Chinese Take Out

Picture source: The Gowanus Lounge

Last night I had the best take out from my local place, Chinese Musician (serving Greenpoint since 1982). I love that tag line. Hey, if they have been around for almost 30 years, then they are doing something right.

Anyway, I ordered seafood dumplings in soup and cabbage with black mushrooms, because I am trying to eat like the USDA says I should. It was da bomb. I am looking forward to finishing it tonight.

P.S. I will buy a beer for anyone who can tell me what show this block was featured on.

USDA Says Eat More Vegetables

Aside from that news flash and their general admonishment to eat less, this is my favorite Andrew Bird song, 'Measuring Cups.'

Why Don't You...

1. Do like Beth and eat kale like salad. Just massage raw kale leaves with salt and olive oil. They keep well in the fridge prepared like this.

2. Add bacon to your chili like Joey does. Yum!

3. Saute mushrooms with chipotle chilies and eat them taco style like me.

4. Pan roast pork chops with green peppers and tomatoes like my mom.

5. Share some other ideas with the rest of us!

January Meals

Risotto with sweet red peppers, braised fennel sausage and a balsamic reduction accompanied by a salad of sprouts and smoked paprika grilled onions

Poulet au Paprika with lemon scented brown rice and lima bean salad

Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa

Hot Italian Sausage with Collard Greens and Grits