Naomi: Cooking for one and for friends



For years now, even before I wrote the recipes in what I think of as my "static blog," Fiftytworecipesfrommymother, at the request of my children, Sarah and Sam, Sarah had been urging me to keep a daily (more or less) record of my cookings--the meals I make for myself in my (surprisingly) solitary life as well as those I make for friends. For whatever reasons, I've never done it.


But, after months of wandering, I've finally begun. As I haven't quite mastered the art of cooking for one, and love throwing together grand meals at the last minute, I have been encouraging friends to call to check on what I might have on hand any evening for a quick meal. Instructions can be found in my entry for March 20th--What's in Naomi's Refrigerator.

This is primarily a record of the meals I prepare for myself and others, accompanied by "mug shots" of the food (when I remember to photograph before eating). Shot by my phone, with no styling, they may not capture their subjects at their best, but so be it.



Friday, August 3, 2012

August 3. Sushi. Walk on Beach. Eggs with smoked salmon, onions and corn.

Many chores and errands.  I'd lost one of those little pads on my bargain glasses from Hanoi.  I'd thought I could live without it until I noted the unprotected metal hinge was beginning to dig a serious hole into the bridge of my nose.  After yoga, stopped at Lenscrafters.  They would give me a new one, but it would take about 45 minutes to an hour.  No choice but to get a little lunch in downtown Santa Monica.  So many restaurants, so few calling my name.  Ended up with a little sushi in the food court.  Then next door to Lenscrafters, a quick stop with my $10 gift certificate at Sur La Table where I once again felt stymied by the multitude of items.  Decided on a paring knife--as my knives are never as sharp as I might wish, picked up my well-repaired glasses next door, and headed home.   

 

Later than afternoon, walking along the beach at low-tide, Gail told me that Robin had served a delicious cold cucumber soup from my cook book.  Since I'm doing so little cooking these days, just thought I'd mentioned it.

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