::stuffed::

There's nothing like weekend cooking and eating the leftovers the next few days during a busy work week. One of my favorite dishes to cook up is stuffed squash/zucchini. To make, cut the top off of round globes like above or cut longer varieties in half. Next, scoop out all of the seeds and add to your compost. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, chopped potatoes, onion and garlic. I like to cover my saucepan with a smaller one in order to make the potatoes really soft and crispy (just like my mom likes them!) Incorporate a few handfuls of chopped cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the mixture once it is golden. Add a healthy heaping of chopped parsley after taking the mixture off the heat. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out squash cups, drizzle with some olive oil, finely chopped chives and parmesan and bake at 350-400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Enjoy :)

::brain freeze::

Inspired by my many visits to People's Pops at the Brooklyn Flea, I began making my own home-made popsicles in my Brooklyn apartment. My most recent batch consists of pureed mango and a sprinkling of raspberries from the green market. Freeze them up and they'll go right to your head and heart. Too bad my brother doesn't live nearby, as I wish I could scream "brain freeze!" with him like we did as kids.

::made by hand::

Last weekend, I ventured to the annual Renegade Craft Fair in Williamsburg. I like thinking about time and the way that it passes by the cyclical events that have become a part of my New York life. This fair is such a special part of my year, as the artists that come together to sell their crafts are so incredibly talented.

::history class::

It's been a while since I went to the Museum of Natural History. It's been even longer since I went to a museum without 60 children and a constant need to do a head count. A few weeks ago, I went to visit the birds, rhinos and ostrich with a few friends. What a breathtaking place. How lucky am I to live in a place that has such sights in my own backyard?

::a lotta fun::

Lotta Jansdotter, graphic designer and artist extraordinaire, opened up her studio in Brooklyn a few weeks ago. I was giddy with excitement to see such beautiful patterns on fabrics, stationary and even filing folders! What talent!

::food at the flea::

Last weekend, I made my (often) weekly trip to the Brooklyn Flea. While there, I ate some delicious gourmet tacos and a homemade rhubarb & ginger popsicle from People's Pops. Yum!

::a visit to the farmer's market::

One of my favorite things to do on Saturdays is to visit the Grand Army green market. It makes me feel like I'm living right next to a farm, even though I'm a little pea in a big city. The plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables makes me feel very inspired to cook!