Monthly Archives: June 2007

Cooking what you got – Pilaf with Poblano, Spinach and Chick Peas

Something about summer’s onset makes me want to clear out the things I’ve got in the kitchen so I can start fresh. Here’s a nice quick pilaf (aren’t they all?) with what I had on hand, including fresh, canned and frozen: Put 2 tbsp olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium Chop an onion [...]

Angel Hair with Chick Peas and Baby Spinach

Mmmm, came out well. Just an inspiration with spinach in one hand and a can of beans in the other. Make the sauce while the pasta water boils and you cook the pasta, total time about 15 minutes. Slice up two cloves of garlic and toss them into a large pan with some olive oil. [...]

Verizon Vs. T-Mobile Coverage in NYC

I’ve been carrying two cell phones for the past few months, and the truth is pretty overwhelming: Verizon’s coverage makes T-Mobile feel flimsy. I’ve been impressed at the way my VZ Blackberry phone picks up signal in the subway underground, where T-Mo is still flatlined.