What have I been up to in the kitchen? Swiss Steak, Ken mentioned it and I realized I hadn't made it in decades. Meringues, rhubarb, pastry cream, ham, potatoes au gratin, corn, and asparagus (fresh and local from the farmers market.)
Who have I talked with this week? Ruth, Ana, Giuseppe, Larry, Erica, and my Sweet Bear.
What surprised me this week? Two Bucks at Huntley Meadows Park, I went out for a nice hour's walk, I had the 70-300mm lens on my camera, I rounded a corner and saw movement in the distance, and there they were staring at me. I think there was a third one that scampered into the undergrowth behind them.
What have I been reading? "Valley of Forgetting" about the search for a genetic link to dementia in Columbia, a slow read. I am due for a visit to the library and B. Dylan Hollis's second book "Baking Across America" is due out this week. I have had it on pre-order for months.
Who deserves a slap this week? Me. An old lawyer friend of mine took the repositioning cruise that we took last year, ending in Barcelona. I didn't warn Fred that if he wanted to tour the cathedral in Barcelona, he needed to book tickets a month ahead of time, the same mistake I made last year. One slap, for not thinking of this detail.
What am I working on? I have ordered a couple of large prints from a new printer, and I am sampling frames for a photo exhibit I committed to do. I am recording a short public service announcement on AI deep fakes and elder abuse for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
What is entertaining me this week? The Indianapolis 500 is next weekend. Qualifying was on last weekend. I have been there trackside for qualifying a couple of times. Watching cars go past at 230 miles per hour is an experience. I enjoy watching F-1, and Indycar racing.
Boy, I haven't had Swizz steak in a hot minute.
ReplyDeleteIt was good, cook it low and slow.
DeleteThe same Barcelona mistake we made a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike.
DeleteI can understand why the third buck scampered away when he saw you. The other two should have followed his example straight away.
ReplyDeleteI was ready to shoot, with a 300mm lens.
DeleteSwiss steak. I had that once! Yeah, important to check places of interest to see if you need to book in advance. A shame. But not your fault. Pre-travel research helps.
ReplyDeleteI think someone warned me, and I figured in early May, how busy can it be?
DeleteSo you're a B. Dylan Hollis fan, are you? He's terrific and so entertaining to watch and listen to as he cooks and bakes. He's also very popular in the Captain America fandom because he looks just like a cute and sexy little pre-serum Steve Rogers.
ReplyDeleteAnd he can write. The book arrived yesterday evening, I fell asleep reading it. I could fatten him up a little.
DeleteI love happening upon deer while walking; such peaceful, graceful creatures. Every so often we get them in the yard and I will stand at the windows and watch them watch me, and then we all slowly saunter away.
ReplyDeleteThere have been a few inside the fence here at the condo over the years. I think Mr Fox has moved on, I have not seen or heard him in a couple of years.
DeleteYou are easing back into your post-European adventure routine. Your kitchen creations sound marvelous and on the comfort food side.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy playing in the kitchen.
DeleteIt's so great to come across deer in the woods when I am out for a hike. Great photo, David!
ReplyDeleteI watch Formula 1 with my oldest son. I like the seasons when different drivers get on the podium and it isn't always the same guy. Makes it more exciting!
There is something special about machines built for the sole purpose of going fast.
DeleteBeautiful photo of those deer. That is a lucky catch!
ReplyDeleteRight place at the right time, with my eyes open.
DeleteI'm a fan of swiss steak. But I'm shock at price of round steaks.
ReplyDeleteBeef has gone up substantially in price this year.
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