sometimes it's nice to have a somewhat fancy lunch, even if it is a random thursday and you are sitting on your couch researching animal abuse. in fact, maybe that's the best time to have a somewhat fancy lunch. you know, to keep your spirits up. anyway, this was poached salmon, a cucumber/red pepper/baby zucchini salad with shallots, and a raw grated beet salad with smoky blue cheese on top. fancy, healthy, and delicious!

homemade asparagus pizza is the spring/summer reward for a long portland winter. now that the sunday market is open again for the season, i'm looking forward to all the exciting produce available. this pizza was just a trader joe's crust with truffle cheese and lots of shaved asparagus and it was wonderful.