Just ordered from Empire Szechuan: juicy buns, cripsy veggie rolls and cold noodles with sesame sauce.
Got my Sunday Scribbling up, this week’s theme was Hi, my name is… to be interpreted any way we liked. I went with a bit about myself. I don’t like having my picture taken, but there is an adorable pic of my daughter’s English Bull Dog. Believe me she is much more photogenic!
This week’s Saturday Photo Hunt theme was paper, so I used some pictures I took at The Fashion Institute. The students did a project where they created clothing out of paper.
Our Yahoo Group She Who Blogs has grown to 39 members since we started in May. What an amazing group of women.
I’m hoping for clear weather tomorrow, so I can take some pics. I took this one last Sunday at Zingone’s on Columbus Avenue.
Whenever I see fresh basil I think of my grandmother. She used to grow pots and pots of the stuff on the balcony and windowsills. She would use fresh leaves during the summer, and when fall came she would dry her harvest on the stove hood, and use the empty jars she would save to store them.
The woman loved a good empty jar. Jelly used to come in jars that could be used as a glass when it was empty. We had a cupboard full of those.
Empty mayo jars would become piggy banks dedicated to different projects. After I moved out I would go to visit and do small chores for her. She would put some money in a silver paper wrapped mayo jar. There was a red bow around the neck to indicate it was “Frannie’s Christmas Jar.” There was no way to stop here; she loved doing it. Four or five loads of laundry rated 2 bucks 
Yay! the delivery guy is at the door - I’m starving
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September 24, 2007 at 1:04 am
qualcosa di bello
frances…i want to *dive* head first into that basil photo!! i can actually smell it, just looking at your beautiful pic…ahhhhhh!
September 24, 2007 at 3:31 am
Bri
My dad collected empty jars when I was younger - the sort that have the rubber seal. I always like to put marbles and shells and stuff in them. I agree - the basil looks pretty great. I’ll check out the pictures at the fashion institute.
September 24, 2007 at 6:01 am
Terra
I love your pictures, your attitude, and your blog. I haven’t made the time to tell you this (and I am on my way to bed right after this!) Oh, and I still save those jars, but use them not in such fun ways most of the time. I use them for leftovers that I don’t think anyone will eat. That way I can say “I tried” but don’t have to wash the dish after I forget it until it turns green. (Yes I have done that!) I can then just throw the nasty thing away…
September 25, 2007 at 12:13 am
Library Lady
Love, love, love, basil. I have about 8 plants worth in my garden this year and I love clipping bagfuls and making lots and lots of pesto! In the winter I buy hyrdroponic basil, stick a few sprigs in a glass of water and root it on my windowsill–helps me remember on cold days in March that spring WILL come.
My mom still uses lots of jars for leftovers, though I’ve introduced her to ziplock plastic containers. Our empty mayonnaise jars always held homemade applesauce. I do use jars for leftovers, but they tend to be empty canning jars–not something you usually find in a New York City house!
September 25, 2007 at 5:39 am
model behavior
ooo I love Empire Szechuan, know where you’re coming from on this. Thanks for checking out my fluff posts, I actually posted some real content just now. So glad to be back at home!