My ain’t-got-no-time ain’t-got-no-money workday lunch

Working from home can be kind of weird.  You're at home and have access to all the same stuff you'll have access to for dinner - pots, pans, ingredients, meats, oils, butter, spices - but yet actually cooking a full-on lunch seems ludicrous most days.  Opening a can of something and splatting it into a bowl is pretty seriously involved on most weekdays.  This dish is my answer to that.  I've been meaning to throw together a how-to on my favorite slap-it-together lunch and today I have.  Only... of course, as always happens, I was way hungry and just scrambled through it and my pictures *blow*.  Oh well, I get the point across.  You can deal.  Here's what we're making: tuna and white bean salad on a bed of arugula (if it's on a bed it's fancy schmancy, right?) You'll need: - A can of white beans - A can of tuna - Green onions - Olive oil (the good stuff, if you have it) - A lemon - Salt and pepper - Anchovies (optional - just one or two) I buy all this crap at Trader Joe's because I freakin' love Trader Joe's and compulsively shop there.  Also, they have really good really cheap wine, which I do not suggest starting on at 1pm on a workday. Okay, this is where I might lose you.  But if you didn't want that anchovy in your salad, you don't need this step away.  But I suggest you try the anchovy.  It doesn't make the salad taste fishy (the tuna will do that fine) - it just gives it a depth.  Anyway, get out your fuckin' mortar and pestle and grind that little baby fish (or two) up.  Then squeeze in half a lemon and a whole bunch of olive oil.  Don't be shy, you're eating arugula with this. The protein in the anchovy and the acid in the lemon will make the emulsification easy - just pestle it on up - see? Cut up the green onion and throw that can of tuna and the beans, drained, into your big tupperware. Then pour the whole thing from the mortar and pestle into the container.  Put on the lid and shake it around.  Taste - it might need more salt, pepper, lemon. And if you're being good, you'll let it rest a good half hour in the fridge.  If you're anything like me, you'll get impatient and plow through half your lunch while you're typing up a post about it.  Anyway, put a whole mess of arugula (or whatever green you like) in a bowl - no dressing needed.  Then add on a whole bunch of your tuna and bean salad.  And then eat it.  It's really filling and makes two servings so you can - again, if you're anything like me - scarf down the rest around 3pm. What the heck do y'all entrepreneurs eat?

Heather & Ben | Tabard Inn & Meridian Hill “day after” session

Heather and Ben got married earlier this year, but wanted to rock the hell out of their wedding gear one more time.  So we met up at the site of their nuptials - Tabard Inn - to do a little photo work. tabard inn wedding photography wedding photo shoot at tabard inn, washington dc washington dc indoor wedding photography Then we scooted outside to the nearby Meridian Hill Park. wedding photography at meridian hill park meridian hill wedding photo session wedding photo session at meridian hill park This photo is totally ripped off from something I saw on pinterest.  I realize that's not actually giving credit. wedding photo session at meridian hill park wedding photo session at malcolm x park bridal portrait at meridian hill park wedding photography at meridian hill Congratulations Heather and Ben!

Amy & T.J. | Historic London Town wedding | Edgewater, MD

Amy and T.J. had one of the hippest weddings I've seen.  First, all of their friends are super rad and stylish.  Second, Amy - a very talented graphic designer - made almost everything at the wedding, giving it a really neat edgy circus vibe.  It was awesome.  Additionally, T.J. reminds me so much of my brother I was doing double-takes all day.  But my brother so does not have a motorcycle.  Did I mention these cats are hip? wedding photography with a motorcycle *More wedding motorcycles*.  Am I right?  Amy and her girls got ready at home, just a few blocks away from the venue. getting ready at home photography wedding prep are home with the dog dogs on the day of the wedding We had time for some portraits before the ceremony at Historic London Town. first look at historic london town photos on the dock at historic london town These two are so ridiculously cute. historic london town wedding photography historic london town annapolis wedding bride walking down the aisle at historic london town wedding historic london town wedding photography Love all the black and red touches. black and red bridal party at historic london town wedding Yep, those are umbrellas hanging from the ceiling.  How cool is that? fabulous decorations at historic london town wedding awesome wedding details at historic londontown wedding groom looking at his bride at historic london town wedding reception at historic london town wedding rings and silly straws at historic londontown wedding first dance at historic london town wedding first dance scenes at historic londontown wedding in annapolis dancing at historic londontown wedding father daughter dance at historic londontown wedding Amy and T.J.'s beautiful daughter got passed around all day.  But they stole her back for some dancing.  Look at how happy that baby is! dancing with the baby at the wedding dancing at the wedding at historic london town grandparents at historic london town wedding cake cutting at historic london town wedding creative wedding photography at historic london town dance party at historic london town wedding in annapolis bride and groom speeches at historic london town wedding Flower girls taking the mic. little girl singing at historic london town wedding parent dances at historic london town wedding touching moment at historic london town wedding annapolis wedding dance party historic london town wedding photography Congratulations guys! Amy  and T.J.'s vendor team: Ceremony and reception venue: Historic London Town and Gardens Catering: Whitman's Catering Decor: most everything handmade by Amy, T.J. and T.J.'s mother, Ruth Florist: Cache Fleur DJ: CJ Curtis for Crow Entertainment Cake and cupcakes: Cakes Plus Cake topper: Designed by Amy and created by Paul Pape Amy's beautiful dress: Alfred Angelo T.J.'s suite: Calvin Klein Hair: Ashley Kerley for Xtreme Hair Salon