Eccelctic Epicurean

I've realized recently that this blog is rather spazmatic in terms of content. It seems to be part fail blog, part travelog, part Christian Century, and part stream-of-consciousness-reflection on the boring details of my life. Having recognized this undeniable fact, I've decided that instead of fixing it, I'd like to add something else: food journal! Mr.LIOLI and I do quite a bit of cooking, and I think I'll start posting some of my reflections about that important and wonderful and frustrating art.

So, here's what was on the table at Christmas Dinner today:
Roquefort Grapes (simple, elegant and scrumptious)
Wild Greens with Baked Goat Cheese (I'll never eat another salad again!)
Salmon Escalopes with Lentils and Wild Rice (A unique mix of flavors but actually quite good.)
Glazed French Carrot Medley (Who knew steamed carrots could be so wonderful!)

It was all scrumptious and one of the first multi-course meals of this kind that I've made:
1) By myself AND
2) With everything coming out at the same time AND
3) Without having a complete freak-out.

And with that success under my belt, I think I just might have enough energy left for Bananas Foster (I consider anything that one lights on fire to be a culinary Coup-d'Etat.)!

Merry Christmas

I know it's late, but I wanted to log on and wish all my readers a Merry Christmas. I'm not sure how many of you are out there, three or three hundred (the former a more likely estimate), but wherever and whoever you are, I hope you have a peaceful and pleasant holiday.

It turns out that many of my Christmas wishes were granted this year, but one especially: a white Christmas. It just started snowing not an hour ago. Not unusual for around here, but special on Christmas.

So here's wishing you some similar unexpected blessings,
LIOLI

At long last, the Book of Things that Suck (Electronic Edition)

When I was in college, a friend and I had the idea to create a book called "The Book of Things that Suck." It would mostly be pictures of things that suck: a bike whose seat and tires were stolen, cars with the boot, etc. But we would also include other things like my friends' three (yes, count em' three) rejection letters from the school of architecture at our undergraduate college (they just wanted to make extra sure she knew she didn't get in). We often brainstormed about it, but never brought it to fruition.

But I met an awesome couple last night at my friends' birthday party and our conversation rekindled my passion for the important work of documenting the suckage of the world. They even gave me my first few ideas.

So I have added a side-bar to this blog as an electronic book of things that suck....a clearinghouse for mockery and hilarity. I hope you'll enjoy it or even consider suggesting items for the list or submitting photos that might be included.

Over and out. Suckas!