Giraffe.Food: A Change in Chefs for The Evening.

In dire need to walk off some of last night's Super Bowl party pounds I chose to get out, enjoy the weather, (eager to ditch the winter coat and opt for a lightweight leather!) and venture to the Food Emporium. A staple to any Upper East Sider, the Food Emporium is a swanky little grocery store perfect for picking up the super successful, super suave, older men all while grabbing the staples; romaine lettuce, spinach, garlic, tuna, Glam's Red Hot, Muenster cheese for Rachel, pickles, and what would a trip be to the store without hummus. After a few awkward run-ins with the oh-so debonair business man I was on my way to check out. On the walk home I was sure to pick up ripe avacados and tomatoes from the street vendor-- what a steal! Hurrying to get home I had bigger purchases on my mind...apartments. And then, we found it. What every first time NYC apartment key holder hopes for. The one that couldn't be more ideal. On a new apartment high, Glam & I rushed home to tell the squad the good news. Does it get any better? Of course, its Monday and Gossip Girl is on AND I just filled the fridge pre-apartment bliss. So now, with the creative juices flowing A Change in Chefs for The Evening.

Tuna Romaine Lettuce Wraps with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions &

Seared Asparagus with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients:

8 Romaine Hearts

A Squeeze of Horseradish Dijon to each Heart

3 Cans of Chunk Light Tuna (seasoned with olive oil, garlic salt, & pepper)

1/2 Avocado (sliced)

4 Baby Portabella Mushrooms & 1/2 a White Onion (sauteed & sprinkled with Muenster cheese)

1 Tomato (diced)

1 Bunch Asparagus

1 Cup Sundried Tomatoes (diced)

2 tsp Garlic (minced)