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Lovely Internet 4.4.14

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1. I would like to be drinking this right now.

2. The importance of body language.

3. These sweet potato cakes.

4. I choose to believe he really feels otherwise.

5. Wisdom of a test kitchen.

6. The most recent issue of Paprika Southern is lovely.

7. How to cook eggs.

8. We’re in the midst of our annual April detox, but when we’re back to all things delicious, I’m making pasta.

9. For my fellow slow pokes.

10. The hardest part (that’s the damn truth).

For more tidbits from Elena the person, follow me on twitter (@elenabrent or @biscuitsandsuch), instagrampinterest or facebook. Follow along with MissElenaeous for thoughts on everything other than Southern food

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Fried Plantains

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Last weekend I headed to sunny Georgia to surprise my dear friend Kellie at the opening of her first show in her new city of residence, Atlanta. Kellie, an incredible painter, has shown her work in galleries all over the world, from New York to Germany. And in the years since we graduated from MICA I haven’t ever been able to attend one of her shows. But now, with her here in the South just a mere 6 hours drive due West, I had my chance!

plantains 5 I love surprising people but I’m horrible at keeping secrets which means I’m mostly just plain bad at surprises. So the fact that Kellie was so surprised and happy to see me when I walked into the gallery that she cried and fanned her face with her hands like a teary old lady is pure gold. And a testament to the sneakiness of Kellie’s boyfriend Corey, who kindly acted as my accomplice.

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The weekend, in its entirety, was perfect. Beyond the opening we enjoyed two days of beautiful in Atlanta- enjoying the warm Spring weather that felt like summer, walking around the botanical gardens, catching up. That’s the best thing about old friends, you just pick up where you left off, even if it’s been months or years since you’ve really spent time together.

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plantains 2 Kellie and her family are from Trinidad, and on Saturday Kellie threw a party for her friends and family with mountains of Trinidadian food, made locally at a place in Marietta. It was all delicious, especially the doubles, but I spent the majority of my time hovering over the tray of fried plantains. When fried, plantains, a starchier relative of the banana, are the quintessential summer treat. After eating basically my body weight in plantains at Kellie’s I immediately came home and fried some more for myself. I have no regrets.

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 Fried Plantains

4 over-ripe plantains

3 tbsp coconut oil

Honey or sour cream for dipping

Cut your plantains thinly, about 1/4″, and on the diagonal so the pieces are long and slanted. Melt coconut oil in the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. Serve hot on their own or with honey or sour cream to dip.

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Lovely Internet 3.28.14

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1. A Tale of Two Cornmeals

2. A Brief History of Evil Fingertenting

3. That’s hilarious.

4. Everything about this company is amazing. Especially the video. (Dan made the point that it would be crazy NOT to buy those unicorn pants).

5. I love a good running skirt. Who cares what women run in? As long as they’re happy worry about your own damn self, SELF.

6. This week one of my students said “In the olden days, the eighties” which made me feel as old as the wind. Have I grown up, finally?

7. Important lessons.

8. I’ve been thinking of getting into triathalons/open water swim training, and I could see this being a real asset.

9. How magical are these Mary Blair inspiration paintings?

10. I don’t even know what to do without This American Life. Good thing it looks like it’ll survive without public radio.

For more tidbits from Elena the person, follow me on twitter (@elenabrent or @biscuitsandsuch), instagrampinterest or facebook. Follow along with MissElenaeous for thoughts on everything other than Southern food.

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