Happy New Years!

The first day of 2011 was clear and sunny. A beautiful day for a walk.

Coffee

Trying the smallest coffee maker I have ever seen. All it requires is patience.

Crepes

Today I had a craving for crepes but knew I was low on flour. I bought and carried home a 10lb bag because it was $1 more than the 5lb bag. Makes sense but was HEAVY. Half way home, lugging the big bag, wishing for a cart or sling, I realized that there was no milk in the fridge. Damn, the crepes would have to wait. Rethinking the plan...

Discovered almond milk in the cupboard. I wondered if it would be a substitute. Also just needed 1/4 cup more flour than was left in the bag. I could have bought the tiny bag and avoided the sore arms.

Basic Crepe Batter - makes 10 crepes

2 eggs
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients, whip together, let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. Over medium-high heat, for several minutes until a drop of cold water sizzles when splashed of the surface of the pan. Ladle approx 1/4 cup of batter onto the surface of the pan, swirling the pan to achieve an even layer. After about 30 seconds peel the sides of the crepe away from the pan and flip. Cook for another 30 seconds or so then place on a plate or baking sheet.

I cooked mine longer as I was preparing the filling. Grated and then fried potatoes, carrot and onions, mozzarella cheese, diced kale and tofu turkey links chopped up in very small cubes. I filled, wrapped and put them in the oven on a baking sheet, to melt the cheese.

When it can time to the tasting the tofu turkey links were a mistake as the taste overpowered the dish. Even smothered in my newest favorite hot sauce. The almond milk worked fine and did not effect the taste or consistence.

Spicy Sweet Vinaigrette

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Frank's hot sauce
1 clove garlic minced
1/8 tsp salt
1 - 1 1/2 tsp. honey

Walking on water...

or the closest thing.

A change of mind

Until yesterday I had been a firm believer that yoga pants were strictly for well, yoga.  They were not to be worn in public due to the many fashion faux pas in one garment.  I bought a pair for "inside" or "pj's", never intending to wear them anywhere else. That was my first slip. Second was when I rationalized that the lack of metal on my outfit would make getting through airport security faster, it worked.  I also wore a non-wired sports bra and slip on shoes.   Which is a major change from my normal very wired bras and heavy boots with a steel shank.  Not only was I super comfy the whole trip, getting through security was a breeze. With a dressy tunic top the outfit looked presentable yet casual.  I even plan to purchase more instead of jeans.

I do believe one should purchase the correct size. The less Lycra the better or it is shiny and eye catching in all the wrong places.

An Owl

While still at a bit of a distance down the block from our front gate, I noticed someone in jeans standing on the rock wall of the fence. I assumed it was "Lensy Lohan", nick name for the dufus landlord guy, taking photos of the dead and dangerous branches of the two huge trees at the front gate. It was actually a neighbor in our yard taking photos up the tree. She came over to check out what had been driving the crows nuts. It was a big owl. I got my camera and took a few pics. The angle is all wrong for a good shot but at one point the owl was looking at us with vague curiosity. I think trying to decide if we were a threat or just paparazzi. The answer is obvious.

Megan Hidebrand at the Discovery Café

Opening night is Thursday, June 3 at 7 pm

Discovery Café,1964 Oak Bay Ave

 

www.meghanhildebrand.com