![[asparagus risotto]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/asparagus-risotto-150x150.jpg "[asparagus risotto]")
On Monday, Erin and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary! I'd love to tell you that the reason there was no blog post yesterday is because we snuck off for a spontaneous mid-week getaway to a bed and breakfast to pamper ourselves and celebrate. The reality is that there was a server issue that kept…
![[smiley matt photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/smiley-matt-photo-150x150.jpg "[smiley matt photo]")
Question: What on Earth could make a boy this smiley? (Ironic shirt for someone who claims he's not a runner, huh? It was free.) Answer: Two things. 1) Actually saying "cheese" while the photo is being taken. I haven't done this since I was six years old, but now I know why they say to…
![[IPA Risotto]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/meals-026-150x150.jpg "[IPA Risotto]")
Just a quick one today; I'm hard at work on my new Veggie Cooking Tips page. It's coming along well and shaping up to be a really good resource for those new to cooking. I wish I'd have had it when I started! It really could be called "How to Follow Recipes," because it's much…
![[Veggie Stock photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/meals-008-150x150.jpg "[Veggie Stock photo]")
Risotto is one of those simple, humble meals that can elevate a few good ingredients to mythical heights. It's my definition of comfort food. Usually comfort food is heart-attack food, but not the No Meat Athlete kind! Risotto is made from a special rice grain (Arborio or Carnaroli) which is simmered in the cooking liquid…
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