bananas

Bananas. Bananas. Sam likes Bananas. Go go bananas. We tried avocado. We tried rice cereal. But nothing elicited the happy reaction that mashed bananas did this morning! I think that, aside from what was on his hair, the floor and his shirt, Sam managed to eat about a sixth of a banana.
So we are really enjoying living here. Jeff has been working every day, and Sam and I have our routine, we bake, we take walks, we play, we listen to music. We had dinner with Bari, Kurt and the rest of the family on Easter Sunday, and it was really nice. I made orange chocolate chip cupcakes with a ganache frosting and I made candied orange peel to put on top, and I made an apple pie. I used a different crust recipe that I usually do, and I made it in the food processor for the first time, so I was a little frustrated with it (the Cuisinart was supposed to make it easier) but it turned out delicious anyway.
I also made really great pizzas, a pizza stone really helps. For Nancy's party last week I made my usual "vat o'hummus", but I made my own pita bread and that was a big hit.
I know this blog is starting to sound like "food food food" but really, I hardly watch TV anymore (mores the pity, I know) so i just pretty much cook.
However, I have been watching "Top Chef", I love when Tony Bourdain is a guest judge. Also "The Riches" on FX is super good, though I have not quite forgiven FX for the season finale of "Nip/Tuck." How an I supposed to wait a year to find out what happened to Sean?
Jeff and I are pretty bummed that we missed the final 3 episodes of "Jericho" It was one of my favorites and it was so tense and good. Maybe someone (Pam?) has on demand and can tape us the final 3 episodes?
So now I am going to check NBA.com and see how my Blazers are doing. I can't wait for the playoffs!! 40 games in 40 nights!!