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Dannyalcatraz · Mar 2, 2021

On the way home tonight, we picked up som garlic naan and Kathirikka Vadhakka* from a nearby Indian place to go along with some leftover garlic-roasted chicken (& other sides). Kathirikka Vadhakka is described on their menu as, “eggplant, roasted with spices, and then stir fried with sauce”. and Mom is a huge fan of that veggie. For me, eggplant is a veg that defines the line between those I like and dislike.

Well, I have to say this was one of the better eggplant experiences I’ve had. I would definitely not turn it down if offered, and might even order it for myself.

I will note that the waitress said it was medium spicy, so I had them make it mild as possible, since Mom can no longer tolerate spicy foods. I didn’t notice more than a hint of a kick, but Mom said it was getting her attention.

* no, I cannot pronounce that...yet

Zardnaar · Mar 2, 2021

Dannyalcatraz said:
On the way home tonight, we picked up som garlic naan and Kathirikka Vadhakka* from a nearby Indian place to go along with some leftover garlic-roasted chicken (& other sides). Kathirikka Vadhakka is described on their menu as, “eggplant, roasted with spices, and then stir fried with sauce”. and Mom is a huge fan of that veggie. For me, eggplant is a veg that defines the line between those I like and dislike.

Well, I have to say this was one of the better eggplant experiences I’ve had. I would definitely not turn it down if offered, and might even order it for myself.

I will note that the waitress said it was medium spicy, so I had them make it mild as possible, since Mom can no longer tolerate spicy foods. I didn’t notice more than a hint of a kick, but Mom said it was getting her attention.

* no, I cannot pronounce that...yet

Indians off the menu to much salt here.

Normally buy burgers but my are my own patties.

Didn't use salt added cayenne pepper, pepper, chilli, manuka bbq sauce, garlic, onion.

No mustard in the fridge.

Each one just over quarter pounder.
Gotta have egg need bigger pan.

Bit of a disaster with the double beef burger.

Every thing fell apart needed more hands turns out I need more skewers.

Tasted good though. Eyes were bigger than belly oops.

Dannyalcatraz · Mar 2, 2021

I HATE it when that happens!

Dannyalcatraz · Mar 2, 2021

Dad’s 75th birthday just passed...during the blackouts. We managed to get him a very nice cake, but our dinner plans wer thwarted. We still fed him some good stuff later in the week though, including a nice oyster Po’boy from one of his favorite places for Friday’s lunch. He made it disappear like a stage magician.

Mom’s 75th is coming up in a little over a week. Obviously, 2020’s celebration was a bit of a dud because of the C19 lockdown. But with no storms on the horizon and everyone in the house but me fully vaccinated*, we’re anticipating a decent day. She’s asked for a breakfasty celebration, so I need to make sure I have all the southern faves on hand. Might add some French toast to the bacon, eggs, bacon, cheesy grits, bacon and such. Or possibly some simple buttered toast with some high-quality peach** preserves.

* I’m going for shot #1 in just a few hours...
** her favorite fruit

Zardnaar · Mar 3, 2021

Dined out at or local about a mile away in our suburb.

Level 2 so social distancing. Place was very good with that. We're familiar with their breakfast menu used the Covid sign in app.

Starter. Garlic flatbread with hummus. Bit unusual but delicious.

Main for wife. Roast vegetable salad with bacon/feta.

Taste was great but salty perhaps for what I'm allowed. Otherwise great very delicious.

My main was zaatar chicken. Wasn't sure what it involved google told me it was middle eastern sign me up.

Had hummus and greek yoghurt and cous cous. Ordered it because my wife wanted to try it and it sounded healthier than the burger. Also a fan of middle eastern meals.

Portion sizes weren't massive but that was good. Came with some bread to dip.

Dessert.

Warm chocolate brownie.

Dannyalcatraz · Mar 3, 2021

Looks like a tasty meal!

Zardnaar · Mar 3, 2021

Dannyalcatraz said:
Looks like a tasty meal!

Yeah it was pretty damn good. Eating more in local suburb vs going downtown.

Parkings easier, less crowds, less effort. The pub changed the menu post lockdown as they were renovating during lockdown and weren't open anyway.

Dannyalcatraz · Mar 4, 2021

Big day tomorrow! Sometime in the AM, our new dishwasher, microwave, and oven will be installed, and the dead & dying appliances taken away.

Zardnaar · Mar 4, 2021

Dannyalcatraz said:
Big day tomorrow! Sometime in the AM, our new dishwasher, microwave, and oven will be installed, and the dead & dying appliances taken away.

Or the whiteware at least.

Dannyalcatraz · Mar 4, 2021

It’s 1:15PM local, and the installer has been here since 10:30AM. As he’s working, I suddenly realized that all 3 new appliances are KitchenAid.

That’s not intentional. It was driven partly by availability- a KitchenAid dishwasher was our second choice after Bosch, for instance, but none of the ones we were considering would have been available for installation until mid-April at the earliest.

That’s a LOT of dishwashing by hand and using of paper plates & cups. Nobody was down with that scenario except Mom...who doesn’t do dishes.

A similar lack of availability was the deciding factor in our microwave choice. All of the similarly sized & featured units were on deeper backorder than the one we bought.

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