really show off my professional skills. First up(loaded) is a video I made for school. Pop Junkies...

Russell House Tavern Valentine’s Dinner

veequeue — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:52:42 +0000

Last week Chris and I went for a Valentine’s Day dinner along with every other couple in the city. We elected to go to the Russell House Tavern, as their menu looked good and Chris...

White Russian

veequeue — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:02:14 +0000

After a lovely dinner last night I wanted something sweet to finish up my evening after a rather long day. I looked in the cupboard and decided to make up a quick and tasty White...

Pop-up Valentine

veequeue — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:27:39 +0000

I hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine’s Day! Mine was pretty excellent – a veritable feast of tasty foods, wine, flowers, and cuddling. And watching the newest episode of the Walking Dead which is kind...

Easy Miso Soup

veequeue — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:05:33 +0000

The past few weeks I’ve been eating out more often than not, aside from the home-cooked dinners I’ve been pulling out of the freezer at work and a dinner here and there. I’m trying to...

Drunken Frosting

veequeue — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:21:48 +0000

My friend Josh had a birthday party last night, and instead of just bringing booze I wanted to bring something to nibble on…with booze in it. So I whipped up some Drunken Frosting to put...

Roberta’s (NYC!)

veequeue — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:03 +0000

As I mentioned before, I did a quick less than 24 hours in NYC to meet up with my fabulous friend Bliss. By the time I got there and had settled in, we decided we...

Mexican Latte

veequeue — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:14:41 +0000

With the aforementioned sorting of my resume, I’ve been going through old projects on dvds to put a reel up on Vimeo. I found a number of things and decided to make myself a nice...

NuBar

veequeue — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:43:24 +0000

Last night I managed to avoid the Superbowl completely, instead going to see The Artist and then going out for a late dinner at Nubar in the Sheraton Commander by Harvard Square. We arrived at around...

Goals Update

veequeue — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:46:06 +0000

I’ve made it through January, and I’m currently working on a couple of the goals I selected for myself on the first of the year. I’ve picked out a 5K to run in May, and...

Spicy Coconut Curry

veequeue — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:45 +0000

After last weekend’s visit to Spice I had the burning desire for a spicy and saucy curry (bad puns – I love them.) I could have ordered out, but with a freezer full of chicken...

The Spicy Dog

veequeue — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:05:15 +0000

I started work at 6AM yesterday, and by the time I started to make dinner I had decided that I wanted a drink. My requirements were something fruity, refreshing, and with a bit of bite...

Spice Restaurant in Harvard Square

veequeue — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:10:47 +0000

Going out for dinner last weekend, I may have underestimated the draw of Harvard Square restaurants (and the subsequent wait time to be seated before Hugo started). Our first choice too busy, Chris brought me over to...

DIY Body Sugar Scrub

veequeue — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:30:29 +0000

I’m cheerfully updating today from my bed, along with tea, a croissant, and poached eggs…it’s only bragging a little, I swear. So last night I whipped up a homemade sugar scrub to exfoliate my winter...

Saucy Chicken (and Rice)

veequeue — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:59:08 +0000

There are two things you should probably know about me. I perpetually have leftovers in the fridge. Sometimes they’re leftovers from a fully-cooked meal, other times they are a half cup of pumpkin puree and...

The Clayroom

veequeue — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:19:36 +0000

Last year I purchased a Groupon for The Clayroom, and on Martin Luther King Day last week I took the day off work and Chris and I ventured to Brookline to paint some pottery. My...

Zombie 5K?

veequeue — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:01:18 +0000

So one of my goals for this year is to run a 5K for the first time…and I think I’ve found one - Run For Your Lives. Run for Your Lives is ”a zombie infested 5K obstacle...

FuLoon Restaurant

veequeue — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:14:50 +0000

Last night I had the good fortune of being taken out to dinner by a few good friends, Seth and Lia. We’ve gone to dim sum a few times with them and I’ve never been...

Platypups!

veequeue — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:49:24 +0000

(Or puggle! Or just a baby platypus.) My laptop was stolen on Wednesday, and I’ve not replaced it yet – my netbook can’t handle raw images, so I’m putting filler up for today. And having...

Pumpkin Bourbon Bread Pudding

veequeue — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:35:01 +0000

This is a very stale baguette. It will be interrupting the week of beauty / coating myself with more sugar. I acquired it from work last week, saving it from an unnecessary trip to the...

DIY Hair Mask

veequeue — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:52:48 +0000

Yesterday saw the temperature hitting about 10 degrees (F that is), with some nasty winds. I was outside for about 20 minutes total, but even in that short amount of time my face dried out...

DIY Lip Scrub

veequeue — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:12:00 +0000

Despite Boston’s reluctance to snow, which is in fact making me nervous that February will be horrific, winter is still upon us with its harsh gusts of wind and freezing temperatures. For me this ends...

Mini Boozecakes

veequeue — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:29:32 +0000

As I’ve mentioned, over the past few years I’ve been honing my party-throwing skills. Practice may not make perfect, but it has kept me sane when I realize that I have 4 hours and still...

Party Pictures

veequeue — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:42:15 +0000

I’m at home having a sick day, so I’m going to show you some of the (fairly family friendly) photos from the party last week. There will be a large cupcake post on Friday…see you...

There’s Always Room For Jello (Shots)

veequeue — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:18:53 +0000

When throwing a party, I like to keep things fairly straightforward but fun. There’s no point carving ice or coming up with overwhelming cocktail recipes if guests are coming to dance and throw back drinks...

Tim Tams are Here

veequeue — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:40:18 +0000

(Though Wikipedia informs me that this has been the case since 2009. I don’t spend much time in the cookie aisle at Target though, so my missing this is not a surprise. So it goes.) Anyway,...

More Comfort Chicken

veequeue — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:29:53 +0000

When I was young I enjoyed reading various books on my mother’s shelves. Actually, I still do. I would read just about anything I could get my grubby little hands on, including a large stack...

Ginger-Chicken Noodle Soup

veequeue — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:57:28 +0000

I’m starting this update from my newly cleaned kitchen! I survived my birthday – ate a lot of wonderful food, went shopping, and got pierced – and now have the week off work, so I’m...

Today is my Birthday.

veequeue — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:55:43 +0000

I will be spending it with Chris eating breakfast in bed, probably doing a bit of shopping, getting pierced, and then eating more tasty things not in bed (and finishing up the Legend of Zelda:...

2012!

veequeue — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:45:06 +0000

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful evening last night, no matter what you got up to…I spent the evening at a reasonable (read: lots of dancing and drinks, no nudity or vomit) party...

Falafel Burgers

veequeue — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:44:22 +0000

I’ve spent the past week in Ohio with my family for the tail end of the Christmas holiday. It has been lots of fun and for the most part relaxing, as I’ve spent most of...

Unrepentant Food Porn

veequeue — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:02:04 +0000

Do not read the following post if: You do not approve of pictures of meat. You are hungry. You don’t enjoy ridiculous amounts of delicious food. For everyone else – on Christmas, Chris’ brother and father prepared...

Squash a Week – Week 12

veequeue — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:11:01 +0000

The last week of my squash a week venture has come. It has been great…but I’m ready to stop making obligatory squash. I spent Christmas weekend with my boyfriend’s family in Virginia, and I was...

Merry Christmas!

veequeue — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:59:40 +0000

Wishing you all the best – no matter what you celebrate – from me and mine to you and yours.

Box Fan Beef Jerky

veequeue — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:05:36 +0000

For the meat eaters among us, you are probably acquainted with the deliciousness that is beef jerky. Salty chewy strips of meat that are high in protein, low in fat, and just plain wonderful. However,...

Review: Polar Holiday Seltzers

veequeue — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:03:47 +0000

I’m a sucker for flavored seltzer. There’s just something refreshing about the hiss of carbonation, the flavors without all the sweetener, and the little bubbles jumping around in your mouth that really makes me happy. I’m...

Squash a Week – Week 11

veequeue — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Only one more week of squash after this week – it has been quite the adventure. I’ve played around with old favorites, tried some new things, and generally had a good time with all sorts...

Turkey Leek Meatloaf

veequeue — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Until last night I had never made a meatloaf. Meatloaf wasn’t a staple when I was growing up, nor did I have it at any of my friends’ homes: it was more of a concept...

Dim Sum in Woburn

veequeue — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Last weekend I got a call while lazing about in bed from my friend Seth, who enthusiastically invited Chris and I to dim sum in Waltham. I was a bit confused, as we have a...

Holiday Cookies – Candy Cane Brownies

veequeue — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:26:00 +0000

Continuing on my quest to wrap up Christmas preparations, I wanted to bake more. This time I wanted something bite-size and chocolate to send to people. Miniature brownies seemed like they might work, so I...

Holiday Cookies – Lemon-Ginger Biscotti

veequeue — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:26:00 +0000

I’m going to be honest – I love Christmas. I suppose this is because my family never took it too seriously. We certainly had a tree, and gifts, and sent out a few packages of...

Also,

veequeue — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:41:00 +0000

Also, I’m attempting to win a paid-for holiday to St. Thomas in 2012. I have a chance if my letter to Santa is one of the top 5 liked stories. Yay social media. It would...

Squash a Week – Week 10

veequeue — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:28:39 +0000

My local grocery has been low on interesting squash for a while, but I thought I would make a venture to the Whole Foods near my work to see what I could find. Whole Foods...

Charlie’s Kitchen

veequeue — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:42:00 +0000

A Harvard Square institution, Charlie’s has cheap bar food, good drinks, fluorescent lights, and karaoke on Tuesday nights. In short, it’s a great place to grab a beer and a sandwich any night of the...

Davis Square Midnight Madness

veequeue — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Or: I love my neighborhood so much. Davis Square in Somerville, MA is kind of a magical place. It’s a pocket of neighborhood in an urban area with a mix of young families, hip 20somethings,...

Brunch-off: Ball Square Edition

veequeue — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:54:53 +0000

Boston loves brunch, and so do I. There’s nothing like sleeping in, wandering somewhere in your neighborhood, and getting a big meal with coffee…and maybe a Bloody Mary. Less than 10 minutes from my home...

Mulled Apple Cider

veequeue — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:34:38 +0000

Tis the season for…booze. And punch. And boozepunch. So anything that can serve a crowd and give them a bit of warm cheer is great. Mulled apple cider is great drink for parties or just...

Squash a Week – Week 9

veequeue — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Things have been a bit mad at work with 4th quarter ticking merrily on while we all attempt to keep breathing. My company – usually a bit stingy about hours – actually approved overtime, so...

Autumn Old Fashioned

veequeue — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:46:44 +0000

Over Thanksgiving (and I swear I’m almost done with the Thanksgiving…and then it will be all about Christmas) I was in charge of the cocktails. During the summer I had made margaritas with jalapeno-infused tequila, so...

Turkey Giblet Dirty Rice

veequeue — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:11:55 +0000

Still working through the leftovers last night, I noted that we still had the giblets and neck (as well as a wing) from our Thanksgiving turkey. As I’ve noted before I am a fan of...

Squash a Week – Week 8

veequeue — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:04:17 +0000

Thanksgiving 1, 2, and 3 are over. Chris’ family left early Saturday morning. This means that the weekend has been spent: Curled up in bed with tea, a cat, Christmas cards to be written, and...

Thanksgiving 3

veequeue — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:24:04 +0000

I’m still celebrating, sorry! Be back on Sunday.

Harpoon 100 Barrel Series #39

veequeue — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:27:04 +0000

I am fully convinced that Harpoon Brewery loves me (and everyone else who consumes their beers.) They not only brew fantastic beer, but they have a fantastic community element – their breweries are open and...

Custardy! (Pie, Part 2 & Thanksgiving 2)

veequeue — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:35:40 +0000

As I mentioned yesterday, my goal was to make a new pie for my family’s Thanksgiving feast. I completed the crust, and then went to work on the filling - Ken Haedrich’s Maple Pumpkin Pie from the...

Crusty! (Pie, Part 1)

veequeue — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:59:00 +0000

Thanksgiving 2 is now upon me, so I decided to spice things up and try a new (but much more directed than winging it/not ugly) version of pumpkin pie. My mother has a copy of...

Squash a Week – Week 7

veequeue — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:37:00 +0000

We’ve reached the middle point of my squash a week adventure! After this week there are only 6 more weeks, and I intend on finding some new and interesting winter squashes to play with and...

Tea Time!

veequeue — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:50:51 +0000

A late blog post today, as I’ve been working a lot, a bit under the weather, and packing for another! trip, this time to visit my family in Ohio for Thanksgiving 2. Since I haven’t...

Cider-Glazed Chicken Breasts + Apple-Fennel Salad

veequeue — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:05:40 +0000

I am subscribed to three different cooking magazines now thanks to Chris – Cooking Light, Lucky Peach, and Bon Appetit. Catering to different audiences, they serve as inspiration…and pure, unadulterated food porn. Having recently perused...

Goodbye Britain, Hello Hot Toddy

veequeue — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:26:23 +0000

Today is a normal lazy Sunday for me, back at home from my break to Britain (and Ireland). I had a lovely time, but there’s nothing like being in your bed with your cat and...

Thanksgiving 1 Pt. 2 (or: Food Porn over Content)

veequeue — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:02:00 +0000

…the chickens came out exactly as planned. Moist and tender with salty, crispy skin, with just a hint of the garlic inside. The leeks were soft, and basted in the juices from within the chicken....

Squash a Week – Week 6 (Thanksgiving 1 Pt. 1)

veequeue — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:28:17 +0000

Before I do anything it’s time for oat biscuits and a cup of tea. Priorities. So I am back in Belfast for a few reasons this rainy November. I have been accepted to a graduate...

Bull & Castle Gastropub – Dublin, Ireland

veequeue — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:19 +0000

Saturday and Sunday this past weekend I spent catching up with an old friend, Gary. We met in Boston years ago when he was a student there, and he’s since moved back home to Dublin....

I am in Belfast

veequeue — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:36:42 +0000

I have had Internet access, but not on my computer so I’ve not really had a chance to work on a post. Instead I am having a great night bonding with old friends, drinking cider,...

Five Horses Tavern, Somerville MA

veequeue — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:54:00 +0000

There is a place right in Davis Square that has been somewhat doomed for a while. Lots of owners, high turnover, and the food has been…well, there’s a reason for the turnover. The newest occupant...

Imperial Pumpkin Stout

veequeue — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:52:05 +0000

So this evening I’m heading off the the UK & Ireland for crazy fun times, and to check out the graduate school I was accepted to in Belfast. However, I had to pack yesterday. And...

Squash a Week – Week 5

veequeue — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:48:25 +0000

Happy Halloween everyone! Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. You get to dress up and be creative, get together with friends if you want to but with no obligation, and eat heaps...

Squash a Week – Week 4

veequeue — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:51:03 +0000

Halloweekend, 2011. Boston is dripping slush and snow and freezing weather, and people are still throwing parties and club nights and themed outings because Boston just doesn’t shut down for that kind of nonsense. Partygoing...

Put a bird on it!

veequeue — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:21:38 +0000

There are a couple things you need to know before I get to the actual post content. First off, I got an amazing pair of curtains at IKEA. Secondly, his is the overly chavvy band Blackout...

Platypus!

veequeue — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:00:22 +0000

So I’ve been a little busy the past few days, and haven’t had time to write a great post. So instead here is the noise a platypus makes, borrowed from the Australian Government. Platypus in all of...

Pumpkin Beer – Pumking

veequeue — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:54:44 +0000

Continuing on the pumpkin beer odyssey, we have Southern Tier Brewing Co’s Imperial Pumking Ale. And it is 22oz of 8.6% amazing. The bottle is a good indication of what you get with Pumking. The...

Gingersnaps

veequeue — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:52:23 +0000

With Chris’ sister and her boyfriend in town, he wanted to make them some ice-cream. He decided on a pumpkin-bourbon blend. We’re big on ice-cream sandwiches, so I wanted to make a cookie that would...

Squash a Week – Week 3

veequeue — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:53:00 +0000

This week I’ve been busy with work and planning for Chris’ sister and her boyfriend to coe to Boston, so I didn’t want to deal with anything too crazy. Week 3’s squash (October 16-22) is...

Cranberry Apple Crisp

veequeue — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:08:00 +0000

I previously mentioned that I had gone apple picking at Cider Hill Farm, and brought home quite the apple bounty. We’ve been eating them over the weeks and they’ve been great, but I decided I...

Single Lady Rice Pudding

veequeue — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:23:00 +0000

I love breakfast. I can get by with breakfasting on the go, but if I get to have my way I’ll spend time preparing or at least enjoying a breakfast with a hot cup of...

Squash a Week – Week 2

veequeue — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:22:00 +0000

A few weekends ago I went on a rural adventure to pick apples with a few friends. The trip was fantastic, and not only did we pick a gorgeous spread of heirloom apples, but we also pet...

Pumpkin Beer – Pumple Drumkin

veequeue — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Along with cooking squash, I’ve making it a personal mission to try every pumpkin beer I can get my hands on this autumn. This week I’ve tried Cisco Brewers’ Pumple Drumkin. The packaging is phenomenal,...

Cocktail – The Bee’s Knees

veequeue — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:55:00 +0000

My lifetime gin experience has been limited to say the least. I gave it a try senior year, the kind of “gin” that comes in a $10 plastic handle that to me tasted like grandfathers,...

Squash a Week – Week 1

veequeue — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:45:00 +0000

I have a confession: I love squash. Almost as much as this guy does. My gateway was probably pumpkin, luring me in with treats like pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and pumpkin bread whenever my mother decided to...

In the Beginning

veequeue — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:03:00 +0000

I’m going to set the tone straight away with this lush picture of me feeding a goat in the Buenos Aires zoo. I have a long history of taking photos of and with animals, especially...