Archive for June, 2009

Toss chicken in pesto sauce to coat and lay on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake for 6-7 minutes and flip, baking another 6. Remove chicken from over and top with tomato slices …

This is one of those rare times I’ve found a product that lived up to my expectations, not that my expectations of shower gel are all that great. But, Avalon Organics bath & shower gel really goes a long way. I find the lemony scent very invigorating, perfect for the morning shower. Gladly, though, I don’t step out of the shower smelling like an orchard.

Yesterday, I came home from the Italian market and realized I was out of pesto, which I planned to use on last night’s panini. I was also out of pine nuts, but still had about 2 cups of pepitas in the freezer. So I grabbed the parsley, lemon, cheese and oil I had just picked up and tossed them into the food processor.
The result was a lovely creamy pesto sauce.

When garlic/onion is done, deglaze the pan with vinegar, add brown sugar & dissolve. Add thyme and black pepper and let simmer on low heat until reduced. Drizzle over veggies. (Also good on fish and chicken.)

Go Bagless!

OK, so we lost the fight in city council to ban these unfashionable eyesores from our fair city, but being seen with one is, IMO, utterly uncool. Try reusing an old tote, beach bag or sac-purse for your purchases. Or, pick-up the chic, eco-freak,

Recycled, reusable shopping bag from Blue Q.
Recycled, reusable shopping bag from Blue Q.

reusable multi-task tote from Blue Q.

The agave nectar tastes like tequila and I believe is the key to the perfect margarita.

When? Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 to 10:30pm
Where? Cafe International, 13th St. & E. Passyunk Ave.

What? This free event will feature sales and services from a variety of local vendors (see list below) as well as complimentary wine and yummy apps.

Fantastic natural bug repellent for people with sensitive skin or kids you don’t want to expose to those nasty chemicals.

white loaves of all shapes and sizes, Fridays for whole wheat bread and during Christian holidays to take advantage of their special,

Mary Frances, an instructor from Yoga Schelter, will lead a free yoga class this evening for beginners to advanced students.