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squirrels are fuckers

Again with the bullets

  • Farm to Philly is live and it’s really, really pretty. Take a look around. Even if you’re not local there’s probably something of interest.
  • About a week ago, maybe longer, I realized that I can no longer fit into my pants comfortably. I’ve been vacationing way too hard. So I drank a couple of beers and bought a skirt with an elastic waist. I may regret this decision come winter, when I don’t fit into anything without an elastic waist. Sadly, now that Boyfiend’s back at school the party will probably come to an end anyway.
  • But I’ve been eating well. I’m currently signed up for the September Eat Local Challenge. The rules are easy.

    1. Eat one meal per week during the month of September that is made using locally grown ingredients. Non-local oil and spices are allowed.
    2. Can, freeze, dry, or otherwise preserve two things during the month.
    3. Utilize one new resource for locally grown food during September - that could be a new restaurant, farmer’s market, etc.

    Sign up at Farm to Philly if you’re interested. Or check out the hardcore challenge hosted by the Eat Local Challenge site and the Locavores. I am not that hardcore, but it is nice to feel good about what I eat. Even when I can’t button my pants.

  • Tonight’s meal was almost a contender for my meal of the week. Chicken Enchiladas with fresh corn on the cob and steamed Swiss Chard. But the tortillas weren’t local and I just wasn’t up to making them myself. I’ll have to plan for something later in the week. I have potatoes that need to be used, so I may make gnocchi.
  • Other things that are local? The tomatoes, peppers, green beans, herbs, and eggplants (that haven’t been attacked by wildlife) from my garden. I’m already planning for next year. Many changes will be made.
  • The vodka watermelon did not work out as planned, but there was still vodka watermelon. I cut it up into chunks, let it soak in vodka for a day, froze it, then pureed it. At first I served it as it was, later I added seltzer, later still I added Trader Joe’s 100% raspberry juice. The raspberry juice also makes a nice addition to Margaritas made with mix (we ran out of limes and lime juice). The raspberry juice is a little tart and not too sweet. It balances the supersweet mix nicely.
  • I’m going back to work at the bagel place a couple of days this week and next. My old boss emailed me, desperate. My mom’s coming in to babysit while I’m at work. This could end badly- the part with my mom, not the part about me working there again. I wonder if Jessica Wakefield’s still working there.
  • Rosh Hashanah’s next week. I invited a bunch of people, only two of whom have responded. The rest of you are slackers, especially if you’re reading this right now. Open your email and write me back, bitches. There will be brisket and it will be delicious.

    • 2007 09 03

    I have hobbies
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    garden
    general discontent
    odds and ends
    squirrels are fuckers
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    Squirrels

    I believe I’ve mentioned before that squirrels are fuckers. I hate them. Lower Merion has a deer hunt, my backyard should have a squirrel hunt. This time they’ve eaten my cute little not even as big as ping pong ball eggplant. I may have to buy some fox urine. I can’t believe I just typed that and meant it.

    2007 07 18

    I have hobbies
    garden
    general discontent
    squirrels are fuckers

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