Cassie Wallender » food

Wrong Decade

cassie — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:59:45 +0000

In honor of Reagan’s 100th birthday, or perhaps just my own insatiable desire for a dainty, four calorie dessert, I bought a pound of Jelly Belly jelly beans today. I also brought home a bouquet of pink and orange gerber daisies. I guess I’m in a happy, celebratory mood because…

I have a new job! Funemployement did not last long, thankfully. I stumbled across a great opportunity with a really smart team. This really deserves it’s own post so more on this later, except to say I am super excited and start in a week.

My time off was filled partially by a truly lovely vacation to Phoenix and Tucson for a week. Amazing time, lots of sun and desert, a hot air balloon ride, a hummingbird exhibit that I never wanted to leave, and the discovery that the Android kicks the iPhone’s non-existent rear end when it comes to navigation, among other things. I’m so happy to kick the AT&T/iPhone combo to the curb. Overall, the Android (2.2 on the HTC Evo 4G) makes me feel like I’m living in the bright and shiny glorious future that is 2011.

I’m so, so, so in love with 2011. If it weren’t 2011 I wouldn’t have my gadgets, my geeky hobbies, my delightfully nerdy career or the freedom to be me. However, that being said, often I imagine being my age in the late 1920s. Obsessing over the style of the era, I find myself watching Boardwalk Empire on HBO, hunting down prohibition-themed bars in the alleyways and hidden attics of Seattle, and even hosting a 20s themed New Years.

This evening I came across this picture on someone’s tumblr and realized I inadvertently (subconsciously?) have 1920s hair now:

I meant to have Tron hair. :-)

Serendipity?

The Joy of Banana Bread

cassie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:54:28 +0000

Sometimes my sister and I hang out and silliness just happens.

Tonight, we made a mini cooking show:

Best Sandwiches in Seattle

cassie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:25:56 +0000

This is either my most pointless or awesome post ever (depending on who you are).

So, I was considering today the awesomeness of sandwiches available in Seattle, especially near my office on Capitol Hill, and decided to share with you my top picks (in no particular order).

The Romozzager from The Honey Hole: Roma tomatoes, mozzarella slices, a dash of balsamic vinegar, romaine lettuce, mayonnaise, salt and pepper on a fresh French roll ($4.05)
The B.E.T. from Crave: Bacon, escarole, yellow tomatoes, and delicious goat cheese ($7.50)
Chicken Salad Sandwich from Mia’s Off Broadway Cafe: So good. The perfect chicken salad, with raisins, and balsamic vinegar ($6.25)
Lemongrass Steak from The Baguette Box: grilled organic ‘strawberry mountain’ lemongrass steak with carrots and some rutabaga-like veggie called jicama that I love ($7.50)

What are your favourite sandwiches in Seattle (or elsewhere)?