Vegan Lemon Artichoke Cavatelli with Heirloom Tomato Creme, Peas & Prosciutto
Since moving to California, I buy myself a planner/organizer every January. I don't really make New Years resolutions, but for whatever reason, I tell myself that in this new year, my life will be different. It will be organized. I will write down appointments, bills due and birthdays. I might even write down a witty statement or two. Well, lets just say I don't have 5 years of documented paid utilities and chronological poignancy.I do have a shelf full of empty day planners that report what I did up until January 15th of 2004-2009.
Spontaneity is the name of the game in LA, and I've really had to embrace it. The one recent exception was when 10 cop cars stopped traffic directly in front of me on the 101 freeway. Then, an armed criminal ran right across a 10-lane freeway right in front of my car. That was a bit much. I'll take that up in therapy. Moving on...
I was given the opportunity to have a last minute dinner today with one of my favorite vegan chefs, Isa Chandra Moskowitz. It was amazing to meet her. I feel like I may have rambled like an idiot, but I can't even care. My first vegan culinary endeavors were provoked by Vegan With A Vengeance, and it was so great to enjoy a meal with a woman that's inspired me in more ways than I can count. Thank you, Isa. You kick some serious ass.
My original topic for this post was going to be all about my new apartment. This is the first recipe I've cooked in my new kitchen, and I couldn't be more pleased here with the oven and natural light. I also won't hesitate to mention that 3 of my favorite vegan restaurants will deliver right to my doorstep (cough *Bulan Thai* cough).
I'll save all that good stuff for next week.
What's important is that I'm finally settled in my new place, which means my blogging will resume it's normal schedule.
PS: Next week is my one year Blogaversary. I'm registered at Sur La Table, Williams Sonoma and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Comments
Have fun settling in to your new place!
The pasta dish looks delicious and I can definitely see making it all as one or using the components for different things. You really are amazing in so many ways!