Lunch 2021

TheCookie · January 16, 2021, 5:33pm

Haha… I figured as much, especially considering how easy they’re already growing in the Hamama tray. If you see the green nubs on the top, that’s from one day. But! I’m still glad I got the tray. We live in a triplex (3 apartments of all family!) and my cousin who is having the backyard completely dug up and re-done has a very sterile aesthetic. Us gals had to fight to keep the lemon tree and put in some African daisies for color. Anyway, I’m already pushing the envelope with all the plants, herbs & such on my patio. The green onions don’t need direct sun and I can grow inside in a window… to make a long story short, lol.

P.S. I love, love that little rooftop garden on your last pic.

Presunto · January 17, 2021, 6:56pm

I remember eating this in China

The rest of the meal

They brought this plate of abalones to our table but we didn’t order it. Anyway, they took it to another table as soon as I was done making the photo. The meal cost 235 yuan = 30 euros

I recreated the scallop dish today

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The snow yesterday didn’t last. I’m going to the local weekly market tomorrow afternoon so it’s a good thing I don’t have to bike through slippery snow/ice/slush.

shrinkrap · January 17, 2021, 8:12pm

Another potato and onion frittata.

Mr_Happy · January 17, 2021, 9:35pm

Creamed spinach, omelette, bacon, bloody Maria.

TheCookie · January 17, 2021, 10:07pm

Beautiful photos. I knew I should’ve bought that bag of shells at the cruise-line warehouse sale I went to.

Presunto · January 18, 2021, 10:01am

I have used the big shells for these before.

But I actually wanted to save the shells for a garden mobile which I never got around to making. It requires drilling holes using a power tool. One of these days. Otherwise I usually make plant borders with them (and oyster shells).

TheCookie · January 18, 2021, 9:09pm

It’s a great presentation.

Question: It’s doubtful that I have the patience for such precision, but I was wondering why & how you score the tops of the scallops?

Presunto · January 18, 2021, 9:38pm

Just a sharp knife. 3 times vertically, 3 times horizontally. Take care not to cut too deeply. The flesh is tender it’s easy to accidentally slash it half way.

Score king trumpet in the same way and tell your friends/family they are “scallops”

TheCookie · January 18, 2021, 9:49pm

Thanks! I have small scallops right now, but may try it when I have larger ones. It looks great, but curious, what is the reason for scoring? Cooks more evenly?

Good tip on doing the shrooms too. It’s nice to make things look special and less like an afterthought for the vegetarians.

Presunto · January 18, 2021, 9:57pm

For aesthetic reasons. The pattern appears when heat is introduced and makes the scallops look nice.

bcc · January 18, 2021, 10:17pm

I’m going to try it.

Rooster · January 18, 2021, 11:03pm

Greens, beets, avocado, cucumber, cranberry beans, roasted red peppers, green olives in an oil and vinegar dressing.

TheCookie · January 18, 2021, 11:04pm

Me too.

ipsedixit · January 20, 2021, 7:37pm

Presunto · January 20, 2021, 7:39pm

Omelette underneath?

ipsedixit · January 20, 2021, 7:48pm

An “avocado, omelet, lox” stack with a side of broccoli garnished with kimchi.

bcc · January 20, 2021, 8:17pm

You really like broccoli. I just discovered something called “fioretti”, said to be a cross between broccoli and cauliflower.

ipsedixit · January 20, 2021, 8:29pm

Yes, I have seen them and tried a few bunches. But I think I prefer regular broccoli because I think it tastes more “green”

As an aside, I really like purple cauliflower for some reason.

Mr_Happy · January 21, 2021, 1:37am

Khao kha mu - Thai braised pork hock with rice. With pickled mustard greens, broccolini, and boiled egg.

bcc · January 21, 2021, 10:50pm

I followed your advice and scored the scallops. I already had a recipe for scoring king trumpet, or king oyster, mushrooms
https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/how-to-cook/how-to-cook-king-oyster-mushrooms,
and since I happened to have some at home, I made them together. Total success.