6 August Tuesday

In fact, I think most revolutions happen in an instant, it’s just the aftermath that takes so long. No sooner had I hit publish on the last post, I began my beloved shopping list. I love making shopping lists. It runs in our family.

I did a pantry regroup. I knew I needed star anise, but what else? I looked at the large bulky spice racks and thought, you all need another purpose. I took all the little bottles off and arranged them differently, first putting them at unusual angles, like a modern sculpture garden you see in Europe so I could still see all the bottles and read their labels. I kept one rack, the revolving one. I put all my curry spices on it and dubbed it the Curry Whirl. Isn’t that clever?

The Garden of Spice

Curry Whirl

I was shocked, in a word, that I have so much curry powder. I have two Indian blends, one a Garam Masala, the other a fiery curry blend one can use for many different things, including chili. And lots of Japanese curry powder. I think I’ll give a try to Chicken Katsu Curry.

A thought about our Halibut party- serving Ceviche and Caddy Ganty at the same meal is not a great idea. I’m leaning more toward Ceviche, Mexican grilled corn with a few salads and tortilla chips, and Caddy for another time, perhaps Friday. Sorry, Caddy.

Ceviche (halibut, lime juice, olive oil, purple onion, cilantro), elotes (corn on the cob, lime juice, cotija cheese, , chili powder), and Mexican chopped salad (Romaine, black beans, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, lime cilantro dressing) Tortilla chips. Dinner. A guest is bringing dessert, and I haven’t asked what it is. I like surprises sometimes.