Say it ain't so!

I found out yesterday that my ex-fiance & still one of my best friends Dan doesn't believe in evolution.

*sigh*

I asked him why he believed in science some of the time but not all of the time. I mean, obviously he uses his microwave, cell phone, television & computer.

Can you spare asparagus & pears?

I'm trying out another experiment. I had some asparagus & pears, so I decided to see what would make those go together. Most of the recipes I retrieved featured salad with lemon & walnuts. Well, I haven't any walnuts. However, a lemon hid in the crisper.

Also, some recipes called for mustard, one for honey mustard. I love honey but don't get to eat much these days. I figured I could make these flavors (& then some) come together.

So, to go with my frozen salmon fillet, I decided to roast the asparagus. I rolled the spears in fresh-squeezed lemon juice, then topped them with slices of the remaining lemon (which will be removed later). I sprinkled a pinch of salt, a pinch of ground ginger, & a dash of white pepper across the spears. I then dotted them randomly with slivers of fresh garlic & diced onion. Lastly, I flanked the spears with slices of pear.

I'm letting the asparagus roast for 20 minutes. Once done, I'll serve them with the honey mustard sauce on the side.

I'll let you know how the dish turns out.

late October

Today was a bit chilly, but the sun was bright & smiling, so I went for the walk that I wanted yesterday. I discovered a nature path just for residents of the apartment complex where my father stays, so I walked that (& found a picnic table that might be just the place to pen some new work). Then I turned out onto the sidewalk proper & had a nice brisk walk on a brisk day.

I'd just begun to perspire when I arrived back home. I felt great.