Harissa butter broccoli and grilled pork chops (cooked sous vide first).
The pork was awful - from Costco, at the “beginning” of this saga, when chicken was unavailable. But the marinades saved it.
This one was vietnamese - needed a bit of sweetening and a splash of fish sauce.
Good dinner.
Not bad at all; I was there for damn near an hour wandering around, and saw maybe 3 other people in the store, plus a few employees. I just need to find somewhere for good cheap herbs, and a reliable source of middle eastern groceries and I’m pretty well covered haha.
Amen! I had a good time haha but I’m a little afraid of the canned mock duck…
I frequented a few good ones when I lived in FL, but it was my first visit to this one. I was still working full time until the aviation industry really took a hit about a month ago, so I was still out of the house everyday. I cook just for me, and as long as I mask up and use common sense, I’m ok with venturing out. I tried a few times to get grocery delivery slots, but then decided I’d feel better leaving those for people who really need them. If I were close, I would offer to drop some goodies off haha but that’s a schlep!
Just realized I didn’t post an actual dinner pic. Mapo tofu with more shiitakes than called for, sautéed Chinese mustard greens, and a few straggly pieces of cauliflower. Not bad, but could’ve used more heat.
You need to like French cooking.
Ha! I do! My husband is largely lactose intolerant so I really don’t use much dairy when I cook, sadly.
Actually, I do have lactose intolerant as well, creme fraiche with consecutive meals or with age it’s getting worse, even ice cream can be hard.
Lol we NEVER have this problem at home.
Congrats! Very proud of you!
I have some off time lately and trying to catch up with things in WFD!
So sweet the video!
Thank you, thank you 
Thanks for the additional details. I may have to take a ride up there tomorrow. I’m going to have to start the list now.
Middle Eastern Markets - Where about’s are you? There’s a small Turkish grocer in Stella Plaza on Rt 166 in Toms River. If I’m looking to stock up I head to Paterson which has a large Turkish/Muslim population. Lots of groceries, bakeries and restaurants. Fattals is one of the largest with a diversity of foods.
I’m already plotting my next trip haha. I’m right off Belmar Blvd by Camp Evans, but will travel for food. I actually tried to check out the place in Toms River a few weeks ago, but they were closed, presumably because of the current situation. I’ll check again next time I’m down there, but think maybe a trip to Paterson is in my future. Thanks for the recommendation!
We celebrated the end of 55 days lockdown with a spritz, pizzas and cakes with neighbours. There is still restrictions to go out, but at least shops are opened, although restaurants and bars have to wait until mid June.
H made these pizza, forgot to take the photo, and they were all gone.
Someone made this chocolate cake, it was somebody’s birthday.
I brought along the lime pie.
Meals these days.
Korma style chicken curry
I must say it was halfway Indian, and Thai.
Korma style prawns curry
Chili crisp octopus and cauliflower
Grilled sardine, feta, pesto and tomato sauce on puffy pastry
Guacamole - my first
Taco with bell peppers, chili, tomato sauce and pull pork
Asperagus, shrimp spaetzle with garden arugula leaves and flowers
That looks absolutely delectable @naf
Been a busy week without many photos. Sunday night I used the last of our sourdough bread to make delicious patty melts with caramelized onions and melty cheddar cheese. Monday night was just a quick pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil. Last night I needed to use up the last of our corn tortillas, and I was tired of soft tacos so I made my first home fried hard shells. Ground turkey taco meat, jack cheese, lettuce and little tomatoes.
And I think the rest of the week will be spent eating beets…these two unordered gigantic things showed up in my produce box. DH does not like beets. 
Félicitations !
Bon chance.
Like your prawns and green asparagus … Lovely …
