Browse Month: October 2010

Happy Halloween!

I spent this Halloween at the Oakland Museum of Art to check out the Pixar exhibit featuring artwork from the past 25 years.  It was so cool to see all the drawings and models that go into making a movie or short film.  Made me want to watch all the earlier films again like the first Toy Story and A Bug’s Life. Cameras and cell phones weren’t allowed in the exhibit so this is the only photo I got while I was in the gift shop.

On Friday, the Rehab therapists all dressed up like the Muppets.  I managed to put together a Beaker mask to wear on my head complete with buggy eyes, a big egg-shaped nose, and fluffy orange hair.  I borrowed one of the doctor’s lab coats and had to walk around wearing Jes’ work shirt and tie too. Teresa was Fozzie Bear.  I don’t have a group photo of everyone yet but I’ll post one as soon as I get a copy from my friend who took one.  We had Miss Piggy, Kermit, Animal, the Sweedish Chef, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and even Rizzo the Rat.

Here’s a photo of the mask close-up.  Too bad I didn’t have time to figure out how to make a draw bridge mouth.

Baseball Craziness

We just had Game 2 of the World Series and it’s been crazy out here.

I walked the dog last night and found guys in waterpolo caps in McCovey Cove with an actual waterpolo ball and net.  The water is also filled with boats and kayakers along with cops on jetskis patrolling the area.

I also caught the crazy guy with the sign giving a blessing to a fan.  Pretty funny.

One of the coolest things about AT&T Park is the public viewing area.  Unfortunately there’s a huge line to watch.

The Giants won both games so far so all is well in the neighborhood…just a little rowdy.  By the way, this the view from our front lobby…just in case you didn’t believe how close we live to the World Series.

hot pot hunt

On Saturday, we went to Ranch 99 to do some grocery shopping.  While browsing the aisles, we were inspired to have hot pot for dinner.  So, I texted the Bangs to see if they wanted to join us and they accepted.  In the process of buying everything we needed, Jes texted Vyl and got some specific instructions from her.

  1. Find the hot pot starter kit in a red or green package with a fat sheep on the front.  We searched and searched and found both of them!!  By the way, the red one is extra spicy and oh so yummy.  We mixed both packages for the right amount of heat.

  2. Find the can of BBQ sauce with a bull on it.  It took some extra searching for this one but found that one too!

It’s pretty fun going on a scavenger hunt in Ranch 99.  Most of the time you can’t read the labels and only buy things based on the pictures on the front.  For example, I usually buy the katsu sauce that’s in a square-ish bottle with a bulldog on the front.  I also usually buy the sweet soy sauce with the girl in a boat on the label.  Fun times…

Cookie

I LOVE these cookies.  They’re crispy and sweet with a touch of cinnamon and great with my morning coffee.  The first time I had them was on a plane to Rome last year and asked for a couple extra to stash in my backpack for later.  I thought they only came in individual packs but then I was so delighted to find them at the grocery store next to our hotel in Paris!!!   I just HAD to buy a pack and I’m still enjoying them 2 months later.  Must.  Make.  Them.  Last.  *nomnomnom*

Hello, Kale!

For dinner tonight, Jes made me a chicken dinner with a side of new potatoes and sauteed kale and onions.  I’d had kale salad before and had kale in soups but we’ve never actually cooked them at home before.  The verdict?  I loved it but Jes was not as much a fan.  Wah wah waaaahh…

Tomorrow, I’m going to be roasting beets in the oven and plan to use them in salads this coming week.  I’ll probably be making a big red mess but it should be yummy!