cioppino: a recipe

confession:

i watch the Food Network on the little tv while i'm on the treadmill.

depending on when i workout,

it's usually either Barefoot Contessa

or Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.

oh Guy Fieri.

that bleach-blonde hair gets me every time.

this time it was Best Thing I Ever Made

and Guy was talking about his Nor Cal Cioppino

i was both starving,

and inspired

so the next day i went for it

many many sea creatures

fresh parsley

ranunculus and succulents on the dining room table. i'm so trendy.

finished product.

full meal.

i made this for Nick

after he'd had a particularly rough day at work

he's told me about how his Nonna used to make Cioppino

in Santa Cruz, CA

using the fresh catch the fishermen in the family would bring home from the wharf

i was channeling her the whole time.

funny story, though....

...Nick doesn't like Cioppino.

boom.

marriage strikes again.

funny story, part two...

...i'm allergic to shrimp.

hives.

everywhere.

someone once said not to let bloggers make you feel inferior

because you're comparing your behind-the-scenes

to their highlight reel.

well friends,

this is the behind the scenes.

you're welcome.