Friday, September 9, 2011

Playing Ketchup

I know, I know... I've been REALLY bad about writing posts lately. 

Between earthquakes and hurricanes its really hard to find the time to sit down and blog.  Excuses, excused - alas, here is a summary of what I've been up to in the last few weeks.

Adam's best friend Jeremy visited in early August for two weeks and we ate oodles of tasty food.  Most of what we ate I've blogged about, except for pizza.

Yes, I ate a slice of pizza.  It was a MAGNIFICENT slice and I savored every single hot and melty bite.

If I ever break my No Cheese Rule, it is for a really awesome slice of pie from just a few places, Carmine's Original Pizza in Greenpoint. 


I pass it every single day on the way and come from work.  It's torture, but every so often when its not too hot outside and can handle a few hives over a few days I'll cave in and enjoy a slice of heaven.

It's a tiny, hole in the wall joint with just a few seats and a window so you can order while standing outside.  Nothing has changed about this place in what feels like 25 years - but really it could far longer.

Adam loves their pepperoni, which is a damn good choice, but I'm a fan of the original.  It's perfect and simple - the way a slice should be enjoyed.

It's hard to find a better slice of authentic Brooklyn pizza.  Trust me, I know. 


The other big event to hit Brooklyn, besides the incredible Jeremy Craven visiting, was Hurricane Irene.  Everyone was freaking out and going nuts in my area.  People didn't know whether to evacuate or stay put with lots of supplies.  It felt very surreal and I'm glad nothing actually happened in my area besides a few trees being falling.

To prepare, Adam and I bought a flashlight, some non-perishable foods like canned soups,  peanut butter, bread, eggs (yes you do NOT have to refrigerate eggs) and granola bars.  Plus lots of beer - which seemed to be the theme of the hurricane.  We had some blankets, tape, candles and water set aside just in case.  My only concern was a broken window(s) since we're on the first floor and a corner house with tons of windows and trees suspiciously nearby.  We also filled the tub with water because apparently your toilet won't flush if the power goes out, or something like that.  I don't know but I didn't a non-functioning toilet for any amount of time.

It was BORING to wait for the storm to hit and I actually had to cancel an amazing 30th birthday bash for my lovely friend Liz's 30th in Atlantic City.  I was not a happy camper over the hurricane weekend.  I did, however, make awesome breakfasts each day including the one to the right.

My adviser at work gave me his old waffle iron, so I made some waffles with fresh strawberries and REAL maple syrup (accept no substitutions to the real thing), scrambled eggs just the way Adam likes 'em and chicken sausage.  It was an epic meal for a not-so-epic weekend.  This breakfast was mightier than Irene (in Brooklyn, I can't speak for anywhere else and understand that many people were devastated by the storm).   My heart goes out to those who were hurt or lost during Hurricane Irene!  She was forgiving to some and cruel to others, which is extraordinarily unfortunate.

 On Sunday, after Irene had passed NYC, I needed to get the hell out of my apartment.  I was going stir crazy, which was a common affliction in my area.  Every one was out and about, taking photos of the damage or lack there of.   Adam and I hit up a friend's rooftop to have a tasty beverage. 

Adam summoning Dagon... (it's a Lovecraft thing, don't ask).
I really couldn't have been happier to get out of my apartment.  I was so bored the whole weekend, although it was restful. 

Adam made me watch the entire Star Wars Trilogy (4, 5 and 6 cause those are the only ones that count and on original VHS).  So what if I fell asleep during the ewok dancing scene.  I've seen it a thousand times and I was pooped...

Yay for no more Irene!!!
Although Irene was a real bitch, she left some pretty clouds and a lovely sunset.  



Over Labor Day weekend, I spent more time on a rooftop, this time having a ghetto fabulous BBQ.  I bought this ridiculous disposable BBQ at Walgreens for $10 and it actually worked really well!! 

Being the classy folks that we are, we had burgers, hotdogs and canned pineapple. 
Zac made himself a double burger with grilled pineapple and enough mayonnaise to make our friend Tubby jump off a building.  (Tubby hates mayo)


It kind of looks like cheese, but no that is in fact a shit ton of mayo.  Gross!



Someone likes mayo a little too much...

I had mine sans mayonnaise but with lots of chips and a pickle. 

I love BBQs even if I'm just having a really simple meal.  There's something about cooking outdoors that makes food taste better.

Perhaps is our primordial sides kicking in?

Hopefully the weather stays nice enough so we can have a few more BBQs before the terrible NYC weather kicks in. 

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