the GREEN MONSTER

So, my daughter is a self proclaimed tree hugger. Yes, at four years old, and NO it doesn't come from me. For example I am told on a regular basis the following rules per my daughter.

1. do not pollute, EVER (not even gum, MOM)
2. do not smoke it kills mother earth and your lungs
3. Do not flush when you pee, only poop (if its yellow let it mellow, if its brown flush it down)
4. When brushing your teeth you do not need to run the water, MOM!
5. Turn off all the lights when not using them, MOM
6. Pick up all the trash (not just ours) at the beach

Gee, i think that's pretty much it, but I am sure I am missing something. Oh yeah, duh Recycle!

I actually love the idea that at her age she is very aware of her environment, immediate and global. However, when we are in public and she is yelling at the lady outside the store for smoking, I have to politely remind her that some people just do not care as much as she does, and although I think what she is doing is wonderful, some might find it a bit intrusive.

So, we are working on a fine medium so we are all happy and living peacefully together (cue in some 60's hippies music).....

Going Ghetto!

So, I spent the day with my friend and her kids, helping her move into her lovely new house! Then, I get home only to find that I have nothing in the fridge........After a search and discovery mission, I manage to find the following ingredients.


1 can organic diced tomatoes
1 pint organic mushrooms
1/2 bag baby spinach (organic)
fresh garlic ( i some how always manage to have this in the fridge)
1 box lasagna noodles
red pepper flakes


you see where this is going.... I manage to make a very tasty, edible meal from this, however it was totally ghetto. I took the lasagna noodles and broke them down to pieces like you would be making a Mosaic tile masterpiece, No two pieces the same.

I think that I will name this dish, Mosaic Madness....

My Lil Chef Nicolette helped out a lot. She said she needs more spinach for her Karate lessons tomorrow night. She is so funny to watch in class. They have the kids doing push ups, and all kinds of things, so she is running around the house everyday practicing. I will post some pictures when I sneak my camera in the studio.

Ciao for now,

Chef Claudette & Lil Chef Nicolette

Sundays=REST

Today= woke up, cleaned closet, ate sushi, cleaned kitchen, made dinner, now bath and bed. I hope that tomorrow deems more productive for anyone who actually reads my less than stellar blog.