It depends what you are looking for in Boston - when we lived in Boston we tried Dali and other Spanish inspired tapas places and of those Dali was the best one. At the same time when comparing to other Spanish places outside of Boston (west coast, Europe) it was just OK. Boston has a lot of excellent restaurants but I am not sure I would call Dali as a must-visit place in Boston
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DH had a random craving for Spam and eggs, so that was dinner tonight. I didn’t grow up eating Spam and I can’t say that I’ve acquired a taste for it as an adult - it was okay, but very salty and one-note. I could see it being good as a component in fried rice or another dish where there are a lot of other textures and flavors going on, but on its own…meh. Even DH, who did grow up eating it, remarked that it wasnt as good as he remembered and that i should remind him of this next time he claims to have a craving for it. Anyone have any favorite uses for Spam?
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I went to the grocery store intending to buy some pork chops to throw on the grill per my menu plan but by the time I got there it was starting to get cold and rainy. When I saw some relatively reasonably priced oxtails I decided to change my plan. Caribbean style brown stew oxtails with sautéed cabbage and plantains. The stew was based on a couple recipes from the Caribbean Pot Website.
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Looks like you are eating on the patio… what time’s Dinner?
Im ready LOL…
I wish! I usually take my photos on the kitchen counter but received some “backgrounds” as a present and decided to try one out. I’m not sure what I think yet.
And you are more than welcome any time!!!
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A new-to-me recipe for Ethiopian lentil soup from The Guardian. As we were feeling carnivorous, I added some garlicky beef meatballs to go with.
This soup was terrific. I didn’t have a chili pepper, so added ½ t. red pepper flakes, which provided just the right amount of heat for us. The berbere is said to contain cumin, paprika, various chili peppers, nutmeg, ajwan seeds, cardamom, turmeric, garlic, salt and “other spices”. It was all quite tasty, and I happily will make again, with or without the meatballs.
Fresh spinach from the garden.
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Just mom and I tonight with BF working late. A lack of inspiration meant chicken cutlets. No frills, but no complaints either! Sides of mashed sweet potatoes and stuffed mushrooms.
To drink: mom usually has a Rob Roy 90% of the time, and sometimes my special Elderflower Gimlet. But tonight she requested something different and based on what I had on hand, I suggested an Appletini. She thought that sounded great. Kirkland Vodka. And I had a Manhattan with Kirkland Tennessee Whiskey.
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I have to say that all the photos are gorgeous on this platform and I’m quite enjoying them. Thank you to all!
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Pork and beans, aka ham hock and baby limas. Garlicky, buttery avocado toast. Perfect meal for my sore throat, which was numbed with a double (quadruple?) incredibly smooth Highclere Castle gin on the rocks.
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Steamed clams! Tuna collar! Lamb’s quarters with mustard greens and black radish! Can you tell I’m happy about my greenmarket haul today?
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Quadruple sounds good!
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I make a Korean spam that my family loves. Served over rice, I think the rice cuts down on the salt content. I also like in Musubi. Which is also Asian-ish. And it’s not bad in ramen. Also Asian. So that might be the key. But not everyone likes Asian food. So, maybe these preparations are ones which wouldn’t taste good, either.
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Sandwiches on buttered soft white sliced bread. Or straight. Yup, maybe you had to grow up eating it — or other canned ham-type products 
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A family-favorite brown rice/black beans / Rotel side dish (recipe below) served beside skillet cooked cod last night, and beside a marinated pork tenderloin today. The tenderloin was BOGO, so (per my friend who always loses track of which has been eaten) this was the FREE one.
The side dish is not at all photogenic, but it is delicious.
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Vegetable Black Bean Corn Brown Rice Casserole with Rotel and Salsa and Cheese
Our Tribe of Many video Sept 26, 2020 Meal Prep on the Fly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eb-pucuu-I
(time mark 8:30)
For us 12 servings as a side (they get 6 servings as a vegetarian maindish and double this to serve family of 12 & serve with tortilla chips)
2 C. cooked brown rice
11 oz. corn (canned, drained or frozen)
1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with chiles
1 1/2 - 2 Cups cooked black beans (about 1 can drained & rinsed)
1/4 C. diced red onion (optional)
1 C. sour cream
1 C. salsa / picante sauce
1 C. shredded cheese, plus more for topping
Chopped green onions for topping
Black pepper
(Note – and NO, this does not need cumin added , as I always suggest to myself – plenty flavorful without…)
Stir together. Spread in a 9 x 13 pan – I use one 8x8, to fit in my countertop oven. Top with more shredded cheese and chopped green onions. (optional)
Cover and refrigerate (for up to 3 days), until ready to use.
Bake (covered with foil) 350 degrees, 50 minutes (40 minutes if not refrigerated).
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I loved those black garbanzos. planning to buy more soon if they’re available.
Looks so good!
What’s in the Elderflower Gimlet? I bought a bottle of St. Germain a while ago and need ways to use it up.
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Last night we had the whimsically titled Crispy Salmon with Bedazzle Rice from Molly Baz’s website (behind a paywall). The rice has currants, scallions, garlic, dill, walnuts, and caramelized lemons. We made a half recipe for 2 diners and liked it a lot.
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