savor: holy guacamole

the vegan stoner has the best illustrations for their quick and easy recipes - happy cinco de mayo!

 

savor: fried avocado

i must try this!

Canola oil for frying
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges

Grated parmesan for serving (optional)

Preheat oven to 200°. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 in. oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.

 Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/2 tsp. salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates.

Sprinkle the avocado slices with the remaining ½ tsp salt.  Dip each slice in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then panko to coat. Set on 2 plates in a single layer.

Fry a quarter of avocado slices at a time until deep golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining avocados. Sprinkle with salt and a little grated parmesan.

[image via the kitchn | recipe via circle b kitchen]

adore: new years eve accoutrements

i love new years eve...a time to celebrate all the happenings of a year past and a time to look forward to all the possibilities the new year holds. it's in this spot, precariously hovering between the past and the future that i love embracing the present moment...not to mention having a reason to get dressed up and party! here are some fun new years eve-inspired bits and pieces:

and try some black-eyed pea fritters to bring you luck for 2011!

[images: me circa 1989 | champagne coupe | party horns | beaded dress | clock | nail lacquer]