Thinking about online dating?

I've been meaning to post this for about 3 months. This was a time in my life when I actually delved into the scary, pervy, complicated world of online dating for a very brief period of time. A friend told me to get on Plenty of Fish, so I did, desperate to forget the ex.


I have no words to describe the experience-- this photo of a message I received on the app PERFECTLY SUMS IT UP.

Eww.

I can't. I just can't. 

"Ready set.hell to tha no."

My best dish...

So, some people don't like brussel sprouts. If they don't, I'm pretty sure it's because they haven't tasted my recipe. It's the bomb dot biz IMHO. I want to convince the non-believers that brussel sprouts can be delicious if you prepare them well. Ironically, I learned it from my little brother, Justin. I'm pretty sure this is his "impress girlfriend" dish! Also, just to put it out there-- I don't usually cook. I'm busy and I usually find it cheaper and more convenient to get takeout! This is my exception to the rule. Easy peasy. Also, I don't like to measure things...as you will see by my lack of formal measurements below...

Ingredients:

-Bag of brussel sprouts 

-Two to three tablespoons olive oil 

-Two cloves garlic, diced 

-Squeeze of lemon, to taste 

-Parmesan, as much as you like! 

-Sea salt and pepper, to taste 

I actually eat this as a meal on its' own, it's so hearty and delicious. 

Let's do this:

• Cut off the stems of the sprouts and dice the Brussel sprouts into halves. 
• Place skillet on stove at medium low heat, heat up olive oil. 
• Place sprouts in skillet with lid on top, with air to "breathe" for about ten minutes, flat side of sprout face down on pan. 
• Let cook / steam slowly for between 6-10 minutes or until tender. 
• Add garlic and mix throughout. 
• Squeeze lemon, add sea salt, pepper, and Parmesan, to taste. 
• Turn up heat to medium-high, in order to gain the charred flat side of the sprouts. 
• Cook until fork easily pierces through and sprouts have your preference of char! 

Nom nom nom. You're welcome. A healthy and filling meal. Pair it with Chardonnay and we can be twinsies!