8.07.2005

Frustrations and a good snack..



Some of you may already know that technology and I have not been the best of friends lately. In fact, I have sent 2 laptop computers to an early grave in the last 2 months alone. Don't ask me how. It's not only a mystery to me, but also a great source of frustration. I've had better luck with goldfish. So it is with sadness that I announce that due to said troubles, I will be without a computer for the remainder of this week. How will I survive? I don't know, it's going to hurt. But I'm sure I will get alot of reading done this week, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. On the bright side, a new computer should be in my hot little hands by Friday, and I await it with eager anticipation.

My frustrations aside, I have recently found my thrill at the Williams-Sonoma website. Who knew they had such tempting recipes? Maybe you did, but it was certainly a new discovery for me. But then again, I don't have the best reputation for being 'in the loop' in general. And there are so many recipes to choose from it was rather difficult for an indecisive girl like me to just pick one already. So I picked two, and was rather pleased with the result. If I wanted to impress you I could tell you that I made Kopanisti with Grissini alla Salvia. And I only know that because those names are also listed on that oh-so-informative website. But really, it's nothing more than Greek Feta Spread and Sage Breadsticks. However, I swapped the sage for rosemary. Because I am just that wild and crazy.

Although I will admit that I have been ill this past weekend. And at first I blamed it on the feta spread. You've got to blame something right? But after 2 days of illness, where my boyfriend remained completely unaffected, I had to accept that I had in fact caught some sort of bug. So, dear friends, the Greek Feta Spread again has my seal of approval. It was extremely easy to make and very tasty. We gobbled it up. And the breadsticks too..

See you in 5 days!

Labels: , ,

10 Comments:

Blogger farmgirl said...

I love your writing! And I totally hear you on the computer thing. I actually have a brand spanking new computer system sitting in the living room--in several big and impressive looking boxes. Just need the courage to open them up. . . : )

P.S. Uh oh. Didn't know Williams-Sonoma had recipes. . . : )

3:11 PM  
Blogger Clare Eats said...

Hi Michele
At least you will be back soon! You can still take lots of pics for when your back ;) heeheh

9:08 PM  
Anonymous Paz said...

Michele, continue to feel better. I'm glad it wasn't the Greek Feta Spread. I love feta cheese. ;-)

You and farmgirl, enjoy your new computers.

Paz

11:39 PM  
Blogger boo_licious said...

I love Williams Sonoma! I sometimes click on their site and ooh and aah over everything that I want.

I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm sure the new PC will be fantastic and I can't wait to hear more great stories next week.

7:14 AM  
Blogger tara said...

Michele, my dear! I hope the illness and the technology malaise don't dampen your spirits too much. I'll miss your tasty pictures greeting me in the morning - you definitely inspire my work week! It's amazing, even though I utterly overloaded myself on all things Greek at the Taste of the Danforth this weekend, I am still tempted by this feta spread ... sigh, some addictions cannot be sated.

8:50 AM  
Blogger Amy said...

I did not know Williams-Sonoma had recipes on their site. I'll go over and check that out right now.

8:58 PM  
Blogger Rachael said...

I bet that while you are gone you will be making some amazing food! Cant wait to read all about it.

:-)

Rachael

11:32 AM  
Blogger J said...

hi michele, your breadsticks and feta spread look singularly fantastic - now must go take a closer look at the w.s. site...never realised they had recipes! cheers,j

12:04 PM  
Blogger Michèle said...

Hi farmgirl,
thanks! well a good snack and a bottle of wine should help to build up the courage to tackle those boxes :) You should definitely check out the w/s website, it was an exciting find for me!

Hi Clare,
well I didnt have much motivation to cook anything this past week since G. was away and my brain was focused on packing and eating leftovers from the fridge.. but next week Paris! my camera will be tired from the workout :)

Hi Paz,
well I definitely felt better when I realized I wasn't going to have to give up the feta spread, because it was quite tasty. Im a big fan of feta too and often just eat chunks of it right off the block... yes, I admit it :)

Hi Boo,
Well W/S has got a new fan in me too! When I first discovered the site I browsed it for hours and hours.. and then went back the next day too.. I've been suffering from withdrawal this week since I havent had access to a computer so I'll have to go have a look again soon :)

Hi Tara,
Taste of the Danforth! right, I forgot! I hope you had fun, but then again, how can you not with all that food! My spirits are holding, but then again its moving weekend so I'm nothing more than uber-excited.. I'll be pack to posting pics next week hopefully!

Hi Amy,
Do check it out. Im sure you will be just as thrilled as I was, I want to cook everything on there!

Hi Rachael,
Well,um, I didnt cook anything except couscous all week to use up my leftover veggies.. but I promise I'll have some interesting things to post next week!

Hi J,
Thanks! the breadsticks and feta dip were awesome, and I'll definitely be cooking more from their recipes!

12:59 AM  
Anonymous Sophie said...

I'm Sophie, Key Ingredient's Chief Blogger. We would like to feature this recipe on our blog. Please email sophiekiblogger@gmail.com if interested. Thanks :)

Sophie
http://blog.keyingredient.com/

1:48 PM  

Post a Comment

<< Home


Technorati Blog Finder