07 July 2007
Hello, everybody! I'm in a very good mood today. It's hot as you like, but I headed out early this morning to walk to my local-ish drugstore (about two miles away), to get batteries for my Lomo. I haven't shot on film in ages; I was surprised I even remembered how to load it! Before heading out, I had a fortifying helping of oatmeal in my new (to me) wooden bowl:
That photo is obviously pre-cooking! I got the bowl from the thrift store yesterday -- it was the first time I've been shopping for something other than food since I started my month of nothing new. Thrifting was allowed in the rules of my no-shopping month, but I haven't been that tempted; I just happened to be in the right neighbourhood yesterday. I'm glad I stopped in, though, because I found this great little bowl, plus a yard of the most fantastic vintage (possibly reproduction?) cotton fabric -- and I never find good fabric at the thrift store. I also got a stuffed teddy for Minnie to destroy, but she's afraid of it. Beany wrestles with it instead.
I came across this post while I was perusing food blogs yesterday, and suddenly an egg salad sandwich sounded like the just the thing. I picked up fresh dill and chives at the farmer's market this morning and made the best sandwich I've had in ages:
The entire meal was fabulous, actually -- one of those meals where each things seems tastier than the last. The beans were from my own garden, cooked to perfection, and the corn was just right. I swear every time my dad eats an ear of corn, he claims it's the best corn he's ever had (that's just how corn on the cob is!), but this really was the best.
My egg salad (which I'd never made before, as I find mayo to be fairly gross) was inspired by the recipe I linked to above, but I veered off course at some point. I added one tablespoon of mayo to three eggs, about a teaspoon each of finely minced dill and chives, a tablespoon of finely chopped onion (I can't be bothered with celery -- what a waste of water and string), salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Perfection. That's about enough for three reasonable sandwiches or two large sandwiches.
Later today, I'm going to head over to Lake Harriet for the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra (I went to both their concerts last weekend as well -- I really ought to donate), but first: a rare bit of sitting in front of the A/C, washcloth knitting, and perhaps a few episodes of Spaced.
Hello toots,
love to think of you over there watching Spaced! Is it on DVD or does it show on TV there.
If I was stuck on a desert island and had to watch a re-run it would very possibly be Spaced, the episode with the oregano. So funny, I love the bit at the bar, the bit in the seats in the pub and the fight in the alley, all of it really.
This is bad but I still started a reply to your email, I've been cat sitting for 2 weeks so I've had no time to sit with the laptop and ponder. But only 2 pets to sit this week so hopefully I can start the process. x
posted by cally at July 7, 2007 11:22 PM
Paprika! I didn't know to add that to egg mayos. I'll definitely give it a go, and I like it when the whole concoction is chilled, on warm bread. Call me weird!
posted by Amy at July 8, 2007 11:16 AM
Oh I love spaced it is the funniest show but I hardly know anyone else who does, it's so crazy. We are getting re-runs on tv here at the moment.
Your sandwich sounds very yum!
posted by Catherine at July 9, 2007 01:00 AM
That bread looks awesome. Actually, your entire lunch looks awesome.
posted by jessie at July 9, 2007 10:27 PM
This looks so good, I can't remember the last egg salad anything, but once again i'm inspired... I'm gonna make this I have no dill and I'm out of chives but I will improvise hey lookie there it rhymes.
posted by row. at July 12, 2007 10:08 PM
OMG I LOVE IT! and guess what my 8 yr old did too! u get bonus points for this one girlie! only problem.....
we ate the whole bowl-lol
fast and easy lunch, can't wait to make it for my hubby.
posted by row. at July 12, 2007 11:02 PM