Salmon with Asian Pesto

Nov 23, 2008 in Food, Photos

With all the basil from the housewarming party, I could hardly resist making all manner of pesto. The Thai basil basically dared me to make an Asian-flavored pesto, and, once made, the perfect match was clearly a simple grilled salmon. Read on…

Quantum of Solace

Nov 15, 2008 in Reviews

Let’s face it, the Bond franchise had fallen to a pretty low place before Casino Royale — it had become a series of nearly-unwatchable flicks that drew an audience only because of the woman in the bikini or the gadgets on the car. So I was more than a little worried that Quantum of Solace would turn back towards the bad old days. Fortunately, it didn’t; Quantum of Solace is a tight, gritty action flick that highlights Daniel Craig’s sociopathic take on Bond. Sadly, it also has big action montages that make no sense. Most of all, if you like a good movie, and you live in LA, it’s worth going to see Quantum of Solace at the Century City mall just to check out their new parking lot system. Read on…

Peanutty Tofu & Cabbage Asian Salad

Nov 9, 2008 in Food, Photos

The summer just won’t quit here in Southern California, which means summery dishes even as the night comes sooner. A good Asian salad is a great weekend lunch or light weeknight dinner, and this recipe is pretty low-fat and responsible. Read on…

Homemade Margaritas

Nov 9, 2008 in Drink of the Month, Food, Photos

One of the benefits of living in California is the year-round summer. That means every day is a great day for a Margarita, and, with a lemon tree in our backyard, that means homemade sour mix for those Margaritas! Read on…

Grilled Pesto Flatbread

Nov 9, 2008 in Food, Photos

Pizza’s great, and with all the great basil we got for our housewarming, a pizza with pesto replacing the marinara seemed obvious. The AIG also has this great, old, well-seasoned grill pan that we use for just about everything, so grilling the pizza sure sounded fun. Thus, super-adult, super-fun, grilled pesto flatbread! Read on…

Delicious Meatless Low-Carb Lasagna

Nov 9, 2008 in Food, Photos

Healthy cooking can be fun. So can unhealthy eating! Everybody loves a good lasagna, but that Italian delectable is filled with fat and calories and not exactly great for the ‘ol ticker. So we whipped up a meatless, cheeseless, low-carb, and otherwise trend-compliant version, semi only because we added a bit of Pecorino for some richness. It came out light and delicious! Read on…

We Mean Business: Berry Elegance

Nov 5, 2008 in Elsewhere

This week, the We Mean Business team takes on Berry Elegance, a store that makes berries and other desserts dipped in chocolate. Berry Elegance is stalled, with sales falling short and the two owners in disagreement on how to run the business.

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Official Juniorbird.com 2008 General Election Endorsements

Nov 2, 2008 in Ye Olde Politicks

OK, I’ve ensured that I’m registered to vote, and soon it will be time for all of us to get out there and get our democracy on. There’s a lot going on this year; it will be an exciting election night. If you’re looking for recommendations on how to vote, I’ve a few ideas for you here. Read on…

Why is it That a Pet Almost Dies at Every Party I Hold?

Nov 1, 2008 in Photos, Will Somebody Please Explain To Me...

So at the Housewarming Party the dog walked out the front door, took a left turn, and went absentmindedly exploring down the block. A neighbor a few houses down fortunately recognized him and came by carrying the little guy. Let me tell you that finding a black dog in the middle of the night did not sound like a good bet at the time and we were sure happy to see the pup. Then, as we were setting up for last night’s combined Halloween/AIG’s Birthday party, a Cooper’s Hawk suddenly swept down from the sky gunning straight for Junior. Read on…