Christina Uticone

@snowcones

Girl detective. (She/her)

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Christina Uticone@snowcones· 2d

BOWLS! All I really want is BOWLS!

Farro stewed tomatoes and onions topped with pesto grilled shrimp and fresh basil.

A bowl of black beans, roasted corn and pepper salsa, fresh chopped tomatoes, broccoli sprouts, roasted baby potatoes. And shredded chicken thighs.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 3d

Always get lots of oooohs and ahhhhs when I use my fancy Bundt pan. (Here is the one I have: www.nordicware.com/products/her... )

A fancy swirled Bundt cake with sharp swirled edges thanks to a fancy shaped pan.

Top-down photo of a fancy swirled Bundt cake on a tray with sharp swirled edges thanks to a fancy shaped pan.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 5d

Milo refused to move an inch during kitchen cleanup.

My black lab shoved between the open dishwasher door and the kitchen island.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 7d

Cozy Sunday read: STRAIGHT by Dick Francis. First person POV of a jockey-turned-private investigator after his brother dies under mysterious circumstances. Apparently there are many in the series and I am loving it. Noir-ish but (now quaint) modern touches.

Title page of the novel STRAIGHT by Dick Francis
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Christina Uticone@snowcones· 7d

My friend Helen has a couple of pomegranate trees fruiting and she brought us some fruit. We made whipped feta and topped a baguette from Artisana with it, the Pom seeds, pine nuts, and hot honey I picked up in Charleston.

Four open face baguette halves topped with whipped feta, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and hot honey.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 9d

Small Town bbs unite.

John Cougar Melloncamp at the mic with a fist bump in the air and blown up behind him in a big screen at Cynthia Woods Pavilion.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 10d

Unpacked and the Finger Lakes souvenirs were a hit! A new-to-us dry rosé, a bulb of garlic from a roadside farm stand, and fermented goods from the Ithaca Farmers Market.

A bottle of Boundary Break dry rosé, a bulb of garlic, a jar of fermented jalapeño carrots and a jar of dilly beans, all from my recent trip to the Finger Lakes.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 10d

When in Rochester.

The start screen for the arcade game PacMan.

A snap of the top half of the Ms PacMan arcade game at the Rochester, NY airport.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 11d

A final lovely meal at Sackett’s Table. Heirloom tomato salad with mozzarella, croutons, pancetta, arugula and basil. Sweet and spicy Elk meatballs stole the show though. Bonus: Adam reminded me he used to work at Rainbow Lodge when he lived in Houston!

Heirloom cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pancetta, croutons, basil and arugula dressed with olive oil and vinegar.

Sweet and spicy elk meatballs with cilantro garnish.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 11d

Took a shot on one last dinner out in Seneca Falls and found my friend Adam, the best waiter/bartender I know, including myself lol

My friend Adam, a redhead with a beard, standing behind a bar with his palms up in a “I don’t know” stance.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 12d

My dad really loves me (he made white sauce instead of red) 🥰

Linguine in white clam sauce in a white bowl. I also ate two garlic knots.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 12d

Martha had plans so it’s just me and Albert for lunch today. Linguine and clam sauce and holding the couch down.

Four cans of canned clams and a jar of garlic in oil on a countertop.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 12d

Smuggling the good stuff back to Houston. (Garlic)

A ziplock baggie full of garlic bulbs freshly pulled from the garden and covered in dirt.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 13d

Nostalgia and anxiety peaking.

Screenshot of Erasure’s “A Little Respect” streaming display.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 13d

obsessed with the mary peltola for us senate signs text "fish" lmao i love you, alaska

A Mary Peltola campaign yard sign: Brown with white text that reads "Text "Fish" to 70379" Mary Peltola for US Senate.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 13d

Ithaca Farmers Market is always a blast and worth the drive.

A decorative garlic braid with dried flowers.

Tomatoes and green beans at a farmers market stall.

Cambodian bowl with homemade tofu, a lemongrass sauce and a dollop of spicy black garlic condiment over white rice.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 13d

Had a visit with the Swampfamily today. Jamin is weaving again and he looks so happy and healthy ♥️ Top tier cousin and friend.

Me and my cousin Jamin with his most recently woven black ash basket. Swamp Road Baskets on IG and Facebook if you’re interested.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 15d

Having fun in the Finger Lakes. Wineries, farm stands, family dinners, cocktails. Gonna hang with some friends and watch Phish live from Fenway later tonight and go night swimming.

Green beans, tomatoes, watermelons and various other fruit/veg at a farm stand off Route 89.

A selfie with Mary and Vince, two of my favorite people in the world.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 15d

Like I’m sorry but George is a chunk and a hunk.

A white and brown frenchie beagle mix sitting pretty in a grey rug.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 15d

Me and THEE George Bailey Sinicropi.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 17d

Swamp Road Baskets on FB and IG if you need gorgeous baskets in your life.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 21d

I’ll freeze whatever I don’t use this week into ice cubes for later. Banner basil year at my house.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 21d

Clark's Oyster Bar was an absolute delight after a morning at MFAH.

Top-down view of 8 oysters on the shell with horseradish, cocktail sauce and mignonette and a wedge of lemon on top of ice at Clark's Oyster Bar in Houston, TX.

Top-down view cioppino at Clark's Oyster Bar in Houston, TX. Mussles, clams, shrimp, lobster in a tomato basil broth with a giant garlic crouton.

The octopus dish at Clark's Oyster Bar in Houston, TX. Josh said it was incredible, but I don't eat octopus anymore so I just looked on in envy.

The charred broccolini at Clark's Oyster Bar in Houston, TX, which Josh said MIGHT BE THE BEST THING HE HAD ALL DAY SEE OTHER PHOTOS.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 21d

Guys, this exhibit is so worth the price of admission. I have no idea why I look so scared in the second selfie lmao

The interactive crochet "Sun Force Ocean Life" Ernesto Neto exhibit at MFAH. Crocheted tube with latex ball floor/walkway in hues of green yellow and orange.

A selfie of myself in the first few feet of the interactive crochet "Sun Force Ocean Life" Ernesto Neto exhibit at MFAH. It's a crocheted tube with latex ball floor/walkway in hues of green yellow and orange, and the webbing behind me is mostly green with a little orange.

A selfie of myself in the interactive crochet "Sun Force Ocean Life" Ernesto Neto exhibit at MFAH. It's a crocheted tube with latex ball floor/walkway in hues of green yellow and orange, and the webbing behind me is mostly orange with a little yellow and green.

Christina Uticone@snowcones· 22d

If you’re giving up lettuce atm allow me to suggest a mix of radishes and sugar snap peas with a vinaigrette of your choice. Usually I would toss in a salty cheese like feta as well, tbd.