Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo

I'm seriously wishing I had taken more pics as I prepared this because it's killer. Instead I'll just spin you the tale and let you imagine the details. 

I cut the skin off of two butternut squash, cubed them, and then tossed in grapeseed oil, salt and pepper. They roasted in a 375 degree oven for about 30 min, until the chin is were brown. I left them in a bit too long and some burned but not a total disaster. 

I added butter to cooked orzo, along with chopped fresh sage and threw in the squash. That's it. T'was so good I had two bowls that I instantly regretted as the empanadas we ordered for the crew arrived. I gotta eat at least one of every flavor of those right?!

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India Sweets and Spices- Culver City

I love Indian food the way many people love pizza or Chinese. I could eat it almost every day. Today I'm prepping a show that will be shooting at Sony. I decided that it would be the perfect opportunity to check out Sweets and Spices on Venice Blvd. Culver City is thick with delicious Indian options. 

Here in Los Angeles there are several  indian grocery stores that also have a vegetarian lunch counter. Typically there are combo lunches served with samosa an roti, flat bread similar to a tortilla or lavash. I went with jackfruit curry and Chana masala, chickpeas in red curry. 

Oh man this was the best idea I've had all day! So good and the flavors are on point! Creamy, tangy, sweet and altogether well cooked. No soggy sad mystery sludge here. Just to top it off I got at Tamarind Jaritos, Mexican soda. Total- $11 

Ok back to work. 

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