It’s been a strange day. I spent most of it sorting through a pile of junk. As a result, I have a neater and better sorted pile of junk. It takes years to make a proper mess, so you aren’t going to set it all to rights in a day.
I’ve found some interesting items, but have also managed to start a bag of things for the charity shop and another couple for the bin.
It’s slow but it’s moving in the right direction.
I will be writing about ebay at greater length soon, but for now I have to say I’m now feeling much better about it. I’ve just had a day when I bought everything I bid on at minimum price. This is a mixed blessing, as all the items were cheap (which is good) but I bought eight items and the bill soon adds up.
We had another casserole for tea after Julia came back from work. This was stewing steak with carrots, parsnips, small onions, garlic and thyme. I also used two stock pots, cumin and black pepper. I then covered it, chucked it in the oven and fell asleep in front of the TV. When I woke up it was ready. What’s not to like with a laid back recipe like that? I could have woken up an hour earlier or an hour later and it would probably have been OK.
I dropped Number 2 son off in Sheffield yesterday and we have the house to ourselves again. This should be relaxing, but it isn’t as Julia is now wittering on about hoping he’ll be alright. I’m sure he will be. He has money, he has stationery and he has access to kitchen, shop and pubs. He’s a student, what more does he need?
One adjustment I will have to make is portion size, I cooked for three tonight.
Loved this. life can be messy and over whelming but it become simpler when you sort out your junk at least into neater piles. My blog writes about sorting out demographic differences and how to handle it well. I loved reading your post!
Thank you.
“As a result, I have a neater and better sorted pile of junk.” You made me grin right away!
🙂 Nice to know – thanks.
Hey Simon,
A while back, a local producer / chef and I had an idea of pimping ourselves out for people who had cooked to much. We thought it would make a good blog / book / series, or basically we thought we could get good home cooked food from the great and the good.
I would happy to start the process by eating some of your bountiful fare 🙂
Cheers
Marcus
Sumac always makes a colorful fall photo.
Sounds like a good cookbook in progress. Love the title. 🙂
Yes, sumac is always good.
Cooking for less than you are used is an insoluble problem. The reduced portions just look mean and you always end up adding just a little bit more…and then a bit more….and then eating it all.
That sounds faniliar…
Love the title of your proposed cookbook. I bet it would be a big hit.
If only I could think of more recipes…
I have been accused of making too much now that it’s down to 2 of us from 5. We occasionally have the odd return of the next generation for dinner, but that one is easy. Tonight, we eat from the freezer, burgers and/or hot dogs grilled out. I don’t mind leftovers but those often get consumed for brekkie. It’s hard to break habits.
When I left home I cooked for four because those were the quantities I was used to cooking with my Mum. I managed to start cooking for one, then two, then three then four, but dropping back down is more of a problem. We generally eat it next day and or in soup.
Always cook some extra – I suggest for four – then you have cooked for two days 🙂
I would be happy to cook for 14 and say the week was done in one session but Julia insists on different food each day. Women, eh? They are indeed a mystery.
Have you got a freezer?
Yes but it’s full of courgettes and oven chips. I suppose I should do something about that…
🙂
It sounds like the ideal way of cooking, slow cook while taking a nap – must try it
I may make it into a book – “Cookery from A to Zzzz.”
Sounds like a plan, I’d buy it!
I’m going to need more recipes then. 🙂
Awwww, you know you’re going to miss him too
I’m caught here – do I want to be honest or pretend to be a warm and caring human being? Hm, tricky…
Hehe 🙂
🙂
Apart from the part about the grown up student son. That sounds all too familiar.
🙂 That’s one of the good things about blogging – we realise we are not alone.
Sounds all too familiar. Well apart from the child student part.
If you want to borrow him at any time just ask. 🙂
The delay in replying to this is not wishing to say the wrong words, I thank you but must politely decline your kind offer.
I have to admit you made a wise choice. 🙂