I think it would be disingenuous for me to wish everyone a "Happy Easter"......I believe it's far from that this year. But, in spite of being rather agnostic (long story there...), we still wanted to make sure to wish everyone a safe and healthy day.
The Missus is working today and I had my first full day off since the middle of February. And having a day staying at home....well, I caught up on some cleaning chores, gave Frankie a long overdue bath (he's not talking to me at the moment), and discovered this amazing thing called an afternoon nap.
As for a blow-out Easter meal, well, that isn't happening this year. Instead, I just went and cleaned out the pantry a bit; the extra ham hock I had from Siesel's with a the half pound of Rancho Gordo Cranberry Beans; the half rack of pork ribs and half-pound nixtamalized corn I had left from making pozole, collard greens, potato, zucchini, etc...… And just made a hearty soup.
All the soaking and simmering took most of the day; but I'm sure the Missus will enjoy this when She gets home.
I hope every one is doing well on this Easter, physically and mentally. And like the title of this really short post says.
Our best wishes to all of you for Easter and the season ahead!
happy easter! your soup looks perfect for the rain we are having today...take care!
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 12 April 2020 at 06:57 PM
Best wishes to you and The Missus and Frankie too!
Posted by: Lynnea | Sunday, 12 April 2020 at 10:14 PM
Our best wishes to you, too!
Posted by: Jeni | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 04:59 AM
Thanks Kat!
Hope all is well Lynnea! Frankie sends his best!
Thanks so much Jeni. Hope all is well.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 07:05 AM
Looks like a great Easter meal!
Posted by: Soo | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 08:48 AM
Soup looks tasty. Been craving bean soup (specifically the one from Taco Bar) but no luck finding beans. Glad you had a nice day off!
Posted by: RedDevil | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 10:01 AM
Best wishes to your family as well!
Hope you've been able to enjoy takeout during these weird times. I've been enjoying Menya takeout, I actually prefer it more than eating at the restaurant! Don't have to deal with waiting in line or checking in early. There's also a new Izakaya on Clairemont Mesa I'd like to try, gotta keep these places afloat until restrictions are lifted.
Posted by: Jason | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 10:39 AM
It was simple and hit the spot Soo!
Hi RD - I know what you mean. Our order from Rancho Gordo was delayed three weeks and now they are out of almost everything with no delivery until the end of May!
Funny you should mention Menya Jason. There's a post coming up. And are you referring to EE Nami or something like that? Are they open already?
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 12:03 PM
Soup! Did that myself for Easter. Had linguica stowed in my freezer, half a bag of lentils, and made it green with kale. Good stuff.
Posted by: Janfrederick | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 01:56 PM
Soup here, too. Roasted butternut squash version with some other roasted root veggies. Made what my mom would call a levain french bread to go with it. What the heck is going on with the flour shortage these days? Someone told me that even yeast was hard to find. Thanks for mentioning Menya, Kirk.
I'm finding things in my freezer that I didn't know were there.
Posted by: alnc | Monday, 13 April 2020 at 03:01 PM
Sounds great Jan!
Seems like everyone is trying to make bread ALNC...to pass the time I guess. Menya was probably the best take-out I've done so far.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 14 April 2020 at 06:54 AM
Yeah I'm referring to EE Nami, they unfortunately happened upon the worst time to open a restaurant, but they are offering a limited menu bento box meals togo.
Posted by: Jason | Tuesday, 14 April 2020 at 10:03 AM
I'll try to check (at least the take-out) them out Jason!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 14 April 2020 at 10:05 AM