Thanks for all the congrats on life’s latest change. I started packing yesterday…I hate packing, but fortunately I am bringing mostly clothes and books at this point. And my blender.
Cranberry oatmeal cookies ala Smitten Kitchen made things go a little more smoothly. These are the real deal. No substitutions. This cookie is a cookie.
I’ve only eaten fennel in salad form, but last night we ate it braised and sprinkled with parmesan cheese and homemade croutons [recipe here]. It was surprisingly good.
We also ate vegetables on noodle pillows (I wish I were making that up, but that’s what they’re called). I wasn’t a big fan of the crunchy noodles, so I think I’ll just stick to plain soba or rice noodles next time.
It’s zero degrees (literally) here today, but I’m going to attempt a run anyway. Michigan running is always an adventure…at least we aren’t currently having a blizzard!
Stay warm! Those have been the temps in Chicago this week too!
ReplyDeletei dont think ive ever had fennel-- weird and so unlike me, only bc i've eaten the most obscure and bizarre plants... Maybe i'll pick some up today!
ReplyDeleteHaha I like the term "noodle pillows"! Good luck on that cold run!!
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of noodle pillows....weird! I'm a big fan of rice noodles myself. :)
ReplyDeleteEver try fennel seeds? The flavor is intense and smooth. Never heard of noodle pillows.
ReplyDeleteI prefer soba too! :) Stay warm!
ReplyDeletei haven't tried fennel yet, raw or cooked! need to explore it!!! oh wow, running in zero degree weather in michigan! kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteI think a better name is a "noodle nest." "Pillow" is way too misleading.
ReplyDeleteStay warm!!!
that is probably the one smitten kitchen recipe that i make most often. they are perfect oatmeal cookies!
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to buy fennel to cook with--I'm a big fan of the flavor!
ReplyDeleteoatmeal cookies = my life. no matter what you put in them they taste amazing and relax me.
ReplyDeleteI've never had fennel before! It's supposed to taste kind of like licorice, right?
ReplyDeleteYou're a brave women!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies sound marvelous. I haven't had oatmeal cookies in ages (and I don't know why). I hope the packing is coming along. I wish you luck in the worst city in the world. hehe, jk. But, not really...BOO MICHIGAN, buy YEAH EMILY!
It all looks good. I have never heard of noodle pillows, but it makes me want to go to sleep and dream of pasta. Stay warm and have a good weekend.
ReplyDeletei never cook with fennel but i always hear the most amazing things about it! i hear its also super delicious in soup! now you've got me wanting a huge bowl of souuup haha
ReplyDeleteOh my god, a 0 degree run! Ahhh I admire your insanity woman!! :) It was 3 degrees in Cincinnati yesterday; I'm not gonna lie, I think I was outside a total of .3 seconds! I want summmmer!!
ReplyDeletei already have a tea ready but all i need now is one of those cranberry cookies!!! <3
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of crunchy noodles either. Recently I've been eating a lot of rice noodles in soup. They are really good!
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