Philcon

[ysobelle]

Erf. I have a hotel for Friday and Saturday night, and I have no idea if I can afford that, or even if I need it. It's not like it's across the universe. I have no idea what I'm doing there, or how. And what on earth do I wear? I'm not nervous, really, but I am...I have that feeling like a truck's about to hit me, and I'm sitting here picking daisies.

At any rate. In other news, I Do Not Cook. No, this isn't exactly news, it's just a simple truth: I don't cook. I never have. Every once in a while, I'll go crazy, grab a recipie, and something fabulous will result. But on the whole, on a regular basis, no. It's not one of my hobbies, and I've never had a decent kitchen, anyway. For the most part, that is. I sure as hell don't now.

So imagine my surprise when, in a fit of desperation, upon seeing I'm down to the bones of my pantry, I managed to whip up one damned good dinner. I had a package of frozen seafood from Trader Joe's-- calimari, scallops, and shrimp-- and I sauteed it with oil and much garlic and margarine, and a splash of milk at the end. Tossed it with some buttered, herbed linguine, and oh, my. It smelled good, looked good, and actually tasted delicious! Who'd've thought?

I'm also doing a mountain of laundry, to boot. How very domestic of me!

Comments

[blackbriar.livejournal.com]

Wow, Philcon. I used to go to ASB parties there. Now no Adam's Mark.

[ysobelle.livejournal.com]

I know. I remember when the Adam's Mark folded, and Philcon was like a kicked anthill. But at the time, I knew nothing about the con, really. Well...damn, I still don't!

[morriganswitch.livejournal.com]

found a great dress for the holidays and all the parties I get called to. ya can wear it 4 ways, and apparently "red is my color." (As I was trying this on, three older ladies made sure to yell it out from across the room.) :)

http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/lane_bryant_product_page?item=8471666&pagesize=3

[ysobelle.livejournal.com]

YeeOWCH, mama! That's a hot dress!

Hey, is the Ball this weekend?

[morriganswitch.livejournal.com]

Yup. But I'm not sure how we'd get the stomacher to me, and you've got philcon this weekend. I don't want to be a pain... :)

[morriganswitch.livejournal.com]

I'm wearing the dress in the evening, for the actual ball, I just have to find something to wear during the day.

[morriganswitch.livejournal.com]

I'm wearing the dress in the evening, for the actual ball, I just have to find something to wear during the day.

[myfanawy.livejournal.com]

Damn, that sounds really tasty. Mind if I steal your idea for dinner tomorrow night? (TJ's is just 2 blocks down the street from us...)

[ysobelle.livejournal.com]

Go right on! I'd suggest adding some lemon, perhaps some wine, and throwing in some veggies (tomato, broccoli, and definitely mushrooms) at the last minute. And use some cream instead of milk. If I'd had all that, I'd STILL be eating. And that would be baaaaad.

[myfanawy.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, good call on the lemon, wine (we even have an open bottle of white), veggies, and cream!

Damn, now I really can't wait for work to be over today...

[tempest-gypsy.livejournal.com]

I've always found I end up with the best dinners when I have next to nothing in the pantry. Did a strawberry glazed chicken breast once, because all I had was chicken breast, better and strawberry jelly and rice. Was very good.

[ysobelle.livejournal.com]

That sounds MARVELOUS, by the way. Mmm. I have apricot jam and some chicken here....

[surlywench.livejournal.com]

I am checking for pods when I get out there.


that is all.

[ysobelle.livejournal.com]

Sigh. No pods. I got called a slob last night. Ow.