One Tough vonCookie

Assiduously Avoidant Since 2005

Noodles

voncookie | March 4, 2010

Lately, it seems the only thing I want to eat is noodles.  Thai noodles. Ramen noodles. Spaghetti. Chow Fun. Noodles noodles noodles.  All I want is noodles with noodles on top. What’s that about???? Off to make some Ramen for breakfast.

Writing Travelogue: T-26hrs: Chugging Along

voncookie | March 7, 2008

I went to Trader Joe’s and stocked up for tonight, which is going to be very looooooooooooooooong. I got myself some Tofu Spring Rolls, some California Rolls, some guacamole, some soy chips, some cottage cheese, some soup… Now let’s hope none of those things trigger my nausea. Oh right, that’s why I bought the vat [...]

Menú del día: Weird Pasta-Cheese-Tuna Mash-Up

voncookie | November 11, 2007

Today’s “recipe”: Pasta of choice (I like the little spirals) Queso de Burgos—queso fresco, in other words. Cube. Some tuna Some parmesan cheese A pat of butter Some quartered artichoke hearts Cook pasta. Mix all other ingredients in large bowl. Remove pasta from heat, drain, add to bowl with all the other goodies. Mix. Salt [...]

I Need SUSHI.

voncookie | November 10, 2007

I’ve learned in recent months that when I get a little blue, there is nothing quite like a bunch of raw salmon to cheer me up, put me back on track, get me to where I need to be. I’ve read something about the effect Omega-3 Fatty Acids on certain psychological conditions, and I think [...]

Menú del día: Arroz con huevos y tomate

voncookie | November 8, 2007

You all are going to think that it’s gross, but this is my favorite quick lunch here in Spain, and I’ll be bringing it back to the States with me, seguro. It’s rice with fried eggs and tomato sauce. This is what you do. Make some rice—real rice, rice-cooker rice, boil-in-a-bag rice (my usual choice), [...]