In an attempt to get my inspirations in order, I’ve decided to join the Tumblr club. So far it feels like it is working. I’m posting every image that inspires me in some way over here. You can also get there by clicking “Inspiration” over on the left.

I called it GRAGREGROG based on the multitude of vowels my friends have decided to use in my name over the past year. I don’t know which one is most accurate anymore. Thanks to David for turning me on to the Tumblr theme and inspiring me to do this.

Pickled onions are officially something I can't do without. I started making them a few weeks ago and now put them on everything: salads, tacos, eggs. I'm hoping to try them on some homemade veggie burgers soon. I served them with tamales at a work potluck recently. They add a great pink jolt to a plate and ridiculously easy to make.

Mix together the vinegar of your choice (apple cider is good), sugar (I don't use much), salt and whatever spice combination you wish (most recent was a chipotle pepper, cloves, peppercorns & garlic). Bring it to a boil and put sliced onions in for about 20-30 seconds, until they start to get pink. Remove the onions, let everything cool. Mix into a jar and let it sit for a couple of days.