why wednesdays are great
Posted by Meg
Some folks give Hump Day a bad rap. Personally, it’s one of my favorites. By the time Wednesday is over, you’re closer to the weekend than not. The Anacostia Farmer’s Market is open. But most importantly, the Washington Post and New York Times dining and food sections come out. Between the two: the most fun I can have with $1.35. I have the option to read them online, but I won’t. It’s a totally ritualistic thing for me to go down to Trover on the Hill and buy my papers. Like St. Exupery says, “Il faut des rites.”
In other news, I made salt and pepper salmon, tomato and mozerella salad, and Boyfriend Mashed Potatos last night. Cassie (of pizza fame) sent me a pasta sauce recipe this morning:
“All you do is slice up one fennel bulb and one shallot. Saute those in olive oil for a few minutes then add a pinch of sugar, 1.25 cups of tomato sauce and 1t. oregano. Simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes and then toss with 8 oz. penne and serve with crumbled bleu cheese on top. It was fantastic and fantastically simple.” I think I’ll try it next week!
Today, I’m considering going to the Bed, Bath and Beyond after work for a citrus juicer thing on a stick. You know, those wooden ones? But, I could just as easily go home and make curry. We’ll see.