Just found out that we made it onto the invite list to become a shareholder in an organic student-run farm at Cook College. This means that every week we pick up a crate of vegetables and herbs, from June to September (or November, if we spend more money). I put us on the list because the produce in our local grocery store sucks, because pesticide-free food grown only a few miles away instead of being trucked here from god-knows-where really appeals to me, because it supports Rutgers University, and because it will completely force us to become more creative and healthy in our cooking, at least for the summer.

The cool thing is that every week’s harvest will be a surprise. Here is what last year’s harvest looked like. Apparently I am going to have to learn about chard. We just need to look at our budget and make sure we have the cash and, if so, we’ll start getting produce in about six weeks. My only worry is that there will be too much for us to deal with.

I think YouTube just collapsed in on itself. Read the rest of this entry »

Ashton Kutcher did a great job hosting SNL this weekend. The only skit that really sucked, IMO, was the cold open with the Petraeus hearing. Boring. Over it. By far, though, my favorite was the series of “chocolate” skits. The first one made us laugh so hysterically, the cat got upset with us. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s my second-favorite geek’s birthday! Read the rest of this entry »

An interview with Mr. Lisa’s Husband, Billy Bragg.

Another weekend, another batch of cupcakes. Read the rest of this entry »