2-20-2013

While today may not be food, there still is much to be put out there. Hey, it's been a while since I had posted anything, so there's definitely a long list of updates. So, I decided to create a new blog for stuff not entirely food-related, but still just as much a pert of my life. Quick bits about my life: I'm a college student about to graduate, living with two other girls, both who are pretty strong in life. One of my roommates fought for her transfer acceptance into now OUR current university, and the other just earned herself a hefty scholarship, as well as an internship in the fabulous NYC! She's an Advertising major with a knack for fashion and marketing, and she's definitely an entrepreneur of sorts: she and her twin have made a business of tie-dye, she translates documents as part of her mom's business, and she does clothing projects on the side. It's kind of difficult to outshine these two in their efforts, so I do it in my personality, being the "Mama Bear," as we have established. Trust me, I found out through experience how protective I am over my friends, and how intimidating I can be for the size I am. It must be that true Southern Blood, and by Southern, I don't mean Duck Dynasty. 

Anyways, let's get me focused! So far this week, I have been working hard on a midterm performance piece for my Modern Dance course, using choreographers as inspirations for a short dance piece. One lady who I immediately had in mind to use is that amazing Ruth St. Denis. She was inspired by the "oriental culture," as my book described, using India and images she saw in Egypt and China for her dances. I personally loved her because her husband, Ted Shawn, was about twelve years her junior. Talk about a cougar! And while we are on the topic of dance, I had the pleasure of seeing a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre! It was fantastic!

On the topic of food, my roommate has brought home a half-gallon of fresh, local, non-homogenized milk. Gotta say, it is quite the treat, especially since our house typically consumes a lot of almond milk (which we do love, don't get me wrong.... but it's like eating chicken and fish every day, but once a month, you splurge a little on a nice juicy ribeye steak... Sorry, fellow vegetarians!) I also have been restocked on my favorable siggi's skyr, and some luscious looking vegetables. Last night, I indulged on some of Leonardo's Pizza By the Slice before the show, since I've been craving pizza all day, and I do not regret it! Portobello mushroom and ricotta on a slice is heaven to me! The special was a jalapeno chicken bacon and pineapple pizza... I couldn't help myself! OM NOM NOM.

Today, the food focus is a new experience that I had: Krishna lunch. Never had it before in the four years I have attended my school, so, it was somewhat of a milestone! Apparently wednesdays are the more popular days, because it's "spaghetti wednesday." To be honest, I would say that the star of this plate was the salad with its salad dressing. I think I will make a post for my attempt at the dressing, which was delectable. The good news:I already know a few of the ingredients.

If you are not familiar with Krishna food, it is vegetarian, and can also be vegan-friendly on request. The sauce had tofu, spices, and other veggies. The dessert had a porridge-y texture, and a soft sweetness, possibly honey? I will have to research it, of course. And the beverage was a lemonade with a touch of peach. All this for five dollars and it was an "All You Can Eat," deal. I would agree that it is a good deal, and I would recommend it to anybody who is on a budget, and is looking to not eat fried food for lunch (sans the tortilla chips in the picture). The next time I go, I should have a different special, and take a picture with a review!

As for now, I shall recollect and make new discoveries! Maybe my next post will have nothing to do with food, who knows. 

-Katzyah