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We shall not speak of Saturday, for Saturday was weak, and I was grouchy all day. Sunday, however, has been much better.
First of all: MOJITOS. Made with mint from the garden, of course.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
columbina cut down most of it today, but that only means we have six or seven plants now, instead of fifteen or twenty.
Second: "Leaping frog" chicken. The instructions on how to turn the chicken into a "leaping frog" seemed complicated when written down, but Gourmet helpfully provided photographs for reference, and in the end, I'd say this is an easier technique than butterflying a chicken. The house smelled like garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin most of the day (not a problem, IMO), and the chicken was moist and flavorful.
I also found a recipe on Gourmet's site that handily dealt with the almond milk in my fridge left over from that vegan chocolate cake: Mexican chocolate pudding. I added a little nutmeg, ginger, and cayenne to this, and it was fabulous – lovely, soft texture, and tons of flavor. Could probably be made vegan, too, if I subbed in a Buttery Stick instead of actual butter.
Third: ( Hugo Award blathering after the cut. )
First of all: MOJITOS. Made with mint from the garden, of course.
columbina cut down most of it today, but that only means we have six or seven plants now, instead of fifteen or twenty.Second: "Leaping frog" chicken. The instructions on how to turn the chicken into a "leaping frog" seemed complicated when written down, but Gourmet helpfully provided photographs for reference, and in the end, I'd say this is an easier technique than butterflying a chicken. The house smelled like garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin most of the day (not a problem, IMO), and the chicken was moist and flavorful.
I also found a recipe on Gourmet's site that handily dealt with the almond milk in my fridge left over from that vegan chocolate cake: Mexican chocolate pudding. I added a little nutmeg, ginger, and cayenne to this, and it was fabulous – lovely, soft texture, and tons of flavor. Could probably be made vegan, too, if I subbed in a Buttery Stick instead of actual butter.
Third: ( Hugo Award blathering after the cut. )