Dinner

Our refrigerator is looking pretty sparse so thank goodness for pantry staples! We threw together a classic combination of shrimp and pasta with garlic, lemon, white wine, capers, and butter.

A garnish of italian parsley from my staircase herb garden added an extra element of green.

ATL Recap

Its been over a week since I was actually in Atlanta but last week just flew by with the stress of finals and finishing up yet another semester of school. I had to express how amazing Atlanta was so I thought, better late than never. I went to work with my very favorite crew from Knitter's Magazine to take a couple photos and attend their Stitches Weekend South, where knitters from all over the south head to Atlanta for a weekend of knitting classes. I loved seeing the hotel lobby flooded with knitters young and old chatting for hours on end. 

I spent the whole week being spoiled rotten.  I did some work here and there along with visiting the High Museum of Art, the Archibald Smith Plantation, and Margaret Mitchell's House where she wrote "Gone with the Wind". Thank you so much XRX for the incredible week in Atlanta! I can't wait to see you all again!

Obsessed: Pilcro and the Letterpress everything

I purchased these on ebay but you can also find Pilcro brand clothes, shoes and bags at anthropologie.com

Highlights from the High Museum

The High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA

"fried chicken" tenders

Between the tartar and tofu, I don't know which craving is weirder.

I purchase firm tofu about a week ago and wanted to branch out from my usual asian inspired tofu dishes. While at publix, where they pump the delectable smell of fried chicken through the air, I was tempted to purchase the southern staple but thought, why not make "fried chicken" with the protein I already purchased? So that's exactly what I did. I marinated the tofu with buttermilk, spices and a cup of chicken stock. After a day of marinating I breaded each slice of tofu with panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, paprika, cayenne and cracked pepper. 15 minutes on each side in the toaster oven set at 400 provided a satisfying fried chicken substitute paired with ketchup and Stubb's bbq sauce!

Smoked Salmon Spread

While taking a break from work I decided to make a savory snack. 

Obsessed: