#20: Untitled Nothing Factory
Photo: Liz Love This wall was just part of a really inspiring, ephemeral art project called “Untitled Nothing Factory” by Amanda Ross-Ho at the Visual Arts Center on the UT campus. Unfortunately, the exhibit’s gone. But it’s being replaced by “Apparent Weight,” an exhibit showcasing the work of students in the UT MFA program. I can’t wait to see the new works in a few weeks at the gallery opening. If I’m not finished with 30×30 by then, you’ll get to see them,...
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Photo: Amy Russell I’m still plugging away at my #30×30. I know that Kendi and all the other bloggers finished long ago, but I’d really like to stick this one out and see it through. Maybe I’ll wrap it up in time for the next challenge? Tweet
Read MoreSpaghetti with Raw Tomato Sauce
When I Googled “Raw Tomato Sauce” and came across Lynne Rosetto Kasper’s recipe for an easy, no-cook pasta sauce, I thought it might be too good to be true. I love her radio show, and the recipes posted on the website usually work well for me. Still, who would guess that raw tomatoes, a few herbs and a little olive oil could come together to create such a fresh, flavorful sauce for pasta? And in less time than it takes to heat up a jar of sauce on the stove? I didn’t, but I’m glad I gave her recipe a shot. It’s a weeknight winner, especially with fresh,...
Read MoreMeal Plan 3/16-3/22
It’s definitely spring time in Austin! The weather is nice and warm, and there’s no frost in the forecast until later in the year. The winter greens like bok choy, spinach, and mustard are still coming fast and furious, but now some more tender plants like tomatoes are here, too! We’re on our third straight week of tomatoes in the Local Box, so I guess I can quit pinching myself and cook them, already. For the past two weeks, I’ve been eating the tomatoes as soon as they arrive on my doorstep, sliced with a little sea salt. They taste like sunshine. I’m not sure...
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