I've added a new link to my list of foodie blogs (which is sorely lacking, if you haven't noticed – please send me your favorites) - Once Upon A Plate.
Marisol emailed me a while back, oh I want to say a year or so, because she recognized a park that I had photographed because she grew up around here. We determined that we missed each other by a couple of years but had very similar haunts.
Well she emailed me again yesterday and said that she had started her own blog. And good lord if any of you have already clicked on the link then I've lost you forever. I spent hours pouring over it yesterday. Every time I read a new post, a new recipe I wanted to make it right then and there. Her photos are incredible and her recipes are varied and, well just go see for yourself.
I made two recipes from it last night and they both were big hits – stuffed zucchini (we normally make zucchini boats around here so we dubbed these zucchini dinghies) and her version of Ruth Chris BBQ shrimp.
I also really covet her plates. Actually she has a LOT of plates but the ones I really covet are the Rooster ones above. Available at both Neiman Marcus and Horchow (Horchow has a better price on them). Go look for her recipe for chicken pot pies and you'll see why.
Since I am suddenly enamored with all things chicken I also want this rooster egg holder (with the adorable little chicken salt shaker). Is that not the cutest thing? I can see my hardboiled eggs sitting prettily in it.
And finally – I want this milk glass covered chicken. I'm going to have to haunt the on-line auctions if I want to find one though.
Well you’ve gone and pointed me to another addictive blog. Where will it all end? Are there enough hours in the day to check them and respond to comments? I’m afraid there is no hope for me but to join Bloggers Anonymous. It is a great blog though, thanks Andrea:>)
Thanks for a new food site! Two I check on often are:
http://www.amateurgourmet.com and http://www.101cookbooks.com
and for few recipes but lots of chuckles: http://www.thefoodwhore.com
Ack! I love that Rooster egg holder, it blows my Anthro one out of the water huh?
I agree OUAP is a really inspiring blog. Clarice
Hi Andrea, Thanks for the new blog I will definitely check it out. Like I need one more to follow!!! I love the chickens too. Hope you find some to add to your collection.
I love marisol, she has all the best tools and dishes…
i have followed mary preblog, you will just adore her site, she is an endless wealth of beauty and ideas, and the sweetest person to boot! i too covet her dish collection, aka her wall of shame. i am waiting to get the red roosters too, i love dishes, but the word cheap must proceed that, surely this economy will force them to 50% off, right?!
oh I do love those chickens. my kitchen just cannot live without them I’m afraid. nope, just can’t. thank you so so much. I wish i could find my grandmas egg holder. it had a baby chick and held two dozen. she used it at Easter to hold the decorated eggs. it was so sweet. I must ask my mom.