Filed under: Attempts, Food | Tags: all you can eat, Bières et compagnie, moules et frites, Samuel Bronfman Building
Went to Bières et compagnie for all you can eat moules+frites with Gina, Kat and Patrick, and Andres tonight and it was okay but kind of pricy but an overall fun outing I think? This was probably a meal I should’ve had in Belgium with Tiffy but it didn’t really happen as moules+frites. They were eaten on separate occasions, and the fries were far superior. I didn’t actually order fries, but the mussels were pretty good although not everyone was totally satisfied. I think overeating doesn’t help.
Earlier there was another 2 on 1 fight with Patrick and I feel bad because I think we hurt his feelings, but at the same time I really disagree (and disapprove) of his attitude toward certain issues. I only feel bad ’cause it’s 2 on 1 though because I think it’s important to stand up for what you believe in, which I don’t feel I ever used to do (maybe it depends on groups of friends and what’s comfortable/custom). Anyhoo, it’s hella warm out again, the second 28° C day of the year (which is weird this time of year), but it’s raining again tomorrow so hopefully it cools down. I wore shorts; hopefully my pasty white legs got some colour. I finished another cover letter this afternoon in the Bronfman with Kat and Patrick, so I will send it off tomorrow. I’ll try to finish the next three tomorrow now that I have some momentum.
Will mayhaps climb into bed now to listen to BBC World Service and Radio Netherlands Worldwide. Good night.
Filed under: Food | Tags: carrots, congee, cream, grilled red peppers, soup, spanish onions, sweet potatoes
yum soup:
- 2 sweet potatoes
- a jar full of grilled red peppers (drain ‘em)
- one onion or a few shallots
- carrot, or you know, whatever, not neccessary
- a dash of tomato paste
- enough broth to cover, and then some more
- more/less a half cup of cream
- salt and pepper or whatever
chop up all the veggies into little pieces, put them in a pot with enough broth to cover, and then some more. season, and cook on low-medium heat until mushy. if you have one, use a hand blender to purée it. i don’t have one, so i just wait ’til the veggies are as disintegrated as my patience will allow and then i go through it with a whisk. to thin it out, i just stir in some milk or broth, and then add cream. it’s sooooooooooooooooo good. i think i had some version of this soup at the holt’s cafe on bloor in toronto but it had white wine and some more impressive stock/broth and no carrots or onions, but whatever, i’m both a student and ill. easy easy soup, but i’m glad i prepared the veggies beforehand. i’m a tad sick right now and now matter how good and probably nutritious and healing this soup is, i would not be in the mood to chop veggies (esp. not that onion) the way i’m feeling today.
i would’ve made congee but these ingredients were already ready (yay). although congee is something i would be prepared to prepare in this state because it’s ridiculously easy:
- rice (clean it!)
- water, lots of it
cook on low heat all day or until desired level of mush is achieved. salt to taste. the end.
Filed under: Food
So… it turns out I’m far too uncreative to plan out my own meals.
- I need recpies. Simple recipes. Or they don’t have to be incredibly simple ’cause I’m pretty okay and following instructions, but simple/accessible ingredients for dishes that don’t need to be prepared a day in advance.
- I need flavour. Though I’m far too easily satisfied by salt and pepper, I figure I should probably stock up on herbs and pantry-kept seasoning things.
So if you can help me with any ideas for either of those, that would be fantastic and if you’re around, maybe I’ll make it for you?
