Last Night's Dinner/Today's Lunch

This dish ain't no trouble at all. Boil some water with a bit of salt & olive oil. Then add the pasta once the water is boiling rapidly. Saute strips of tofu in some oil olive and season with kosher salt & sesame seeds. Cook until each side is crispy, then remove them from the pan. Add Italian chopped plum tomatoes, yellow peppers, and arrabbiata sauce. Simmer for about 7-10 minutes, add the tofu, and plate over pasta. Garnish with pecorino romano & black pepper. 

Every Little Step. . .

This is quite simply, so f'n brilliant! I'm really not a fan of Wayne Brady and have been known to call him the c word on occasion. But between this and his cameo on The Chapelle Show, he gets a pass for any past or future corny, dare I say Uncle Tomish work. Mike Tyson is what really makes this video hilarious though. Poor bastard has no rhythm and has an expression on his face like a kid in a middle school talent show who forgot all the choreography. Keep an eye out for his suspenders bit. It's quick but one of my favorite parts. Love it!

Ms. Dominique.

Color Blocking.

In honor of New York's fashion week I watched The September Issue. It's a brilliant documentary about Vogue's largest and most influential edition of the year. It's fascinating to watch even if you aren't deep into the fashion world. The Color Blocking shoot, which was quite contentious in the doc, inspired my cooking over the next few weeks. Peep the trailer and my take on the concept.

Mac, Cheese, & Tomatoes.

Flax Oatmeal w Dried Cranberries

Roasted Golden Beet, Carrots, & Purple Potatoes

Onions & Orange Pepper

Pimenton Perch & Purple Potato Hash

Teriyaki Tilapia w Steamed Spinach, Garlic, & Orange Peppers

On The Vine Tomatoes, Mesclun Lettuce, & Organic Ciabatta

Spicy Coconut Rice with Peas & Crispy Curry Tofu

Around Town.

21st Street & Astoria Blvd.

Manhattan in the Midst.

125th & 2nd Ave