Jack, Matt and Chris set off for Comic Con at 8:30am, so as not to miss a minute of this convention. They saw Stan Lee, John Franco and got some really cool comics, toys and coupons for free stuff. They also got to see some really weird people. Adults dressed as Pokemon characters, super heros and people wearing lycra that shouldn't be. The smile on Jack's face says it all. Amazing, fun day for him.
Kate and I set out on the subway about an hour later, sharing coffee and a snack at Starbucks with Jill. We walked around the area of Chelsea where most of the activities were. We were due to see Sunny Anderson at 1:30, so we found that building, then got some free stuff at the Welcome Center and walked along the river, then down some cobblestone streets in the West Village and then back to Chelsea. We made a you tube video for Iron Chef and got a free t-shirt, got our picture taken and got some free soda, stood on a short line for free ice cream and met http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Anne_Wong Lee Anne Wong. She had been a contestant on Top Chef and comments on the Cooking Channel show Unique Eats http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/unique-eats/index.html
she was super friendly and Kate and I were on such a high, I bought some look alike Prada sunglasses and Kate got some earrings. Then we went to wait on line to see Sunny Anderson.
So cool! She came over to hug us! and then talked about her Daddy and Mom. So cool. So real. Kate and I had this after-glow high after seeing her. Kate got her autograph and a picture with her. Thanks so much Sunny. WE LOVE YOU. Kate loved how she signs her name with a smiling sun next to it.
When we got outside, the lines for the fun, free stuff were soooo long. We were happy we went to them earlier. Krissy had called us and we met up with her and filled her in on our exciting adventures and found a busy, but quiet spot to eat a lovely lunch outside. MMMMMMMmmmmmm.
Tomato and fresh Mozzerella, Frisee Salad and Gnocci. with a basket of pastries. Delicious!
Then we met up with Annie and James and strolled over to Chelsea Market, I didn't even realize it was near where we had started out our day
The shops inside were very cool but we didn't eat much, since we had just had that big lunch. But there were many cool things to see. They sell NoFo Chips at Chelsea Market. Too funny.
Then we hung out in the Park and visited and shared our stories of the day. It was fun.
The day for us ended with seeing Paulo Costanzo who plays Evan R. Lawson on Royal Pains. We were star struck and got our picture taken with him too!
http://www.tv.com/paulo-costanzo/person/67674/summary.html
We met up with the boys at the Javits Center and saw some weird characters. What an incredible day for everyone!!
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The recipe is from Food Network. I hope Kate enjoys it! Sorry it took me so long. I missed that comment.
Tomato Soup Recipe
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes (mix of fresh heirlooms, cherry, vine and plum tomatoes)
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 small yellow onions, sliced
Vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 quart chicken stock
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, optional
3/4 cup heavy cream, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Wash, core and cut the tomatoes into halves. Spread the tomatoes, garlic cloves and onions onto a baking tray. If using vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, add them as well, leaving them whole and on the vine. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until caramelized.
Remove roasted tomatoes, garlic and onion from the oven and transfer to a large stock pot (set aside the roasted vine tomatoes for later). Add 3/4 of the chicken stock, bay leaves, and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid has reduced by a third.
Wash and dry basil leaves, if using, and add to the pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return soup to low heat, add cream and adjust consistency with remaining chicken stock, if necessary. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish in bowl with 3 or 4 roasted vine cherry tomatoes and a splash of heavy cream.
it was an awesome weekend! The best one of the fall. Can't wait to see you guys again.
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