Ugh. Interview today all sounded good on paper but in real life i left with my gut telling me it’s a hot mess I shouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole.
Dinner of Stuff On Salad! Sunflower seeds, olives, edamame, sunflower seeds, scallions, cilantro, and tempeh
The market closest to me always tests new “fancy” things that they price astronomically, then no one buys it, and then i get lucky when they put it on clearance!
Today was this hazelnut chocolate pudding which will obviously be dessert with my tea
It was difficult to cook yesterday, with the tv on at 8pm, initially for the speech of Macron on his answers to yellow vest, but instead saw the surrealistic drama. Changed the meal plans and did something more simple. The Korean rice cake soup with brisket. Sliced rice cake was bought a while ago, but no time to cook. Brisket cut in sliced, browned for a few minutes in high heat and cooked with water covered for 25 minutes. Added seaweed, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, fish sauce and finally the rice cake. The beaten egg and chopped scallion added at the end. I read this was a new year dish for the Korean. A comforting and energetic meal. I used the recipe from the Kimchi Chronicles. The author suggested leaving out egg.
I’m no arbiter of authenticity but man, that’s a very authentic-looking bowl of duk gook. I think I know what we’re having for dinner tonight, especially since my mom is staying with me. It’s one of my top 5 comfort foods.
naf, you live right in Paris, don’t you? Very, very sad about the fire. Such a beautiful place, it will be devastating to see it in person again in its current state.
BF’s tummy still not 100%, and I worked late, so last night’s dinner for 1 was simply a pork chop that marinated in yogurt, crushed garlic, soy sauce, a little brown sugar, and s&p since Sun. a.m. Yogurt kept it juicy and tender, even though i overcooked it.
Would like to offer my condolences as well to you & your fair city. What a devastating loss! Hopeful that it can be restored and grateful the main structure is sound. Daughter and SIL were just there last April and really enjoyed seeing it.
Thanks @lambchop and @mariacarmen! Today, president promised that the cathedral would be rebuilt in 5 years (vs experts’ thought of 20 years). It’s amazing since nobody is allowed to go near to the site to investigate the damage of the foundation especially there is still risk of collapsing, so how does he know how much time is needed for restoration. Anyway, election is coming soon, campaigning first.
Thanks @LindaWhit@naf and @mariacarmen , I actually didn’t sleep much last night overthinking and trying to talk myself into it but i just can’t. Sooooo many red flags! Fingers crossed I have a promising interview arranged as of today elsewhere…
Stopped in at a bodega on the other side of harlem and after questioning the counter guy in spanish he promised their beans and rice didn’t have any meat or lard or anything, so i picked up a little container (someone who isn’t me would have been thrilled with the assortment of stewed chicken and fried fish and such). More bean sauce/juice than I expected but also really delicious
These are the standard champagne / ataulfos that are everywhere at the moment - I don’t really eat any others, they’re usually too fibrous.
I was so hopeful, because I’ve waited a couple of days for the mangoes to smell and feel just right… but they still weren’t there flavor-wise. Two more to go from the current batch, will wait longer.
So I went on an internet search to figure out if Alphonsos are on their way yet… not quite, but soon
