Today was a day free of "regular" work. Some laundry was completed, basil was harvested for drying, I made a very nice corn chowder for lunch, and then went for a massage. Ahhhhhhhh! I'm at a point where I'm so comfortable with my massage therapist that I hover between sleep and awareness. It's great. I highly recommend getting a massage regularly...I average one a month although I would get one every weekday if time and money permitted.
I grocery shopped at the Willy Street Co-op and came home with some red leaf lettuce, lemons, a Coho salmon fillet and a bunch of other stuff. For dinner this evening we had a nice salad. DH had anchovies on his salad....I'm not at that point yet. Regardless, I think the local and organic lettuce is so good and especially tender. For the main course, I oven-roasted thinly-sliced new red pototoes and a quarter of a large onion sliced all coated in olive oil, dried dill, and tarragon in a hot oven (450 F) for about 15 minutes. At that point I added about a cup of itty-bitty currant tomatoes and the salmon fillet that had been lightly coated with olive oil, tarragon, dill, and dried Italian parsley. That all was roasted until the internal temp measured 125 F with an instant read thermometer. It was an excellent meal. (YUMM-O) The recipe was inspired by a roasted fish and vegetable recipe in The New Joy of Cooking. I wish I would have acquired this cookbook earlier in my cooking career. I have yet to make a bad meal from those recipes (knock on wood).
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We are anticipating a frost after midnight tonight through 8 AM tomorrow. So, I harvested the delicate basil and covered the remaining plants. I covered my tomatoes and peppers with an assortment of old comforters, towels, rugs and even an old shower curtain. I also covered the volunteer nasturium vine since I don't want to lose it yet. I hope my makeshift coverings do the trick. We are forecast to have highs in the 80s next week! I need more tomatoes, please!
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Today would have been my parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. This photograph was taken on Christmas Day 2004. My parents worked together most of their married life and created a close family unit for all of us. Family activities were always at the top of the list, whether it was boating, fishing, hunting, or doing some hard chore on the Farm. Dad left this earth about six months ago. We miss him.
The fish looks amazing, yum! I got JOC as a wedding gift and it's one of hubby's favorite cookbooks to work from. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite but I suppose Fannie Farmer is the one I most often turn to. I hope the frost doesn't get your plants. I'm hoping I can see my moonflower bloom at least once before we get a frost. It's on it's way as I've at least got buds on now so maybe he'll make it.
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Frost!?! Already? YIKES! Thanks for reminding my why I moved to CA. By the end of the summer I'm usually asking WHY!?!
I'm with Julie...that fish looks wonderful. I must go toss my pantry. Well, once I wake up a little more.
Posted by: Stacey | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 08:15 AM
I'm not sure we actually got that frost though. I didn't see it on the grass this morning. I can't believe it's supposed to be 59 today and 87 on Tuesday. Wisconsin is strange, indeed.
I'm sorry about your father. I can only imagine the void for everyone.
Posted by: Jen | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 09:23 AM
You have certainly been blessed to have such a wonderful family environment within which to grow.
Posted by: Cindra | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 10:28 AM
What a great picture of your parents -- and I see your resemblance to them both -- something about the way they're looking at each other, really looking and engaged and even with a little sparkle.
YUM! The menu is always so wonderful at Purling Oaks!!
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 12:40 PM
My parents celebrated 57 years this year, and my inlaws had their 50th. It is a testament to them that collectively 10 children (that would be all of them) are all on their first spouses. This is increasingly uncommon. I am always glad to hear of someone else whose parents provided a solid family unit. Your parents look so happy!
Posted by: Judy G. | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 10:22 PM
My parents celebrated 57 years this year, and my inlaws had their 50th. It is a testament to them that collectively 10 children (that would be all of them) are all on their first spouses. This is increasingly uncommon. I am always glad to hear of someone else whose parents provided a solid family unit. Your parents look so happy!
Posted by: Judy G. | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Oooh look. Stereo! Sorry.
Posted by: Judy G. | Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 10:26 PM
I love me a massage. Everytime, I nearly fall asleep from relaxation. If I had the $$$, I'd get one every week. Mr. Kim would be drooling over that salmon (his favorite), but alas, I am a crappy fish cook. Lucky for us, there's a great fish market/restaurant nearby. Such a lovely photo of your Mom & Dad!
Posted by: Kim | Monday, September 17, 2007 at 01:40 PM
You are honouring your parents by looking after yourself so well. The scents and sights of such a lovingly prepared meal are food for the soul.
I'm at the not yet comfortable to make a massage appointment.
Posted by: Angie | Monday, September 17, 2007 at 03:48 PM