Nov 4th, 2009 by jenna

Hey y’all! I saw some earlier tweets that the blog was down….I have no idea! It obviously isn’t down anymore so maybe it was just a high traffic period—no worries!

This afternoon I worked at the coffee shop on my latest True/Slant article, which sort of recaps the past few days of Top Chef action. While I wrote, I had a decaf nonfat hazelnut latte and an apple—

What did I do before Flying Goat Coffee?! Seriously.

And then tonight I had dinner at a friend’s house. Had a small glass of one of my very favorites, Layer Cake!

And to eat, Israeli couscous with dried blueberries, gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts with roast chicken and salad. It was deeelicious!

The most amazing chocolate EVER for dessert….

Dark chocolate, how I love thee. Especially when you are filled with Grappa and imported from Paris. mmmmmmmm

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I’m calling it an early night tonight. I need to catch up on my sleep from the past few days of craziness and want to wake up early and go to the gym before my 9 am conference call before work.

Sweet dreams!

Posted in Dinner, dessert

54 Responses to “When in Doubt, Eat Dark Chocolate”

on 04 Nov 2009 at 9:54 pm1Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama

We have two cases of the Zin in our cellar! LOVE the stuff!!!
on 04 Nov 2009 at 9:56 pm2candice

That couscous sounds soooo good–blueberries and cheese! As does dark chocolate, as usual
on 04 Nov 2009 at 9:59 pm3Liz

I bet you need to catch up some Zzzs! You’ve been a busy gal lately. Have a great workout tomorrow.
on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:05 pm4Lindsay

Need to look up this “Layer Cake” wine… sounds yum!
on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:13 pm5Mama Pea

That gorgeous cup of coffee makes me smile. I’m going to pretend that there isn’t the word “goat” in the name.
on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:43 pm6Anna

Mmm israeli couscous – so chewy and delicious. I only discovered it a few months ago and now am learning how versatile it is. Ready in five, or slow prepare it with savory herbs, toast it first, have it with cinnamon for a sweet version. Warm and cold even.

I hope you have a good night full of peaceful dreams (and lots of ankle healing rest).
on 04 Nov 2009 at 11:49 pm7Diana

I love Dark Chocolate
on 05 Nov 2009 at 2:02 am8Sarah (Finding My Balance)

That coffee looks so good right now, rich, and creamy and tasty!

I bet you do need to catch up on some ZZZZs, you’ve had such a crazy busy week!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 3:19 am9Kerrie

mmm, I love the Layer Cake Malbec!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 3:39 am10Matt

I love me some feta cheese
on 05 Nov 2009 at 3:49 am11Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

A hazlenut latte sounds so good right now. I love Starbucks, I’ll admit, for it’s drink predictability/consistency, but there really is nothing quite as special as having your own neighborhood cafe to curl up in.

That cous cous sounds insanely good, as does the chocolate! Get some rest you busy bee!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 3:59 am12Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

Oooo I want to try that Layer Cake wine. Looks good.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 4:13 am13Estela @ Weekly Bite

That coffee place sounds great!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 4:15 am14Whitney @ Lettuce Love

I love chocolate for dessert — yum!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 4:42 am15rhodeygirl

yummmmmmmm that couscous sounds SMOKING!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 4:49 am16Margaret

I have fridge magnet saying “When in doubt, drink more wine”
on 05 Nov 2009 at 4:57 am17Kasey @ Fit For Wellness

The couscous dish sounds interesting…I think I need to be more adventurous when cooking couscous!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:03 am18diana(mymarble rye)

that couscous is calling me!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:17 am19Jenna

layer cake wine?! sounds interesting!!
jenna
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:29 am20Madeline @ Greens and Jeans

layer cake is one of my favorites!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:32 am21Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)

I didn’t notice the blog being down at all …
And I totally agree about the dark chocolate!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:38 am22Kelly from Bridges and Bites

Ooooh that chocolate looks wonderful. I’ve adopted your dessert philosophy about a piece of chocolate every day, and it has been MARVELOUS!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:40 am23Morgan @ Life After Bagels

I’ve never been a dark chocolate fan . . . only milk chocolate, well really I’m not too bad with chocolate so I guess it’s okay . . . chips is my weakness, oh delicious crunchy salty chips.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:56 am24Joelle (The Pancake Girl))

Layer Cake is such a cute name for a bottle of wine!!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:00 am25Carolyn

That dinner looks yummy!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:02 am26Lauren

Nice article! Also, I loooove Layer Cake, especially the Zinfandel! One of my absolute favorite wines.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:11 am27Fitzalan

Layer Cake is one of my favorite affordable wines. Delicious!

Happiness Awaits
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:18 am28Tina

Everything looks amazing as always!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:19 am29BettyTheBalancer

Layer Cake is so tasty! (Why do I feel like I am always commenting on the booze in your posts?? Ha ha ha … !)
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:21 am30Beth @ DiningAndDishing

I love the care and attention little neighborhood coffee shops put into their drink creations :O). The latte looks beautiful!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:24 am31Cait (Cait's Plate)

Oh my gosh – that coffee is perfection! Isn’t beautiful looking coffee just the best thing ever? Especially when paired with a crispy apple
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:24 am32Matt

Primitivo is one of my favorite wines! Italian zinfandel, right? I guess they transplanted the grapes to CA?

Then again, all Italian grapes are my favorites!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:28 am33Katie

Your food has been looking and sounding AMAAZING. And chocolate will cure whatever ails you
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:33 am34Kati

mmmm…that couscous sounds great! i need to make that more often!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 6:58 am35laura dishes

After you had the Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt on your blog a few times, I went to the Lindt store to pick some up. But now, how am I going to find dark chocolate with grappa that’s from Paris?!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:02 am36Diana

layer cake – never tried it.
it’s going on the list!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:08 am37Paige (Running Around Normal)

That couscous sounds amazing. Hopefully you got some good sleep! Have a great day:)
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:26 am38Jil

ah, that coffee looks amazing. it’s beautiful!! oh, and your dinner of couscous looks divine. i’m so jealous of the dark chocolate, as well, yummmm!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:30 am39skinnyrunner

i will take chocolate, esp dark, with any meal whatever it is, whenever it is. yum.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:40 am40Kat (Kat's Daily Plate)

That cous cous sounds wonderful. I love it when I have a healthy, well balanced meal with friends!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:45 am41The Healthy Apple

Jenna,
I can’t wait to see you tomorrow in San Fran at the Foodbuzz Festival…Safe Travels!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 8:10 am42Lindsey

I just recently tried that layer cake! I was pretty impressed and in love

Your pictures are looking really good!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 8:16 am43Cutsandcurves

I’ve never seen that Layer Cake wine before, and I’ve been searching out wine lately, trying to find a good one. Thanks for the tip!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 8:21 am44SnackSnoop

Dark Chocolate is the best – can’t say enough good things about it.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 8:45 am45MyThy as in "Mighty" ;)

Oooh I love Layer Cake. We used to stock up on it in 3’s! That Grappa dark chocolate looks delish. Gotta find me some!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 9:10 am46Evan Thomas

Yum on that chocolate! I’ve been trying to convince myself to by a Vosdges milk chocolate bacon bar, but 7.50 feels so expensive to pay for chocolate. I just rocked out my midterm so maybe I’ll “reward” myself with it
on 05 Nov 2009 at 9:13 am47Beth

Wow – How much fun is your life in Northern Cali?!? I just tried Layer Cake Pinot last week, it is amazing!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 10:08 am48Jenn

First of all…I’m a BIG Layer Cake fan, too:) Love it! And, I was wondering what “Grappa” is?? Dinner looked very yummy. I love to try new variations of couscous. I hope your rainy day is shaping up!
Jenn
on 05 Nov 2009 at 10:35 am49Dorothy Beal

Your pictures are amazing!!! They are making me hungry
on 05 Nov 2009 at 10:42 am50Amanda @ Cakes and Ale

I roasted a whole chicken the other night and was reminded how awesome and cozy it tastes! Especially when you get a nice, free-range, organic birdy – there is no doubt it’s more flavorful, IMO!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 3:48 pm51Cynthia (It All Changes)

Awww cute yummy looking chocolate :0)
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:48 pm52diana(mymarble rye)

gym=reality sets in but on the positive you are still living the dream! It’s crazy how even meals at your friend’s houses look ah-mazing. yummerrsss.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:49 pm53Sarah S.

You inspire me to drink wine every day.
on 05 Nov 2009 at 7:47 pm54Krissy - Single Serving

That coffee looks so pretty – it makes me want to drink it. I love those little patterns they put on it with the milk! That chocolate sounds amazing!
on 05 Nov 2009 at 8:21 pm55BroccoliHut

Hmmm I think I could get into this philosophy: dark chocolate to cure all ills.