Comments for Chez Shai

Comment on Fitness Update by Jess

Jess — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:17:03 +0000

Yay good job so far! Sometimes I hate getting out of bed in the morning to go work out, but I feel so much more lively the rest of the day. It’s amazing the difference it makes :)

Comment on Summer Squash Ideas by Barbara Sawyer

Barbara Sawyer — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:26:28 +0000

I actually prefer summer squash to zucchini. Call me stupid but I think it has more flavor. Alas….I usually put it into a foil packet with pepper and a little olive oil and then grill it until just tender. Not an option for everyone who doesn’t have an outside grill. You can also saute it on medium high heat with a little olive oil and pepper til brown but not mushy. Then sprinkle a little grated parmesan on the top when you serve it.

Comment on Summer Squash Ideas by Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:07:46 +0000

Smitten kitchen has a tasty ratatouille that Tawny & I made with zucchini, squash, eggplant, and peppers. We served it over couscous with a little goat cheese on top… delicious. My personal fav is just to grill it up with some olive oil, sea salt, and cracked pepper, but I know you don’t have a patio to grill on.

101 Cookbooks has a yummy looking Spinach & Zucchini soup (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/spinach-and-zucchini-soup-recipe.html) but it may be too hot in Boston for that right now… if you want to keep on pickling, she has a recipe for quick pickled zucchini too.

Comment on Waiting on life by Barbara Sawyer

Barbara Sawyer — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:08:19 +0000

Not to sound like an oldtimer, but don’t hurry the next steps in your life. They come too quickly. Instead of waiting for September…..enjoy the moment. Walk around Davis Square and watch the people. Read a book. Visit your friends. Be good to yourself before your classes begin and you are thrown back into a busy schedule. And keep writing your blogs because I enjoy the heck out of them!

Comment on Waiting on life by Shaina

Shaina — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:49:08 +0000

I mixed the aioli with some greek yogurt and low fat sour cream to stretch it for less points! : )
I agree with your point, but it’s been so hard to motivate myself when I have this much free time. I think I may have an idea to help me get moving though!

Comment on Waiting on life by jess

jess — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:36:21 +0000

I feel like you should try to change your perspective from the waiting game, because later you will be looking back wondering why you didn’t make this time more interesting&exciting. Though, I can imagine that waiting to get a kitty would be a tough one. :)

If you haven’t already, you should try your roasted artichoke dipped in the shortcut basil aioli from the deviled eggs recipe. Heavenly.

Comment on Crispy Chicken Pad Thai by Pat

Pat — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:31:38 +0000

I LOVE Crispy Chicken Pad Thai from Pho and I!!! I was on vacation in Boston, and accidently ran across Pho & I and we fell in love with it! We went back twice.
The whole fried noodle thing did make it a bit greasy — but I cant get those flavorrs out of my head! I have been trying to replicate this recipe every since I left Boston! If anyone had a recipe I would be SO grateful!!!

Comment on Dinner Tonight by Stu

Stu — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:06:10 +0000

Bacon Fat Popcorn? Yuck.

Comment on Dinner Tonight by Liz

Liz — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:24:38 +0000

I purchased saffron threads once(very expensive) and made amazing paella with shrimp and chicken too… It was very good! Can’t wait to see a post of your veggie paella!

Comment on I Got A Flash! by Liz

Liz — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:57:36 +0000

I think I will quit buying cooked chicken and start making my own again. You make it look so easy and delicious. I can’t wait to go home and buy a roasting chicken and get creative. Nice Pics!