Comments on: Pumpkin Seeds + Chocolate Chips

By: marry D

marry D — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:37:32 +0000

have fun at work! that muffin top looks delish

By: Aymen

Aymen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:29:10 +0000

another great looking plate even though salmon with pumpkin seed seem weird to me.

By: Emily L.

Emily L. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:24:57 +0000

I have no idea how you can do $100/month. I just checked mint, and over the past 6 mos my boyfriend and I have averaged 330/month.
Would love to see a money-saving-but-still-good-eats post, though I know you’ve done them before. I need constant reinforcement.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:02:51 +0000

LOL, I think the salmon looks great, but I tend to like it a smidge overcooked since I’m not totally down with its flava.

GL with the $100 grocery challenge girlfriend! That’s my weekly budget. Altho I’ve been trying to come under that each week.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:03:54 +0000

I’m really really curious about your plan for the grocery bills… If you could email me this information i would REALLY appreciate it… I’m new at trying to budget for two and am finding it fairly difficult.

Thanks for your help & great blog!

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:26:01 +0000

You did overcook the salmon. Unless its a king salmon…10 minutes should do it. Grilling with the skin still on is the best way to go.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:01:24 +0000

Good luck with the $100/month challenge. I am doing $160 this month (family of three). And my list for next week is already over the $40 that I’ve budgeted. I guess my Costco run has to wait awhile…

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:18:24 +0000

A fishmonger at Whole Foods once told me that almost all fish is frozen right after it’s caught, so it can be transported and such. Once it arrives at the store, it’s defrosted for sale, and really shouldn’t be re-frozen, as it can ruin the texture. I’ve started buying fish that’s still frozen when I can (just ask fishmonger if they still have any in the back), and haven’t had any more tough salmon!

By: Amanda @ Cakes and Ale

Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:15:47 +0000

A Room with a View is my all-time favorite movie. Maggie Smith is hilarious… and Helena Bonham Carter is so beautiful… I too watched this a LOT as a kid, and got a big kick out of the skinny dipping scene as well… I bet that was a hoot to film!

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:04:53 +0000

Overcooked salmon does get chewy and tough. I always take it out while still on the rare side since it still will cook after you take it out of the oven. I also don’t care for the frozen fish. I used to buy it at TJ’s and was never sastisfied with the taste or texture. I will gladly spend more money for fresh.