Archive for February, 2009

The Power of "Yes"!

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Did any of you see “Yes Man“, the Jim Carrey movie that came out a little while ago? I didn’t, mostly because the trailer didn’t look great, but also out of deference to my improv guru, John Thies. John had already lived that movie in real life, and his stories were so rich, so surprising, [...]

Cooking show is up!

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Hey guys! Sorry for the late post; I spent almost the entire day editing THE SECOND EPISODE OF AARTI PAARTI! Yes, I know you’ve been waiting with bated breath, so wait no longer my sweet friends! It’s up! Go take a look and let me know what you think. And if you missed last week’s [...]

Things that make me go, "YIPPEEEEE!"

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Just received a most awesome comment on this week’s recipe (Giddyup Steak with Yee-Haw compote and Parsnip Chips) from Ross, the boyfriend of my dear friend Mandi. My inner child is doing cartwheels, which is to say that she is throwing herself on the ground unsuccessfully but very, very joyfully. “secretagentmartens said… mandi & i [...]

Things that make me happy

Friday, February 13th, 2009

That last post was the epitome of laziness. A lazy post about being lazy!! I owe you better. Soo… There are a few things in my kitchen that make my life just that little bit happier. I thought you might want to see them. Ready? 1) Soy milk creamerThis is one of the few soy [...]

Feeling Laaaaaaazy

Friday, February 13th, 2009

I have worked out ONCE this week. ONCE. And last week, I worked out three times. I want to go back to working out 4 times a week, but I just cannot bring myself to the gym at the moment, or to yoga. Anyone else suffering from the workout blahs? -x-aarti

I asked for it…

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Well, after all my moaning about wanting rain and low temperatures, God answered with an almighty, “OH YEAH?!!!”. Cue one gorgeous rainy (but oh so cold in this drafty apartment) day after another, replete with moments when the rain came down so hard that I got a little scared. But it was all worth it; [...]

Aarti Cooks: Giddy-Up Steak with Yee-haw Compote and Parsnip Chips!

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Image from The Poster Place Who doesn’t love them a cowboy? Gallopin’ across the prairie to the next saloon, his piercing blue eyes peering out from under his dusty 10-gallon, worn-out leather boots stompin’ one foot, then the other with a determined gait, lassoin’ ladies left and right, wrastlin’ a fiesty calf to the ground [...]

Help a sistah out…

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Hey guys, would you do me a favor and rate my video on YouTube? There are a row of stars under the video, and all you have to do is select how many stars you would give my video… that will help me get some more interest… Also would you forward the YouTube link to [...]

Taa-Daaa!

Monday, February 9th, 2009

UPDATE: This is the better Vimeo version. Man, I love Vimeo. I edited it! -x-aarti

Drumroll please…

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Hey guys! Stay tuned for a VERY EXCITING new addition to my blog… check in a little later today (still trying to get it on here). You won’t be sorry! Eeek! I’m so excited!-x-aarti