Pina Bausch died today. My Dad's going into surgery as well. Too much change for me to handle.
I have to thank my friend Rio for introducing me to the wonder of Pina Bausch so many years ago. We watched these on video, then I had the luck of seeing her company, Tanztheater Wuppertal, perform in Berkeley, during my first years in SF. Thank you for all the beauty, pain, emotion.... (a lighter Pina post here)
This is spellbinding... every ranchero island boy/surfer/skater/musician/poet wrapped up, grown up and styling. His comfort level with the floral jacket is sexy.
Saying hello and goodbye to a few cuties today....
Goodbye to the apple and panda beaded coin purse necklaces I posted in my shop. I'm elated they're moving onto a lucky buyer, but am a bit nostalgic of this style period in my life. We've had some good times you two!
And hello to musician James Yuill. I've got KCRW full blast, and listening to his set. I declare this song Monday's jam!
I'm back on the natto-wagon again, after a trip to Japantown's Nijiya market. After much-too-much consumption of brown rice, I had to take a break and figure out how to incorporate my beloved natto with other carbs. Riding the success of the natto/salt/oil mix on penne, I figured a go on toast would be the ticket. I fished out the last remaining Easter egg (thanks Rachel), rye bread, and some alfalfa sprouts I recently sprouted. My lordy yummy has come to town!
Ingredients: 1 packet natto (plain preferred, or with the mustard packet only) 1 chopped hard boiled egg 1 tbs grapeseed or olive oil (I used grapeseed) snipped scallion or chives (as much as you like) salt & pepper to taste 1 handful alfalfa sprouts 2 pieces of whole grain toast (I used rye)
- Mix the packet of natto in a bowl, without the sauces, till stringy - Add the natto mustard packet, chopped egg, oil, scallions and salt & pepper. Mix well. It will become more stringy, but DON'T be discouraged. - Divide the natto mixture between the 2 slices of toast. This would be equally delicious on whole grain wasa-type crackers, or pita bread. - Top with alfalfa sprouts and enjoy!!! - p.s. My finger really is blue (the darned Easter egg).
On a side note, I wanted to share I've been sprouting my own seeds in an effort 1) to budget, 2) incorporate some creativity while I am unemployed, 3) healthy & delicious, and 4) cuts down on packaging.
I know many of you may not have the time to do this, but I assure you after 2x, it will be like riding a bike. YouTube is a rife with tutorials. Btw, I just use a doubled-up piece of tulle from my fabric stash, with a rubberband around the jar rim to keep it in place. You can buy those jar sprouting screens, but it isn't necessary.
