Channeling my Masala

9 Jul

(Does that title even make sense? It makes sense in my head!)

Ok, believe me when I say this. You need to go out right now and buy everything you need to make Orangette’s Chana Masala. As a special treat, Bill made this for us tonight, and it was truly incredible.

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I was craving Indian food in the worst way today, but I knew I didn’t want to spend money ordering take-out. Besides, Indian food can sometimes be really oily when you get it elsewhere, and I’m not a fan of that. Because I’m more curious now about what’s in my food, I was excited that Bill made Indian food for us from scratch.

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Bill took some pictures while cooking:

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This was perfect for not only a lobster placemat – but also my belly.

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While Bill cooked, I decided to get up close and personal with my favorite feline. It’s so much fun trying to capture good pictures of Scone.

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Ok, I must stop now. I could easily post all 20 of the pictures I took. He was just so cute and loveable today.

Packages

The UPS fairy was so good to me today. I got two very special packages. The first came from my good friend Ashley over at Fashionably Fit. Ashley and I went to college together and worked at the school newspaper. She sent me this package to say “Thanks,” for introducing her to the blogosphere!

It came in a beautifully bright pink box, and inside was this package:

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You’ll never guess what was inside!!!

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A lobster clip bowl and spreader set plus some sea-inspired salt and pepper shakers! I absolutely love this, Ashley! Honestly, I love anything lobster-themed.

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This bowl is so cool. Check out how the claw detaches and becomes a spreader.

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I seriously want to have a party right now. Ashley, there are no words for this. Thank you so much!

Second up in package land was my winnings from Leslie’s recent giveaway: SkinMD goods!

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Lord knows I need this. I never wear sunscreen. Tsk. Tsk.

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And some travel pouches!

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Expect a product review soon! Thanks again for hosting this giveaway, Leslie!

I’m off to do some collaboration work with Bill on a musical project. No, it’s not my song from the other day. But instead work for my independent study. Expect a video soon!

23 Responses to “Channeling my Masala”

  1. VeggieGirl July 9, 2009 at 9:17 pm #

    MY FAAAAAVORITE INDIAN DISH!!!!!

    Aww Scone :-)

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  2. leslie July 9, 2009 at 9:20 pm #

    thanks for the link love! glad you got everything!

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  3. Whit July 9, 2009 at 9:25 pm #

    KAYEWT lobster bowl!

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  4. Ashley July 9, 2009 at 9:32 pm #

    Yay! I’m so glad it made it one piece. The woman at the post office was like, “Well I guess we won’t lose this one, will we?”

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  5. burpexcuzme July 9, 2009 at 10:11 pm #

    I LOVE chana masala! Thanks for sharing the recipe…I’m always been sort of apprehensive about cooking Indian food!
    And oh my….what an appropriate package!

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  6. Anne K. July 9, 2009 at 10:20 pm #

    That chana masala looks delicious! I’ve never made Indian food before, but now I really want to try.

    Scone is adorable, and that lobster dish is too cute. I love the detachable claw! How clever :)

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  7. Shannon @ The Daily Balance July 9, 2009 at 10:22 pm #

    love that scone! I still have to try Masala (I know, loser, right?!) adorable lobster dish! Functional claws, too!

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  8. broccolihut July 9, 2009 at 11:50 pm #

    Yum! That chana masala looks so delish–much better than the Tasty Bite version I usually resort to in lieu of oily take-out;)

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  9. Rebeca July 10, 2009 at 12:05 am #

    Yum… I love chana masala… and I love that Bill made it for you :)

    OMG… that’s too cute!

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  10. ttfn300 July 10, 2009 at 2:21 am #

    scone is adorable, and it’s so easy to fall in love with them ;) that chana masala looks fantastic, and now i’m craving indian…

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  11. Ruby July 10, 2009 at 5:41 am #

    Oh yes, making your own Indian food is soooo much better than take-out. I agree all the oil completely defeats all the spices! I got into the Indian cooking from Vegan with a vengeance and later Veganomicon – surprisingly ;-) And who can beat chana massala?? You can add spinach as well, giving it even more veggie content!

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  12. Kelly July 10, 2009 at 7:35 am #

    Bah! I still need to send you your gift!!!

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  13. Alison July 10, 2009 at 8:59 am #

    Cute lobster bowl!

    I love Channa Masala. I saw that recipe on the Orangette blog and really want to try it. Love your photos.

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  14. allijag July 10, 2009 at 9:13 am #

    Love the Lobster gift! So fun!

    That pic of Bill and Scone is too sweet! Also – can I steal Bill and have him come cook for me? I love Mike DEARLY, but the man can’t cook worth squat. If dinner is left up to him – we end up at Cici’s. :P

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  15. glidingcalm July 10, 2009 at 10:28 am #

    that looks amazing!! You and Gina (Fitnessista) have been giving me some crazy Indian cravings lately.

    P.S. You were in my dream last night! Random! :)

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  16. dailygoods July 10, 2009 at 2:58 pm #

    YUM that masala looks amazing rose! and those lobster goodies couldn’t be any cuter! i love it

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  17. Divya Vikram July 10, 2009 at 3:55 pm #

    I have been a silent reader of your blog for a while Great to know you like Indian food! And the channa masala looks awesome!!

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  18. Andrea [bella eats] July 10, 2009 at 8:07 pm #

    I’ve really been wanting to try this recipe! Looks and sounds delicious…

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